STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SHOW
of various events.
Great emphasis has been placed, by the
organisers, the Staffordshire and Birmingham
Agricultural Society, on providing a memorable
two-day show for showgoers, exhibitors and
competitors alike. In addition to all the agricultural
livestock classes, there is a show for dogs, which
attracts more than 1,000 entries. This year there
will be a special display by Canine Partners, the
charity which provides highly trained dogs to help
disabled people who spend their days in
wheelchairs.
The Staffordshire County Show has become
renown for the wide and varied attractions
including an antiques marquee, a vintage
agricultural machinery parade, as well as the
opportunity for showgoers to buy, say a Landrover
or a Porche, a new kitchen range, a deer stalker to
a set of garden furniture or a hot tub. The
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opportunities to buy are numerous and farmers
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