Rural Smallholdings Magazine

With the show season now in full swing here’s a round up of smallholding, farming, gardening and outdoor events across the country to enjoy this week.

Royal Cornwall Show – running Thursday to Saturday this week (10th – 12th June) in Wadebridge, Cornwall the Royal Cornwall Show is the premier annual event of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association. The famous JCB Dancing Diggers and the Devil’s Horsemen will perform all three days. On Thursday and Friday the RAF Falcons Parachute Display team will be dropping in. Also in the main ring: the Band of HM Royal Marines (Plymouth) showjumping and the exciting inter-hunt relay. See the cattle, sheep, pigs, rare breeds and discover the smaller animals and birds. Attractions include flower show, horses, countryside area, forestry, steam and vintage vehicles, motor fair, agricultural machinery, festival of dance, dog show, rabbit show, goats, full music programme. Over 1,000 trade stands and great food and drink from Cornwall!

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Aberystwyth & Ceredigion County Show – taking place tomorrow (12th June) in Aberystwyth, Wales the Aberystwyth and Ceredigion Show is the areas annual agricultural show. This local show attracts many visitors from the surrounding areas, uniting the farming industry and local community. A wide range of events take place from produce and poultry shows through to equestrian. It provides excellent opportunities for local farmers, plant growers, and exhibitors, and is a fun day out that can be enjoyed by all the family.

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South of England Show – running from Thursday to Saturday this week (10th – 12th June) in Haywards Heath, West Sussex the South of England Show includes Arena displays – The Sussex Cadet 150 KITKAR Display Team, The Light Cavalry HAC Skill at Arms Display Team, Agricultural Machinery Display, Prize winning British livestock including Cattle Parade each day, Piggy Pranks & Pig Village, Sheep Agility plus the best of British poultry, rabbits, foxhounds and beagles, World Class Show Jumping and Events including 2010 International Stairway Competition, Dinnages Grand Prix Competition, Hackney Horse Driving, Heavy Horses, entertainment and a host of Food and Farming attractions including Cookery Demonstrations and a Regional Food & Wine Pavilion and Food Hall.

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The Angus Show – taking place today and tomorrow (11th – 12th June) at Brechin, Angus The Angus Show has attractions including Vintage Vehicle Parades of agricultural and non agricultural vehicles, Pony Club Games, Phoenix Falconry, Grand Parade of Stock, Quad Bike Display, Djembe Drummers, Childrens Races, Highland Dancing Competition along with trade and craft stands.

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Caerwys Agricultural Show – taking place tomorrow (12th June) in Holywell, Flintshire the Caerwys Agricultural Show offers a fantastic day out for all the family with a variety of attractions and entertainment throughout the day. The show gives the general public a chance to watch classes for sheep and cattle in the livestock section. A poultry tent houses one of the biggest poultry shows in North Wales. There are also classes for horses, floral art, photography and produce. The vintage machinery and tractors section boasts a wide range of tractors and stationary engines all lovingly restored by their owners. There are numerous trade stands and food stalls selling everything from plants to hats.

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Honley Agricultural Show – taking place tomorrow (12th June) in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire the Honley Show is one of the most prestigious, best attended and well respected rural shows in the country. Now in its 78th year, the Show’s Farnley Tyas showground remains one of the region’s best venues to showcase a stunning range of activities, agricultural events, stands and displays. It provides a fun day out for all the family whether you live in Kirklees, West Yorkshire or the North of England.

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The Grampian Country Fair – taking place tomorrow and Sunday (12th – 13th June) in Aberdeenshire, the Grampian Country Fair includes Country pursuits and attractions, shooting, fishing, live music, shopping, crafts, cuisine and much more! Falconry, horse and pony show, vintage vehicles, carriage driving, dogs, children’s entertainments and displays, autographs, Scottish Country Dancing, demonstrations by The Frilly Ghillie, all the fun of the fair and the list goes on. Some of the country’s top Strongmen will join the North East’s very own Strongman Steve Evans to amaze the crowds with superman strength using the heaviest weights and events ever seen on Scottish soil. The Kincardineshire Foxhounds will parade with their master and be on hand to speak to everyone. Pick up some memorabilia at Kevin’s Roupe! Celebrity Mini Highland Games, zip sliding, 5-a-side football, golf and Karting Grand Prix. You can even take a trip in an HJS helicopter and see Aberdeenshire as you’ve never seen it before. Bring your own dogs for the Gundogs Scurry!

On Saturday only the cast and team from TV’s Emmerdale will be at the show to raise vital funds for The Anthony Nolan Trust – helping take back lives from leukaemia.

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Clonakilty Agricultural Show – taking place this Sunday (13th June) in Clonakilty, Co Cork the Clonakilty Agricultural Show offers a great day out for all the family. This years attractions include Tractor Pulling Competition, Ricks Plant Hire “Hook a Duck” Competition, Balance a Quad Bike Competition, Na Fianna’s open air concert and much more.

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BBC Gardeners World Live – taking place next week from Wednesday to Sunday (16th to 20th June) at the NEC in Birmingham the BBC Gardeners World Live Show in association with the Royal Horticultural Society offers access to the top gardening celebrities including the all new Ask The Experts Stage, Gardeners Questions Time sessions, RHS Floral Marquee, Floristry Masterclasses, Show Gardens, A Taste of Greenacre, Countryfile Magazine Area, Plant Avenue, Plant Swap, and the BBC Summer Good Food Show.

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Please always check with show organisers/websites for up to date information on these shows before travelling to events in case of incorrect details, show changes or cancellations.

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Article by Rural Smallholdings Magazine