The showground saw traditional agricultural, equestrian and livestock entries figuring at regional and national levels, as well as Saturday night’s concert with performances including Abba tribute Here We Go Again and Madness tribute Gladness to a crowd of several thousand under a firework display specially designed for the show.
Main ring attractions included scurry racing, trick riding, freestyle motocross stunts and dancing diggers. Plus the 10 mile road race, cycle racing and top quality show jumping.
Show committee chairman Charles Pinchbeck recognised there had been some challenging years with bad weather and Covid, but said: “We’ve had years of sheer determination to put a show on regardless and this year the weather has been so kind, the set up has gone beautifully and the show has been absolutely fantastic.
"We’ve had record entries in so many sections of the show and the quality of the competitions has been fantastic and the crowds have come and really enjoyed it. It is a testimony to the effort put in and great news for the show long term.
"We all see the enormous difference it makes to Heckington community and further afield and we want to see it carry on for another 150 years.”
He said they already have a list of ideas for future years.
33. Harriet Thornalley of Farmers Florist, Ruskington, winner of a Gold Award
Harriet Thornalley of Farmers Florist, Ruskington, winner of a Gold Award. Photo: David Dawson
34. Lucy Heath Trickstars at the Concert Marquee
Lucy Heath Trickstars at the Concert Marquee Photo: David Dawson
35. Livestock judging. Emily Boby of Newark with Dior - Native Champion and Suffolk Champion
Livestock judging. Emily Boby of Newark with Dior - Native Champion and Suffolk Champion Photo: David Dawson
36. Dog show
Dog show at Heckington Show on Saturday. Photo: David Dawson