All the best turn up for Hatton Show (From Warrington Guardian)

All the best turn up for Hatton Show

THE bigger and fresher the better. That was the sight crowds enthused about when they descended on the 57th Hatton Show on Saturday.

More than 1,000 people were attracted to the annual horticultural show, where massive mangetout, crunchy carrots and lengthy leeks did battle for the event's most coveted title.

The day began with the morning horse show, giving young riders the chance to demonstrate their equestrian talent.

This year the show was given a lively injection of musical entertainment by Frodsham Silver Band, with archery displays, holistic therapy and a farmers' market.

Children made fluffy friends with rabbits and goats, while adults sampled the delicious homemade produce on offer, and real ale flowed from casks in the refreshment tent.

Following extra funding, this year's show took a creative turn, with scarecrow-making workshops from villagers to show off their handiwork.

Whether viewing colourful flowers, trying to win in the barley grain lucky dips or relaxing on hay bales, there was something for everyone to get involved with at the rural extravaganza opposite Daresbury Church.

Money raised went towards the show's running, with much of the cash used to finance the weekend's marquees.

To find out who scooped the title of massive marrow or perhaps best turnip, read the competition results in next week's Warrington Guardian.