Having been founded in 1874 the Llandysul and District Show approaches a highly significant milestone in it's history and the judges are unanimous, the quality of the livestock entries has never been better.

This was particularly evident in the horse and pony sections at last weekend's event held at Blaencwmerwydd fields, Croeslan where some of the breeding and young stock classes were quite exceptional.

Impressive dairy and honey sections were special features of the huge horticultural marquee that also served to accommodate the very well supported evening pop concert and dance.

Show chairman Rhian Jones expressed the appreciation of her committee to all exhibitors, trade stands, supporters and the many stewards who ensured the efficient running of the event.

On a poignant note she expressed the sincere sympathy felt by everyone for the president and his wife, Mr and Mrs Oliver Jones, who had suffered a very sad bereavement during the past week.

Championship results: HORSES Shire: W T Jones, Caerberllan, Llanfihangel y Pennant, Tywyn; reserve: Elfed and Louise Davies, Llwch yr Hal Uchaf, Blaencil-llech, Newcastle Emlyn. Hunter, breeding: J S McDonald, Clyncoch Fawr, Capel Iwan, Newcastle Emlyn; reserve: M J Muir, Esgeronwy Fach, Talgarreg, Llandysul. Ridden Hunter: J Jones, Brynawel, Bancyffordd and reserve. Welsh Cob, Section D: Roderick Rees, Blaenffynnon, Horeb, Llandysul and reserve. Welsh Pony (Cob type), Section C: Roderick Rees; reserve: Garry Davies, Blaengwenllan, Henllan, Llandysul. Welsh Mountain Pony, Section A: J F Williams, Crugybar, Cwmann, Lampeter; reserve: P Harper and S M Downing, Pant y dwr Uchaf, Llanedi, Pontardulais. Welsh pony, Section B: H T Davies, Foel Hendre, St Dogmaels, Cardigan; reserve: N C Howells, Whitley Fach, Loughor, Swansea. Arab: Louise Marian, Blaenffos, Bwlchygroes; reserve K J Davies, Swn y Nant,Tregaron. Palomino: C J Seward, Grogwinion, Porhyrhyd, Carmarthen; reserve: G Griffiths, Pontardulais Road, Penllergaer, Swansea. Riding Pony Breeding: J Sulwyn Jones, Broteifi Uchaf, Croft, Cardigan; reserve: Jane Bryant, Rogerlay, Carmarthen Road, Kidwelly. Shetland: D M Griffiths, Cefn Cottage, Clibion, Llanrhidian, Gower; reserve: Lorna Wilkins, Bramble Bank, Summerhill, Stepaside, Narberth. Show Pony: K J Davies; reserve: Sam Rhys Jones, Ynys las, Glanamman. Private Driving: Martyn Jenkins, Northway Court, Bishopston, Swansea; reserve: Paul Manders, Rose Cottage, Penllyn, Cilgerran. Special Horse classes: Supreme championship: J Sulwyn Jones; reserve: K J Davies. Welsh Breeds champion: Roderick Rees; reserve: J F Williams. Young handler: J Jones, Brynawel, Bancyffordd, reserve: E L Davies, Bwlch y Llyn, Penffordd, Llanybydder.

CATTLE Welsh Black: Gwynfryn and Marian Phillips, Dancoed, Cwmgwaun; reserve: Trefor Jones, Cwmcae, Bow Street. Limousin: G Jones, Heolfaenog, Pontsian. Simmental: Meirion and Linda Jones, Pantyrefail, Llanfynydd, Carmarthen; reserve: Jenkins & Evans, Penwern Fawr, Cwmcou. Commercial Beef: Elgan Jones, Coedmore Hall, Lampeter and reserve. Pair: Dai Thomas, Dolcoed, Llanwnnen. Dairy Shorthorn: Morris James, Ffynnoncripil, Ponthirwaun; reserve: Rhydian Jenkins, Plasybont, Conwyl Elfed. Holstein: Paul Williams, Glyncoch, Cwrtnewydd; reserve Gwyndaf and Rhian Jones, Blaencwmerwydd, Horeb. Jersey: Stephanie George, Ffynnon, Blaenannerch. Ayrshire: Huw Charles, Aberglwydeth, New Inn, Pencader; reserve: Bryan Walters, Clunmelyn, Ffynnondrain. Special Cattle classes: Supreme champion: Meirion and Linda Jones; reserve: Paul Williams. Local: Bryn Williams, Gorlan, Cwrtnewydd; reserve: Llyr and Lisa Jones, Blaencwmerwydd. Junior, beef: Cennydd Jones, Rhydowen Farm, Pontsian; dairy: Ifan and Megan,Tumble.

SHEEP Llanwenog: Gareth and Wendy Evans, Parc y Rhos, Blaencwrt, Llanwnnen; reserve: J D Evans, Brynlluest, Talgarreg. Suffolk: John and Llinos Griffiths, Ty Hir, Kidwelly and reserve. Speckled Face: Ronald and Sue Jones, Maenygwynion Mawr, Gorsgoch,Llanybydder; reserve: Elfyn Morgans, Dolwen Fach, New Inn, Pencader. Badger Faced: Rhydian Jones, Min yr awel, Blaenycoed Road, Carmarthen and reserve. North Country Cheviot: Ronald and Sue Jones; reserve: Gwynne Davies, Maes yr Onnen, Llanddewi Brefi. Other British Breed: Ken and Dora Price, Mountain Hall, Saron; reserve: H and M Twigg, Cwnc y Rhos, Llantood. Coloured: Gethin Lloyd, Glanrhyd, Abergorlech Road, Carmarthen; reserve: Owain Davies, Glanrhyd, Horeb, Abergorlech. Texel: Jim Jones, Preswylfa, Nantgaredig; reserve: John Davies, Gilfach y Gweision, Trelech. Zwartbles: E Williams, Waunfawr, Llanrhystyd; reserve: P E Mainwaring, Grove Court, Golden Grove, Carmarthen. Other Continental Breed: D J Davies, Bach y Rhew, Rhydfelin, Aberystwyth; reserve: I J Davies, Cysgod y Brwyn, Llandyfriog. Butcher's Lambs: M H Owens, Glantre, Pontsian and reserve. Special Sheep classes: Supreme championship: D J Davies; reserve: J Jones. Pet Lamb' Matthew Morgan, Ty1r Wern.

YFC CLASSES Stockjudging, senior: Aled Saunders, Llanllwni; junior: Meinir Jones, Llanfynydd. Competitions, club: Caerwedros; individual: Ffion Harries.

TRADE STANDS Large: Mansel J Griffiths & Son, Llanfihangell ar Arth. Small: Wales Cleaning Services.

DOGS Best in Show: Gwilym Davies, Ammanford; reserve: David and Vicki Etherington, Trelech.

DAIRY Cheese: G Evans, Caerfai Farm, St Davids.

HONEY Supreme: Mel Jones, Capel Iwan. Most Points: Ellin Jones, Cwmcou (also best beeswax exhibit).

MARQUEE EXHIBITS Horticultural, Open: Huw Jones, Gwyddgrug (and local). Flowers, Open: Buddug Evans, Tyncoed, Llanilar., Local: Andrew Davies, Coedmor, Llandysul. Floral Art: Enfys Wyse, Blaenwthan, Saron. Cookery: Glenys Rees, Cwmhiraeth. Preserves: Olive Marks, Pentrecwrt. Wine: Len Thomas, Pencader. Handicrafts: Dilys Godfrey, Cwmann. Schools, secondary: Ffion Marks; primary: Tirion Rees, Horeb. Farm produce: T B Lloyd, Cwmysdwr, Pentrecwrt. Rural Crafts: B Phillips, Ffostrasol.