DIRECTIONS & INFORMATION

Saturday 16th August 2008

OPEN SHEEPDOG TRIAL with Food & Farming Day - more details at bottom of page

Judge: Andy Rouse

Directions:

Shabden Park Farm, High Road, Chipstead, Surrey

Postcode is CR5 3SF for those with Sat nav.

(The trial will be signposted from the A217)

Via M25 - From Junction 8 at Reigate turn off the M25 and take the A217 towards Sutton. At the 2nd roundabout turn right for Mugswell & Chipstead. Continue straight on (along White Hill) until you reach the junction. Turn left. The farm entrance is on the left hand side opposite the cricket/sports club.

Via M23 - on M23 continue across the M25 and turn left at the first traffic lights into Star Lane, which is the second turning on the left after the end of the dual carriageway. Take the left fork at the top of the hill and after approx 100yds go straight on at the crossroads at the war memorial (Hogscross Lane). Turn right. The farm entrance is on the left hand side opposite the cricket/sports club.

Map (red circle shows the main farm entrance)

Shabden Park Farm Picnic

Saturday 16 August 2008

Open to the public from 9.30am

featuring:

Open Sheepdog Trial · Farmers' Market · Country Skills · Butchery Demonstrations · Farm Animals · Refreshments · Free entry · Free car park

Bring your family and a rug or chairs, pick up a picnic box and buy your food and drink from the well stocked farmer's market and farm shop. Then settle down to watch shepherds and their dogs compete against the clock, manoeuvring a group of sheep around a challenging course. A wide selection of delicious, quality, locally produced goods will be on sale at the farmers market, to eat on the day or to take home with you. You can learn about traditional country and woodland skills and also view the farm animals in their home surroundings. Come along, talk to the farmers and shepherds and at the end of the day and discover who has won the top prize.

Please note - Only competing sheepdogs will be allowed at the event. Thank you