Show Guide 2018

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Contents

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Flower Tent

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General Information President’s Welcome Chairman’s Welcome Visitor Information

The Wedding Showcase

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The Vintage Area 39 Commemoration to World War One 1918-2018 39

Have a Go Have a Go!

Main Arena Main Arena Timetable

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Sports Activities

The Bolddog Lings 10 Celebration of 100 years of Berkshire Farming 11 Grand Parade of Livestock 12 Grand Parade of Hounds 12 Main Arena Overview 13

Army Zone

Emergency Services

Mini Farmyard Lily the Unicorn

Society Education Marquee NADAS Education

Country Area Countryside Area

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Country Area Timetable Lake Display Timetable

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Special Offers

Country Area Trade Stands Hiring the Showground Membership Subscriptions

Equestrian Information Equine Timetable The Coaching Marathon

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Long Service Awards

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Sponsorship Opportunities

The Scurry Driving Championship

Sponsors and Donors

Show Jumping 25 BSJA International Stairway Competition 25

Officers and Acknowledgements

Section Heads

Thank you to all our Judges

Livestock Information Pigs

The President’s Charity The Ploughing Match

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Goats Llamas Sheep Poultry

Extras Berkshire Young Farmers Who we are and what we do 71 The Berkshire College of Agriculture 74 70

Cattle

Other Areas Dog Zone Tractor Ted

Listings Crafts Marquee

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Food Fayre

Food and Farming Zone

Shopping Pavillion Trade Stand Listings

Cookery Theatre

The Enterprise Initiative

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Bandstand Schedule

President’s Welcome I would like to extend a very warm welcome to everyone attending the 2018 Royal County of Berkshire Show which is the 33rd show held on this site and for the first time dogs are more than welcome to join us in the designated dog-friendly areas of the Showground. This will be a huge benefit for families not wanting to leave their dogs at home and allowing them to join in the family fun.

My chosen charity this year is The Thames Valley Air Ambulance who provide lifesaving medical care throughout Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Each day an average of three people will find themselves in a life-threatening situation that requires urgent, high quality medical treatment and they receive no Government or Lottery funding. I hope you have a truly memorable visit to the Showground this year. Peter Carlisle

All the members of the Newbury and District Agricultural Society are very welcome too and I hope you enjoy all the benefits of the Members’ enclosure where you can enjoy a sociable drink or bite to eat with your fellow members and guests. Momentum has been steadily growing over the last few months as the countdown began for what I am hoping will be a truly memorable September week-end in the County of Berkshire’s calendar. There has been much preparation with the army of volunteers and employees alike as they strive to organise the event. I would also like to thank the many sponsors, both large and small for their generous support and without you we could not exist in our usual format. At the Show we are very excited to be marking the 100th Centenary since the end of the First World War and to do this there will be a parade of vintage agricultural machinery and of course we must not forget the Grand Parade of the prize-winning livestock on both Saturday and Sunday. One of the highlights in the main arena will be the Bolddog Lings Motocross display team who will stun us with their bravery and acrobatic skills. There will also be a wonderful opportunity to go shopping for gifts, clothes, food and even beverages. A New Enterprise Zone will make an appearance at the show for the first time to help promote up and coming businesses in the area.

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Chairman’s Welcome It gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to our showground for the Royal County of Berkshire Show. It may be hard to imagine but this year’s show has taken a year to put together with a tremendous amount of effort from our volunteers who are backed up by the staff team.

animals in the Society building between 12 and 3pm. The Flower & horticultural tent has also moved to a more central location with the introduction of a café and domestic classes. You will still find a wide selection of plants and fruit and vegetables to help you gain inspiration for your garden. We will be showcasing Visit a County this year, a brand new feature for our fellow counties to exhibit their amazing work, with Somerset taking the reign, and another innovation is the new business Enterprise Zone, which hosts new businesses that are less than a year old. As well as all the new additions, you can expect to find all the popular attractions such as the craft tent, a spectacular main arena line-up, a jam packed equine schedule as well as many free have-a-go activities for all the family to enjoy! So, as you see there is a lot for you and your friends and families to experience during your visit and I really hope that you enjoy your day!

Agricultural shows need to continue to evolve to keep things fresh therefore we have made some exciting changes. The Food Fayre has been moved to the south end of the showground just off avenue F and will be, as usual, full of amazing artisan producers. We have listened to comments and for the first time in a number of years, we are welcoming well-behaved dogs to the Show as well as a brand new dog zone. There are some areas that dogs will not be allowed into so please take note of signage as you walk around the show. This will be the 54th show that I have attended, the first being in 1964 at Henwick aged nine months. In that time I have seen the show progress from a one day event to the current two day show format, moving from Henwick to Seige Cross at Thatcham, then to Shaw and finally to its current location in 1985. Our objective is to educate and promote agriculture and the rural way of life to the wider public. To that end we are celebrating 100 years of farming with a pageant in the main ring beginning with horse drawn carts, steam engines and one of the first tractors to arrive in 1918. The pageant will move forward in ten year periods culminating in a demonstration of the latest kit available to farmers in 2018. The Grand Parade of livestock is a spectacle not to be missed with the best of the best being paraded. We have good entries competing this year, and visitors will be able to get up close with the

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Visitor Information & Safety

Show Information The Information Tent is centrally located at the south western corner of the Main Arena; friendly volunteers will be able to answer any questions and queries. Members Enclosure The member’s entrance can be found on Avenue B, halfway down. To sign up and become a member on the day please visit the membership tent, next to the entrance. Toilets Facilities for ladies, gentlemen and the disabled are situated at convenient locations throughout the showground, and are marked on the Show map. Mobiloo a mobile accessible toilet with an adult sized changing bench and hoist. Baby Changing & Feeding National Childbirth Trust can be found on Avenue C. A well-equipped baby changing and feeding facility including highchairs, bottle warmers, changing mats, various size nappies and baby wipes. Lost Children In the event of children being separated from their parents or carers please contact any steward. Any children found will be escorted to our lost children facility at the Show Office where they will be looked after until they can Please contact the Information Kiosk on Avenue V, under the main arena on show days or call the Show Office (01635 247111) following the event. Catering There are plenty of places to eat around the showground, look out for the knife and fork signs on the Show map to locate our catering facilities. Cash A Cash and Banking facility is available at the International Currency Exchange located on Avenue B near the Members Enclosure. Fire In the event of a fire please notify the fire service by contacting a steward giving exact details of the location. If it is safe to do so, tackle the fire with extinguishers until the fire service arrives. Follow the instructions given by the Fire Service, Stewards and Society Officials. be safely reunited. Lost Property

Health & Safety Please wash your hands after touching animals and before eating. Please observe the walkways for the movement of animals and stay behind barriers when asked to do so by Stewards. Please keep clear of any official vehicles moving around the site and take care whist walking on uneven surfaces. Purchase of goods The Society cannot accept responsibility for any order placed for goods or services in connection with firms exhibiting or advertising at the Show. Equine & Livestock Catalogues Equine and Livestock Catalogues are available to buy in the Equine and Livestock Areas and the Show Office. Dogs Dogs are very welcome to the Show this year, however, they MUST be kept on a non- retractable lead and please look out for areas where they are not allowed. Full details can be found on our website. If you have any issues with your dogs, visitors are advised to find the nearest available Steward and we will call the vets over to your location. Bio Security Arrangements The Society has adopted DEFRA’s motto of ‘be seen to be clean’ and asks that the public and exhibitors alike give their full co-operation. Entry to the main parts of the cloven-hoofed livestock and poultry areas will be across disinfected mats. The public are requested to wash their hands if they touch any animals. First Aid First Aid is provided by the British Red Cross, who is located at the Operations Compound in the Orange Car Park, and by the horse rings on the main showground. Grandstands Each grandstand is subject to fire regulations. Please comply with requests made by Stewards to ensure that the provisions of these regulations can be enforced.

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What’s on in the Main Arena

Saturday 15th September 2018 Start Item 08:00 Open Ridden Hunters 10:00 The Rivar Area Trial (Showjumping) 11:45 Royal British Legion Band and Corps of Drums, Romford 12:00 Bolddog Lings Freestyle Motocross Stunt Display Show 12:30 The Parade of Hounds 13:00 Heavy Horse Trade Turnouts (Pairs) 13:45 Celebration of 100 Years of Berkshire Farming 14:30 Coaching Marathon (Final Judging) and Hornblowing Competition 15:20 Bolddog Lings Freestyle Motocross Stunt Display Show 15:50 The Grand Parade of Livestock 16:50 Hot Air Balloons 17:30 Royal British Legion Band and Corps of Drums, Romford 17:45 CLOSE OF SHOW 08:00 Hot Air Balloons (TBC) 09:10 Harvest Festival Service 09:45 Royal British Legion Band and Corps of Drums, Romford 10:00 Coaching Parade & Ladies Coaching 10:45 Bolddog Lings Freestyle Motocross Stunt Display Show 11:15 The Parade of Hounds 11:45 Heavy Horse Parade 11:55 The International Stairway (Showjumping) 13:25 Celebration of 100 Years of Berkshire Farming 14:10 British National Scurry Driving Championship 15:10 Heavy Horse Teams followed by Heavy Horse Turnout Championship 16:00 The Grand Parade of Livestock 16:45 Bolddog Lings Freestyle Motocross Stunt Display Show 17:15 Hot Air Balloons 17:55 Royal British Legion Band and Corps of Drums, Romford 18:10 CLOSE OF SHOW Sunday 16th September 2018 Start Item

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Featuring in big Hollywood blockbusters like ‘Captain America,’ this fearless group of motorcyclists are bringing you a show that you’re likely to never forget! This nationally acclaimed team travel across the UK and Europe bringing a spectacular array of stunts using the largest, most high-tech ramp in the world, ridden by some of the best freestyle professionals including World number one Nate Adams and World record holder Robbie Madison, the current Evil Knievel, as well as the UK’s top FMX riders Dan Whitby, Samson Eaton and Arran Powley.

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Celebration of 100 years of Berkshire Farming

MAIN ARENA Saturday 1.45pm Sunday 1.25pm

A demonstration of the agricultural advances over the last 100 years

introduced, which was quicker and more agile, and so agriculture was born into a new age of farming. This year, at The Royal County of Berkshire Show we take you on a journey through the decades since the end of World War One, displaying a magnificent showcase of farming equipment and machinery. From ploughs, seed drills and hay making equipment, to the latest technology such as precision seeding, GPS crop application and yield mapping which assist getting the nutrients in the right place during the following years crop.

During the First World War horses were sent to the front line in France to help the many soldiers that fought for our freedom. However, sad as it is, many did not return. With their absence ever more present in the farming community, it was time to start developing. And so the revolutionary change from horses to mechanical agriculture now spurred into action! Steam engines had been used previously during the war but they were slow, heavy and couldn’t complete the job to the standard needed. Then the tractor was

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Grand Parade of Livestock The Grand Parade of the Livestock kicks off around 4pm both days this year.

MAIN ARENA SATURDAY: 3.50pm SUNDAY: 4pm

Come see the variety of magnificent animals we have on offer. Starting with Cattle and working our way through to sheep, pigs, llamas and goats, this

an event not to miss. Accompanied by an informative commentary and prize winners being presented with their trophies, it truly is a fantastic exhibition.

Grand Parade of Hounds

In the main arena this year we are excited to be welcoming back the parade of the hounds, where four packs of hounds will be showcased around alongside a commentary. Find out about their qualities that make them the perfect hunting companions. Catch them in the Countryside Display ring after the parade where you will have the opportunity to get up close and personal.

MAIN ARENA SATURDAY: 12.30pm SUNDAY: 11.15am

This year we will be joined by:  Berks & Bucks Draghounds  Palmer Marlborough Beagles  Sandhurst & Aldershot Beagles  Woolaston Bassets  Vine & Craven Foxhounds  Kimble wick Hunt Hounds  RMA and SC Drag hunt hounds

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Main Arena Overview

Hot Air Balloons Make sure you look out for the mass ascent of hot air balloons taking to the skies above the main arena before the

close of Show both days. It’s the best way to end show day!

SATURDAY 4.50pm SUNDAY 5.15pm

SATURDAY 11.45am & 5.30pm SUNDAY 9.45am & 5.55pm

Royal British Legion Band and Corps of Drums, Romford

Get your feet marching to the beat as this group takes centre stage performing in the main arena. Founded in 1952, the Royal British Legion band of corps and drums is one of the longest running independent youth bands in the country. With an average of 70+ members, they were the first youth band to appear at the

Edinburgh Military tattoo and have even performed alongside almost every band of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces at many different military events, both UK and abroad. With features both on TV and at live events, this is a performance you don’t want to miss.

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Countryside Area Brimming with displays, rural working crafts and a timetable packed full of thrilling performances, there is something on offer for everyone. And don’t forget to also check out the Display Lake for fun and interesting demonstrations! Some of what you can look forward to:

Come and meet the hounds in the display ring

Colin’s dog agility display Established over ten years ago to encourage dogs and their owners to come together to learn a new skill, the club runs all throughout the year and all dogs are welcome to attend including puppies. They are also accredited providers of all

the Kennel Club Good Citizen Award. Here you’ll find dogs competing against each other as they weave through poles and balance on see-saws! See the paw- fessionals in action before heading over to the Dog Zone to have a go yourself!

Ray Prior falconry display Witness a range of birds interacting with the audience. Catch falcons, hawks, owls and eagles as they soar across the grounds and onto your arm. Ray Prior, one of the leading falconers

in the country, puts on a magnificent display providing an informative and entertaining performance. Come along and see these amazing birds in flight!

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Countryside Area

Woodhaydown gun dogs Go behind the scenes and find out what training a gun dog is like. Both in and out of the water, watch as these amazingly intelligent dogs demonstrate the different

work they do on a daily basis. They will also have a stand where you can find a range of items for sale as well as to ask all your gun dog related questions!

Dog and duck show Using trained and untrained sheep dogs to herd ducks, this amusing and educating performance teaches us about common dog behavior issues and how they can be resolved. Looking at dog psychology, natural instincts and how

to work through the course, watch as our demonstrator uses his dogs to guide ducks through a course of tunnels, slides and many other obstacles. You’ll find the Dog & Duck Show in the Display Ring, located in the Country Area.

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Country Area Timetable

Saturday 15th September 2018 9:30 Nordokita Siberian Huskies 9:50 Wye Valley Axe Men 10:20 Ray Prior Falconry 10:50 Parade of Hounds 11:10 Dog & Duck Show 11:40 Wye Valley Axe Men 12:10 Hurst Morris People 12:30 Colin’s Dog Agility 13:30 Ray Prior Falconry 14:00 Parade of Hounds 14:20 BYF Arena Games 14:50 Dog & Duck Show 15:20 Hurst Morris People 15:40 Colin’s Dog Agility 16:40 Wye Valley Axe Men 17:10 Nordokita Siberian Huskies 17:30 Close

Sunday 16th September 2018 9:30 Nordokita Siberian Huskies 9:50 Wye Valley Axe Men 10:20 Parade of Hounds 10:40 Ray Prior Falconry 11:10 Colin’s Dog Agility

12:10 Berkshire Bedlam 12:30 Dog & Duck Show 13:00 Ray Prior Falconry 13:30 Wye Valley Axe Men 14:00 Parade of Hounds

14:20 BYF Arena Games 14:50 Dog & Duck Show 15:20 Berkshire Bedlam 15:40 Colin’s Dog Agility 16:40 Wye Valley Axe Men 17:10 Nordokita Siberian Huskies 17:30 Close

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Lake Display Timetable

Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th September 2018 Start Duration Item 09:00 01:00

Course Fishing with the Professional Anglers Association

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Course Fishing with the Professional Anglers Association

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Weddings, Birthdays, Fetes, Reunions, Christenings... the stylish and versatile Capri provides ideal cover for all celebrations. The Capri is a modular marquee available in several dimensions making it suitable for both small and large events. Complement the basic marquee with matting, lighting, dancefloor, pallet bar or heating and we can also provide a Hog Roast with trimmings to take care of feeding your guests. Contact us for your personalised quote tailored to your specific requirements. Tel: 07470 484816 info@alfrescomarqueehire.co.uk www.alfrescomarqueehire.co.uk

2 West Mills, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 5HG Tel: 01635 580858 www.horseylightly.com

Proud to support the Royal County of Berkshire Show, September 201

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Celebrating all our favourite furry friends We’re really looking forward to welcoming dogs to the Show, and to celebrate we’ve put together a brand new dog zone for everyone to enjoy. Brand new Dog Zone! Agility Ring With an expert trainer leading you and your pooch around the course, come and have some fun learning new tricks as your dog tackles the tunnels, balances the see-saws and weaves through poles. You never know, you might pick up a new hobby for you and your beloved pet. Doggy Days Fun Show Classes Is your dog the most handsome or prettiest, or do they have the waggiest tail? Then come along and sign them up for one of these classes to be in with a chance of winning a prize. With so many great competitions for you and your dog to have a go at, you’ll be sure to not only have a great time but a great laugh. You can even get your face painted in advance to look just like your dog for the Loveliest Lookalike contest. Dog Scurries Always wanted to put your dog’s retrieving skills to the test? Well now’s your chance! Sign your dog up for one or a few of these different retrieving trials. See how fast they can retrieve a toy or even see how good their finding skills are. With prizes up for grabs for the fastest dogs, why not come along and give your dog a shot!

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ROOKWOOD SCHOOL Girls & Boys | Day & Boarding 2-16 Years

Covering: Berkshire Hampshire Wiltshire Oxfordshire

Fully Mobile, Dedicated Equine Veterinary Practice

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Dentistry

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Gastroscopy ●

Endoscopy

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Breeding Work

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Shockwave ●

ECG

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Acupuncture

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Personal & professional equine health care

Open Morning 20th September 9.30am—12.30pm To book a place call 01264 325900 School bus available from Newbury www.rookwoodschool.org

FREE ZONED VISITS Check our website for details

T: 01488 657575 (24 hrs) www.horse-vets.com office@mghorsevets.co.uk

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Come and visit our stand in Avenue F

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Equine Timetable

Saturday 15th September 2018 Main Ring 8:00am Open Ridden Hunters 10:00am Area Trial (Show jumping) 1:00pm Heavy Horse Trade Turnouts (Paris) 2:30pm Coaching Marathon (Final judging) and Hornblowing Competition

Rings 3 & 4 Combined 12.00pm Ladies & Small Ridden Hunters To Follow Amateur Hunters Coloured Horses and Ponies Approx 4:00 pm

Senior Showing and Dressage 2nd Round

Ring 1 James Cowper Kreston 9:00am Show Jumping (Classes 1, 3, 4, 5, and 7)

Ring 5 8:30am Heavy Horse In Hand Gelding Followed By Heavy Horse In Hand Mare Followed By

Ring 2 8:00am Cob - Ridden

Cob championship

Heavy Horse In Hand Championship

To Follow

10:00am Novice Hackney Pony Followed By Novice Hackney Horse

Working Hunter Classes

2:00pm Show Jumping

(Classes 6, 8, and 9)

11:15am Heavy Horse Farm Turnout (Single) 12:20pm Heavy Horse Trade Turnout (Pairs) (Prejudging for Main Arena 1:00 pm until 1:45pm) 1:15pm Open Hackney Pony Followed By Open Hackney Horse Followed By Hackeny Horse Championship 2:45pm Heavy Horse Harness 3:45pm Heavy Horse Farm Turnout (Pairs) 4:30pm Ridden Heavy Horse

Ring 3 8:00am Senior Showing and Dressage 1st Round

Ring 4 8:00am Retrained Racehorses

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Equine Timetable

Sunday 16th September 2018 Main Arena 10:00am Coaching Parade and Ladies Coaching 11:45am Heavy Horse Parade 11:55am The International Stairway (Showjumping) 2:10pm British National Scurry Driving Championship 3:10pm Heavy Horse Teams Followed by Heavy Horse Turnout Championship

Ring 3 10:30am Silver Medal In-Hand Championship 11:00am M&M Novice Ridden To Follow M&M Junior Ridden M&M Open Ridden

NPS Silver Medal Ridden Championship

Ring 4 8:00am NPS Silver Medal

In-Hand Championship

Ring 1 James Cowper Kreston 9:00am Showjumping

To Follow Welsh A&B Welsh C&D 11:00am SHP LR & FR

(Classes 10, 11, 12, 14, and 15)

SHP Open & Novice Mixed

Ring 2 8:00am M&M WHP Novice To Follow M&M WHP Open

Ring 5 9:00am Ladies Cart 9:45am Scurry Driving (Small) 10:45am Heavy Horse Trade Turnout (Single) (11:45-11:55 am Main Arena for Grand Parade) 12:00pm Scurry Driving (Large) 1:00pm Side Saddle Demonstration 2:40pm Heavy Horse Trade and Farm Teams Prejudging 3:15pm Private Driving Under 13.2 Hh 4:15pm Private Driving Over 13.2 Hh (Followed by championship)

M&M LR M&M FR BSPS WHP

Ring 3 A 8:00am Shetlands Standard Shetlands Mini

Ring 3 B 8:00am Connemara & New Forest To Follow Dartmoor and Exmoor Highlands, Fells and Dales

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The Coaching Marathon One of the most prominent events of the coaching year is here again!

As the largest coaching marathon in the Country, we feel very honoured to be playing host to this fantastic event! Many coaches come from far and wide, having competed around the Country and Europe. Head down to the main arena Saturday at 2.30pm to see the Final Judging of the Coaching Marathon and Horn Blowing Competition. We are also lucky to have

the Ladies competition again this year which you can watch in the main arena on Sunday at 10am along with the Coaching Parade.

MAIN ARENA SATURDAY: 2.30pm FINAL JUDGING SUNDAY: 10am LADIES COACHING

The Scurry Driving Championship

MAIN ARENA SUNDAY: 2.10pm-3.10pm

Qualifying for this year’s championship, we have the best Scurry Driving teams here to compete for you. The British National Scurry Driving Championship is returning to the main arena for a spectacular viewing

of teams with ponies weaving in and out of obstacles at incredible speeds. Feast your eyes on this incredible show of talent and teamwork as they furiously race across the grounds encouraged by your cheers!

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Show Jumping Sponsored by Rivar LTD, the Area Trial is an event not to miss.

MAIN ARENA SATURDAY: 10am - 12pm

Become entranced with this fantastic display of team work between horse and rider. Watch as they combine both speed and skill to complete the course as well

as a variety of difficult jumps. Winners of this event will also qualify for the Queen Elizabeth II cup at the BHS Royal International Horse Show.

BSJA International Stairway Competition

The first leg of the 2018 British Show Jumping International Stairway competition tops the show jumping bill, offering an opportunity to see existing British team members and new talent competing for prize money. This event is a show jumping spectacular that you don’t want to miss.

MAIN ARENA SUNDAY: 11.55am - 2.10pm

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Brown and Rainbow Trout up to 8lbs 2, 3 or 4 Fish Day & Annual Tickets 7 acre spring fed chalk stream lake

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Expert fly casting tuition by arrangement Friendly fishing lodge with free tea & coffee Wednesdays closed for private fishing events

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SECTION HEAD MICK CROCKFORD SECTION HEAD AGRICULTURE STEVE COVENTRY

Pigs

With a vast variety of pig breeds on show this year for all to enjoy, head on down to the pig section to spot some of your all-time favourites, including the local dark coloured Berkshire Pig which our very own mascot is based on. You can also spot other breeds such as the Oxford Sandy & Black and Tamworth’s. You can even find the smallest breed of domestic pigs, the Kune Kunes!!

Timetable

Saturday pigs  Berkshire

Sunday pigs  Kune Kune Champion of Champions  Gloucester Old Spot Southern England Championship  The Oxford Sandy & Black Champion of Champions  The Tamworth Breeders Club Champion of Champions  The Berkshire Champion of Champions  Veteran Pig  Interbreed Championship  Pig Handling

 British Saddleback  Gloucester Old Spot  Tamworth  Any Traditional Breed  Oxford Sandy & Black  Any Modern Breed  Kune Kune  Interbreed Boars  Any Breed Pair

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TONY SMITH

SECTION HEAD

Goats

Experience the wide selection of goats we showcase here from all across the world.

Catch a variety of dairy goats as well as milking competitions taking place over the whole weekend. We will also be re-joined with the Old English Goats, a

small cobby goat suitable for providing households with a regular milk supply. Make sure you keep your eye out for them!

Find us in LIVESTOCK AREA

SECTION HEAD TIM CROWFOOT

Saturday: A showcase of the Breed classes for Llamas take place where you can witness all the different sizes and shapes llamas come in. The British Llama Society sponsor the championship! Sunday: Family Fun Day down in the Llama area, where spectators help with the judging of the Prettiest Female and Most Handsome Male. Why not come along and give your support. To top it all off we also have a Llama Egg and Spoon Race followed by a Llama Obstacle Course! Make sure you don’t miss out on these exciting and entertaining activities as they are sure to make you laugh! When llamas are not being moved to and from the show ring the marquee is open and you are free to wander around, meet the llamas up close and personal, and look at the colourful displays about llamas and see some of the wonderful products that owners make from llama fleece. Come and take a closer look at the llamas we have here! Llamas

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SECTION HEAD STEVEN COVENTRY

Sheep Sheep judging will commence at 9:00 am on Saturday and Sunday with most of the well-known sheep being shown

Come take a photo with the sheep

OPEN ALL DAY

On Sunday you can also come on down to see the Sunday fleece classes and the craft and spun classes. We are also very excited to announce that again this year the Rare Breed Survival Trust will be

hosting the North Ronaldsay Sheep champion of champions competition. The competition has been running throughout the show season with various qualifying rounds at shows across the United Kingdom. We also have the Wooly roadshow display from Griffiths mill with home made garments made from native wool on display and the rare breed survival trust display promoting the work they do to preserve all our native breeds. Come along to see many of our native breeds of sheep and a few continental breeds as well. Take

the time to chat with the shepherds who love to talk about there sheep. And then many of the animals will take to the main arena for the Grand Parade of Livestock at 3.50pm Saturday and Sunday

Timetable

Saturday 15th September  Badger Faced Welsh Mountain  Black Welsh Mountain  Clun Forrest  Galway  Hampshire Down  Herdwick  Jacob  Kerry Hill  Oxford Down  Southdown  Texel  Zwartables  Any Other Pure Continental Breeds  Any Other Pure Native Breeds  Saturday Supreme Championship  Saturday Group of Three  Saturday Junior Handler RBST Qualifier

Sunday 16th September  Butchers Lambs

 Commercial Sheep  Hill & Heath Breeds  Longwool Breeds  Shortwool Breeds

 Primitive Sheep  Sunday Fleece  Wool on Hoof  Hebridean  Wool on the hoof  Sunday Group of Three  Sunday inter-breed group  Craft & Spun Fibre

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Poultry Chickens, Turkeys, Ducks & Geese SECTION HEAD GEORGIA BRADY

There will also be classes that children can get involved in, with the option of entering four child classes varying in age from 4-16 years.

Keeping chickens is becoming more and more popular as they’re not expensive and not too time consuming either. And they provide a lovely gift each week! So why not head over to the Poultry section where many varieties will be on display; from bantams to ducks and geese to turkeys. There will be experts on hand to give you plenty of tips and advice on keeping your own poultry.

HAVE A GO! Why not try decorating your own egg! Open for all children (and parents!) to have fun!

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JOHN READ

SECTION HEAD

Cattle

In the morning, come and experience all the different breeds being judged, and from 12pm until 3pm, pop inside the Cattle Building to see these beautiful beasts up close. Over the weekend we host many different cattle breeds, from a large Charolais’ to a small Dexter’s, there’s a variety of different breeds to see.

Timetable

Saturday 15th September  Cattle Lines

Sunday 16th September  Sunday Junior Classes  Beef young handler classes  Beef Cattle Continental Pairs and Groups  Beef Cattle Native Pairs and Groups  Sunday Supreme Beef Pairs  Sunday Dexter

 Aberdeen Angus  Beef Shorthorn  Belted Galloway  British Blonde  British Blue  British White  Charolais  Devon

 Dexter Junior Handler  Dairy Interbreed Pairs  Holstein South and Wilts Open Calf Show  Supreme Young Handler

 Hereford  Highland  Limosin  Longhorn  Murray Grey  Other beef breeds (Native and continental)  Simmental  South Devon  Commercial Beef  Dexter  Holstein  Coloured Dairy Class  Continental Cattle Championship  Supreme Interbreed Beef Championship  Saturday Dairy Championship  Local Dairy Championship

PHOTOGRAPH OPPORTUNITY

Get your picture taken with a cow!

Pop down between 12-3 to the livestock section, get a selfie with some of the cattle!

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Tractor Ted

Come and find us AVENUE F

Bringing along their own fully inflatable Tractor Ted bouncy castle there are lots of fun activities for everyone to enjoy such as welly wanging, driving track, giant jigsaw and an activity trail for all the family to enjoy. And finally a digger den, featuring ride-on diggers, giving your little ones the chance to practice their digging skills! If all that wasn’t enough there will also be an event shop for you to grab all the Tractor Ted toys and products your kids could possibly want! Tractor Ted is a much beloved character that entertains and educates young children about real farm life through exciting stories and adventures. Endorsed by celebrities such as Clare Balding, Kate Humble and Ben Fogle, Tractor Ted is the foremost provider of children’s products based around countryside farming fun.

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Try a variety of hands-on activities, watch demonstrations and learn more about why supporting British farming is so important. Food and Farming Zone Showcasing the very best of British food and farming! Find us just off AVENUE G

University of Reading: What’s in your basket?

The Produce Tent Come and see how the food chain works with an interactive demonstrations, from raw material to the finished product. Watch and help a baker make cakes using vegetables, help the apple man produce the freshest apple juice and see how pressing the yellow fields of spring can produce oil. You can also sample a well- known local ale so the tent has something to attract and interest everyone! Berkshire Young Farmers If you’re interested in learning new skills, making new friends and competing in a variety of competitions, then why not visit the Berkshire Young Farmers stand for more information as well as some have-a-go activities for all the family. You can also find the Vintage Area and the Cookery Theatre within this Zone. See pages 34 and 39 for more information on this sections.

Visit the University of Reading’s stand to discover the journey food takes before it arrives in your basket. Their amazing research will take you from the Second World War to the modern day, as you learn about everything from pollination to pesticides, and food processing to additives. Join them at their award- winning stand for family friendly hands- on fun where you will learn about the small steps we can all take to stop food waste in its tracks. Newbury & District Beekeepers Come and view a hive of live honey bees working hard to provide us with yummy honey! Their stand is quite literally buzzing with information and members are more than happy to dish out helpful tips and advice for anyone interested in beekeeping.

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