Show Guide 2018

The Newbury & District Agricultural Society (NADAS) is a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity, with the main purpose being to educate the general public in the need to preserve the countryside and wildlife and to promote and support the British agricultural, horticultural, forestry and rural crafts industries. This is achieved through a number of events and programmes throughout the year. The Royal County of Berkshire Show One of the top agricultural shows in the country, the Show supports and promotes the best in British food and farming. It takes place over the third weekend in September annually and has been running since 1909. NADAS educational programme Engaging children in countryside matters and boosting their appreciation of the vital role of the British Farming Industry. Visits are made to many schools across Berkshire, North Hampshire and South Oxfordshire. On farm competitions To help promote better and increased food production and to provide an opportunity for local farmers to showcase their food production as well as learn from their neighbours. The ploughing match Bringing the history of agriculture alongside the modern farming methods to life in this enjoyable age-old tradition of ploughing, and this takes place annually in October. Who we are and what we do

Support us If you would

like to support the worthwhile

aims of the Society, you

can do so in the following ways Become a member

There are different packages to suit your needs and you’ll get some great perks such as tickets to the Royal County of Berkshire Show and exclusive entry to the Members Enclosure, as well as access to many other events we hold for Members throughout the year. Visit our Members page on our website for full details. Become a sponsor Increase your brand awareness profile, link your brand with a hugely successful county event, reach your target audience, entertain clients and business associates and add value and credibility to your brand. There are packages to suit your business objectives and budgets, so visit our Sponsors page on our website for full details. Donate The Society promotes and supports the British Agricultural Industry and Countryside through a number of events and the money raised goes back into our free programmes such as our very worthy educational workshops and On Farm competitions. So any donations are gratefully received. Visit our ‘Who We Are’ page on our website for full details or call 01635 247111. www.newburyshowground.co.uk

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