Sunday 23rd August 2026 (Jill Bastable “Simply the best” Memorial trial)

Sunday 23rd August 2026 (Jill Bastable “Simply the best” Memorial trial)

We ran the Jill Bastable “Simply the Best” memorial trial held at Hooks Farm, Horam by kind invitation of Kevin Reed and family, in aid of pancreatic cancer.

Thank you to Mark Paice for judging the trial.

Thank you to Kevin’s Mum Janet and Hazels Sister Jenny who made cakes. Thank you to everyone who helped with the catering.

Thank you to Hazel for all her hard work and support making this trial a success.

Thank you to Adam who once again let out sheep all day and was supported by others on the day.

We were grateful to Jill’s family for attending the trial and giving out the prizes at the trial.

The raffle was well supported and thank you to the sponsors for their generous donations.

• YEOWART, Agricultural

• HAYNES

• ERNEST DOE

• CHANDLER BUILDING SUPPLIES

• POMFRET BUTCHERS

• GUN BREWERY

• HARRY COOPER, Timber haulage

• FGS and companies

• GILLET COOK

• THE REED FAMILY AND FRIENDS

• THE GOWER FAMILY, rosettes

• SHEARBLISS

• P&J BUILDERS, catering

• BARKERS

• NOSE TO TAIL BUTCHERS

• STUMLETTS GUN CLUB

And everyone else who helped to make this event a success!

Over £1500 raised (Final total to be confirmed)

RESULTS:

Judge: Mark Paice

41 ran

Open:

1.    John Marsh, Golden Cross, Dale, 91

2.    Ian Wheeler, IOW, Stripe, 89 OLF

3.    Bob Watson, Dartmoor, Tom, 89

4.    Grace Gower, Lydden, Sweep, 87

5.    Mike Dowden, Glastonbury, Nap, 86

6.    Grace Gower, Lydden, Ben, 83

Novice:

1.    Mike Dowden, Glastonbury, Jack, 76

2.    Jackie Marsh, Golden Cross, Haze, 60

3.    Hazel Long, Canterbury, Peg, 57

4.    Grace Gower, Lydden, Ayesha, 49

“Simply the best” Memorial Cup open winner: John Marsh, Dale

Jill Bastable Memorial shield novice winner: Mike Dowden, Jack

Best pen memorial crook, Best pen Romney Marsh and District Society member: Grace Gower, Sweep