Sun shines on the Warwickshire and West Midlands Game and Country Fairn at Ragley Hall

Aug 25 2009 by Rebekah Oruye, Birmingham Mail

SHEEP dog, falcon and hound displays were among the entertainment celebrating rural life at a Midland country show.

The sun shone over the picturesque grounds of Ragley Hall, near Alcester, which hosted the 21st Warwickshire and West Midlands Game and Country Fair.

The popular two-day event featured a series of spectacular sheepdog displays by BBC’s One Man and his Dog Gus Dermody, who met with visitors after his demonstration. Jemima Parry-Jones MBE, fondly known as the First Lady of British Falconry, provided flying displays in the main arena.

One of the highlights of the show was a traditional hunting fanfare by the internationally-renowned Rallye Trompes de Bonnelles from Normandy. The group were adorned in 17th century costumes as they played a selection of tunes on French horns.