East of England Autumn Show - Latest News
September 2011
Monster mash - record breaking giant vegetables coming to Peterborough
FROM super-sized spuds and swedes to massive marrows and colossal cucumbers – giant vegetables of all shapes and sizes are coming to Peterborough!
Growers from all over the country, including as far away as Hull and Cardiff, will be showcasing their heavy weight produce at the East Of England Showground’s Autumn Show next month.
Now in its third year, the Giant Vegetable Competition is one of the many popular attractions within the show, which is being held on Sunday 9 October.
Someone who certainly knows his onions, and many other root vegetables besides, is Northamptonshire giant vegetable grower Clive Bevan – whose skills have taken him around the world to advise growers in countries like China and Malaysia.
Competition organiser and committee member of the East of England Agricultural Society, Clive will be overseeing the weigh-in of the vegetables on the day.
He said: “We are expecting to increase our entries on last year, and have already secured growers of the recently-grown world record breaking swede (85.62lbs) and onion (18lbs) to bring them along to the show.
“It’s not a beauty contest! The vegetables don’t have to look pretty – it is all about the weight. The competition is a really popular feature of the show, particularly as more and more people are growing their own food in their gardens and allotments.
“Growers use all kind of secrets and tips – like putting weights on beans to make them grow longer – in order to try and out do each other,” said Clive – who uses his wife’s old tights as support for growing cucumbers.
However, all the veg will be scrutinised for battle for the best and heaviest commences!
September 2011
Fur, feathers and fun – prepare for animal antics at the Autumn Show!
THE arrival of autumn can only mean one thing in Peterborough – the fabulous Autumn Show at the East of England Showground.
A fantastic family day out, the popular one-day show (October 9) offers something for everyone – from fowl fans to lovers of livestock - a real mix of fur, feathers and even scales all in one location.
Organised by the East of England Agricultural Society, animal antics will be taking over the East of England Showground and Exec Peterborough for another jam-packed event.
And helping to up the ante of the 2011 event will be the arrival of the Supreme London Championships Small Livestock Show.
Billed as the ‘rabbit world’s equivalent of Crufts’ the organisers of which have chosen the Peterborough venue to showcase some of the country’s best breeds.
A host of attractions and activities will be running throughout the day, including:
- Dog events (dog agility, lurcher show and racing / Scrufts Family Crossbreed Dog of the Year
- The Wisbech Shire Horse Show
- East of England giant vegetable competition
- Pony Club team show jumping
- Exhibitions of rare breed cattle, sheep, pigs and goats
- Exotic reptiles
- Donkey Ride
- Welly wanging
- Food Hall
For those who like to start their Christmas shopping early, there are plenty of gift ideas at the 100 plus trade stands and craft fair.
Admission on the day ranges from £4 for children, £6 for senior citizens, £8 for adults and £20 for a family ticket.
However, you can save up to 15 per cent on admission prices by booking in advance up to October 4 by calling the ticket hotline on 0845 600 5445 or on line at
www.autumnshow.co.uk
The show runs from 9am until 4pm. The East of England Showground is located just off the A1 at Alwalton near Peterborough.
August
Autumnal animal magic
The Autumn Show is returning to the East of England Showground on Sunday 9th October 2011. The event, with its mix of fur and feather, is the perfect family day out.
Organised by the East of England Agricultural Society, visitors to the show can expect to see thousands of animals of all shapes and sizes, from small livestock exhibits including mice and fancy rats to special displays of rare and endangered livestock breeds. There are also competitive classes for native British breeds of sheep and pigs.
Returning for its third year, the East of England Giant Vegetable Competition will show the fruits of a season of hard work by the region’s vegetable growers.
We are pleased to announce the Supreme London Championship Small Livestock Show will be joining the East of England Autumn Show in 2011. The event caters for exhibition rabbits, cavies, rats, mice and hamsters. The London is one of the UK’s premier five star championship events for small livestock.
There will be many displays of traditional country life, including country crafts, as well as large animal exhibits. Magnificent Shire horses, incorporated as part of the Wisbech Shire Horse Show, will be dressed in their traditional glory. There will also be the chance to see Pony Club show jumping competitions, donkey driving and harness goats.
For those who prefer their animals with a bark, there will be plenty of dog displays and classes including ‘Scruffts’ (the Kennel Club’s search for the crossbreed of the year), Dog Agility competitions, and Terrier and Lurcher championships.
There will be an exhibition of poultry and waterfowl featuring all major breeds, and a poultry sale of over 2,000 lots. Birds will also be represented by pigeons (display and competitive classes).
Discover the ideal opportunity to make an early start on some Christmas shopping with a wide variety almost over 100 trade stands to choose from, alongside a Craft Fair showcasing creative designs and a Food Hall offering the very best in regional food and drink. There will also be plenty of attractions to keep children amused including a traditional Victorian funfair.
July
Welly Supper
The East of England Agricultural Society is once again supporting National Welly Week by hosting a Welly Supper on the eve of their Autumn Show Saturday 8th October 2011 at 7.00pm in the Cambridge Suite, East of England Showground, Peterborough.
Tickets for the supper are £12.50 and £2.00 will go towards RABI Welly Week. We are also asking guests to wear their Wellies to the supper, to show your support, (although this is optional! However you maybe fined a £1!)
By using this opportunity to raise funds you are supporting people from the farming community who are experiencing hardship or distress through no fault of their own.
Last year we raised over £500.00 for National Welly Week and we do hope you are able to join us again.
Click here to find out more about the Welly Supper.
Find out more about RABI Welly Week click here.
March
Beginners can get to grips with smallholding & cattle in May courtesy of a new course from South Yeo Farm West: click here for more details
February
Enjoy a fun family day out at the East of England Autumn Show which takes place on Sunday 9th October 2011 at the East of England Showground.
Featuring a huge variety of animals and birds, this year we are delighted to announce that we will also be hosting the London Championship Show.
Spectators can enjoy the furry fury of dog agility and lurcher show. There will also be many displays of traditional country life, including country crafts and large animal
exhibits.
Keep your eye on this space as more details to be confirmed soon...
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Press Passes
If you would like to apply for a press pass for the East of England Autumn Show, please contact us on 01733 234451 or e-mail info@eastofengland.org.uk
Please note all applications for Press Passes are subject to the approval of the Society. Press Passes will only be issued to accredited journalists and photographers or camera operators. If you are operating on a freelance basis you may be asked for a letter of accreditation from the publication you are covering the Show for.
Press passes will not be issued to commercial photographers.
