Dry stone waller, Anthony Burke, wins at Trawden Show
Date published: 01 September 2015
Anthony Burke won Dry Stone Walling competition at the 2015 Trawden Show in Clitheroe
Anthony Burke is celebrating after winning a Dry Stone Walling competition in a Lancashire agricultural show.
Anthony, from Littleborough, won his class in his first ever Dry Stone Walling competition at Trawden Show in Clitheroe at the beginning of August.
A former Wardle High school pupil, Anthony trained with his dad Stephen Burke and his brother Daryl Burke after obtaining a History Degree from Manchester University.
His mum, Lisa Burke, said, "We are all so very proud of his achievement."
Anthony is a member of The Dry Stone Walling Association and he is keen to continue competing as well as furthering his career in dry stone walling and becoming a Master Craftsman.
Anthony has also restored his own landrover 'Old Betsy' and regularly assists at Friends of Hare Hill Park events. Old Betsy is a recognised vehicle about Littleborough and usually raises a smile from passers by.
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