Category: Events

Farewell to the Hunter Trials?

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It is unfortunate that one of the first articles or pieces of information about the Hunter Trials we have included on theBythams website has to be rather sad news.

From the pages of the Glenside News (April 2003)…

The advertisement for help with the Hunter Trials in last months Glenside News should have started alarm bells ringing somewhere in our community. Plainly it didn’t and the end result could be our loss.

That the Committee has decided in the face of rising costs. faltering enthusiasm and dwindling support, they can no longer run the Trials in the way in which they have been run should not surprise us. The stringent enforcement of Health and Safety rules together with the changes in professional cover do nothing to aid a small event run on an entirely voluntary basis.

For the last 20 years, the Bythams with Creeton and Careby Hunter Trials have been the largest annual fund raising event in our Parishes, providing much needed capital for our Parochial Church Councils and local charities. That help is needed more than ever, a fact recognised only too well by the Hunter Trials Committee, and we understand that they plan to hold en event that is less manpower intensive and less onerous in its execution.

This is to be a Sponsored Ride that will take place on the same day, 4th May 2003, and at the same location, Grimsthorpe Estate. Plainly, receipts will not be as high as in earlier years but we all could and should provide our support to ensure that some sort of event continues to run in furture years.

Antiques Event Weekend : Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 July 1995

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There will be an Antique Event Weekend at Grimsthorpe Castle over the weekend of Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 July 1995.  The Event will be open each day between 10.00am and 5.00pm with an auction on the Saturday evening at 6.00pm with viewing from 5.00pm.

Entrance is £2 per day (concessions £1) which includes entry to the grounds and gardens, all aspects of the Antiques Event Weekend including specialist lectures.

On Saturday there will be an Antiques Roadshow followed by the Auction with Goldings and Young of Grantham.  Specialist lectures on “18th and 19th Century Furniture” by Peter Jones of Gallery Antiques in Oakham at 11.45am and on “China Restoration” by Paul Macaulay from De Montfort University at Lincoln at 1.15pm will take place in the Conference Room.

George Archdale, formerly from the BBC Antiques Roadshow, will talk about “Small Antiques for Auction” on the Sunday at 11.45am whilst at 1.15pm John Greaves will tal about “Dating 18th and 19th Century Glass”.

Overall there will be 80+ dealers in marquee and outdoor pitches, refreshments, a Saturday auction, beer and wine tent, antiques advisory service, specialist lectures, entertainments, demonstrations of Hornby trains and toys, spinning, caning and rushing, restoring rocking horses,  barn owl conservations (Saturday only) at the Event organised by Field Dog Fairs.  For all enquires contact them on 01780 410286.

Caspian Horse Society Strawberry and Wine Party

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Pat Bowles will be holding her annual Strawberry and Wine Party in aid of the Caspian Horse Society on Thursday 6 July (1995) at 7.00pm at Pawnbrokers in Castle Bytham and some of the Caspians will be attending!

Pat reports that one of last years foals has gone to Texas and the American who has him considers that next year he should be a potential champion.  The other colt did not travel so far – he went to Spalding and is making many fans.  The filly known as ‘Dotty Doris’ will be at the party.  She was born on the day of last years ‘do’.

Tickets are £5 from Pat who can be contacted on 410908.  There will be a raffle and a Caspian merchandise stall.  As Pat says “We badly need funds to continue to support this fascinating and very ancient breed which i still on the endangered list”.

Little Bytham Village Fete 1995

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Little Bytham Village Fete takes place on Sunday 18 June 1995 at The Old Rectory.  The fete is to be opened by Sandy Gall of News at Ten.  This years fete includes a gundog scurry, clay pigeon shoot (over £200 prizes), bungee run, swing boats, rifle shooting, bouncy castle, fairground organ, tombola, remote control boats on the lake, car boot sale, refreshments, self defence demo, cakes and produce and over 40 stalls and games.

The annual Grand Raffle draw will also take place with a first prize of a theatre night out for two in London including dinner at a West End restaurant or £50 cash, and a second prize of a theatre of your choice for two or £25 cash.  Bring the whole family.