agricultural EVENTS
The Society is involved in a wide range of activities to promote, support and improve agriculture.
East of England Autumn Show
9 October 2011
Book tickets at www.showgroundboxoffice.co.uk
Enjoy a day of fur and feather at the East of England Autumn Show on Sunday 9th October 2011, at the East of England Showground in Peterborough.
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.
Returning for it’s 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 London Championship Small Livestock Show will be joining the East of England Autumn Show in 2011.
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), the final of the Burgess Supa Dog Agility Stakes, 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 200 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.
East of England Christmas Festival
11 - 13th November
Book tickets at www.showgroundboxoffice.co.uk
The fantastic East of England Christmas Festival returns this year on 11th - 13th November at the East of England Showground in Peterborough.
Featuring hundreds of trade stands providing a perfect opportunity to purchase wonderful Christmas gifts and decorations, enjoy a fabulous festive treat in our restaurant, bring the children along to meet Santa and enjoy our range of entertainment and displays throughout the weekend.
Peterborough Dinner
17 November
Held annually in November, the Peterborough Dinner is a wonderful social occasion for members and their guests to enjoy. The evening always comprises of delicious food, an entertaining speaker and, of course, fabulous company.
Previous speakers have included: agricultural business man, Ian Ruston; Winston, the singing farmer; and comedian and host of Catchphrase, Roy Walker.
The Peterborough Dinner also hosts the presentation of the Tony Whitsed Award, presented to the Steward who made the greatest contribution to the East of England Show.
Speaker this year: Julian Sayers
Julian Sayers is a Chartered Surveyor and Director of Adkin. He has worked in Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties for the past 29 years advising farmers and landowners on a wide range of matters relating to the occupation and ownership of rural property. His appointments include acting as the agent for a number of substantial estates in central and southern England.
His planning and management expertise associated with a wide range of projects including the preparation of whole farm and estate plans have lead to assignments throughout the Country and regular speaking engagements.
Julian is currently Chairman of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution, Vice Chairman of Governors at the Royal Agricultural College, a Trustee of The Farmers Club, Chairman of Trustees for NFYFC, a Trustee of FWAG and chairs the Tenancy Reform Industry Group for the Defra Ministers. In recent years he has been Chairman of The Oxford Farming Conference. His hobbies include travel, running, sailing and shooting.
For more information about the Peterborough Dinner please contact Hannah Martin on 01733 234451 or email hmartin@eastofengland.org.uk.
East of England Smithfield Festival
2 - 3 December
The East of England Smithfield Festival is the premier Winter primestock show featuring pedigree and commercial cattle and sheep.
This new event, to be held at Peterborough Showground on 2 and 3 December 2011, will build on the successful East of England Winter Stock Festival, and the well known Smithfield Championships. Both the East of England Agricultural Society and The Royal Smithfield Club are dedicated to hosting the number one winter livestock event in the country and are excited with the new joint venture which secures the home of the Smithfield Championships for 2011 and future years.
With an estimated audience of 2,000 visitors to the Show, guests will be welcomed in the Showground’s state of the art exec exhibition hall. This will mean the entire Show, including the showing rings, trade stands and animal stalls will all be under one, centrally heated, roof.
The event will attract some of the finest livestock in the country, and an audience commensurate with this level of livestock from primary producers, suppliers and retailers - anyone involved in cattle and sheep production and processing.
