Adjudicators: JK, AB, PL

Timing: 10:25 and 12:05 Prices: 1.32 and 1.50 Cup Final Day started cloudy, and as the Adjudicators made their way up the Aire Valley, it became increasingly murky and drizzly…….though as they neared the outskirts of the self-styled Skipton South, the drizzle ceased, and the gloom seemed to lift slightly.

The Skipton pies were not of an even standard. All were on the cool side, but this Adjudicator was presented with one from which …

Adjudicators: JK, AB, PL

Timing: 11:40 and 13:10

Prices: 1.20 and 1.50

The Adjudicators were not deterred by the adverse weather conditions, and showed an admirable resolution in dealing with the incessant rain, and the many flooded and/or closed roads.

However…….the delays they experienced may have had some impact on the game. By the time they reached Tadcaster………only three pies remained……and they were no longer warm. The …

Adjudicators: JK, AB

Timing: 10:20 and 12:00

Prices: 1.50 and 1.50

The Adjudicators were preceded into Otley by Sesilas The Bear, who drove for three or four miles at an even 30 mph, regardless of the speed limit. In Otley itself, the Adjudicators were surprised by a late Pie change…….but pleasantly so, as it came still very warm, with a liquid jelly moistening the flaky, tasty, pastry, and the lightly seasoned, well textured meat content.

Half-time drinks …

Adjudicators:  AB, JK, PL

Timing: 09:45 and 11:15

Prices: 1.30 and 1.40

This cup tie required an early start, and adherence to a rigorous schedule, to ensure that Harden was reached before the pies were sold out. The Adjudicators agreed that they needed to be in Harden between 11:00 and 11:10, and planned their schedule accordingly.

As the Adjudicators drove into Otley, they were greeted with an overwhelming gloomy darkness, and a wind driven torrential downpour. …