Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show 2008

Welcome to the 2008 Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show. This year we hope, as always, for a dry and bright day for our annual event held at the Motcombe showground. Last year was a very wet and washed out day which made getting in and out of the showground very muddy. However as always, the public and exhibitors made the most of the day and came out in force with their support.

Attractions include:

• Scurry Driving Championship
• Heavy Horses – Hot Air Balloons
• Private Driving – Light & Heavy Trade Classes
• Gun Dogs, Birds of Prey, Angling Display
• Ferret & Terrier Racing
• Music from the YETTIES, Apache & Mustang Sally
• Over 450 stands – Trade, Craft, Food Hall, Farmers Market
• Over 1500 animals in competitive classes: Horses, Ponies, Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Dogs, Rabbits & Poultry
• Grain, Fodder, Machinery Innovation
• Handicraft, Homecraft Vegetable & Fruit, Photography, Art
• Including many classes especially for children.

This year we will have livestock, thanks to the end of the Foot & Mouth that has recently been troubling the local farmers, plus many other superb events to see on the day. Make sure you book your tickets early… and we look forward to seeing you there!

Show Secretary