Tickets are now on sale for the biggest annual event in Devon.
The Devon County Show on May 21st, 22nd and 23rd will be packed with people, animals, competitions and entertainment.
Show Secretary, Ollie Allen said they were getting ready to serve up ‘a giant slice of Devon country life’.
“The Show offers so much for everyone to enjoy,” she said.
“There will be delicious local food, prize-winning animals, a fantastic array of West Country crafts and flowers and six Show rings packed with activity and entertainment.”
David Parish, who farms dairy cows and free-range chickens in a family partnership at Uffculme near Cullompton, has been elected President of the Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA) for 2015, with this year’s Devon County Show being held from May 21 to 23.
David, 70, has been a pillar of the Devon County Show for over 30 years. He started as a Trade Stand Steward in 1984, then transferred to the Works Office and, since 1999, has been a hugely popular and hands-on Honorary Show Director.
“This is a massive honour for someone who is really just a working Devon farmer...
A major upgrade to the car parks at the Devon County Show is under way, following the situation at this year’s show, when heavy rain made the car parks unusable, so forcing the cancellation of the third day.
The work is being led and co-ordinated by the Devon County Agricultural Association and supported by the Environment Agency, Devon County Council, South West Highways and Mole Valley Farmers.
Geological surveys, subsoiling, infilling, levelling, harrowing and seeding have been carried out and the ground is already looking much better.
The reigning world champion wool handler, Devon-based Hilary Bond, narrowly lost out on picking up another title at the Devon County Show’s Lamb Shearing competitions which took place last Sunday (August 10).
Hilary, a working farmer from Bovey Tracey, was beaten by close rival Gwenann Paewai at the well supported event held at Home Farm, Sidbury, near Sidmouth.
Eighty five contenders from all over the UK took part in the shearing competitions which saw 75 sheep relieved of their fleeces in less than 18 minutes in the very keenly fought Open Championship Final which was won...
Top UK competitors will be taking part in Devon County Show’s Lamb Shearing and Dog Trials Event on Sunday (August 10) at Sidbury, near Sidmouth.
Show Secretary Ollie Allen said everyone was welcome to come along and watch the action which takes place on a working farm throughout the day.
The free-of-charge event will showcase talented shearers and sheep dog handlers who will put their skills and strength to the test as they compete to do the best job in the fastest time.
Ollie added: “Sheep shearing and wool production play an important part in Devon farming and...
Top UK competitors will be taking part in Devon County Show’s Lamb Shearing and Dog Trials Event on Sunday (August 10) at Sidbury, near Sidmouth.
Show Secretary Ollie Allen said everyone was welcome to come along and watch the action which takes place on a working farm throughout the day.
The free-of-charge event will showcase talented shearers and sheep dog handlers who will put their skills and strength to the test as they compete to do the best job in the fastest time.
Ollie added: “Sheep shearing and wool production play an important part in Devon farming and...
The Devon County Show is offering a full refund to everyone who bought tickets in advance but was unable to use them on Saturday, May 24. The decision was made at a Board of Management meeting of the Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA) held on Monday, May 26. DCAA Chairman of the Board of Management, John Maunder, said: “Whilst the abandonment of the Show was forced on us by the extreme weather conditions, and will have a significant financial impact, we want to do right by our paying visitors.
“Without their support we would not have a Devon County Show, and the Board...
Otter Nurseries will be paying homage to its own anniversary at this year’s Devon County Show with a display based around events in its history.
The team at the popular East Devon garden centre has designed a two-sided stand to both acknowledge the roots of the business and show how far it has come.
One side of the stand will be a step back in time to 1964 with old gardening equipment, a vintage T20 Ford tractor and some of the first types of plants sold by the nurseries, such as pansies and lettuces.
The opposite part of the stand will be bang up to date to show...
The Duke of Kent is to attend the Devon County Show at Westpoint, Exeter on Friday, May 23. It will be The Duke’s first visit to the county’s largest annual event where he will be accompanied by Show President Sir Eric Dancer, KCVO, CBE, JP, the Lord Lieutenant of Devon. Sir Eric said: “We are honoured and delighted that The Duke of Kent will be with us this year and we are preparing a varied programme to reflect his interests.” The Duke undertakes a large number of official Royal engagements and has close associations with many charities, professional bodies and other organisations. The...
The Devon County Show has rolled out a brand new mobile website designed to be used on all smartphones and small tablet devices.
The new site, available to view at the usual web address - www.devoncountyshow.co.uk - helps visitors using handheld devices to get the most out of their day at the Show on May 22-24 at Westpoint, Exeter.
Show Secretary Ollie Allen said demand from users of mobiles and tablets is growing rapidly: “Visits to our website from mobile devices increased by 85 per cent over the last year and numbers are set to increase dramatically again this year....
