Always a great family day out – full of interest, education, entertainment and Local Country Colour!

As well as the usual mix of over 200 Tradestands, there is something for everyone at this year’s Show:-

Entertainment for 2008

Entertainment will include:-

Sheep Dog Demonstrations

Marching Bands

Heavy Horse displays

Scurry

Gun Dogs

Falconry displays

Sheep Racing

Vintage Cars

Terrier Racing

The Full Programme of Events & Entertainment for the President's Ring

can be found by clicking on the 2008 Timetable of Events 'tab' on the left

Other Shows at our Show include:-

The Art Show – over 250 original works of art for sale

please contact us for further details

The Poultry Show – the largest show of its kind in this area with over 100 classes for all types of fowl.

The Goat Show – Organised through The Tendring Show Office.  a very popular tent with many different breeds of Goats being exhibited

The Rabbit Show – Organised by Colchester & District Fur & Fancy Rabbit Club - (Tel. 01206 - 211060) a Two Star Show with over 100 exhibits

The Cavy (Guinea Pig) Show - Run by Essex Cavy Society (Mrs Janet Ilston - Tel: 01359 221 675).  With a wide range of breeds and varieties, including some rare breeds on show.

The Rat Show – Organised by the National Fancy Rat Society (Call Tina Williams on 01379 652570) Their Summer Cup show run by the National Fancy Rat Society

The Pigeon Show – Organised by The Sufex Columbarian Society (01245 263663)a very long established Show exhibiting 45 breeds of Fancy Pigeons

The Horse Show - With three rings in the dedicated horse area with a mix of ridden and in-hand classes for horses and ponies including the BSJA Show jumping arena, with affiliated show jumping throughout the day.

A full schedule is available from MARCH 2008 by sending a C5 SAE to

Tendring Show Office

The Oaks

Hunters Chase

Ardleigh, Colchester

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PLEASE NOTE ENTRIES CLOSE 17TH JUNE FOR GENERAL CLASSES AND

25TH JUNE FOR BSJA CLASSES

Why Not Download a Schedule from

www.horsedates.co.uk

simply click on the July tab and go to the Show Date to Print and Schedule and Entry form

Visit the different areas on the Showground including:-

THE 2008 THEME – 'FIELD TO FORK'

This year's Theme, Field to Fork, fits in with the 'Year of Farming and Food'.  We are always keen to demonstrate the food chain positively to the general public and this will be done with a very appropriate twist this year.  We will have a fully 'mocked' up auction in the Theme Area.   People will be able to watch livestock, farm machinery and other agricultural produce being paraded around the 'market ring', whilst auctioneers provide information about the item 'for sale' and conduct the 'bidding'.  

 

THE COUNTRYSIDE AREA – with its own arena and timetable of planned events, including Terrier Racing, Gun Dog & Falconry Displays throughout the day. You can also try your hand at Fly Fishing on the large man-made pond as well as practicing your archery and shooting skills under tuition from the experts. As always there will be a large number of societies representing all sorts of rural organizations from Badgers and Bees to the 10m Living River, with varieties of fresh water fish native to UK rivers.

 

The Flower Tent will again be concentrating on flower clubs, local horticultural societies and garden clubs, both displaying and exhibiting. There will be experts on hand to give help and advice on all aspects of gardening as well as local nurseries displaying and selling everything for the keen gardener.

THE EDUCATION AREA: Over 40 schools displaying their work as well as student performances throughout the day.

When you have visited all these areas don’t forget you still have to see:

The Children’s Activity Area, which includes Professor Poppycock and his Punch & Judy, the Essex Storytellers, bringing books to life, not forgetting the bouncy castles AND Climbing Wall, for those with energy to burn!

The Craft Tent and Shoppers Market – with unique gifts and crafts for sale.

The Food Hall – which this year incorporates the farmers market, with all types of food and drink available to take home - as well as a large Demonstration Area with local chefs using ingredients on display to create wonderful dishes – not forgetting the FOOD COURTS and licensed Bar to keep you refreshed through the day!.

The following pages are designed to help you get as much information as possible about this year’s Show. If you have a specific query which you cannot find the answer to please e-mail us at info@tendringshow.co.uk