WHAT’S ON
Photo: Liz Knowles photography
THE MAGIC
IS BACK! GET YOUR HORSEFEST FIX
THIS SUMMER!
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eed something exciting to look forward to this summer? HorseFest, presented by John Oates Horseboxes, is a fantastic new, weekend festival, designed to celebrate all things horse and takes place 8th to 10th July at Kelsall Hill in the beautiful Cheshire countryside. The event provides the ideal setting for all those horse fans with an interest in the equine world, allowing them to come together, learn, celebrate, have fun and create special memories. Tickets are now on sale and all HorseTribe members can buy at a special price. Membership starts from FREE so remember to join before making your purchase. Entry to HorseFest whether with a day or weekend ticket, includes all the workshops, talks, large and small arena demonstrations, as well as music and entertainment into the late evening.
If you want to see and watch everything on offer a weekend ticket is a must to ensure you don’t miss out on one of HorseFest’s fantastic headliners. Across the weekend HorseFest will showcase amazing main arena demonstrations with inspirational riders and performers such as Mary King and Lydia Heywood, small arena demos to understand skills close at hand, Q&A sessions and discussions with fabulous experts and riders and problem solving workshops and clinics to find answers to your questions, plus there’s equestrian and lifestyle trade stands, delicious catering, music, bands and best of all the opportunity to catch up with like-minded friends. At night, unwind, relax or dance the night away with the music and entertainment as you treat yourself to a drink or two! www.horsefest.org
SUFFOLK SHOW RETURNS:
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ugust 2022 will see crowds return to Gatcombe Park, home to HRH The Princess Royal for the unique experience that is the Magic Millions Festival of British Eventing, so put 5th-7th August 2022 in your diary now! The event will be back with the magical atmosphere eventing and country fans have come to expect. With thrilling cross country action in the infamous park bowl, a whole host of family entertainment in the main arena, enviable shopping and extensive food offering all set in the beautiful Cotswold countryside, it is a weekend not to be missed. www.festivalof britisheventing.com
THE COUNTY’S BIGGEST DAY OUT
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he Suffolk Show is officially back for 2022 with a unique celebration for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee alongside a packed schedule of new attractions and fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. Organisers the Suffolk Agricultural Association are eager to welcome visitors back to Trinity Park for ‘the best show yet’ after a two-year absence due to the Covid pandemic. The Suffolk Show will return on Tuesday 31st May and Wednesday 1st June to kickstart celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend. In a brand-new one-off exhibit, visitors will be able to walk through 70-years of Suffolk history exploring communications, construction, transport, energy, agriculture, arts and fashion, food and drink, technology, education, sport and many more aspects of daily life through the ages. www.suffolkshow.co.uk
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