A flying start for Game Festival

Also up in the air will be Hawkeye Falconry – one of the UK’s leading display teams - who concentrate on highlighting the birds’ natural behaviour, while giving spectators of all ages the opportunity for a very close encounter with both the sport and the birds themselves.

A big element of the show, though, is the chance to have a go!Whether it’s clay pigeon shooting with Blackpool Sporting Clays, fly fishing in the landscaped pond with GAIA, or taking part in events with your dog – there really is something for everyone.There is a gundog scurry run by Kirkbourne Spaniels and entertaining antics from Little Nippers Racing. For the first time, shooting enthusiasts will be able to visit Lonsdales Auctioneers’ stand. The specialist Auction House deals in modern and antique guns and is a new Show Sponsor this year.

The Food Theatre will be compered by Peter Gott of Sillfield Farm and among the celebrity chefs already confirmed for demonstrations are Nigel Haworth of the Three Fishes in the Ribble Valley, ‘This Morning’s Phil Vickery and game specialist, Tim Maddams. The hotly contested Horse classes feature more entrants than ever before and Carriage Driving once again will feature regularly in the Main Arena, organised by the Northern Carriage Driving Display team, as well as visits from the Vale of Lune Harriers

Music is from Samba Espirito drumming band, singer James Candlin and Wigan Ukulele Orchestra and a Shopping Village, Craft Marquee and children’s fair all add to the fun of a real family day out. Dog on leads are very welcome at the show which takes place at Woodacre Lodge Farm, Gubberford Lane, Scorton, PR3 1BN, signed from the A6.