TO commemorate the 100th anniversary of Llanbister Show held earlier this month, a copper beech tree has been planted.

The centenary event was a grand occasion, made even more special as the June 3 event went ahead after fears at the end of 2021 that the event would not live to see 100 due to lack of interest and committee numbers.

However, the show was saved, and now honorary president Bill Rees was joined by Brecon and Radnorshire MP Fay Jones to plant a tree to mark the occasion.

The sun shone, people piled in and enjoyed what was described as the best variety of stalls, displays and activities for a long time at the event on June 3.

Mr Rees formally opened the show, thanking everyone involved and wishing everyone a good time.

Among the many competitions were a horse and pony show and jumping, dog, sheep, small animals, children and adult art, crafts and produce and children’s races. Displays included bees, pygmy goats, rare Valais sheep, a black sow with piglets, a fairground organ and a nostalgia table with cuttings and photographs of past shows and village life.

The crowds were further treated to other entertainment, including the Cantorion ‘pop-up’ Choir’s rendition of the Hallelujah chorus, while there were bouncy castles, trade, craft and community stalls, a refreshment tent run by Cantal Young Farmers and a licensed bar.