Farming Monthly National June 2018 | Page 24

| Shows Royal Welsh Show 2018 The pinnacle event in the British agricultural calendar, the Royal Welsh Show, will be held on 23 - 26 July at the showground in Llanelwedd, Builth Wells. very year, the livestock classes attract thousands of entries from far and wide promising a popular and exciting four-days of competitions. Along with the fantastic livestock and great shopping, the show provides something to interest everyone through its wide range of activities including forestry, horticulture, crafts, countryside sports, food and drink and a 12-hour programme each E 24 | Farming Monthly | June 2018 day of exciting entertainment, attractions and displays. The big attractions in the main ring will be the incredible Kings Troop, Royal Horse Artillery - the Queen's ceremonial Saluting Battery of superb equestrian soldiers trained to drive a team of six horses pulling the First World War 'thirteen pounder' state saluting guns at high speeds. In recognition of the RAF centenary celebrations we will also have amazing aerial displays from RAF Parachute Display Teams. All taking time out of their busy active duties, the teams will be jumping into the main ring each day of the show. Returning to entertain the crowds will be the spectacular Black Mountains Falconry, Tristar Carriage Driving, Meirion Owen and the Quack Pack, Inter Hunt Relay and much more. Reduced price e-tickets are available online now. Visit: www.rwas.wales Tel: 01982 553683 www.farmingmonthly.co.uk