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No show for second year running
T
he organisers of the annual Eccleshall Show have announced that the show will not be staged this year. The community extravaganza, which was set to take place on September 4, would have been the 74th in the show s history. The decision to cancel, due to the restrictions likely to be still in force because of the Covid-19 pandemic, was taken at a lengthy meeting of directors and the committee. Show Chairman Edward Lambert said: It is very disappointing once again to announce that the show will not take place. Whilst progress on the coronavirus recovery roadmap is promising at this stage, many restrictions remain in place and the extent of relaxation and public response remains speculative. We have taken this decision with heavy hearts, mindful of our responsibilities for the safety of the
public and the limitations which would be imposed in order to comply with current recommendations. We will once again be staging a Virtual Show with online competitions so do look out for details. We look forward to planning a full programme of events for our special 75th anniversary show on September 3rd next year. Eccleshall Show Society was founded in 1947 with the aim of providing a social event for the local community. The show has expanded significantly in recent years but it remains a very traditional rural event run by volunteers. The generosity of local sponsors helps to defray the considerable costs of staging such a show. Any profits are donated to local charities. In 2018 the Show Society was awarded the Queens Award for Voluntary Service. For further information go online to: www.eccleshallshow.co.uk.
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