ORGANISERS of this year’s Keighley Show are promising “something for everyone”.

An array of attractions is lined-up at the extravaganza, on Saturday, September 7.

While the event showcases the area’s agricultural sector, a wide variety of other classes and displays is planned.

Among those demonstrating his skills will be Tom Longton, with his working sheepdogs.

Lancashire-based Mr Longton trains and works dogs on his own farm, and is a well-respected teacher in border collie skills.

His dogs compete each year in international team trials and have won the prestigious English national brace title.

“Through his teaching Tom gives other owners the confidence to work their own dogs,” said a show spokesman.

“At the show, Tom will work animals – sheep and ducks – around an obstacle course and into a pen. The displays are educational and the ducks are fun to watch – a real family treat!

“The special bond between man and his dog – and their teamwork – is a joy to watch.”

Also entertaining the crowds will be the City of Bradford Pipe Band, and ever-popular terrier racing is making a return.

For equine fans, there will be show jumping, heavy horses and driving.

Yorkshire stonemasons Swales in the Dales will give a display of their art using traditional tools, and West Riding Wood Turners will demonstrate their skills.

Fans of vintage vehicles will also be catered for, with a range of cars from the Craven Old Wheels Society and a display of vintage tractors.

There will be children’s amusements and pony rides.

Numerous trade stands will be situated both outdoors and within a craft and local food marquee.

And there will be a licensed bar and catering stands.

Traditional agricultural classes – including cattle, sheep, pygmy goats, large fowl, bantams, and waterfowl and eggs – will run throughout the day.

The show also features handicrafts, flower arranging, art, photography and baking – with some categories for children – and a large horticulture section for novices and experienced gardeners alike.

Figuring in the day’s programme too will be ferrets, rabbits and guinea pigs, plus a fun dog show.

“It will be a varied and exciting day with something for everyone,” said the spokesman.

“There will be about 500 competition classes, with prizes, trophies and rosettes up for grabs.

“People can display the fruits of their skills in the handicraft and produce section, where categories include hand-knitted or crocheted items, sewn or painted pieces, and paper and hard-wood crafts.”

The baking section features 15 classes, and there are four classes for homemade preserves.

In the children’s handicraft and baking section, there are 14 classes in two age groups – nine-year-olds and under, and ten-to-15-year-olds – plus an under-threes pre-school class for a hand/footprint picture.

“There are also over 100 classes in one of the north’s largest one-day horticulture shows – novices, children and experienced gardeners are invited to enter their vegetables, fruit and flowers.”

Free parking will be available at the showground, at Marley playing fields, or visitors can use a free vintage bus service – operated by Keighley Bus Museum Trust – which will run between Hanover Street and the site, via the railway station.

Discounted pre-day admission tickets for the show can now be ordered at keighleyshow.co.uk, or will be available from various outlets next month.

For more details about the event – which will run from 9am to 5.30pm – visit the website, e-mail secretary@keighleyshow.co.uk or call 07704 766010.