Rural Smallholdings Magazine

With a welcome break from the heatwave due this week, here’s a round up of smallholding, farming, gardening and outdoor events across the country to enjoy this week.

The Great Yorkshire Show – taking place Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week (13th – 15th July) at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate, The Great Yorkshire Show attracts over 125,00 Visitors and offers a fantastic day of food and drink, fashion and flowers, livestock and machines, and show jumping and cookery demonstrations to name just a selection of the things you can enjoy.

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Kent County Show – taking place Friday, Saturday and Sunday this week (16th – 18th July) at the top of Detling Hill in Kent, the Kent County Show The Kent County Show is the largest 3 day event in the County with nearly 100,000 visitors each year. This year the Kent County Agricultural Society, organisers of the event are pleased to announce a new and improved Show with something different for the whole family.

The main emphasis of the 2010 Show will be on Farming and Agriculture and the interactive ‘Why Farming Matters’ will move opposite the Main Gate to allow visitors to ‘learn something new’ about farming, the countryside and where food comes from. The Kent Young Farmers area will be extended for 2010 and will include a more prominently placed ring on the roadside to allow for expansion of this professional display of livestock and small animals that helps encourage young people into the farming industry. The Countryside Area will be extended and moved to allow even better viewing of interactive displays, hound pens, gundogs, birds of prey and terrier racing.

The Astor Ring will now host all the major ring attractions including the Grand Parade of Livestock, top show jumping classes and for 2010, a display by the White Helmets Motorcycle Display Team.

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Weeting Steam Engine Rally & Country Show – taking place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday this week (16th – 18th July) at Fengate Farm, Weeting, Norfolk, The Weeting Steam Engine Rally & Country Show is held annually on the third weekend in July and features trade and craft Stalls, working demonstrations, vintage vehicles, miniature steam railway, children’s entertainment, restaurant and bars.

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Cumberland County Show – taking place this Saturday (17th July) at Carlisle Racecourse in Carlisle, the Cumberland County Show takes Cumbria’s best family day out to Carlisle Racecourse. Tradition and agriculture are combined with a fresh, modern focus to create a real celebration of farming food and countryside.

The show is hosting two major cattle shows for 2010, see fantastic displays of Charolais and Galloway cattle at the biggest display of show cattle in the region.

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Camborne Show – taking place this Saturday (17th July) at Gwealavellen Farm in Camborne, Cornwall, the Camborne Show will feature experts in rural activities from all over the area gathering together to display their talents, many of which have taken generations of dedication to perfect. Shared knowkedge and carefully guarded trade secrets contribute to the day being a showcase of the truly best in their field. These activities willl include a display of Falconry and Gun Dog demonstrations

During the day trophies will be awarded to the best entries in the categories, Cagebirds, Cattle, Companion Dogs, Pigeons, Poultry, Goats and Heavy Horses. The Domestic section covers not only handicraft but cookery and preserves, art, photography, and a childrens section. Throughout the day Horses will be competing for much coveted awards in their events, in three large Rings at the heart of the showground. Other attractions include Trade Stands, Refreshment Stalls, Childrens Activities and much more.

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Castlewellan & District Agricultural Show – taking place this Saturday (17th July) the Castlewellan Show is held within the beautiful grounds of Castlewellan Forest Park in Co Down, Northern Ireland.

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The Sheepdog Trials – taking place this Sunday (18th July) the Sheepdog Trials event is held at Greenlands Farm, Hambleden. Entries for the event continue to rise, 40 dogs and their handlers attended the 2009 Trials. Attractions for 2010 include spinning and weaving display, sheep hurdle making demonstration and craft/trade stands. Refreshments will be available throughout the day.

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Singleton Rare & Traditional Breeds Show – taking place this Sunday (18th July) at the Weald & Downland Open Air Museum near Chichester, West Sussex, the Singleton Rare & Traditional Breeds Show offers the chance to see over 500 cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and poultry in this delightful agricultural show for rare and traditional breeds of farm animals. With prizes at stake, and classes for young handlers, it’s one of the biggest shows of its kind in the south east and hugely popular with visitors and exhibitors alike. Plus craft and trade stands with a countryside theme.

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Arthington Show – taking place this Sunday (18th July) in Wharfedale, West Yorkshire, the 2009 Arthington Show included a large horticultural, produce, arts and crafts and childrens marquee, 5 showrings and a main attraction ring, and this years show promises to be bigger and better than ever.

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Aldborough & Boroughbridge Show – taking place this Sunday (18th July) just outside Boroughbridge in Langthorpe, the 97th Aldborough & Boroughbridge Show features classes for horses and ponies, cattle, sheep, terrier & pet classes, children’s classes, preserves and produce, handicrafts, photography, vintage and horticulture and farm produce, along with displays, trade stands and craft tent.

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Malton Show – taking place this Sunday (18th July) in Malton, North Yorkshire, this years Malton Show includes agricultural attractions, farm exhibits and class entries along with many special attractions including Bob Hogg and his very clever sheepdogs, Falconry Exhibits and Demonstrations from Ridgeside Falconry, and much more.

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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