3 Days to Go.....
Just 3 days left now before the curtain goes up on the 2011 Royal County of Berkshire Show, and the excitement is growing by the hour as more and more trade stands start to take shape over the Showground.
Don`t miss the Food fair and Craft tents which have been fully booked for months or the Education marquee in its new position close to the Harvest Centre, between 30 and 40 schools will be showing off their work and battling it out for best display, and outside the Harvest Centre is the biggest Teddy Bear you will have ever seen, together with a Free to Enter competition.
The Cattle entries are at record levels this year so judging the classes will be even more difficult for the judges who do such a wonderful job, the Pigs, Sheep, Poultry and llamas will also be here in huge numbers for you to come and admire...the Grand parade will really be special on both days.
In the main Arena, we are thrilled to welcome the Band of the Ghurkhas and the Devils Horsemen who are guaranteed to thrill you together with some really top class show jumping with leading riders competing.
Always fancied challenging “The Stig”??... I have... so who will beat his times on “The Stig” simulator??, BBC Radio Berkshire will be broadcasting as usual and will also be running their traditional Strictly show dance competition
There really is so much to see and do over the weekend, if you haven`t purchased your tickets yet, don`t delay buy them today and save ££££`s, full details of everything on the website, look forward to seeing you all there.
ANNUAL SHOW DINNER
Held on Friday evening, 200 guests sponsors and local dignitaries enjoyed a super evening in the Presidents Show Enclosure.
The Society Award of Merit was awarded to Mrs Suzanne Kimber for her many years untiring efforts
A musical interlude was provided by Jayne O`Mahoney who starred in Les Miserables in the West End among other shows.
Chairman Alan Pooles and President Malcolm Bull gave rousing speeches thanking everyone for their support and including some amusing anecdotes, before Guest Speaker, Leading national Hunt Trainer Nicky Henderson enthralled all attending with a speech about his life, his love of Lambourn and West Woodhay and racing in his life both as an amateur jockey and trainer.
SOCIAL MEDIA