GILLINGHAM & SHAFTESBURY SHOW

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 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 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

Thrilling stunts by world-famous IMPS motorcycle display team is one of the star attractions at this year’s Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show. Agriculture is at the heart of the Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show.

The Equestrian Village is a mustsee for all horse lovers.

for children and £38 for a family (save £4) •Tickets also available on the day at the showgate £18 adults, £4 children and £42 for a family ticket

Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show 2022 (ticketsrv.co.uk) or call 01747 823955 email: info @gillinghamandshaftesburyshow .co.uk.

Wessex Internet

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Pearce Seeds

Pearce Seeds is a family company run by a farming family and has been trading since 1967. With a team of BASIS and FACTS qualified agronomists they cover the South West supplying advice and agricultural inputs including agrochemicals, arable and forage seed, oilseeds, fertiliser, grass seed, maize seed and agricultural lime. Find them on stand E4.

Wessex Internet’s mighty mole plough – visit their stand to see it in person. Woolley & Wallis Property Market Update

The housing market remains strong and the return of the base rate to 1.25% is another step closer to normality for the UK property market. However, further increases to interest rates, combined with the strong price growth we have recently experienced and the cost-of-living squeeze, will potentially limit the capacity for growth over the next few years.”

Latest market forecast projects that price growth in the next four years (2023-2026) will average a total of 5.1% across the UK as a whole. This may be of some relief to many would-be buyers, many of whom will feel they have been chasing the market.

But for now, demand is resilient, supply is still short in many areas and competitive bidding means properties are frequently selling for over the asking price. Barnaby Gower, Partner at Woolley & Wallis, commented,

“I am not persuaded that house prices will fall but there may be a slowdown in house price inflation."

Representing the owners of some of the finest homes in the region and in the market, Woolley & Wallis endeavour to deliver a faultless service and their forensic approach returns the very best outcomes for clients - evidenced by their loyal following, recommendations, testimonials, Google Reviews and repeat business.

If you are considering moving, they would welcome a discussion on how they can help find the right buyers that can be a part of your moving solution.

Contact: Barnaby Gower Partner, Residential & Professional Agency, Woolley & Wallis on 01747 852242.

Barnaby Gower, Partner at Woolley & Wallis. Homemaker, Shaftesbury and Warminster

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