Cattle to crafts, motorbikes to machinery at The Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show, Wednesday 17 August
THE REGION’S renowned agricultural event, The Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show, is back this month and promises to be even more action-packed than ever before. Announcing a new star attraction, the show welcomes the world famous motorcycle spectacular - The IMPs Motorcycle Display Team
sponsored by Fuel10K. With the youngest performer only five years old, these daredevil stunt riders put on a dynamic display of motorcycle skills including a death-defying fire jump you won’t want to miss! From two wheels to four legs, agriculture is at the heart of The Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show and for the first time in over 15 years, the much love Grand Parade of Livestock sponsored by Woolley & Wallis will be featured in the Gritchie Brewing Company
Thrilling stunts by world-famous IMPS motorcycle display team is one of the star attractions at this year’s Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show.
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Agriculture is at the heart of the Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show.
Main Ring. The champion cattle and sheep of the 2022 Show will parade in the expanse of the Ring. James Cox, event organiser said: “This spectacular parade sums up what this agricultural show is all about. Our aim this year has been to put livestock and agriculture truly at the heart of the Show. This is an event where business gets done in the Agricultural Sector, which will now have agricultural and rural businesses on all four sides of the ring. The UK food and farming sector is worth over £112 billion
The Equestrian Village is a mustsee for all horse lovers.
employing over four million people. You can learn all about agriculture and the process of farm to food through hands on activities – you can even watch sheep being shawn and some will even dance! Horse fans will love the equestrian exhibits this year. Due to popular demand, the show welcomes back the Heavy Horse Village, even bigger than last year. Sponsored by Wincanton Racecourse, there will be heavy horse competitions in the morning and demonstrations by these gentle giants of the equestrian world in the afternoon. A shopping village, funfair, live music acts as well as a great choice of refreshments from local artisan food and drink producers ensures there is something for everyone at this remarkable rural day out. Dogs are welcome, picnic tables on site too and mobility scooters available to hire. All this and much more for under £40 for two adults and two children if you book in advance. •Early-bird savings until 10th August £14 adult (save £4), children 5-15 years £3 (save £1) and family tickets (two adults and two children) at £32 (save £10) •Early-bird savings until 14th August £16 adult (save £2) £4
