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Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations

OFFICERS FOR 2023-2024

January 2023

PATRON:

HRH The Countess of Wessex GCVO

CHAIRMAN:

David Tite (Driffield)

VICE CHAIRMAN:

Denis Dooley (New Forest)

COUNCIL:

Alison Baylis (Bucks County)

Rhonda Geary (Royal Ulster) [Co-Opted]

Richard Heath (Moreton in Marsh)

Corrie Ince (South of England Shows)

Christine Knipe (Westmorland)

Tim Ledbury (North Somerset)

Sam Mackenzie-Green (Yeovil Agricultural Society)

Mared Rand Jones (Wales YFC)

Chris Riddle (Royal Cornwall)

David Tennant (Royal Highland)

SECRETARY:

Paul Hooper OBE

T: 07711 205833

E: PJH@asao.co.uk

MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY:

Di Walton, PO Box 999, Worcester, WR4 4LU

T: 07704 146375

E: info@asao.co.uk

www.asao.co.uk

Charity Registration Number: 1023932

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I started last year’s introduction with the words – ‘’Well what a year 2022 will be’’ and how this has run true – Shows have been re born with large attendances from the Great British Public – excellent support from the competitive exhibitors in many sections with many new and returning exhibitors in our tradestands throughout the season.

It’s very noticeable that there have also been many changes in the positions of Secretary or other administrative roles within our members – as an association we are here to help and to provide guidance and signposting for all our members, so please make sure that we have your correct details to receive the regular mailchimps and details of the monthly ZOOM meetings. If you would like to add further email addresses from your team so others can receive these notifications please get in touch with Di via info@ASAO.co.uk

The Council of the association are currently reviewing our operations and over the next few months you will see changes appearing that will help us deliver more to you, this includes looking at what we deliver and how we do this. Thank you to all those that completed the recent surveys.

As we undertake this review we strive to continue communication with and obtain the due recognition at Ministerial level within DEFRA and other agencies through various channels – our relationship with the programme and project teams within the ministries/ agencies continues to be very informative and helpful with regards issues that will have an effect on the industry.

Our Patron HRH The Countess of Wessex GCVO continues to be supportive of our activities and has undertaken visits to our Shows during the year and as I write this foreword is considering the applications for visits in 2023.

2023 is also the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Association. As you will already be aware we are undertaking some special projects for 2023 –Champion of Champions being the first of these, as well as the partnership between the BSPS, BSHA and London International Horse Show and the ASAO, this is a very new initiative and will involve our member shows from across the UK.

Lastly as my term of Office as Chairman of your association and also my term on Council comes to an end I would like to express my thanks to the Show Family for the support you have given me in this role and of course also to the Council and the Secretariat of Paul Hooper and Di Walton and wish you all every success with your 2023 shows and into the future.

David Tite, ASAO Chairman

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David Tite – ASAO Chairman

David Tite is the Chief Executive of Driffield Agricultural Society, based in the East Riding of Yorkshire. He runs the Driffield Show and the Society’s Showground. David has been involved with the Society for over 30 years, coming from a furniture design background and after teaching design to degree level for over 7 years he took on the role of Chief Executive in 2006. Leading on the development of the Society’s Schools Food and Farming Eduction Day, the construction of its new Events Centre and facilities whilst developing its year round activity on site and more recently designing a flood management system to protect the showground for generations to come. He is married to Cara, they enjoy mountain biking, walking the Yorkshire Wolds and David continues to make furniture in his free time.

Email: david@driffieldshowground.co.uk

Denis Dooley – ASAO Vice Chairman

Denis Dooley is the Chief Executive of the New Forest Agricultural Show Society, organisers of the New Forest & Hampshire County Show, which is held in July each year. Following a degree in Equine Business Management, Denis joined the Society in 2006 and was appointed Chief Executive in 2011. Denis has been instrumental in the creation of the Next Generation project which involves young people in all areas of the Society to keep the Show in safe hands for many years to come. Outside of work Denis is married to Johanna and has two children – Bella and Jack, he enjoys cycling, visiting family and walking his Labrador, Woody.

Email: denis@newforestshow.co.uk

Paul Hooper OBE – ASAO Secretary

Paul Hooper OBE Was the Society Secretary for the Royal Bath & West of England Society retiring from the Society in 2020 after 43 years service. A well-known figure throughout the shows industry. He began his career in 1977 and is experienced in most aspects of agricultural and country show organisation at national level. In 2015, he was awarded an OBE in Her Majesty The Queen’s Birthday Honours. Paul enjoys listening to military music in his spare time.

Email: PJH@asao.co.uk

Diana

Walton – ASAO Membership Secretary

Growing up, shows were in Di’s blood and in 2009 she left her career as a Rural Chartered Surveyor and joined the Three Counties Agricultural Society in the livestock department. She was promoted to Head of Shows in 2016 managing a range of shows from the flagship Royal Three Counties Show to RHS Malvern Spring Festival and Malvern Autumn Show. In 2022 Diana joined Hanbury Countryside Show Society as Show Manager alongside her ASAO Membership Secretary role.

Email: info@asao.co.uk

Alison

Baylis

Alison has been the Show Secretary of Bucks County Agricultural Association since 2001 and appointed onto the ASAO Council in 2019. Alison is the ASAO’s Regional Mentoring Champion.

Email: alison@buckscountyshow.co.uk

Rhonda Geary (Co-opted)

Rhonda is the Operations Director for the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society and Balmoral Show Rhonda is also the current Secretary of the Northern Ireland Shows Association. Rhonda is the ASAO’s Regional Champion for Northern Ireland.

Email: rhonda@ruas.org.uk

Richard Heath

Showground Director for the Moreton-in-Marsh Show; a traditional one-day show held in the heart of the Cotswolds on the first Saturday in September. Moreton Show had an attendance of over 23,000 in 2022. Richard became involved with organising agricultural shows whilst studying bio-veterinary science at Harper Adams University. Becoming a Director and Trustee of the Hanbury Countryside Show in Worcestershire. Previously employed by the Three Counties Agricultural Society, working principally on the Royal Three Counties Show. Richard has attended various midlands agricultural shows year after year from a young age, often exhibiting his rare breed poultry. Exhibiting poultry engaged the development of a passion for agricultural shows. Sponsorship collection, trade stands and booking contractors form a large part of Richards role at Moreton Show.

Email: showground@moretonshow.co.uk

Corrie Ince

Corrie has been working in events since 2006, starting off with the Edenbridge & Oxted Show, where she was involved in all aspects of show organising. In 2012 she moved to working in more commercial events for a Brighton based manufacturing company, organising their events in the UK and Internationally. In 2016 she moved back into the “show business” and become Sales & operations Manager at the South of England Agricultural Society, responsible for booking and managing of trade stands and content for their 4 annual shows. Living only a few miles away from the showground all her life, she had grown up around the show, and having attended pretty much every year since childhood, in some guise or other, whether it be as a visitor or competitor, she has had a life long affinity and passion for the show. In July 2020 she become Show Director at the South of England, with overall coordination and management of the 4 shows. Corrie was thrown very much in at the deep end and tasked with running two shows at the end of 2020, following all the government guidelines and required safety measures and procedures. Together with her amazing team of staff and stewards this resulted in 2 very successful and safe events. Outside of work Corrie other passion in life is horse riding, having ridden and competed in many different disciplines from an early age.

Christine Knipe

Email: Corrie@seas.org.uk

Christine Knipe has been Chief Executive of Westmorland County Agricultural Society since 2005. Married to David, the Knipes live on their upland sheep, beef and poultry farm in central Cumbria. Christine is a former Chairman of the ASAO, a Fellow of the Royal Agricultural Societies, a Trustee of the Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth, secretary for the North West Federation of Show Societies and Chairman of the national Access to Farms partnership. She is also ASAO’s Education Champion and is keen to develop educational opportunities to promote agriculture within our shows and events.

Email: manager@westmorland.org.uk

Tim Ledbury

I have been Secretary of the North Somerset Agricultural Society since 2008, responsible for the delivery of our annual Agricultural Show which is one day event held on the first bank holiday in May, the North Somerset Ploughing Match which takes place on the first Sunday in September and the development of a large educational day for Key Stage 2 pupils, as well numerous other smaller events. I am responsible for the management of the Showground and we are currently looking at ways to utilise this asset to create additional income for the Society to further its charitable activity. I also run a country educational charity called FarmLink which is active within Somerset, Staffordshire, Devon and Cornwall delivering its programme to over 42,000 pupils during the course of the last academic year, the majority of these are primary students. We are currently developing a FarmLink programme for secondary schools and this will be launched at the start of the next academic year. Email: tim@nsas.org.uk

Sam Mackenzie-Green

Sam Mackenzie-Green is the Show Manager for Yeovil Agricultural Society and Show Consultant for Devon County Show having run county shows for over 20 years including Devon County Show, Dorset County Show and Yeovil Show. As Learning Day Champion, Sam is keen to promote best practice and information sharing across the industry.

Email: info@yeovilshowground.co.uk

Mared Rand Jones

Mared is a dairy farmer’s daughter from Lampeter in Ceredigion, West Wales. Mared has recently been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Wales Federation of Young Farmers Clubs. Mared previously worked as Head of Operations for Royal Welsh Agriculture Society for almost 5 years. Her role involved organising contractors, the livestock, shearing and tradestand sections for the Royal Welsh Show and lead the Royal Welsh Winter Fair. Mared also lead on the Welsh ASAO and organise the annual Welsh Conference at the Royal Welsh showground. She was honoured to lead a small team of staff to organise a National ASAO Conference in 2019 and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Mared attended numerous shows when working as Development Officer for Ceredigion Young Farmers Clubs and then as a County Executive Officer for Farmers Union of Wales. Mared is a passionate about Agriculture Shows, this interest started with her local show at Lampeter and have been an active member of Lampeter Agriculture Show for over 20 years and have been a Horse Steward since the age of 10. Mared has recently been invited to join the Lampeter Stallion Committee.

Email: prifweithredwr@yfc-wales.org.uk

Christopher Riddle

Chris Riddle has been Secretary of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association since 1989 and is only the ninth person to hold this position since the organisation was founded in 1793. He is married to Thelma and has two children – Emma and Harry and Emma is also part of the RCAA’s team where she is Pavilion Centre Manager. Chris is a former Chairman of the ASAO and a former Trustee and National Chairman of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution. He is also a Trustee of the Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth, Deputy Chairman, Trustee and Honorary Life Member of the Royal Smithfield Club and Honorary Treasurer of The Farmers Club as well as being an office holder with various other organisations.

Email: ChristopherRiddle@royalcornwall.co.uk

David Tennant

David has worked for the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland for 13 years beginning as an annual temporary member of staff before becoming permanently employed in 2015 and moving into his current position of Head of Show in 2022.

Along with looking after the trade, competitions and activation elements of the Royal Highland Show David is the lead on Scottish Show Forum, which holds an annual conference and provides a platform for the Scottish Agricultural Show industry to engage with each other and share good practice.

In 2019, David graduated from the Scottish Enterprise Rural Leadership Program, which focuses on self-development and self-awareness to empower individuals to effectively respond to the challenges and to enact positive change in the wider rural economy.

Email: davidt@rhass.org.uk

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Honorary Life Members:

O. Allen (Devon County Show)

D.P. Amies (Bucks County Show)

S. Ashworth MBE (Surrey County Show)

D.J. Barber MBE (South of England Show)

E. Buckler Gale (Melplash Show)

Dr. C Bushby (The Suffolk Show)

Gp. Capt. G Carson (Farmers’ Club)

R. Cuzens (Dorchester, New Forest Show, Dorset County Show)

H. Davies (Royal Highland Show, B.H.S.)

F.Day (Kent County Show)

D. Dunsmuir (Royal Highland Show)

N. Evans (Cheshire County Show)

C. Farrell (Newport Show)

T.Gardner (Moreton in Marsh Show)

P.D. Guthrie (Royal Welsh Show)

M.Harman (Hertfordshire County Show)

S Hughson (Royal Welsh Show)

S.Lance (Surrey County Show)

Gp.Capt. R.I.Lawrenson (Hertfordshire County Show)

A.Lyons (Royal Bath & West Show)

K. Pulman (North Somerset Show)

P.Shanks (New Forest Show)

J. Shearman (Edenbridge & Oxted Agricultural Show)

D. Smillie-Gray (Royal Three Counties Show)

K.Spencer MBE (Monmouthshire Show)

W.H.Yarr OBE (Royal Ulster Show)

Lt.Col. M.G.A.Young (Great Yorkshire Show)

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Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations

The ASAO sets out to...

• Promote agriculture, horticulture and the countryside through shows and other events.

• Encourage and share best practise between agricultural societies and related organisations.

• Encourage and support education across the full spectrum of agriculture, horticulture and the countryside through shows, conferences, projects and initatives.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

The following are available to members of the Association

CONSULTATIVE BODY

Recent consultations include:

• Department for Environment, Food & Rural (DEFRA) TB issues

• The Purple Guide

• Visitor Heath& Safety Code of Practice

• Livestock Movement Schemes

• Post Covid regulations and guidance

The Association is consulted and included in regular discussions with:

• DEFRA

• Department of Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS)

• Charity Commission

• Breed Societies

• Access to Farms

• Showing Council

• Linking Environment & Farming (LEAF)

• Police

• British Veterinary Association

• Health& Safety Executive

• Event Industry Forum

TICKET EXCHANGE

The ASAO gives you the chance to share complimentary tickets with other show organisers through an exchange system Members can apply to other members for tickets to attend shows and events to share best practices and ben chmark services, procedures and equipment. (Tickets are limited to2 per event).

NETWORKING

The ASAO gives you the opportunity to network with other members and show organisers and discuss current topics and issues, both online and via interactive events:

Facebook Members Group

The ASAO has a private, members only, Facebook group allowing show organisers to ask questions and share innovative ideas with each other.

Monthly Catch ups on Zoom

Each month, there is an opportunity to join a zoom meeting to discuss urgent issues and be updated on recent legislation and industry developments. This may include a special presentation occasionally.

Annual Autumn Conference

The ASAO holds its Annual Conference in the Autumn, moving to a different location each year. Delegates come from across the UK to take part in a programme of presentations, panel discussions with keynote speakers and syndicate sessions focusing on current industry issues.

The Conference is an excellent opportunity for show organisers to share experiences, exchange ideas and tackle ongoing challenges.

The Conference also offers event organisers the chance to chat to each other with evening social functions.

Regional Meetings

ASAO members can attend one-day regional meetings throughout the UK with colleagues to discuss issues and challenges of both a local and a national nature.

Learning Day

The Learning Day is an annual one-day event held in late-February/early-March. Each Learning Day focuses on several key subjects so delegates know that the subject matter is targeted. The topics are chosen by the membership and may include subjects such as livestock and equine matters, marketing and promotion, membership, sponsorship, trade stands and education.

LEGAL ADVICE& INSURANCE

Whilst every show is different, the Association is able to signpost members to sources of advice and guidance.

WEBSITE

ASAO Members have access to the Members area of the website featuringa range of useful documents including slides from previous conferences and health & safety guidance

Oncea member, you will receive a login to the ASAO Website allowing you to have access to relevant documentation and giving you the opportunity to enter your event into the public Events listing.

While on the website, takea look at the list of ASAO Supplier Members.

Services

1. PPL PRS Ltd (The Music Licence)

There are two licences in operation – one for pre-recorded music and one for live music. The ASAO has arranged a fee collection service for the pre-recorded licence through PPL at a 20% discount – this discounted amount will be added to your ASAO membership invoice and will be calculated on an individual basis depending on footfall. For those with live music, PRS will contact you directly and you should ensure that the Agricultural Shows tariff is used.

2. Health & Safety

CJR Associates are the ASAO’s contracted Health and Safety advisors. Cathy Ricketts is the main point of contact: Cathy Ricketts CMIOSH, OSHCR, LLB, Dip Event Safety Management

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Email cjrsafetyassociates@gmail.com

Advice is available 24 hours/365 days a year.

The ASAO are a fantastic resource of information and advice. They provide an opportunity to network with fellow members to share experiences, discuss challenges & regulations and are a crucial support for show societies. As a new secretary it has given me confidence to know that I can turn to the ASAO if needed.

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Being a member of ASAO has been invaluable, the ‘go to’ place for all things shows in a supportive and collaborative way, a rich resource of knowledge, contacts and solutions working with our Show ‘family’.

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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Membership of the ASAO runs from 1st January to 31st December in any one year.

MEMBERSHIP FEES

Costs are based on attendance, the figure given for the Members Handbook.

Charges are per show day - based on attendance

Membership Fees

are prior to the 50% discount

Please visit our website for further information:

www.asao.co.uk

Papers from conferences, information from DEFRA and other relevant organisations can also be down-loaded from the site.

All new members will receive their first year’s membership free of charge. Membership includes guidance from the ASAO Health and Safety Advisor. New members will need to pay the ASAO for the PPL part of the PPL PRS Music Licence (the amount depends upon the show’s attendance). Lantra

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The following companies are listed on the Suppliers’ section of the ASAO website (www.asao.co.uk).

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Geerings Print Ltd

JAK Hire

NSR Communications Ltd

Peter Johnson Entertainments Ltd

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Tech Event Services LTD

The Sheep Show

TICKETsrv

Barringtons Cleaning

Dotser & SuperShow

Pitchup

Orion Print

Future Ticketing

Catalytic Solutions

BSB Sound

Midland Entertainment MEMA Ltd

Rosettes Direct

Kingsford Events

One Plan

D2i Systems

Alpha Omega UK

XLE Event Services Ltd

GW Publishing Ltd

GWP Event Support

VATangles Consultancy Ltd

Secure Media

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Cathy Ricketts

R & J PA Hire

Entrymaster

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Iventis

Rheidol Rosettes

Alan Lyons

Central

Elizabeth Halsall

Email: Elizabeth.Halsall@newarkshowground.com

Tel: 01636 705796

Devon and Cornwall

Sam Mackenzie-Green and Christopher Riddle

Email: info@yeovilshowground.co.uk

Tel: 07939 106381

Email: christopherriddle@royalcornwall.co.uk

Tel: 01208 812183

Midlands

Richard Heath

Email: showground@moretonshow.co.uk

Tel: 01608 651908

North East

Kerry Robson

Email: kerry@northcountyshow.co.uk

Tel: 01434 604216

Northern Ireland Shows Association

Rhonda Geary

Email: rhonda@ruas.org.uk

Tel: 028 9066 5225

North West Federation of Show Societies

Christine Knipe

Email: manager@westmorland.org.uk

Tel: 01539 567804

Scotland

David Tennant

Email: davidt@rhass.org.uk

Tel: 0131 335 6205

South East

Denis Dooley and Alison Baylis

Email: denis@newforestshow.co.uk

Tel: 01590 622400

Email: alison@buckscountyshow.co.uk

Tel: 01296 680400

Wales

Aled Rhys Jones

Email: chiefexecutive@rwas.co.uk

Tel: 01982 554412

Wessex

Tim Ledbury

Email: tim@nsas.org.uk

Tel: 01934 837283

Yorkshire Federation of Show Societies

Mark Stoddart

Email: YFSS@yas.co.uk

Tel: 01423 546219

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11th & 12th March

National Shire Horse Show

Newark Showground, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 2NY

Victoria Clayton, Chief Executive, Shire Horse Society, The Shire Horse Society, The Old Dairy, Rockingham Castle, Market Harborough, LE16 8TH

Tel: 01536 771611

Email: info@shire-horse.org.uk

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6th April

CountryTastic

Attendance: 4,000-5,000

The Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 6NW

Jane Edwards, Head of Shows, The Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW

Tel: 01684 584900

Email: info@threecounties.co.uk

Web: www.countrytastic.co.uk

1st May

North Somerset Show

Attendance: 5,500

North Somerset Showground, Wraxall BS48 1NE

Tim Ledbury, Secretary of the Society, Our Offices

4, Yeowood Farm, Iwood Lane, Wrington, BS40 5NU

Tel: 01934 837283

Email: tim@nsas.org.uk

Web: www.nsas.org.uk

4th - 8th May

Badminton Horse Trials

Badminton S. Glos. GL9 1DF

Attendance: 20,000

Mrs Jane Tuckwell, Event director, Horse trials office, Badminton, S. Glos. GL9 1DF

Tel: 01454 218272

Email: info@badminton-horse.co.uk

Web: www.badminton-horse.co.uk

10th - 13th May

Balmoral Show

Attendance 187,000

Royal Ulster Agricultural Society, Eikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Halftown Road, Lisburn BT27 5RD

Rhonda Geary, Operations Director, Royal Ulster Agricultural Society, Eikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Halftown Road, Lisburn, BT27 5RD

Tel: 07825 146820

Email: rhonda@ruas.org.uk

Web: www.balmoralshow.co.uk

10th May

NSA Sheep South West 2023

Attendance: 125,000

Peterhayes Farm, Yarcombe, Honiton EX14 9LW

Sue Martin, Event Organiser, Hornacott Barton, Boyton, Launceston, PL15 9RL

Tel: 07967 512660

Email: suem@nationalsheep.org.uk

Web: www.nationalsheep/sheepsouthwest

Attendance: 2,000

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11th - 14th May

RHS Malvern Spring Festival

The Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 6NW

Jane Edwards, Head of Shows, The Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW

Tel: 01684 584900

Email: info@threecounties.co.uk

Web: www.rhsmalvern.co.uk

13th May

Nottinghamshire County Show

Attendance: 110,000

Newark Showground, Newark on Trent NG24 2NY

Elizabeth Halsall, Events & Development Manager, Newark Showground, Newark on Trent, NG24 2NY

Tel: 01636 705796

Email: Elizabeth.Halsall@newarkshowground.com

Web: www.nottinghamshirecountyshow.com

14th May

Cowpie Country Show

Attendance: 14,000

Blue Anchor Farm, Blindley Heath, Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6JL

Neil Fuller, Chairman, Surrey YFC County Office, Something Special, Station Road, Betchworth, RH3 7BZ

Tel: 07860 241817

Email: njffarming@hotmail.co.uk

Web: www.cowpie.co.uk

14th May

The South Suffolk Show

Attendance: 10,000-15,000

Ampton Racecourse, Ingham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 1HU

Mrs Suzy Stennett, Show Secretary, Neville House, Neville House

Farm, Ingham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 1PL

Tel: 01284 412606

Email: info@southsuffolkshow.co.uk

Web: www.southsuffolkshow.co.uk

16th May

NSA Welsh Sheep

Attendance: 10,000-15,000

Red House, Aberhafesp, Newtown, Powys SY16 3HH

Helen Roberts, Event Organiser Orseddwen, Selattyn, Oswestry, SY10 7HU

Tel: 01691 654712 or 07976 803066

Email: helen@nationalsheep.org.uk

Web: www.welshsheep.org.uk

18th - 20th May

Devon County Show

Westpoint, Clyst St Mary, Exeter EX5 1DJ

Attendance: 4500

Lisa Moore, Show Manager, Westpoint, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DJ

Tel: 01392 353702

Email: lisamoore@devoncountyshow.co.uk

Web: www.devoncountyshow.co.uk

20th May

Hadleigh Show

Attendance: 90,000

Holbecks Park, Hadleigh, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 5PE

Tory Lugsden, Show Organiser, PO Box 388, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 9AQ

Tel: 07584 568055

Email: secretary@hadleighshow.co.uk

Web: www.hadleighshow.co.uk

Attendance: 13,500

20th May

Otley Show

The Showground, Bridge End, Otley, W Yorks LS21 2AA

Claudia Beutelspacher, Show secretary, 15 Bridge Street, Otley, W Yorks, LS21 1BQ

Tel: 07828 763632

Email: admin@otleyshow.org.uk

Web: www.otleyshow.org.uk

20th & 21st May

Smallholding and Countryside Festival

Attendance: 10,000-12,000

Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3SY

Laura Williams, Marketing and Communications Press Officer, Royal Welsh Agricultural Society, Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys LD2 3SY

Tel: 01982 553683

Email: requests@rwas.co.uk

Web: www.rwas.co.uk

21st May

Woodhall Spa Country Show

Attendance: 20,000

The New Showground, Green Lane, Woodhall Spa LN10 6QY

Jenny Booth, secretary, Delph End Farm, Metheringham, Lincoln, LN4 3BW

Tel: 07903205811

Email: info@woodhallspashow.co.uk

Web: www.woodhallspashow.co.uk

27th May

Heathfield Agricultural Show

Attendance: 4,000-5,000

Tottingworth Farm, Broad Oak, Heathfield TN21 8UE

Nicola Magill, Secretary, 2 Grants Cottage, Brightling, Robertsbridge, TN32 5HZ

Tel: 01435 864587

Email: Secretary@heathfieldshow.org

Web: www.heathfieldshow.org

27th & 28th May

Hertfordshire County Show

The Showground, Dunstable Road, Redbourn, Hertfordshire AL3 7PT

Attendance: 19,000

Sarah Moreland, Executive Director, The Showground, Dunstable Road, Redbourn, Hertfordshire, AL3 7PT

Tel: 01582 792626

Email: office@hertsshow.com

Web: www.hertsshow.com

27th May

Northumberland County Show

Byewell, Nr Stocksfield NE43 7AB

Attendance: 32,000

Mrs Kerry Robson, Show secretary Organiser, Hexham Auction

Mart, Tyne Green, Hexham, NE46 3SG

Tel: 01434 604216

Email: kerry@northcountyshow.co.uk

Web: www.northcountyshow.co.uk

Attendance: 24,000

Event members

27th May

The Shropshire County Show

The West Mid Showground, Berwick Road, Shrewsbury SY1 2PF

Ian Bebbington, The West Mid Showground, Berwick Road, Shrewsbury SY1 2PF

Tel: 01743 289831

Email: enquiries@westmidshowground.com

Web: www.westmidshowground.co.uk

31st May & 1st June

Staffordshire County Show

Attendance: 10,000

County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford ST18 0BD

Mrs Holly Hobson Show Secretary County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0BD

Tel: 01785 258060/247111

Email: enquiries@staffscountyshowground.co.uk

Web: www.staffscountyshowground.co.uk

31st May & 1st June

Suffolk Show

Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 8UH

Attendance: 60,000

PHP Ainsworth, Chief Executive Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8UH

Tel: 01473 707110

Email: enquiries@suffolkshow.co.uk

Web: www.suffolkshow.co.uk/ suffolk-agricultural-association/

1st - 3rd June

Royal Bath & West Show

Attendance: c 95,000

Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 6QN

Jessica Chiplen, Head of Shows, Society Office, Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6QN Tel: 01749 822200

Email: jess.chiplen@bathandwest.co.uk

Web: www.bathandwest.com

2nd & 3rd June

Ballymoney Show

4A, North Road, Ballymoney BT53 6BW

Attendance: 110,000

Anne McLaughlin, Secretary, 282 Drones Road, Dunloy, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT44 9DU Tel: 07713 519928

Email: secretary@ballymoneyshow.org

Web: www.ballymoneyshow.org

3rd & 4th June

Country Fest

Westmorland County Showground LA7 7NH

Attendance: 7,000

Christine Knipe, CEO, Westmorland County Agricultural Society Ltd, Lane Farm, Crooklands, Cumbria, LA7 7NH Tel: 015395 67804

Email: manager@westmorland.org.uk

Web: www.countryfest.co.uk

3rd June

Kenilworth Show

Stoneleigh Road, Warwickshire CV8 3AY

Sam Evans, Show Secretary Tel: 0779977 3518

Email: info@kenilworthshow.co.uk

Web: www.kenilworthshow.co.uk

Attendance: 12,000

Attendance: 12,000

3rd June

Lurgan Show

4, Reaskcor Road, Dungannon, NI, Tyrone, BT70 3NZ

Michele Doran, 4, Reaskcor Road, Dungannon, NI, Tyrone, BT70

3NZ

Tel: 07732 172214

Email: michele.doran@btinternet.com

Web: www.lurganshow.co.uk

4th June

Rutland County Show

Attendance: 5,000-10,000

Rutland Showground, Showground Way, Oakham, Rutland LE15 7TW

Sophie Howsam , Show Director, Rutland Showground, Showground Way, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7TW

Tel: 01572 757110

Email: showteam@rutlandshowground.com

Web: www.rutlandshowground.com

7th June

NSA North Sheep

Attendance: 12,000

Bradford House Farm, Belsay, Ponteland NE20 0HA

Heather Stoney-Grayshon, Event Organiser, Grange Farm

Bungalow, Newton le Willows, DL8 1RY

Tel: 079666 99930

Email: heather@nationalsheep.org.uk

Web: www.northsheep.org.uk

8th - 10th June

Royal Cornwall Show

Attendance: 4,000-5,000

Royal Cornwall Events Centre, Wadebridge, Cornwall PL27 7JE

Christopher Riddle ARAgS, Secretary, Royal Cornwall Events Centre, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7JE

Tel: 01208 812183

Email: info@royalcornwall.co.uk

Web: www.royalcornwall.co.uk

9th - 11th June

South of England Show

Attendance: 120,000

South of England Showground, Selsfield Road, Ardingly RH17 6TL

Corrie Ince, Show Director, South of England Showground, Selsfield Road, Ardingly, RH17 6TL

Tel: 01444 892700

Email: corrie@seas.org.uk

Web: www.seas.org.uk

10th June

Aberystwyth & Ceredigion County Show

Attendance: 55,000

Gelli Angharad, Lovegrove, Aberystwyth, Ceridigion

Mrs Meretta Griffiths, General Secretary, 96 Bryncastell, Bow Street, Ceredigion, SY24 5DF

Tel: 07903 702885

Email; abershow@hotmail.com

Web: www.sioeaberystwythshow.co.uk

Attendance: 3,000

10th June

Armagh County Show

Gosford Forest Park, Markethill, Co Armagh

Flo McCall, Show Secretary, Units 2&3 Armagh Business Centre, 2 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7NH

Tel: 02837522333

Email: info@armaghshow.com

Web: www.armaghshow.com

10th June

Attendance: 16,000

Cumberland Show (Cumberland Agricultural Society)

The Showfield, Warwick on Eden CA4 8PE

Christina Connell, Show Secretary, Dalmar House, Barras Lane Estate, Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 7NY

Tel: 01228 812601

Email: secretary@cumberlandshow.co.uk

Web: www.cumberlandshow.co.uk

16th June, 2024 (No show in 2023)

North Yorkshire County Agricultural Show

Attendance: 15,000

Otterington Hall, South Otterington, Northallerton DL7 9HW

Tricia Lovell, Hon. Secretary, 19 Victoria Terrace, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8TW

Tel: 07787387831

Email: secretary@northyorkshireshow.co.uk

Web: www.northyorkshireshow.co.uk

16th - 18th June

Royal Three Counties Show

Attendance: 5000-8000

The Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW

Jane Edwards, Head of Shows, The Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW

Tel: 01684 584900

Email: info@threecounties.co.uk

Web: www.royalthreecounties.co.uk

17th & 18th June

Axe Vale Show

Attendance: 90,000

Axminster Showground, Trafalgar Way, EX13 5RJ

The Secretary, Thomas Whitty House, Silver Street, Axminster EX13 5AH

Tel: 01297 34517

Email: secretary@axevaleshow.co.uk/admin@axevaleshow.co.uk

Web: www.axevaleshow.co.uk

20th & 21st June

Royal Cheshire County Show

Attendance: 10,000

The Cheshire County Showground, Tabley, Knutsford, Cheshire. WA16 0HJ

Rob Davenport Show Director Clay House Farm, Flittogate Lane, Tabley, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 0HJ

Tel: 07973 823602

Email: rdavenport@royalcheshireshow.org

Web: www.royalcheshireshow.org

Attendance: 80,000

Event members

21st & 22nd June

Lincolnshire Show

Lincolnshire Showground, Grange de Lings, Lincoln LN2 2NA

Sarah Duxbury, Business Development and Trade Sales Manager, Lincolnshire Showground, Grange de Lings, Lincoln, LN2 2NA

Tel: 01522 522900

Email: info@lincolnshireshowground.co.uk

Web: www.lincolnshireshow.co.uk

22nd - 25th June

Royal Highland Show

Attendance: 60,000

Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh EH28 8NB

David Tennant Head of Shows, Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB

Tel: 0131 335 6200

Email: davidt@rhass.org.uk

Web: www.royalhighlandshow.org

24th June

Todmorden Country Fair

Attendance: 195,000

Central Vale Park, Burnley Road, Todmorden, OL14 7BS

Sarah Robinson, Trade Stands, 48c Halifax Road, Todmorden, Lancs, OL14 5QG

Tel: 07920 265495

Email: info@todmordencountryfair.com

Web: www.todmordencountryfair.com

25th June

Berkeley Agricultural Show

Attendance: 5,000

Berkeley Meadows, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9PJ

Jenny Bell, Show Secretary, Park Farm, Wotton Road, Charfield, Wotton-under-Edge, Glos, GL12 8SR

Tel: 07773 686727

Email: secretary@berkeleyshow.co.uk

Web: www.berkeleyshow.co.uk

25th June

Blaston Show

Attendance: 5,000

Langton Road, Slawston, Leicestershire LE16 7FA

Janette Stocks, Secretary, 2 Digby Close, Tilton in the Hill, Leicestershire, LE7 9LL

Tel: 01162 597264

Email: janette@stocksdesign.co.uk

Web: www.blastonshow.co.uk

25th June

Derbyshire County Show

Attendance: 4,000-5,000

The Showground, Borrowash Road, Elvaston DE72 3EN

Claire Bowman, Society Secretary, 6 Dovecote, Castle Donnington, Derby, DE74 2LH

Tel: 07536 182421

Email: info@derbyshirecountyshow.org.uk

Web: www.derbyshirecountyshow.org.uk

Attendance: 14,000

28th & 29th June

Royal Norfolk Show

Norfolk Showground, Dereham Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR5 0TT

Caroline Ellis, Marketing, RNAA Office, Norfolk Showground, Dereham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0TT

Tel: 01603 748931

Email: info@rnaa.org.uk

Web: www.royalnorfolkshow.co.uk

29th June - 2nd July

ICDA Awards/Love Cheese Live

Attendance: 85,000

Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford ST18 01BD

Adrian Lawrence, Show Operations, Ferndale, Aston, Nantwich

CW5 8DB

Tel: 07842 644506

Email: adrian@icda-awards.com

Web: www.lovecheeselive.co.uk

30th June & 1st July

Omagh Show

Attendance: 10,000

3 Gillygooley Road, Omagh, Co. Tyrone, N Ireland BT78 5PN

Brenda Mellon, Office Administrator, Tyrone Farming Society, 3 Gillygooley Road, Omagh, BT78 5PN

Tel: 02882242500

Email: info@tyronefarmingsociety.co.uk

Web: www.tyronefarmingsociety.co.uk

1st & 2nd July

Cotswold Show

Cirencester Park, Cirencester, Glos.

Attendance: Approx 6,000

Claudia Wilson, Show Director, Bathurst Estate Office, Cirencester Park, Cirencester GL7 2BU

Tel: 01285 652007

Email: info@cotswoldshow.co.uk

Web: www.cotswoldshow.co.uk

1st July

Hanbury Countryside Show

Attendance: 25,000

Park Hall Farm, Hollowfields Road, Hanbury, Redditch, Worcestershire B96 6RD

Diana Walton, Show Manager, Park Hall Farm, Hollowfields Road, Hanbury, Redditch, Worcestershire, B966RD

Tel: 07841499660

Email: showmanager@hanburyshow.co.uk

Web: www.hanburyshow.co.uk

1st July

Skelton Show

Hutton in the Forest, Penrith CA11 9TH

Attendance: 14000

Antonia Reid, Secretary, Gill Forge, Ellonby, Penrith, CA11 9SJ

Tel: 017684 84122

Email: antonia.reid@skeltonshow.com

Web: www.skeltonshow.com

1st July

Attendance: 10,000

United East Lothian Agricultural Show (Haddington Show)

East Fortune, North Berwick, EH39 5LP

Alan Thomson, Chairman, Garden Stirling Burnet, 22 Hardgate, Haddington, EH41 3JR

Email: admin@haddingtonshow.co.uk

Web: www.haddingtonshow.co.uk

Attendance: 4500

1st & 2nd July

Winterton Agricultural Show

91 Cemetery Road, Winterton, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire DN15 9UG

Liz Holden, Secretary, The Barn House, Old Mill Lane, Whitton, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN15 9UG

Tel: 01724 733257/07702115812

Email: liz@foreverbaling.com

Web: www.wintertonshow.co.uk

4th July

NSA Sheep NI

Attendance: 14,000

Tynan Estate, Cortyman Road, Tynan, Armagh BT60 4QZ

Edward Adamson, NSA NI Regional Manager, 6 Fort Road, Kilroot, Carrickfergus, Co Antrim, N. Ireland

Tel: 07711 071290

Email: edward.adamson1@gmail.com

7th - 9th July

The Kent County Show

Attendance: 1,500

Detling Showground, Maidstone, Kent ME17 3JF

Nikki Dorkings, General Manager, Detling Showground, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 3JF

Tel: 01622 633054

Email: nikki@kenteventcentre.co.uk

Web: www.kcas.org.uk

8th July

Goosnargh & Longridge Show

Lower Lane , Longridge PR3 3SQ

Attendance: 75,000

Vicki Hardacre, Secretary, 14 Hoghton Road, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3UA

Tel: 07568 601912

Email: vicki.hardacre@hillsfinefoods.co.uk

Web: www.glasshow.org.uk

8th July

Liskeard Show

Attendance: 3,000

The Showground, Merrymeet, Liskeard, Cornwall PL14 3LE

Mrs Beckie Breyley, General Secretary, Eldon, St Ive, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3NE

Tel: 07894 456 099

Email: info@liskeardshow.org

Web: www.liskeardshow.org

8th July

Newport Show

The Lodge, Chetwynd Deer Park, Newport, Shropshire TF10 8EU

Attendance: 8000

Sally Western, Event / Show Manager, The Lodge, Chetwynd Deer Park, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 8EU

Tel: 01952 810814

Email: info@newportshow.co.uk

Web: www.newportshow.co.uk

Attendance: 13,000

Event members

8th & 9th July

Royal Isle of Wight County Show

Cowes Road, Northwood, Isle of Wight PO30 5TP

Sian Grove, Show Secretary, Natural Enterprise, Shide Meadows Centre, Shide Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5SD

Tel: 01983 296244

Email: sian.grove@naturalenterprise.co.uk

Web: iwcountyshow.co.uk

8th July

The Echt Show

Echt Showground, Echt AB32 6UL

Attendance: 11,000

Louise Reilly, Secretary, Cluny-Mill-Croft, Ordhead, Aberdeenshire, AB51 7QX

Tel: 079516708710

Email: secretary@echtshow.co.uk

Web: www.echtshow.co.uk

8th July

The Tendring Show

Attendance: 3,500

Lawford House Park, Bromley Road, Nr Manningtree, Essex CO11 2ND

Elizabeth Payne, Show Secretary, THFC Office, Admirals Farm, Heckfords Road, Great Bentley, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8RS

Tel: 01206 231821

Email: info@tendringshow.co.uk

Web: www.tendringshow.co.uk

9th July 2023

Ashby Show

Attendance: 22,739

Cattows Farm, Normanton Lane, Heather, Leicestershire, LE67 2TD

Emmie Shaw, Show manager, Johnson Murkett & Hurst, Rawdon House, Rawdon Terrace, Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2GN

Tel: 07563 389294

Email: emmie@ashbyshow.com

Web: www.ashbyshow.com

11th -14th July

Great Yorkshire Show

Attendance: 17,000

Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate HG2 8NZ

Sally Wall, Marketing Co-ordinator, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, HG2 8NZ

Tel: 01423 541000

Email: info@yas.co.uk

Web: www.greatyorkshireshow.co.uk

15th July

Bishop Wilton Show and Craft Fair

High Callis Farm, Bishop Wilton YO42 1TD

Attendance: 140,000

Rufus Pilgrim, Secretary, The Elms, Worsendale Road, Bishop Wilton York, YO42 1ST

Tel: 07801 760935

Email: rjpilgrim@btopenworld.com

Web: www.bishopwiltonshow.co.uk

Attendance: 2,500

15th July

Camborne Show

Gwealavellan Farm, Near Gwithian TR27 5EF

Mrs Alison Olds, Secretary, Menadarvar Farm, Kehelland, Near

Camborne TR14 0JH

Tel: 07557 094338

Email: alison.lello@gmail.com

Web: www.camborneshow.org

15th July

Castlewellan Agricultural Show

Attendance: 4,000

The Forest Park, Castlewellan, County Down BT31 9BU

Alexandra Woods, Show Press Secretary, 51 Demesne Road, Seaforde, Ballynahinch, BT24 8NS

Tel: 07710631536

Email: castlewellanshow@aol.com

Web: www.castlewellanshow.com

15th & 16th July

Great Eccleston & District Agricultural Show

Attendance: 18,000

The Showground(A586), Great Eccleston, PR3 0YP

Janet Simpson, Secretary, Millstones, Strickens Lane

Barnacre, PR3 1UD

Tel: 07859944600

Email: secretary.greatecclestonshow@outlook.com

Web: www.greatecclestonshow.co.uk

15th July

Penrith Agricultural Show

Attendance: 10,000 +

Brougham Hall Farm, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2DE

Andy Ryder, Show Secretary, Holme House, Dale, Ainstable, Carlisle, CA4 9RH

Tel: 01768 870523

Email: secretary@penrithshow.co.uk

Web: www.penrithshow.co.uk

16th July

Bakewell Country Festival

Attendance: 10,000

Bakewell Showground, Agricultural Way, Bakewell DE45 1AH

Bridget Hope, Society Secretary, Bakewell Agricultural and Horticultural Society, Agricultural Business Centre, Agricultural Way, Bakewell, DE45 1AH

Tel: 01629 812736

Email: bridget.hope@bakewellahs.co.uk

Web: www.bakewellahs.co.uk

17th July

Stithians Show

The Showground, Tubbon Hill, Stithians, Truro TR3 7DP

Claire Watters, General Secretary, The Showground, Tubbon Hill, Stithians, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 7DP

Tel: 01209 861073

Email: information@stithians.show

Web: www.stithians.show

Attendance: 16,000-18,000

19th July

Driffield Show

Driffield Showground, Kelleythorpe, Driffield YO25 9FB

David Tite, Chief Executive Officer, Driffield Showground, Kelleythorpe, Driffield, YO25 9FB

Tel: 01377 257494

Email: office@driffieldshowground.co.uk

Web: www.driffieldshowground.co.uk

19th July

Festival of Hunting

Attendance: 25,000

East of England Showground, Oundle Road, Alwalton, Peterborough PE2 6XE

Alison Queenborough, Chief Operating Officer, East of England Agricultural Society, FitzRoy House, East of England Showground, Peterborough, PE2 6XE Tel: 01733 961016

Email: foh@eastofengland.org.uk

Web: www.festivalofhunting.com

22nd July

Mid Devon Show

Attendance: 5,000

The Showground, Knightshayes / Chettiscombe, Tiverton, Devon EX16 7PP

Colin Nation, Show Organiser, 18 High Street, Halberton, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7AF

Tel: 01884 820859

Email: office@middevonshow.co.uk

Web: www.middevonshow.co.uk

24th - 27th July

Royal Welsh Show

Attendance: 15,000

Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys LD2 3SY

Laura Williams, Marketing and Communications Press Officer, Royal Welsh Agricultural Society, Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3SY

Tel: 01982 553683

Email: requests@rwas.co.uk

Web: www.rwas.wales

25th - 27th July

New Forest & Hampshire County Show

Attendance: c 200,000

New Park, Brockenhurst, Hampshire SO42 7QH

Denis Dooley, Chief Executive, The Showground, New Park, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7QH Tel: 01590 622400

Email: info@newforestshow.co.uk

Web: www.newforestshow.co.uk

25th July

Ryedale Show

Welburn Park, Kirkbymoorside YO62 7HQ

Attendance: 85,000

Keira Sirr-Hovendon, Show Secretary, Ryedale Show Office, 2 Marketplace, Kirkbymoorside, YO62 6BB

Tel: 07984 939701

Email: info@ryedaleshow.co.uk

Web: www.ryedaleshow.co.uk

Attendance: 15,000

Event members

26th July

Clogher Valley Agricultural Society Ltd

Knockmany Road, Augher BT77 0BE

Ruth Montgomery, Company Secretary, Show Office, 27, Main Street, Augher BT77 0BD County Tyrone. Tel: 02885548883

Email: cloghershow27@hotmail.com

Web: www.cloghervalleyshow.com

26th July

Nantwich Show

Attendance: 10,000

Reaseheath Old Hall Wettenhall Rd, Nantwich CW5 6EL

Mel Woods, Secretary, Bluebell Cottage, Swanley Lane, Burland, Nantwich, CW5 8QB

Tel: 07470 953 883

Email: info@nantwichshow.org

Web: nantwichshow.org

26th July

Yealmpton Agricultural Show

Kitley Lawns, Yealmpton, PL8 2NN

Attendance: 10,000

Paul Davis, Secretary, 1 Castleford Cottage, Combefishacre, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5UQ

Tel: 07754 746374

Email: secretary@yealmptonshow.co.uk

Web: www.yealmptonshow.co.uk

27th July

Launceston Agricultural Show

Attendance: 10,000

Kennards House, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 7EZ

Mrs Sharon Horsington, Show Secretary, PO Box 173, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 0BP

Tel: 07988 479452

Email: info@launcestonshow.co.uk

Web: www.launcestonshow.co.uk

28th & 29th July

Border Union Show

Springwood Showground, Kelso TD5 8LS

Attendance: 7,000

Dan Withall, Executive Director, Springwood Showground, Kelso, TD5 8LS

Tel: 01573 224188

Email: info@borderunion.co.uk

Web: www.borderunion.co.uk

28th - 30th July

The Game Fair

Ragley Hall, Warwickshire

Attendance: 12,000

The Game Fair Team, Admin, The Stables, Panshanger Park, Hertford, SG14 2NA

Tel: 01789 532421

Email: info@thegamefair.org

Web: thegamefair.org

Attendance: 120,000

29th & 30th July

Durham County Show

Ushaw Historic House Chapel and Gardens, Woodlands Road, Durham DH79RH

Dawn Roe, Director, The Office, Durham County Show LTD, The Beeches, Lintz Lane, Burnopfield, NE16 6AS

Tel: 07770 902152

Email: durhamcountyshow@outlook.com

Web: www.durhamcountyshow.com

29th July

East Kilbride Farm Show

West Nerston House, Nerston Road, East Kilbride G74 4NZ

Secretary, 10 North Kirklands, Eaglesham, Glasgow, G76 0JF

Email: ekopencattleshow@outlook.com

Web: www.ekshow.co.uk

29th & 30th July

Heckington Show

Attendance: 2500

The Showground, Off Eastgate, Heckington NG34 9RB

Mrs Sarah Grant, General Secretary, PO Box 207, Boston, PE21 1BZ

Tel: 01529 461823

Email: secretary@heckingtonshow.org.uk

Web: www.heckingtonshow.org.uk

29th July

Leek & District Show

Attendance: 25,000

Dunwood Fields, Longsdon, Stoke on Trent ST9 9AR

Bruce Daniel, Show Director, 109, Ladderedge, Leek, Staffs. ST13 7AG

Tel: 07768368686

Email: brucedaniel@danielandsons.co.uk

Web: www.leekshow.org.uk

29th & 30th July

Portishead Summer Show

The Show Field, Clevedon Road, Portishead, North Somerset BS20 7RA

Attendance: 7,000

Linda Hodgetts, General Secretary, 14 St Peters Road, Portishead, BS20 6QY

Tel: 07989 140367

Email: info@portisheadsummershow.com

Web: www.portisheadsummershow.com

30th July

Totnes & District Show, Great Court Farm, Berry Pomeroy, Totnes, Devon TQ9 6LE

Attendance: 4,600

Linda Harvey, Show Manager, Totnes Show Office, PO Box 220, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 9EN

Tel: 01803 732813

Email: office@totnesshow.com

Web: www.totnesshow.com

30th & 31st July

Turriff Show

The Haughs, Queens Road AB53 4EF

Attendance: 10,000

Gail Greig, Secretary, Turriff District Agricultural Association, The Haughs, Queens Road, Turriff, Aberdeenshire. AB53 4EF Tel: 01888 562219

Email: gail@turriffshow.org

Web: www.turriffshow.org

Attendance: 24,000

31st July

Woolsery & District Agricultural Show

Clovelly Court, Clovelly, Bideford, Devon EX39 5SY

Mrs Andrée Carter, Show Secretary, Churston Ford, West Putford, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7UU

Tel: 01409 240328

Email: woolseryshow@hotmail.co.uk

Web: www.woolseryshow.org.uk

2nd August Preview Evening, Show Day Thursday 3rd August

Black Isle Show

Mannsfield, Muir of Ord IV6 7RS

Attendance: 5,000

Fiona Mackintosh, Secretary/Administrator, Mannsfield, Muir of Ord, IV6 7RS

Tel: 01463 870870

Email: office@blackisleshow.com

Web: www.blackisleshow.com

2nd August Arran Show

Glenkiln Farm, Lamlash, Isle of Arran

Amie Latona, Secretary, Braeburn, Lamlash

Email: secretary.afs@gmail.com

Web: www.arranshow.co.uk

2nd August Cartmel Show

Attendance: 22,000

Cartmel Park, Cartmel, Grange over Sands LA11 6QF

Sarah Dickinson, Secretary, High House, Woodhouse, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7LY

Tel: 015395 62683

Email: secretary@cartmelshow.com

Web: www.cartmelshow.com

2nd August

North Devon Show

Attendance: 9,000

Umberleigh Barton, Umberleigh, Devon EX37 9DX

Theresa Soanes, Show Secretary, 15 George Arcade, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3AB

Tel: 01769 573852

Email: showsecretary@northdevonshow.com

Web: www.northdevonshow.com

2nd August Pembroke Town and Country Show

The Showfield, Lamphey, SA71 5JS

Attendance: 20,000

Mrs Pam Davies , Secretary, 18 Gray Avenue, Manorbier, Tenby. SA70 7TR

Tel: 07780 352300

Email: pfcshowsec@gmail.com

Web: www.pembroketownandcountryshow.org.uk/index.html

3rd August Burwarton Show

Cleobury North, Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV16 6RP

Glenys Allen, Show Manager, The Show Office, Burwarton, Bridgnorth, WV16 6QJ

Tel: 01746 787535

Email: info@burwartonshow.co.uk

Web: www.burwartonshow.co.uk

Attendance: 18,000

3rd August

Honiton Agricultural Show

Stockers Farm, Gittisham, Honiton EX14 3AW

Marcelle Connor, Secretary, Bank House, 66a High St

Honiton, EX14 1PS

Tel: 01404 41794

Email: marcelle@honitonshow.co.uk/info@honitonshow.co.uk

Web: www.honitonshow.co.uk

4th & 5th August

Taunton Flower Show

Vivary Park, Taunton, Somerset TA1 3QE

Attendance: 20,000

Vikki Pethick, Show Manager, Taunton Flower Show, G1 Viney Court, Viney St, Taunton, TA1 3FB

Tel: 01823 332010

Email: info@tauntonfs.co.uk

Web: www.tauntonfs.co.uk

5th August

Blakesley Show

Attendance: 16,000

Blakesley Heath Farm, Maidford, Northants NN12 8HN

Liz Black, Honorary Secretary, 24 Lime Avenue, Eydon, Daventry, Northants, NN11 3PG

Tel: 01327 263186

Email: blakesleyshow@live.co.uk

Web: www.theblakesleyshow.co.uk

5th August

Brecon County Show

Attendance: 4,000

Brecon County Showground, Brecon, Powys LD3 7PL

Peter D James, Secretary, The Brecon County Show Office, c/o

HBF Depot, Ffrwdgrech Industrial Estate, Brecon, Powys LD3 8LA

Tel: 01874 611881

Email: breconshow@gmail.com

Web: www.breconcountyshow.co.uk

5th August

Cardigan County Agricultural Show

Attendance: 4,000-10,000

Briscwm Fields, Fishguard Rd, Cardigan SA43 3DS

Delyth Williams and Angharad Davies, Secretaries, Neuaddlwyd

Isaf, Ciliau Aeron, Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48 7RE

Tel: 01545 570 501

Email: secretary@cardigancountyshow.co.uk

Web: www.cardigancountyshow.org.uk/

5th August

Dumfries Agricultural Show

Attendance: 7,000

The Showfield, Park Farm, New Abbey Road, Dumfries DG2 7LU

Susan Bicket, Secretary, 15, Fruids Park Avenue, Annan, DG12 8AY

Tel: 01461 201199

Email: secretary.dumfriesshow@gmail.com

Web: www.dumfriesshow.co.uk

5th August Emley Show

Attendance: 10,000-12,500

Factory Farm, Emley Moor, Huddersfield HD8 9TE

Pam Dyson, Show Secretary, The Cottage, School Lane, Emley, Huddersfield, HD8 9RT Tel: 07736 677700

Email: secretary@emleyshow.co.uk

Web: www.emleyshow.co.uk

Attendance: 8,000

Event members

5th August

Garstang Show

The Showfield, Wyre Lane, Garstang PR3 1RN

Mrs Gill Billington, Show Secretary

Tel: 07867313346

Email: info@garstangshow.org

Web: www.garstangshow.org

5th August

Oswestry Show

Oswestry Showground, Park Hall, Oswestry, Shropshire SY11 4AB

Attendance: 10,000

Mandy Roberts, Senior Show Administrator, The Show Office, Oswestry Showground, Park Hall, Oswestry Shropshire, SY11 4AB

Tel: 01691 654875

Email: mandy@oswestryshow.co.uk

Web: www.oswestryshow.co.uk

5th August

Tenbury Countryside Show

Worcester Road, Burford, Tenbury Wells, Worcs. WR15 8AR

Attendance: 15,000

Rose Ayres, Show Secretary & Director, 65, Teme Street, Tenbury Wells, Worcs, WR15 8AE

Tel: 01584 810818

Email: enquiries@tenburyagriculturalsociety.co.uk

Web: www.tenburyshow.co.uk

6th August

Sykehouse Show

Poplars Farm, Sykehouse DN14 9AS

Attendance: 12,000

Jennifer Lomas, Secretary, Orchard Farm, Mooredges, Thorne, Doncaster, S.Yorks, DN8 5SE

Tel: 07523330380

Email: lomasbrandy@aol.com

Web: www.sykehouseshow.org.uk

6th August

The Gower Show

Attendance: 4,000

Penrice Castle Park, Reynoldston, Gower SA3 1LA

Margaret Layton-Maguire, General Secretary, 15 Kittle Hill Lane, Kittle, Gower, SA3 3LB

Tel: 07918777961

Email: gowershow@live.co.uk

Web: www.gowershow.co.uk

9th August

Ashover Agricultural Show

Rectory Fields, Ashover, Derbyshire S45 0BA

Attendance: 9,000

Jackie Twilley Show Secretary The Lodge, 7 Rowthorne Lane, Glapwell, Chesterfield, S44 5QF

Tel: 01623 811545

Email: enquiries@ashovershow.co.uk

Web: www.ashovershow.co.uk

Attendance: 12,000

9th August

Camelford and District Agricultural Show

Trevilla, Marshgate, Camelford PL32 9YN

Debbie Babb, Show Secretary, Danleigh, Lanteglos Lane, Camelford, PL32 9RL

Tel: 07483 964125

Email: info@camelfordshow.co.uk

Web: www.camelfordshow.co.uk

9th August

Cunningsburgh Show

Moors, Cunningsburgh, Shetland ZE2 9HB

Attendance: 5,000

Abigail Robertson, Secretary, Brentwood, Scousburgh, Shetland, ZE2 9JE

Tel: 07876 252556

Email: secretary@cunningsburghshow.com

Web: www.cunningsburghshow.com

9th August

Vale of Glamorgan Agricultural Show

The Showground, Penllyn CF71 7RQ

Attendance: 4,000

Sarah Fenner, General Secretary, Llys Ffynnon, Penllyn, CF71 7RQ

Tel: 07513141698

Email: vale.show@outlook.com

Web: www.valeofglamorganshow.com

10th August

Grantown Show

Heathfield Park, Grantown on Spey PH26 3HX

Attendance: 25,000

Julie Grant, Secretary, 55 Beech Brae, Elgin, IV30 4NS

Tel: 0778660359

Email: grantownshow@btinternet.com

Web: www.garntownshow.com

10th August

Okehampton & District Agricultural Show

Stoney Park, Okehampton, Devon EX20 1SW

Attendance: 5,000

Alison Heywood, Show Organiser & Secretary, Stamford Lodge, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9AY

Tel: 07375930965

Email: info@okehamptonshow.co.uk

Web: www.okehamptonshow.co.uk

11th &12th August

Shrewsbury Flower Show

The Quarry, Shrewsbury SY1 1RN

Attendance: 12,000

The Secretary, Quarry Lodge, Shrewsbury SY1 1RN

Tel: 01743 234050

Email: info@shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk

Web: www.shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk

12th August

Chepstow Show

Attendance: 25,000

Chepstow Racecourse, St. Lawrence Rd, Chepstow NP16 6BE

Maggie Jackson, Show secretary, Cherry Orchard, Earlswood, Chepstow, NP16 6AR

Tel: 01291641511 / 07464507453

Email: chepstowshow@hotmail.co.uk

Web: www.chepstowshow.co.uk

Attendance: 5,000

12th August

Ellingham Show

Somerley, Ringwood BH24 3PL

Ali Vandervelde, Honorary Show Secretary, c/o Woodside, Forest Lane, Ringwood, BH24 3HF

Tel: 01425 479798

Email: secretary@ellinghamshow.co.uk

Web: www.ellinghamshow.co.uk

12th August

Glanton Show

Glanton Northumberland NE66 4AJ

Attendance: 10,000

Jon Radgick, Chairman, 4 The Causeway, Glanton, NE66 4AY

Tel: 01665 578222

Email: jradgick@oldmotorhouse.co.uk

Web: www.glanton.org.uk

12th August

Halifax Agricultural Show HX1 3EA

Mandy Bush, General Secretary

Tel: 0773 4209715

Email: secretary@halifaxshow.uk

Web: www.halifaxshow.co.uk

12th August

Manifold Valley Show

The Arbour, Ilam Moor Lane, Ilam DE6 2BD

Attendance: 2,000

Attendance: 12,000

Jean Price, Show Secretary, 3, Beech Close, Leek, ST13 7AF

Tel: 07796134554

Web: www.manifoldshow.org.uk

12th August

Slaley Show

Townhead, Slaley NE47 0AT

Attendance: 5,000

Colin Washington, Treasurer, Cedar Lodge, Slaley, Hexham, NE47 0AD

Tel: 07746495609

Email: washingtonc1@hotmail.com

Web: www.slaleyshow.org.uk

13th August

Peebles Show

Attendance: 1,500

Netherhorsburg, Cardrona, Peebles, Peeblesshire EH44 6RE

Lesley Mason, Show Secretary, Oliverbank East, Tweedsmuir, Biggar, ML12 6QS

Tel: 07837373790

Email: secretary@peeblesshow.co.uk

Web: www.peebles-show.co.uk

13th August

Ripley Show

Ripley Castle Park, Ripley, Harrogate HG3 3EA

Attendance: 5000

Tammy Smith, Hon. Secretary, c/o 3 Waterfront Mews, Apperley Bridge, Bradford, BD10 0UR

Tel: 07519 585475

Email: sec@ripleyshow.co.uk

Web: www.ripleyshow.co.uk

Attendance: c. 6000/8000

Event members

15th & 16th August

Anglesey County Show

Anglesey Showground, Gwalchmai, Anglesey LL65 4RW

Cain Angharad Owen, Development Officer, Anglesey Showground, Gwalchmai, Anglesey, LL65 4RW

Tel: 01407 720072

Email: info@angleseyshow.org.uk

Web: www.angleseyshow.org.uk

15th & 16th August

National Hunter Supreme Championship Show

Addington Equestrian, Addington, Bucks MK18 2JR

Catherine Burdock (Miss), General Secretary, SHB(GB), 96 High Street, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 5AR

Tel: 01732866277

Email: office@sporthorsegb.co.uk

Web: www.sporthorsegb.co.uk

16th & 17th August

Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show

Attendance: Approx 1000

Turnpike Showground, Motcombe, Dorset SP7 9PL

Bonnie Cradock, Interim Event Organiser, The Show Office, Turnpike Showground, Motcombe, Dorset, SP7 9PL

Tel: 01747 823955

Email: info@gillinghamandshaftesburyshow.co.uk

Web: www.gillinghamandshaftesburyshow.co.uk

16th & 17th August

Pembrokeshire County Show

Attendance: 25,000

County Showground, Withybush, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA62 4BW

Vivienne Haines , Office Manager, County Showground, Withybush, Haverfordwest, Pembs, SA62 4BW

Tel: 01437 764331

Email: info@pembsshow.org

Web: www.pembsshow.org

17th August

Chagford Show

Dogmarsh, Mill End, Chagford TQ13 8JN

Penny Keen, Secretary, 42 The Square, Chagford, Devon, TQ13 8AH

Tel: 07511778641

Email: chagfordshow@gmail.com

Web: www.chagfordshow.co.uk

17th August

Denbigh & Flint Agricultural Show

The Green, Denbigh LL16 4UB

Grant Brereton, Assistant Secretary, The Show Office, 1 Cross Street, Holywell, Flintshire, CH8 7LP

Tel: 01352 712131

Email: grant@denbighandflintshow.com

Web: www.denbighandflintshow.com

18th August

Dunster Show

Attendance: 15,000

Dunster Castle Lawns, Nr Minehead, Somerset TA24 6SL

Mrs Rebecca Langdon, Secretary, Appletree House, Higher Vexford, Taunton, TA4 3QF

Tel: 01984 656990

Email: secretary@thedunstershow.co.uk

Web: www.thedunstershow.co.uk

Attendance: 8,000

19th August

Allendale Agricultural Show

Showfield, Riding Haugh, Allele, Hexham, Northumberland NE47 9EE

Andrew Graham, Show Secretary, Viewley, Wooley, Allendale, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 9AL

Tel: 01434 683405/07833 354928

Email: Allendaleagriculturalshow@gmail.com

Web: www.allendaleagriculturalshow@gmail.com

19th August

Ashbourne Show

The Polo Ground, Osmaston, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1LW

Andrea Adams, Secretary, The Cottage, Great Gate, Tean, Staffordshire, ST10 4HF

Tel: 01889 507497

Email: admin@ashbourneshow.co.uk

Web: www.ashbourneshow.co.uk

19th August

Fillongley Show

Attendance: 12,000

Springfield farm Birmingham road Ansley Nuneaton

Warwickshire CV10 0QU

Claire White, Secretary

Tel: 07940385697

Email: secretary@fillongleyshow.org.uk

Web: www.FillongleyShow.org.uk

19th August

Llandeilo Agricultural & Horticultural Show

Cawdor Farm Fields Ffairfach Llandeilo SA19 6ST

Sue James, Show Secretary, 1 Brynlluan, Gorslas

Carmarthenshire SA14 7HR

Tel: 07970875291

Email: meadmoorstud@msn.com

Web: www.sioellandeiloshow.org.uk

19th August

Llyswen and Boughrood Show

Station Road, Boughrood, Powys

Attendance: 3,000-4000

Jayne Day, Show Secretary, 24 Beeches Park, Boughrood, Powys

Tel: 07982130161

Email: jaynetheharp@gmail.com

Web: www.llyswenandboughroodshow.org.uk

20th August

Mirfield Agricultural Show

The Showground, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield

West Yorkshire WF14 9NE

Sylvia Ford, Secretary, 51 Springfield Park, Mirfield, WF14 9PE

Tel: 07932 745138

Email: sylvia.ford@mirfieldshow.com

Web: www.mirfieldshow.com

Attendance: 8,000

20th August

The Mid Somerset Show

The Mid Somerset Showground, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton

Mallet BA4 4GF

Christine Barham, Show Secretary, The Mid Somerset Showground, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4GF

Tel: 01749 938044

Email: secretary@midsomersetshow.org.uk

Web: www.midsomersetshow.org.uk

20th August

The Monmouthshire Show

Monmouthshire Showground, Redbrook Road, Monmouth NP25 4LG

Attendance: 17000

Mrs Cathy Tindell, Show Management Secretary, Holly Bush House, Llancloudy, Herefordshire, HR2 8QR

Tel: 07841 921002

Email: secretary@monmouthshow.co.uk

Web: www.monmouthshow.co.uk

24th August

Holsworthy and Stratton Agricultural Show

Attendance: 5,000

Holsworthy Show Field, Killatree Farm, Pyworthy, Holsworthy, Devon EX22 6LP

Mrs Fiona Cleave, Secretary, Higher Pigsdon Farm, Launcells, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9LQ

Tel: 07494 763960

Email: office@holsworthystrattonshow.co.uk

Web: www.holsworthystrattonshow.co.uk

24th August

Melplash Show

Attendance: 3500

West Bay Showground, Bridport, Dorset DT6 4EG

Lucy Hart, Show Secretary, MAS Limited, 23 South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NT

Tel: 01308 423337

Email: lucy@melplashshow.co.uk

Web: www.melplashshow.co.uk

26th August

Bellingham Show and Country Festival

Attendance: 16,000

Show Field, Bellingham, Northumberland NE48 2JY

Sarah Davidson, Secretary, 24, Redesmouth Court, Bellingham, NE48 2ES

Tel: 07753 633787

Email: bellinghamshow@gmail.com

Web: www.bellinghamshow.co.uk

26th & 27th August

Egham Royal Show

Attendance: 7,000-10,000

Caddey’s Field, Whitehall Lane, Egham, Surrey TW20 9NN

James Doran, Chairman, 17 Glebe Road, Egham, Surrey, TW20 8BU

Tel: 07850 749547

Email: james.doran@eghamroyalshow.org.uk

Web: www.eghamroyalshow.org.uk

Attendance: 3,000

Event members

26th August

Poynton Show

South Park Drive, Poynton SK12 1BS

Mrs. Janine Morrison, Show Secretary, c/o Poynton RBL, Georges Road West, Poynton, Cheshire, SK12 1JY

Tel: 07442 532450

Email: office@poyntonshow.co.uk

Web: www.poyntonshow.co.uk

27th & 28th August

Edenbridge & Oxted Agricultural Show

Attendance: 6,000

Ardenrun Showground, Tandridge Lane, Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6LL

Judy Whittaker, Show Director, The Old Dairy, Wintersell Farm, Dwelly Lane, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 6QD

Tel: 01342 832307

Email: showdirector@edenbridge-show.co.uk

Web: www.edenbridge-show.co.uk

27th August

Grasmere Lakeland Sports & Show

The Sports Field, Stock Lane, Grasmere, Cumbria LA22 9SL

Attendance: 40,000

Deborah Black, Sports Manager, 10 Lumley Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5HT

Tel: 01539 722777 or 07977 542853

Email: manager@grasmeresports.com

Web: www.grasmeresports.com

28th August

Epworth & District Agricultural Show

Attendance: 3,900

The Showground, Wroot Road, Epworth DN9 1EA

Janice Banks, Treasurer, 6 Orchard Croft, Epworth, Doncaster, DN9 1LL

Tel: 07875514785

Email: janbanks2@sky.com

Web: www.epworthshow.co.uk

28th August

Glendale Show

The Showfield, North Middleton, Wooler, Northumberland NE71 6QX

Attendance: 3,000-4,000

Rachael Tait, Company Secretary, 8 Market Place, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6LF

Tel: 01668 283868

Email: info@glendaleshow.com

Web: www.glendaleshow.com

28th August

The Aylsham Show

Blickling Park, Blickling, Norwich NR11 6NF

Attendance: 12,000

David Hitcham BEM, Event Organiser, Administration and Finance, Kingsbridge House, North Farm, Burgh, Norwich, NR11 6TW

Tel: 07717 860756

Email: aylshamshow@davidhitcham.co.uk

Web: www.theaylshamshow.co.uk

Attendance: 15,000-20,000

31st August - 3rd September

Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials

Burghley Park, Stamford PE9 3JY

Martyn Johnson, Director, Burghley Horse Trials Office, Barnack Road, Stamford, PE9 2LH

Tel: 01780 752131

Email: horsetrials@burghley.co.uk

Web: www.burghley-horse.co.uk

31st August

Bucks County Show

Attendance: 81,000

Weedon Park, Nr Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP22 4NN

Mrs Alison Baylis, Show Secretary, 5 Lilies, High Street, Weedon, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4NS

Tel: 01296 680400

Email: alison@buckscountyshow.co.uk

Web: www.buckscountyshow.co.uk

2nd September

Alresford Show

Attendance: 22,000

Tichborne Park, Alresford, Hampshire SO24 0PN

Val Watley, Show Secretary, PO Box 146, Alresford, SO24 4AJ

Tel: 01962 738748

Email: secretary@alresfordshow.co.uk

Web: www.alresfordshow.co.uk

2nd & 3rd September

Dorset County Show

Dorchester Showground, Dorset DT2 7SD

Attendance: 15,000

James Cox, Show Organiser, County Show Office, Agriculture House, Acland Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1EF

Tel: 01305 264849

Email: info@dorsetcountyshow.co.uk

Web: www.dorsetcountyshow.co.uk

2nd September

Eccleshall Show

Attendance: 60,000

The Parks, Sugnall, Eccleshall, Stafford ST21 6NF

Mary Cartmail, Director and Show Secretary, Lawnhead House, Lawnhead, Stafford, ST20 0JQ

Tel: 07702 240511

Email: eccleshallshow@hotmail.com

Web: www.eccleshallshow.co.uk

2nd September

Kingsbridge Agricultural & Horticultural Show

Borough Farm, Kingsbridge TQ9 7QP

Attendance: 5,000

Miss S Wills, Administrator, C/O Woodlands, Stoneyhill, Abbotskerswell, Newton Abbot, TQ12 5LH

Tel: 01548 562567

Email: kingsbridgeshow@gmail.com

Web: www.kingsbridgeshow.co.uk

2nd September

Moreton Show

Attendance: 10,000

Batsford Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0AB

Esther Watts, General Secretary, Moreton Show Office, 5 Wychwood Court, Cotswold Business Village, London Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Glos, GL56 0JQ

Tel: 01608 651908

Email: secretary@moretonshow.co.uk

Web: www.moretonshow.co.uk

Attendance: 20,000 +

2nd September

The Orsett Show

Rectory Road, Orsett, Essex, RM16 3JU

Mrs Georgina Clark, Show Secretary, PO Box 1954, Stanford-Le-Hope, Essex, SS17 1AQ

Tel: 07947 125472

Email: secretary@orsettshow.co.uk

Web: www.orsettshow.co.uk

2nd & 3rd September

Wolsingham Show

Attendance: c 10,000

Scotch Isle Park, Durham Road, Wolsingham, Bishop Aukland, DL13 3JG

David Richardson (Secretary) or Sarah Harrison (Horses and H&H), Fernleigh, 5 front Street,Frosterly, Bishop Aukland, DL13 2QW

Tel: 0879 990467 Secretary

Tel: 07825441396 Equine and H & S

Email: info@wolsinghamshow.co.uk

Web: www.wolsinghamshow.co.uk

9th September

Frome Agricultural and Cheese Show

Attendance: 40,000

West Woodlands Showground, Bunns Lane, Frome, Somerset BA11 5ES

Charlotte O’Neill and Hannah George, Showground & Competitions Manager and Show Manager, The Show Office, Rodden Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2AH

Tel: 01373 463600

Email: info@fromecheeseshow.com

Web: www.fromecheeseshow.co.uk

9th September

Henley Farm and Country Show

Attendance: 18,000-20,000

Henley Showground, Hambleden, Henley on Thames RG9 3AS

Jo Taylor, Association & Show Manager, Unit 7, Greenlands Farm, Dairy Lane, Hambleden, Nr Henley on Thames, RG9 3AS

Tel: 01491413619

Email: info@thehenleyshow.co.uk

Web: www.thehenleyshow.co.uk

9th September

Kington Show

Ovals Farm, Lyonshall, Kington HR5 3LN

Attendance: 12000

Wendy Smith, Secretary , Old Vicarage, Lyonshall, Kington, HR5 3LN

Tel: 01544 340598/07961 945624

Email: info@kingtonshow.co.uk

Web: www.kingtonshow.co.uk

9th September

Penistone Agricultural Show

Penistone Agricultural Society Showground, Penistone S36 6DW

Attendance: 5,000

Rebecca Barnett, Show Secretary, c/o Penistone Engineering Supplies, Bridge Street, Penistone, S36 6AJ Tel: 07752635304

Email: show.secretary@penistoneshow.com

Web: www.penistoneshow.com

Attendance: 11500

Event members

9th September

The Romsey Show

Broadlands Park, Romsey SO51 9LQ

Alexa Morson, Show Secretary, 4 The Old Carthouse, Broadlands, Romsey, Hants, SO51 9LQ

Tel: 01794 517521

Email: info@romseyshow.co.uk

Web: www.romseyshow.co.uk

9th September

Usk Show

Attendance: 20,000

Usk Showground, Cefn Tilla Lane, Gwernesney, Usk, Monmouthshire NP15 1DD

Nia Osborne, Event Manager & Show Secretary, Usk Farmers’ Club Ltd, Show Office, Llancayo Farm, Gwehelog, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1HY

Tel: 01291 690889

Email: secretary@uskshow.co.uk

Web: www.uskshow.co.uk

10th September

Frampton Country Fair

Attendance: c. 20,000

Frampton on Severn, Gloucestershire GL2 7HS

Sharon Sugars, Event Manager, Manor Farm, The Green, Frampton on Severn, Glos, GL2 7EP

Tel: 01452 740152

Email: info@framptoncountryfair.co.uk

Web: www.framptoncountryfair.co.uk

13th September

UK Dairy Day 2023

Attendance: 12,000

Telford International Centre, Telford, Shropshire TF3 4JH

Sarah Pope, UK Dairy Day Co-Ordinator, c/o Holstein UK, Progress House, Hortonwood 33, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 7EX

Tel: 07703 807700 or 01923 695225

Email: info@ukdairyday.co.uk

Web: www.ukdairyday.co.uk

13th & 14th September

Westmorland County Show

Attendance: Free Entry to UKDD

Westmorland County Showground LA7 7NH

Christine Knipe, CEO, Westmorland County Agricultural Society

Ltd, Lane Farm, Crooklands, Cumbria, LA7 7NH Tel: 015395 67804

Email: manager@westmorland.org.uk

Web: www.westmorlandshow.co.uk

16th & 17th September

Newbury Show

Newbury Showground, Priors Court Road, Hermitage, Berkshire RG18 9QZ

Attendance: 33,000

Amber Wernham, Show Manager, Newbury Showground, Priors Court Road, Hermitage, Berkshire, RG18 9QZ

Tel: 01635 247111

Email: nadas@nadas.co.uk

Web: www.newburyshowground.co.uk

Attendance: 50,000-60,000

16th & 17th September

Somerset County Show

Taunton Racecourse, Taunton, Somerset TA3 7BL

Sharon Mitchell, Secretary, 7 High St , Chard, TA20 1QF

Tel: 01823 476250

Email: sharon@somersetcountyshow.co.uk

Web: www.somersetcountyshow.co.uk

22nd - 24th September

Malvern Autumn Show

The Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 6NW

Jane Edwards, Head of Shows, The Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW

Tel: 01684 584900

Email: info@threecounties.co.uk

Web: www.malvernautumn.co.uk

23rd September

Stokesley Show

Stokesley Showfield, Stokesley TS9 5JL

Attendance: 85,000

Mrs Janette Hugill, Secretary, Oak Tree Cottage, Newsham, Thirsk, YO7 4DH

Tel: 01845 587158

Email: secretary@stokesleyshow.co.uk

Web: www.stokesleyshow.co.uk

24th September

Nidderdale Show

Attendance: 20,000

Bewerley Park, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate HG3 5BD

Mrs S Monk, Secretary, Victoria House, West End, Askrigg, Leyburn, DL8 3HN

Tel: 01969 650129

Email: info@nidderdaleshow.co.uk

Web: www.nidderdaleshow.co.uk

28th September

Attendance: c15,000

Flintham & District Agricultural Society Show

Scarrington House, Scarrington, Nottingham NG13 9BQ

Jill Gratton-Fisher, Show secretary, Yew Tree Farm, Car Colston Road Screveton, Nottingham NG13 8UL

Tel: 07885 675179

Email: jillgrattonfisher@btinternet.com

Web: flinthamshow.co.uk

30th September

Gransden & District Agricultural Society Show

Caxton Road, Great Gransden SG19 3AN

Charlotte Kane-Belcher, Event Manager Tel: 01480 731878

Email: info@gransdenshow.org.uk

Web: www.gransdenshow.org.uk

30th September

Southwell Ploughing Match & Show

South Muskham, Nottinghamshire NG23 6EB

Emma Cross, Show Secretary, Oxton Grange, Ollerton Road, Oxton, Southwell, NG25 0RG

Tel: 07748 468585

Email: info@southwellploughingmatch.co.uk

Web: www.southwellploughingmatch.co.uk

Attendance: 3,000

Attendance: 10,000

7th October

Yetholm Border Shepherds’ Show

The Haugh, Town Yetholm, Kelso TD5 8RD

Angela Walker, Secretary, The Hemmel, Yetholmlaw, Town

Yetholm, Kelso, TD5 8SH

Tel: 07515 693288

Email: angela.walker2244@gmail.com

14th October

Alwinton Border Shepherds Show

The Haugh, Alwinton, Harbottle, Morpeth

Attendance: 1,000-1,500

Mrs Bessie Rogerson, Show Secretary, Beechcroft, Hepple, Morpeth, NE65 7LH

Tel: 01669640216

Email: emrogerson@btinternet.com

Web: www.Alwinton show.co.uk

18th & 19th October

The Showman’s Show

Attendance: 4,500

Newbury Showground, Priors Court Road, Hermitage, Newbury, Berkshire RG18 9QZ

Johnny Lance, Director, The Courtyard Office, The Courtyard, Bleke Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8BP Tel: 01747 854099

Email: info@showmans-directory.co.uk

Web: www.showmans-directory.co.uk

4th & 5th November

Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show

Attendance: 4,000

Newark Showground, Newark on Trent NG24 2NY

Elizabeth Halsall, Events & Development Manager, Newark Showground, Newark on Trent, NG24 2NY Tel: 01636 705796

Email: Elizabeth.Halsall@newarkshowground.com

Web: www.newarkvintagetractorshow.com

15th & 16th November

Midlands Machinery Show

Attendance: 7000

Newark Showground, Newark on Trent NG24 2NY

Elizabeth Halsall, Events & Development Manager, Newark Showground, Newark on Trent, NG24 2NY Tel: 01636 705796

Email: Elizabeth.Halsall@newarkshowground.com

Web: www.midlandsmachineryshow.com

16th November

East of England Farming Conference

Attendance: 6000

East of England Showground, Oundle Road, Alwalton, Peterborough PE2 6XE

Alison Queenborough, Chief Operating Officer, East of England Agricultural Society, FitzRoy House, East of England Showground, Peterborough, PE2 6XE Tel: 01733 961016

Email: info@eastofengland.org.uk

Web: www.eastofengland.org.uk

18th - 19th November

Attendance: 250

English Winter Fair & National Pedigree Calf show

County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford ST18 0BD

Mrs Sue Mellor, Show Secretary, County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0BD

Tel: 01785 258060/247111

Email: enquiries@staffscountyshowground.co.uk

Web: www.staffscountyshowground.co.uk

Attendance: 5,000

MEMBER ORGANISATIONS

British Show Horse Association

Lucy Savill, General Manager, British Show Horse Association, Suite 16, Intech House, 34-35 The Cam Centre, Hitchen, Hertfordshire, SG4 0TW

Tel: 01462 437770

Email: admin@britishshowhorse.org

Web: www.britishshowhorse.org

British Show Jumping

Mrs Maria Haig, Head of Communications, British Show Jumping, Meriden Business Park, Copse Drive, Meriden, West Midlands, CV5 9RG

Tel: 02476 698800

Email: maria.haig@britishshowjumping.co.uk

Email: press@britishshowjumping.co.uk;

Web: www.britishshowjumping.co.uk

British Show Pony Society

Mrs Karen Toynton Ward, Company Secretary, British Show Pony Society, 124 Green End, Sawtry, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 5XS

Tel: 01487 831376

Email: info@bsps.com

Email: karen.ward@bsps.com

Web: www.bsps.com

Guild of Horticultural Trade Display Judges

Mr John Penney, Secretary/Treasurer, Guild of Horticultural Trade Display Judges, Higham House, Tiptoe Road, Wootton, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5SJ

Tel: 01425 612570

Tel: 07762 214494

Email: wilverley@outlook.com

Web: www.flowershowjudges.org.uk

National Sheep Association - Head Office

Mr Phil Stocker, Chief Executive, National Sheep Association - Head Office, The Sheep Centre, Blackmore Park Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6PH Tel: 01684 892661

Email: enquiries@nationalsheep.org.uk

Email: helen@nationalsheep.org.uk

Web: www.nationalsheep.org.uk

North West Federation of Show Societies

Mrs Christine Knipe, Secretary, North West Federation of Show Societies, Lane Farm, Crooklands, Nr Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7NH

Tel: 01539 567804

Email: manager@westmorlandshow.co.uk

Web: www.nwshows.co.uk

Royal Agricultural Society of England

Ms Emily Stillwell, PA to Chief Executive, Royal Agricultural Society of England, Arthur Rank Centre, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2LZ

Tel: 02476 692 470

Email: info@rase.org.uk

Email: davidg@rase.org.uk

Web: www.rase.org.uk

Royal Smithfield Club

Mr Richard Saunders, Secretary, Royal Smithfield Club, Rosebud House, Back Lane, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 5AW

Tel: 07901 768904

Email: richard@royalsmithfieldclub.co.uk

Web: www.royalsmithfieldclub.co.uk

Royal Windsor Show and London International Horse Show

Nick Brooks-Ward, Operations Director, HPower International Ltd, Stable House, St Albans Close, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1UT

Tel: 01753 847900

Email: info@hpower.co.uk

Web: www.hpower.co.uk

Yorkshire Federation of Show Societies

Mr Mark Stoddart, Secretary, Yorkshire Federation of Show Societies, Great Yorkshire Showground, Regional Agricultural Centre, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8NZ

Tel: 01423 546219

Email: YFSS@yas.co.uk

Yeovil Agricultural Society

Sam Mackenzie-Green, Show Manager, Two Tower Lane, Barwick, Yeovil, BA22 8TA

Tel: 01935 432567

Email: info@yeovilshowground.co.uk

Web: www.yeovilshowground.co.uk

YFC Wales

Mared Rand Jones, Chief Executive, YFC Centre, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, LD2 3NJ

Tel: 01982 553502

Email: information@yfc-wales.org.uk

Web: www.yfc.wales

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A Historic County Show Goes Digital

The 2022 New Forest and Hampshire County Show made a significant upgrade to their operations. The organisers of the event choose to implement WeTrack’s Control Room Software to transform how they managed Incidents and Logs. Moving to a digital solution allowed the team to have real-time views of the Site Map along with custom Dashboards to see what was happening around the site.

During the event hundreds of incidents were recorded using the map overlay to identify what zone they were occurring in. The 8 person operations team was able to quickly facilitate responses using the filtering and easy to add functionality of the WeTrack system.

Moving from manual processes to a digital, collaborative solution proved easy for the team with initial feedback stating; “We did a lot of work with WeTrack and it proved very useful; even a few of our more IT adverse colleagues came to appreciate what it can do for us!”

After the switch to WeTrack the feedback was extremely positive; “The showground control team were responsible for managing facility, maintenance and other site-related incidents and between a team of three, found the system very easy to pick up and navigate. Having one central system meant that the CEO, ELT, SGC, Security and HSE teams were able to see what was being raised, without having to ask for a briefing – which was a major benefit and saved time during critical hours.”

“We were really impressed with the system, thought the support was amazing and looking forward to working with WeTrack for many years to come.”

Denis Dooley, CEO at New Forest Show

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