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c1935
William Carswell, Kirkton, with Ayrshire Heifer
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Neilston Cattle Show
began life early in the 19th Century as a result of a dispute between
two farmers from the village. Both of the farmers had a prized bull
that each said was better than the others. In a bid to settle the
argument, the farmers arranged a contest that would be judged by
the other farmers in the area. Nobody remembers who had the best
bull, but the contest grew into an annual event that has continued
for nearly 200 years. |
| Show day falls annually
on the first Saturday in May, and is one of the earliest shows in
the farming calendar. In recent years, the show has been held at
Holehouse and is a fun day out for all the family. Although originally
concentrating on agricultural aspects, the "Cattle Show" has always
been well supported by the local people and schools of Neilston,
Uplawmoor and Barrhead. This support from the community has been
vital to the continued success of the show and has meant the show
has gone from strength to strength where others have suffered. |
May 1949
TD Wilson - WC Carswell - James Andrew
Hon. Vice Presidents
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May 1949
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Being so early in the
show calendar means that the weather can be a bit unpredictable,
and over the years, roasting sunshine, rain, sleet and even snow
have been part of show day, but whether it is wellies or sun tan
cream, the show brings the whole community together for tugs o'
war, races, dog competitions, sideshows, horse riding, show jumping
and of course the sheep and cattle events. |
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Neilston Agricultural Society - Directors 2000
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Back L to R
A. Renfrew, L. Daff, R. Middleton, T. Thomson, G. Oliver, T.J. Paterson,
A. Barr, A. Dempster, W. Baird, L. Quarm, J. Carswell, G. Baird
Middle L to R
R. Renfrew, J. Robertson, R. Humphrey, B. Henry, D. Rae, D. Watt,
C. Erskine, G. Strang, J. Raeside, J. Reid, A. Scott, J.Proud
Front L to R
E. Osborne, W. Raeside, A. Whiteford, J.G. Wilson, E. Paterson,
A. Park, G. McMurdo, W. Thomson, W. Carswell, B. Watt, W. Scott
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Neilston Agricultural Society - Office Bearers 2004
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L to R
Alan Barr (Vice President), Campbell Erskine (President), John Raeside
(Vice President), Gordon McMurdo (Secretary)
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