Plough Sunday was celebrated in Newark Market Place, with Nottinghamshire Young Farmers leading the procession
The farming community met to celebrate Plough Sunday.
Plough Sunday traditionally marks the beginning of a new farming year and, in its current form, traces its origins back to Victorian times.
In earlier times there were Plough Monday celebrations denoting a return to work after the Christmas season.
Nottinghamshire Young Farmers led a civic procession from Newark Town Hall, headed by the Mayor, Irene Brown, and county chairman of the National Farmers Union, Clare Leggott, to Newark Parish Church for a service on Sunday.
The plough was blessed by the Rev Chris Lee, who gave the address.
The procession was met at the west door and, during the singing of the processional hymn, the plough and a milk churn were placed on the platform in front of the chancel screen.
A reception followed Sunday’s service back at the Town Hall.
For Plough Sunday celebrations in Southwell, see Page 37.
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