Crowds Flock to Show
Torrential downpours on the opening day failed to dampen the spirits of the thousands of eager visitors to this year’s Bristol Flower Show.But as the weather improved so did the crowds. Over 18,000...
View ArticleFree Retirement Planning Workshops
Help is at hand with a series of free workshops for people in the horticultural and farming sectors in the south west. A series of one-day workshops – aimed at smoothing the path towards retirement...
View ArticleSpeakers Corner
Top speakers and topical subjects are on the menu at next month’s Dairy Show.Farmers Guardian’s popular Speakers’ Corner is making its first appearance at the Show which takes place on Wednesday,...
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Seminar & NFU Forum
Gwyn Jones, Chairman of the NFU Dairy Board will be in the line-up of top speakers at a special NFU Forum at the Dairy Show next week.The NFU Forum on Sustainable Supply Chains is one of the...
View ArticleDairy Show Set for Success
The cream of the country’s cattle will be on parade at The Dairy Show at the Bath & West Showground, with entries acclaimed as “excellent” by organisers.Entries are well up in all sections with...
View ArticleSupport for new Christmas Fair
A pavilion with gifts galore and farm food halls filled with festive fare are among the highlights of the new Christmas livestock show at the Bath & West Showground.The new Royal Smithfield...
View ArticleVet Wins Top Award
A working vet, highly acclaimed in the dairy world, and respected by policy makers and dairy farmers alike, is the winner of this year’s Dairy Industry Award.The coveted award was presented to Devon...
View ArticleFarmers, Food Suppliers & Chefs Recipe for Success
The challenge has been thrown to farmers, food suppliers and chefs from across the country to join forces and take part in a brand new competition.The Festive Farm Food Challenge is one of the...
View ArticleRoyal Visitor for Royal Smithfield
HRH The Princess Royal will attend the opening day of the new Royal Smithfield Christmas Fair at the Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, which takes place on December 1st and 2nd.The...
View ArticlePigs at Royal Smithfield Christmas Fair
Pigs will play their part at next month’s new Royal Smithfield Christmas Fair.A Pig Demonstration Pavilion will be one of the highlights of the new livestock event which takes place at the Bath &...
View ArticleBath & West Urged to Move Development Plans Forward
The latest situation regarding proposals to redevelop the Bath & West Showground and bring it right into the 21st century was outlined at a top-level meeting last week. Over 60 people – including...
View ArticleFarmers all set for Royal Smithfield Christmas Fair
Thousands of farmers across the country are gearing up for the Royal Smithfield Christmas Fair – the exciting new livestock event at the Bath & West Showground next month (Dec 1 and 2). Just under...
View ArticleSupport for Scottish Livestock Exhibitors
Scottish livestock exhibitors are being encouraged to continue their December foray to the South of England in pursuit of over £50,000 worth of prize money and valuable trophies at the Royal...
View ArticleLord Cameron is New President
Lord Cameron of Dillington, Ilminster, the former High Sheriff of Somerset, is the new President of the Royal Bath & West of England Society.He took over the reins from The Rt Hon. Lord...
View ArticleRoyal Smithfield Christmas Fair is a Winner
The success of the event was so phenomenal that jubilant organisers announced at its close that it would be a firm annual date in the Bath & West calendar. This means that the prestigious Royal...
View ArticleBath & West Bonus for Farmers
The Royal Bath and West of England Society has launched a package of additional membership benefits for farmers. The new package of extras was launched at the prestigious Royal Smithfield Christmas...
View ArticleFun for Familes at the show
There will be something for everyone again at this year’s Royal Bath & West Show – and once again children can get in free when adult tickets are bought in advance. Preparations are well underway...
View ArticleNew Eco-Zone is Key Attraction
The Royal Bath & West of England Society has taken the bold step to be the first agricultural showground in the country to showcase products and ideas focussing on sustainable living and...
View ArticleCALL FOR CORNISH BEE-KEEPERS TO COMPETE FOR FORGOTTEN TROPHY
Sweet success and a lonely, unclaimed top trophy await Cornish honey-makers and beekeepers at this year’s Royal Bath & West Show.The gauntlet has been thrown down to them to enter the Show’s Bees...
View ArticleAre YOU a Maker or a Baker?
You’ve made it - the rest of us want to see it.That’s the message going out from Royal Bath & West Show organisers as entries for this year’s popular Village Hall Competitions start to pour...
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