NEWS

Lauren has lived in Penrith most of her life and now calls Greystoke home, where she lives with her gorgeous black Labrador, Flynn. Growing up in Cumbria, surrounded by agriculture and the fells, sparked Lauren’s passion for the farming community and led her to join Skelton YFC. During her time ...

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We are delighted to introduce our new Minutes & Membership Secretary – Mrs Lydia Murray. Lydia grew up at Ellonby Hall and, after leaving school, moved away to study for a Master’s degree in Chemistry. In 2020, she returned to Cumbria and later moved back to Ellonby to take on ...

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We are delighted to officially introduce our new general secretary – putting a face to the name as the countdown for our 130th anniversary show begins! Helen grew up on a farm in North Cumbria and now lives at Catterlen with her husband Tom and son Joseph, where they run ...

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Despite forecasts of heavy rain, the 129th Skelton Show defied the odds and proved to be a tremendous success. The showfield was filled with smiles, energy and enthusiasm, as visitors turned out in great numbers to support one of Cumbria’s most beloved agricultural events. Everyone who attended remarked on the ...

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Due to the current and forecasted weather conditions, we’ve had to make a few changes to ensure everyone’s safety and to minimize disruption.  We kindly ask for your understanding and patience aw we work through these adjustments.  IMPORTANT CHANGESUNAFFILIATED SHOW JUMPING will now take place at: Murray HouseCumwhintonCarlisleCA4 8DH Start ...

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Our show field is the place for Foodies, as well as those looking for early Christmas presents in the Craft & Gift tent. However, we ask that you bring cash for all your purchases (including food, ice creams and the bar) as due to the rural location of our show ...

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Set in the idyllic surroundings of the Old Park at Hutton-in-the-Forest near Penrith, just three miles from the M6 (Junction 41), the Skelton Show returns on Saturday, 5th July 2025. From its humble beginnings in the late 1800’s as a small village gathering, the show has grown into one of ...

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We are delighted to announce that TRADE STAND, CRAFT AND FOOD TENT ENQUIRIES are now OPEN and we welcome all businesses and exhibitors to be a part of this year’s 2025 Skelton Show – to be held on Saturday 5th July. Set in the beautiful grounds of Hutton in the Forest, Skelton, the ...

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The Skelton Show Committee are inviting tenders for the provision of a bar, catering units, ice cream and toilets at our annual show from July 2025. If you are interested in tendering, please download and complete the appropriate tender document and return to Nina Oxley, Chairman by Friday 22nd November ...

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