Rural Smallholdings Magazine

Word has it that Summer is finally arriving this weekend (we’ll believe it when we see it!) and with the Summer comes a multitude of smallholding, farming and gardening events across the country.

Here is a round up of events for this weekend:

South Eastern Game & Country Fair – taking place today and tomorrow (14th-15th May) in Tunbridge Wells, Kent the South Eastern Game & Country Fair is a traditional Game Fair with Arena events running throughout the day. Attractions include a large Dogzone with Lurcher and Terriers, Multiscurry Challenge, Mullenscote Gundog Clinic, Fun Dog Show and Chase the Bunny. Something for every dog lover so do not leave your dog at home.
Visit the Craft Village with a traditional crafts demonstration area, treat yourself to some speciality food and drink from the Food Glorious Food Court. Watch the Resident Chefs as they cook on stage in the Country Kitchen marquee.
Along with a variety of main arena demonstrations including Mounted Games, falconry and scurry racing there are trade stands and ‘Have a Go’ sessions you are sure to have an enjoyable day out!

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Essex Garden Show – running Fri to Sun this week (14th – 16th May) in Brentwood, Essex the Essex Garden Show will once again bring the creativity and passion of the regions top floral and landscape designers to Essex, delivered in stunnings displays as well as strong environmental message for gardening in the climate we live in. Coupled with an extensive array of garden and floral retail products, great food and entertainment for the whole family. Attractions include: floral displays, over 200 trade stands, dog and duck display, sheep racing, live music and entertainment and a childrens activity area.

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Royal Welsh Smallholder & Garden Festival – running all this weekend (15th – 16th May) in Builth Wells, Powys, there is no place like the Festival for encouraging those with a passion for ‘The Good Life’ to take the crucial step. The event is geared for the smallholder and the gardener and everything you want to know about how to make a start on a small country living can be found there, including experts to answer all your questions. There is even a property road show where you can find just the place to buy or rent to become a smallholder.
Expected to attract over 25000 visitors, the show offers an action packed programme of entertainment, information and attractions set on the superb Royal Welsh Showground.

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Lotherton Hall Garden Festival – running from today until Sun (14th – 16th May) in Aberford Leeds, the Lotherton Hall Garden Festival includes Horticultural displays and attractions including Gardening Question Time, up to 100 trade stands, Shire Horse displays, duck herding and sheepdog displays.

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Hadleigh Farmers Show – taking place tomorrow (15th May) in Hadleigh, Essex the Hadleigh Show is a popular country show which aims to promote agriculture and country life. Tradestands vary from farm machinery and fertilizers to commercial enterprises selling country clothing, garden plants and furniture, cars and country crafts, etc.
Livestock and equestrian competition classes, clay pigeon shooting, gun dog scurry, funfair, food hall, flower arranging demonstrations, art show, rural craft marquee, sheep shearing demonstration, and many more attractions can be found on the showground together with various refreshment stalls and a licensed bar.

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Essex Young Farmers Country Show – taking place on Sunday (16th May) in Roxwell, Chelmsford the Essex Young Farmers Country Show has quickly become one of the premier agricultural shows in the county, with over 14,000 visitors. The Show is organised and run entirely by the members, aged 16-26, which is a fantastic achievement, considering how much is involved. The Show has evolved over the years and is strongly supported by sponsors from the local area and the agricultural industry.
Attractions include: Livestock area, trade stands, craft hall, exhibition hall, food hall, tea rooms, farmers market, horticultural tent and a main ring with events including Hunt Parade, Dingle Fingle, Vintage Tractors, Monster Trucks and Farming Throughout the Year displays.

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Royal Windsor Horse Show – running from Weds to Sun (12th – 16th May) this week is the Royal Windsor Horse Show, Some of the UK’s top British Show Jumpers will be flocking to Windsor as the first outdoor equestrian Show of the season, opens its gates to over 3000 horses and ponies.

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Article by Rural Smallholdings Magazine