Sidecar Winner
Drawing the crowds at last weekend’s Bike Show South West (April 29 and 30) was the Fine Cut Formula 1 Sidecar which is attracting success on tracks around the country notching up speeds of 170 – 180...
View ArticleLife after Work - FREE Workshops
Help is at hand for people in the farming and horticultural sectors in the South West with a series of free retirement planning workshops. Ten workshops will be run in the Autumn across the region...
View ArticleGrassland a Success
Glorious sunshine ensured this year’s Grassland UK show was a record-breaking success.A grand total of 6476 people poured into the show held on farmland next to the Bath & West Showground, at...
View ArticleRecord Crowds!
Glorious sunshine and an action-packed programme brought records crowds to this year’s Royal Bath & West Show – resulting in the highest attendance for 28 years.A total of 163,170 people poured...
View ArticleDaisy wins top Cider Award
One of the cider world’s best-kept secrets was uncorked at this year’s Royal Bath & West Show when the industry recognised one of its longest serving workers.Miss Doreen Pocknell – or Daisy as she...
View ArticleWinning Ciders
There were plenty of great ciders at this year’s Royal Bath and West Show for international judges Robert Kaufelt, the owner of New York’s oldest cheese shop, and Tamasin Day Lewis, wine critic to...
View ArticleBAGMA Apprentice of the Year
Craig Hayes is this year’s Apprentice of the Year.The 21 year old from Cedar Court, Martock, was presented with the award at the Royal Bath & West Show last week by the Rt Hon Lord Waldegrave of...
View ArticleGordon Ramsay Exhibits at Show
Gordon Ramsay made his first foray into the cut-throat world of exhibiting at this year’s Royal Bath & West Show.But his hopes of topping the charts were thwarted by the lively antics of one of...
View ArticleCider Innovations Award
A festival that has helped to revive the tradition of cider drinking in Dorset was singled out for one of the industry’s top accolades at this year’s Royal Bath & West Show.The Cider Innovation...
View ArticleWestie Tops the Lot!
The popular Open Dog Show sponsored by Eukanuba and held at the Royal Bath & West Show had record entries and exhibitors basked in the glorious sunshine.Results of the main winners are:Best in...
View ArticleArt show Draws in the Crowds
Thousands of people poured into the Art Pavilion at this year’s Royal Bath and West Show to view the high standards of work on display from exhibitors from all over the country.Brig Alastair Fyfe,...
View ArticleFarm Safety Competition Winners
The annual competition, sponsored by Western Power Distribution, celebrated its 25th anniversary this year and attracted 1200 entries from all over the region.The competition was set up in memory of...
View ArticleCalling all Dairy farmers!
The search is on for the 2006 South West Dairy Farmer. Farmers across the region are invited to enter this year’s competition which is organised by the Royal Bath & West of England Society and...
View ArticleCalling All Dairy Farmers!
Preparations are in full swing for this year’s Dairy Show at the Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, on Wednesday, October 4th. Located in the heart of one of the main dairy...
View ArticleBattle of the Giants Begins!
The search is on for the biggest, the best and the heaviest vegetables around - and for the most fabulous fruit and flowers.Up and down the country keen gardeners are egging on their massive marrows,...
View ArticleInstant Florist Features at Gardening Show
An award winning invention, that is proving a godsend for flower arrangers nationwide, will be appearing at this year’s National Amateur Gardening Show.“The Instant Florist” is the brainwave of Welsh...
View ArticleClosing Date for Flower Show
The closing date for all entries for this year’s Bristol Flower Show is just days away (Friday, August 11th).Entries for the 150 different classes at the Show must be in by Friday, August 11th....
View ArticleShow Preparations Blossom
Preparations are blossoming for this year’s National Amateur Gardening Show with many new features at the fun day out for the whole family.The Show, now in its eleventh successful year and with...
View ArticleThousands Raised for Children's Hospice
An eco-friendly car and a champion cheese have helped raise thousands of pounds for Children’s Hospice South West and renewable energy projects - thanks to the generosity of visitors and supporters at...
View ArticleGardens Galore at Gardening Show
Great and glorious gardens lie at the heart of any gardening show – and so if you are seeking inspiration and ideas then don’t miss this year’s National Amateur Gardening Show. A record number of 14...
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