What a scorcher! Talybont-on-Usk Village Show took place on the recent Bank Holiday Saturday in searing heat but which did not put off participation. The very well attended event once again provided a family friendly occasion with Henderson Hall filled with displays of flowers, vegetables, crafts, cookery and photographs.

Outside on the field, spectators enjoyed a falcon and owl display, pony rides, traditional village competitions and very competitive sports events. One visitor, a lady from Builth Wells said “this is a brilliant family friendly village show – one of the best”. At one point the mercury touched 30°C but that did not stop lots of youngsters and Mums & Dads from participating in races and tug of war which the girls’ team won convincingly, beating the boys in 2 pulls.

Pat Wilkie who judged the children’s entries said “” I was very impressed with the standard of the children and young people’s entries over the complete range of sections – horticulture, art, design & modeling, photography, domestic and handwriting. It was pleasing to see their attention to detail in traditional classes such as creating a miniature garden, as well as displaying their wisdom, essential for the contemporary world, by designing posters to advise on media safety.”

​Kevin Hollings, chair of the Show committee said “it was a brilliant day, everyone seemed so happy. I really appreciated the help from the many volunteers who set things up, cleared away, ran events, and managed the hall. Thank you everyone”