Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show, August 2011

The Gillingham & Shaftesbury agricultural how this year was one of the most successful ever, and what made it so special was the visitors – a record number of visitors, who were so keen that we had to open the gates early. The demand for the free shuttle bus services from Gillingham & Shaftesbury was so great that extra vehicles were pressed into service and more cars were parked on site than ever before.

Entries in all the livestock sections were far better than expected, especially in the sheep classes. A larger home-handicraft marquee had been erected and this was filled to capacity with garden produce, cookery and preserves, handicrafts, photos and especially the children’s entries. The attractions included the Rockwood Dog Team, Scurry Driving, the New Forest Plonkers and a special guest appearance by Elvis.

One of the most unexpected features was in the agricultural trade stand area, which had to be enlarged to cope with the 35 new agri trade exhibitors – this most welcome increase must be a record for any show! We have always boasted that the G & S is a show where agricultural companies can come to business and this year we have certainly been blessed with wonderful support from the agricultural trade.

Thank you, to all the willing volunteers who work so hard to make the G & S so successful, to all the exhibitors because you are the most important part of the show and to the visitors, whose very presence make it all worth while.

Show Secretary

The 2012 Show

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