Pigs, Ponies, Parachutes and Portraits

Just so many “P’s” this year. The Royal Norfolk Show was blessed with super weather this week, sunshine, breeze and warmth

– indeed at times perhaps just a little too much of the last ingredient for some visitors. Nevertheless it was all good for photographers providing they could keep the fast moving attractions in focus.

Sorry stall holders there was so much happening in the Grand Ring and at other venues so I hardly had time to tour the machinery and delightful wares on offer elsewhere.

Schools were clearly in evidence. The larger independent schools were sporting stalls, others were to be found marching the youngsters around tightly packed groups in the hope of keeping them interested and away from the lure of the fun-fair.

There was a royal visitor, but this year his path and mine didn’t cross. We have met before and dedicated readers of this blog may remember that our encounter was literally                                                over a bag of potatoes.  

It was interesting to see there was pig racing on offer – especially interesting for younger visitors who flocked to this spectacle in huge numbers.

The performance and organisation of Cossack Trick Riding was impressive although I didn’t find Ben Atkinson to be a particularly Slavic/Russian name – no coat or furry hat either – but it was perhaps a bit warm for that, even so the performance and control of his animals was entertaining.

Two great days out and a chance to see the best that Norfolk offers in so many different ways.

And never forget the opportunity to wear your special hat

I think I need a rest this weekend – hope yours is good as well.