KINGTON SHOW - SATURDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER 2010

THE OVALS FARM, KINGTON, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR5 3LN

Kington Show will be held again at the picturesque site of The Ovals Farm, Kington, in the heart of the Herefordshire countryside, possibly the last remaining one-day livestock show in Herefordshire.

Kington Show is a traditional agricultural show with Horse, Cattle, Sheep, Dog and Horticultural classes together with Young Farmers competitions, Shearing competitions and Farrier demonstrations. New Chairman Mr Dick Allford, "this year we have in place something for everyone, for all ages, from a Rodeo Bull and children's rides to demonstrations, competitions, even an after show dance, Kington Show is a social gathering, but more importantly a value day out for all the family to enjoy".

The Poultry Show will continue, thanks mainly to the support of The Herefordshire Poultry Society. The Carcase Competition, was a huge success last year with 50 carcases on display in the NSA carcase unit, this again will be partly sponsored by EBLEX, with John Isherwood, MLC giving demonstrations on the day. Many of the carcases will be auctioned for sale later on in the day, and there will be someone on hand to butcher the carcase into smaller joints; an opportunity for the public, to quite literally buy, local lamb for their deepfreeze.

EVENT MOBILITY

Again, the society has organised Event Mobility to attend, where they will provide powered wheelchairs and electric scooters for the use of disabled, elderly and mobility impaired visitors to the show. This has been achieved by a grant very kindly received from Kington Town Council. Event Mobility is a charitable organisation and operates entirely from the generosity of donations. For further information, for booking a wheelchair or electric scooter, visit their website www.eventmobility.org.uk or contact the Event Mobility office on 01386 725391. More disabled parking has been organised and will be available at the show. BOOKINGS & PAYMENT MUST BE MADE PRIOR TO THE SHOW.

SHUTTLE BUS

The Show Society, has again organised a shuttle bus running to and from Kington throughout the day, this has been kindly sponsored in part by Sargeants Brothers Ltd. There will be a 29 seater low floor bus leaving Mill Street in the morning on the ½ hour starting at 10am and in the afternoon leaving the showground on the ½ hour, the last journey leaving the showground will be 6.30pm. This will be free.

SHOW RISK ASSESSMENTS AND HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY

These are available on the schedule page of this website. Click on schedule, followed by clicking on risk assessment. Hard copies are also available by contacting the secretary on 01432 850444.

OPENING TIMES: 9am-6pm. ENTRY FEES: £10 adults, £8 pensioners, £5 10-16 year olds, children up to 10 years free, parking is free. For any information in connection with the show phone the secretary on 01432 850444.