What came first, the chicken or the egg?
PRESS RELEASE: What came first, the chicken or the egg? THE FARMING for the Family area at the Royal Bath & West Show is on track to be the star family attraction at this year’s show. A huge...
View ArticleGrassland Uk 2009 a storming success attracting record crowds
GRASSLAND UK 2009 A STORMING SUCCESS ATTRACTING RECORD CROWDS Grassland UK, held on farmland next to the Bath & West Showground at the end of last week, proved to be one of the best ever with a...
View ArticleThe Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall to visit the Royal Bath &...
The Royal Bath & West Show is proud to announce that the 2009 show will be attended by The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall on Friday 29th May. His Royal Highness last visited the...
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The Royal Bath & West Show is proud to announce that the 2009 show will be attended by The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall on Friday 29th May. His Royal Highness last visited the Show...
View ArticleWhat came first, the Chicken or the Egg
At this years Royal Bath & West Show the Farming for the Family section has been created specifically to encourage hands on involvement, with the theme being ‘All food – animal and human - comes...
View ArticleThe Royal Bath & West Show 2009
The 2009 Royal Bath & West Show was hailed as one of the best in recent years with 155,960 visitors through the gate, which was the second highest since 2004. The combination of superb weather,...
View ArticleANOTHER KEY MILESTONE IN ACHIEVING ENERGY SUFFICIENT STATUS
The Royal Bath & West of England Society has won EMS (Environmental Management System) certification. The award was presented to the Society by the Vehicle Certification Agency and is another...
View ArticleBATH AND WEST SHOWGROUND GAINS ACORN STAGE 5
The Bath and West of England Showground in Somerset has recently gained Acorn (BS8555) Phase 5 certification for its Environmental Management System and is the only Showground in England to have...
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Securing the Rural Future: Land Use Priorities
The Society is excited to be running a joint seminar with the Royal Geographical Society with IBG with the aim of examining some of the problems and solutions relating to planning for future...
View ArticleThe South West Dairy Farmer of the Year
SOUTH WEST DAIRYING EXCELLENCE ON SHOW AS DAIRY FARMERS LINE UP FOR TOP AWARD The winner of this year's prestigious South West Dairy Farmer of the Year Award has been announced at the Dairy Show....
View ArticleThe Dairy Show 2009
The 2009 Dairy Show, sponsored by Dairy Crest, once again achieved a record attendance of 6249 visitors against last year's figure of 6052. The number of trade stands had also increased to a healthy...
View ArticleRiders Needed for Coaches to Coach!
We are currently searching for Riders for Coaches to coach when undertaking their UK Coaching Certificate Level 2 Assessment on Monday 19th April 2010 at Weston Lawns Equitation, Warwickshire.The day...
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Take the Taste Test at Bath & West
Visitors to the Wessex Water stand will be asked to decide if samples of water are tap or bottled and learn about the environmental impacts and expense of bottled water, which costs on average 141...
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Top Designer to be Ladies Day Judge
We are delighted to announce that top British fashion designer Alice Temperley has agreed to be the judge at the Royal Bath & West Show's first ever Ladies Day. In an article in April's Vogue she...
View ArticleThe Royal Bath and West Show goes green
Visitors to this year’s Royal Bath & West Show will not only have one of the most enjoyable days out of the summer, but also the opportunity to find out everything there is to know about becoming...
View ArticleA Great Day Out for Staycationing Families this Half Term
THE ROYAL BATH & WEST SHOW, JUNE 2 - 5 A GREAT DAY OUT FOR STAYCATIONING FAMILIES THIS HALF TERM As volcanic ash brings uncertainty to family holidays this summer half-term, the Royal Bath &...
View ArticleThe Royal Bath and West Show: More than just an Agricultural Show
The Royal Bath and West Show: More than just an Agricultural Show Summer Half Term, 2nd- 5th June 2010 The Royal Bath & West Show at Shepton Mallet is a great day out this June. From the country's...
View ArticleHRH, The Countess of Wessex to Introduce Speakers at Retail Seminars
HRH, The Countess of Wessex to Introduce Speakers at Retail Seminars The Royal Bath & West Show, 2-5 June 2010 As the demand for locally sourced food continues to grow, The Countess of Wessex, the...
View ArticleMr C G Hyde & Mr I C Macdonald MA, FRICS
It is with much regret that we announce the death of two very long serving members of council. Mr C G Hyde - a Vice President, joined Council in 1963, a sheep exhibitor and a carcass exhibitor. He was...
View ArticleThe Royal Bath and West 2010
Enjoying soaring temperatures of 27 degrees, ice cream and sun cream were the order of the day at the 2010 Royal Bath & West Show. Over 155,000 visitors poured through the gates over the four days...
View ArticleThe South West Herdsperson of the Year 2010
Calling all Herdsmen We are looking for the top South West herdsman for 2010. Do you have an outstanding herdsman working for you who you would like to nominate, or are you yourself a hard working...
View ArticleNational Gardening Show Competitions
COMPETITIONS AVAILABLE ON WWW.BATHANDWEST.COM Follow the links (words in bold below) or instructions to enter our exciting competitions for children and all the family. Make a ‘Magical' or...
View ArticleNew Stourhead feature at Gardening Show
A new exciting highlight at this year's Gardening Show will be the National Trust Stourhead Estate feature. This will be themed to Greener Gardens and will consist of a special flower workshop...
View ArticleThrive comes to the Gardening Show
The National Gardening Show is delighted to welcome Thrive members to the show this year. Thrive is small national charity that uses gardening to change the lives of disabled and disadvantaged people....
View ArticleDairy Industry Award nominations invited
The award is made to an individual who has made the greatest contribution towards the development of the Dairy Industry. This prestigious award has become an integral part of the Dairy Industry...
View ArticleSpecial offer for Gardening Show visitors!
The National Gardening Show has teamed up with Westonbirt, the National Arboretum, to bring show visitors a special 'Enchanted Christmas' offer for later in the year. Once you have experienced the...
View ArticleCelebrating 30 Years and Still a Pure Dairy Show
Celebrating 30 Years and Still a Pure Dairy Show 2010 sees the 30th Anniversary of the annual Dairy Show and there are celebrations planned to mark the occasion at the Showground, Shepton Mallet in...
View ArticleSouth West Herdsperson of the Year
The new South West Herdsperson of the Year Award, sponsored by Milk Link and Clydesdale Bank Plc was won by Mike Peach of Messrs F E Hill & Son of Fiddinton Bridgwater, with the runner up Simon...
View ArticleThe Dairy Show 2010
The Dairy Show 2010 The Dairy Show sponsored by Dairy Crest, Genus ABS, DairyCo and Pearce Seeds Ltd celebrated its 30th anniversary at the Bath and West Showground on Wednesday 6th October, with over...
View ArticleCalling all Agricultural Mechanics
Entries are invited for the 2011 South West Agricultural Mechanic of the Year award. The competition is open to mechanics in the counties of Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire,...
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Showground Awarded Top 'Green Status'
The Royal Bath & West has become the first showground in the country to gain Environmental Management System certification, the award that gives companies and organisations top ‘green status'. The...
View ArticleSW Agricultural Mechanic of the Year
The new South West Agricultural Mechanic of the Year Award 2011 has been won by Ryan Lanfear who is employed by T H White in Marlborough. Ryan received his Trophy from HRH The Countess of Wessex GCVO,...
View ArticleSuper Herds - Yes or No?
On Tuesday 29th March interested parties are invited to a free seminar at the Bath & West showground addressing the topic of Super dairy herds and whether there is a future for them in the UK....
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Banger Finalists Announced
Last month, the Royal Bath & West teamed up with award winning sausage manufacturer Westaways to produce a brand new limited edition sausage for the 2011 show. We asked foodie fans to let us know...
View ArticleAdvance |Tickets Bath & West Show
Hurry to save money on tickets to The Royal Bath & West Show! The Royal Bath & West Show 2011, 1 - 4 June, is bursting with fantastic things to do to make a superb day out for every member of...
View ArticleWin a Kitchen Worth �10,000
Win a Spillers Kitchen worth £10,000 at this year’s Bath and West Show. To celebrate the launch of their Summer Kitchen Sale, Spillers are giving all Bath and West Show attendees the chance to win a...
View ArticleArt Scholarships Available
Are you a practising young artist between the ages of 21 and 30 years old who is inspired by Rural Life in the UK? If so, you could win a Scholarship worth £3,000 to help further your career, plus...
View ArticleSpectacular Attractions Announced
This year at the Royal Bath and West Show 2011 we have two spectacular main ring attractions that are sure to amaze everyone. The first is the Giant Space Wheel of Death! Performed by the Vander...
View ArticleMore Than Just an Agricultural Show
The Royal Bath and West Show: More than just an Agricultural ShowSpring Half-Term, 1st - 4th June 2011 The Royal Bath & West Show at Shepton Mallet is a great day out this June. From the country's...
View ArticleBath & West Show Livestock Entries
With just under 2500 entries 2011 looks to be another exciting year in the livestock section. Beef cattle entries are up on 2010 with the Ruby Devon classes with 71 entries in comparison with 39 last...
View ArticleBath & West Show Round up 2011
The 2011 Royal Bath & West Show was hailed as one of the best in recent years with 160,301 visitors through the gate - the second highest gate figure since 2004. The combination of glorious...
View ArticleWinners of �ENERGY BUSTERS' Competition Announced
The Renewable Energy Foundation (REF) this week announced the winners of their "ENERGY BUSTERS" competition. The competition, sponsored by uSwitch.com, asked children from over 500 schools in the...
View ArticleCountess of Wessex to be Vice Patron
The Royal Bath and West of England Society is delighted to announce that HRH The Countess of Wessex GCVO has accepted the role of Vice Patron of the Society.The Countess has served as Society...
View ArticleThe National Gardening Show
Show dates: 2nd – 4th September 2011 Somerset, UK. The National Gardening Show is an ideal day out for gardening fans - the event showcases the finest in Autumn gardening, with lots of features that...
View ArticleBright Green Shoots Light Up the National Gardening Show
A new feature – Bright Green Shoots – is being launched at this year’s National Gardening Show, the leading event dedicated to highlighting the finest in Autumn gardening. The feature is designed to...
View ArticleBright Green Shoots
A new feature, designed to showcase entrepreneurs who are making their name in the horticulture world with their gardening skills and creative flair, is being launched at this year’s National...
View ArticleSouth West Herdsperson 2011
Calling all herdsmen and women - we are looking for the top South West herdsperson for 2011. Do you have an outstanding herdsman working for you who you would like to nominate, or are you yourself a...
View Article2012 RASC Conference in Zambia
Does Africa have the potential to solve the world’s food problems? That’s one of the questions being asked at the 2012 Conference of the Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth, of which The...
View Article2011 Dairy Show a Great Success
This year’s Dairy Show was a great success, with over 6200 visitors and a superb turn out of the UK's finest Dairy Cattle. Numerous awards were won throughout the day, with the Supreme Championship...
View ArticleThe Dairy Show 2011
The Dairy Show sponsored by Dairy Crest, Genus ABS, DairyCo and Pearce Seeds Ltd was hailed as a great success at the Bath and West Showground on Wednesday 5th October, with over 6200 visitors on the...
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