| Shows
Sparkling celebrations for the Diamond
Anniversary of the Royal Three Counties Show
The Royal Three Counties Show in association with JCB Paint welcomed more than 97,000 people to the Three
Counties Showground over a dazzling three-day extravaganza.
his year marked 60 years of the
event being held at the Three
Counties Showground,
Malvern, and was packed with
enthusiastic crowds enjoying
the very best that the British
countryside has to offer.
The Royal Three Counties Show welcomed
back the Secretary of State for Environment,
the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP on Friday, giving
him the chance to talk to farmers and
producers about the health and harmony
consultation.
Head of Shows for Three Counties, Diana
Walton, said: “Everyone involved in putting
together this year’s diamond show has worked
so hard and I want to take this opportunity to
thank them wholeheartedly.
“We’re delighted and proud to have served
up such a hearty feast of farming and family
entertainment and believe that the show brims
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with the passion and dedication of all those
involved, from the exhibitors and volunteers
through to our visitors. We’ve relished the
enthusiasm shown for all aspects of rural life
and have experienced the most wonderful
sense of community and we hope our visitors
have left with plenty of inspiration from our rich
variety of experts.”
This year, Worcestershire played Host
County for the show with a strong county
theme throughout including a colourful
Medieval re-enactment camp that focused on
Worcestershire’s exciting history. Visitors were
also treated to some of the county’s best music
and art as well as tasty food and drink.
The Main Arena was the heart of the action
with the thrilling Shetland Pony Grand National
races and the Red Devils Parachute Team
wowing the crowds with their spectacular
displays as well as the awe-inspiring Grand
Parade of Livestock which attracted huge
crowds at the end of each day.
Talks from the cast of the world’s longest-
running radio soap opera, The Archers, proved
hugely popular, as did the new Gardening Hub
with BBC presenter Martin Fish and sessions
with auctioneer and valuer Phillip Serrell.
BBC Countryfile presenter and Britain’s
favourite farmer Adam Henson headlined as
Show Ambassador. His sister, Libby Henson,
joined Adam as they both entertained the
crowds across the show with a variety of talks.
Farming fans welcomed Adam’s
knowledgeable commentary on the Grand
Parade with applause at the end of each day.
For information on the Royal Three Counties
and the Three Counties Agricultural Society’s
events, please visit
www.royalthreecounties.co.uk or call 01684
584900
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