Our 16th annual stick show was a big success although the number of entries was slightly lower than last year at 450.
The entries in the novice section were up to 50 compared with 31 last year and the standard in this class was very high as usual.
We always say this but, overall the standard of sticks seems to be getting better every year.
Our Judges Arwyn George and Huw Williams complimented the quality and craftsmanship of the sticks shown.
The competitors from across the border again commented that the Crosshands Show is one of the best in the UK.
The craft demonstrations were a big success with our visitors and they were able to buy some of the beautiful items on show.
Champions for 2013 were as follows:
Open
Champion Stickmaker Gordon Flintoft
Reserve Champion Stickmaker Stephen Bell
Champion Stick Stephen Bell
Best Opposite Stick Reg Marshall
The Lyn Evans Memorial Cup Gordon Flintoft
The Emlyn Lewis Memorial Cup Gordon Flintoft
The Alan Davies Memorial Cup Gordon Flintoft
Novice
Champion Stickmaker David Cook
Reserve Champion Stickmaker Michael Goodridge
Champion Stick Bert Conibear
Best Opposite Stick David Cook