http://www.smallholder.co.uk/shows/ Smallholder /shows/ en-gb Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:45:36 +0000 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:45:36 +0000 http://www.smallholder.co.uk/shows/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.smallholder.co.uk/resources/images/990744/?type=rsslogo http://www.smallholder.co.uk/shows/ http://www.smallholder.co.uk/shows/4846347.Smallholders_everywhere_are_eagerly_looking_forward_to_Wales_in_May/?ref=rss Smallholders everywhere are eagerly looking forward to the next Smallholder and Garden Festival at Builth Wells set for 15-16 May 2010 Run by the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society, Smallholder is delighted to announce that the magazine continues as the official media partner for the 2010 show. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:47:18 +0000 3aa3b5102430fa033bbcb46a5a2910c5 http://www.smallholder.co.uk/shows/4777377.RWAS_Winter_Fair_proves_popular_with_visitors__survey_reveals/?ref=rss The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society’s Winter Fair, already regarded by livestock farmers as one of the best events of its kind in Europe, has now also been highly rated by visitors. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:26:19 +0000 86194a456409c0eea7a3e6c8c116db81 http://www.smallholder.co.uk/shows/4777371.Shop_for_Christmas_at_RWAS_Winter_Fair/?ref=rss Christmas shopping has become one of the big attractions for visitors to the Royal Welsh Winter Fair. According to an on-line survey conducted following last year’s Fair, 17.5% of respondents said that shopping for Christmas gifts was one of the main reasons for their visit to the event. So, with just over three weeks to go to Christmas following this year’s Winter Fair on November 30 – December 1, and with some 300 trade stands to choose from, shopping will again be high on the agenda for many visitors. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:24:52 +0000 84e1a106fb9653ce64a7bd594b0221d4 http://www.smallholder.co.uk/shows/4777367.Record_cattle_entries_for__RWAS_Winter_Fair/?ref=rss The popularity of the Royal Welsh Agricultural Winter Fair as a showcase for the country’s leading stockmen has been confirmed by a record entry of cattle for this year’s event at Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, on November 30 – December 1. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:22:33 +0000 93e06543e30ad441f2d8c65ceb66c35e http://www.smallholder.co.uk/shows/4580070.Dorset_Show_s_packed_programme/?ref=rss A packed programme of displays and events has been announced in the run up to Devon County Show tomorrow. There will be judging of the ridden hunters classes from 8am in the main ring, with the results of the national vegetable championships announced from 10am in the horticultural tent, where Joe Swift of BBC Gardener’s World is due to be filming. Also at 10am, in the countryside area, Adams Axemen will perform their world famous lumberjacks display and return at 2pm. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:00:00 +0100 b68bf4d6631ad908365b75c2b6d0f3bf http://www.smallholder.co.uk/shows/4479165.Come_to_a_fun_day_and_practice_ploughing/?ref=rss 5-6 September 2009 There will be a fun ploughing day at Skylark garden Centre near Wimblington over the weekend of the 6-7 September with plots available for all types of tractors and horse teams. Held on Fenland land, this ploughing day is now an annual event and there will be a plaque for all participants. It will operate on a first come, first served basis so entries are needed before the weekend and cost £5.00 per plot except for horses who are free. For an entry form and full details please phone Liz or Mick on 01354 741538 or email liz.wright1@btconnect.com Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:04:04 +0100 a69d8a61573a4e3f96085d82e8c5e72c http://www.smallholder.co.uk/shows/4473495.Show_holding_workshops_for_Smallholders/?ref=rss Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for environmental and land-based industries, and Business Link West Midlands are hosting a free business development workshop on Friday July 10 during the Royal Show. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:39:59 +0100 c09775423590d8b821cbf80498ad78b1 http://www.smallholder.co.uk/shows/4433126.British_Ploughing_returns_to_the_Cambridgeshire_Fens/?ref=rss Britain's top ploughmen will congregate in Cambridgeshire once again in October when the 2009 British National Ploughing Championships return to Soham. A prime site of 250 acres has been provided by Mr and Mrs Eric Day, who last made their land at East Fen Farm available for the Championships four years ago. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:04:02 +0100 a88fe8adddd5c8444c1d99f7cbd65c22 http://www.smallholder.co.uk/shows/4430320.Full_steam_ahead_for_Midlands_food_and_farming_favourite/?ref=rss It may be curtains for Warwickshire’s Royal Show after this year, but its long running equivalent, the Three Counties Show, is already gearing up for the future. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:27:12 +0100 2aa51cf63196ea9d02abf742b082928a http://www.smallholder.co.uk/shows/4425869.Royal_Cornwall_Show_sees_third_best_attendance/?ref=rss Over 125,000 people visited this year’s Royal Cornwall Show – the third highest number ever recorded. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:19:02 +0100 cb3fadf4aa76f91d7410e8bf09502db1 http://www.smallholder.co.uk/shows/4424347.Royal_Cornwall_Show_sees_rain/?ref=rss The third day of the Royal Cornwall Show was hit with rain. Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:06:39 +0100 9722b4c4ba6d05af6b3322c9780d958c http://www.smallholder.co.uk/shows/4422109.Royal_visitor_due_at_Royal_Cornwall_Show/?ref=rss The Royal Cornwall Show is living up to its reputation today. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:34:00 +0100 685b730deb1cd450f836e595d12db8e2 http://www.smallholder.co.uk/shows/4421702.Come_and_say_hello_at_the_Royal_Cornwall_Show/?ref=rss This year’s Royal Cornwall Show is now in full swing, so what better time to come and meet us at our Packet, Smallholder and South West Farmer stand. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:54:46 +0100 70f5e0ad49ee89fc547207c82476a5e0 http://www.smallholder.co.uk/shows/4419309.Busy_start_for_Royal_Cornwall_Show/?ref=rss The three-day Royal Cornwall Show opened this morning in glorious sunshine. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:02:19 +0100 e92ae57dfdce21975877eee35f2904dd http://www.smallholder.co.uk/shows/4364569.Royal_Welsh_and_Smallholder_Festival_will_open_the_gates_to_Summer/?ref=rss Royal Welsh Festival will ‘open the gates to summer’ The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society’s Smallholder and Garden Festival opening on May 16 for two days is the first major Royal Welsh event of the year on the showground at Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, and the organisers believe it opens the gates to summer in Wales, said Dr Fred Slater, the Festival Director. Wed, 13 May 2009 10:40:02 +0100 1beb3a31c9712fbbc50716338e0b1269 http://www.smallholder.co.uk/shows/4336963.Pig_first_for_Leicestershire_County_Show/?ref=rss For the first time ever, a pig feature will be part of this year's Leicestershire County Show. It was the idea of Bidgiemire Pig Co, the specalist pig company based in Scotland. Similar to other pig features that the company have organised at other county shows, the feature will be split into three pens depicting Urban, Woodland and Smallholding pig keeping. Bidgiemire along with local breeders will be on hand to answer questions about all aspects of pig keeping. Sun, 03 May 2009 09:30:00 +0100 462d894775f91cd5fff0b067eb3d3885 http://www.smallholder.co.uk/shows/4337284.Special_prices_for_Leicester_show/?ref=rss The Leicestershire Agricultural Society have announced a series of special offers to all smallholding, gardening and self sufficiency companies, free workshops, marketing initiates and free guides to help traders through the economic times ahead. “The Leicestershire County Show has been around for 167 years, and traders and visitors are the reason we have this record” explained the Show Director, Liz Earle. “It is now time to give back and help business through these tough times.” Fri, 01 May 2009 16:41:44 +0100 551df866506b6e1396d806e43ae3df56 http://www.smallholder.co.uk/shows/4336477.TV_presenter_Dick_Strawbridge_at_Green_Homes_and_Buildings_Show/?ref=rss Celebrity television presenter and author Dick Strawbridge will be at this year`s Greener Homes and Buildings Show, one of the UK`s top green construction event. Fri, 01 May 2009 13:57:17 +0100 1e63a146d10d9fac9cba628c00d101f8 http://www.smallholder.co.uk/shows/4279950.The_New_Smallholder_Bookshop/?ref=rss October 1st 2008 was a landmark date for my partner Steve and myself as this was the first trading day for our new smallholder bookshop. Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:00:00 +0100 06cdc49c95582eefc5034cc050a5876e http://www.smallholder.co.uk/shows/4279945.Dancers_to_step_out_at_Royal_Welsh_Festival/?ref=rss Dancers to step out at Royal Welsh Festival Come dancing! That's strictly the invitation to addicts of the popular television show and to all other toe-tapping visitors to the Royal Welsh Smallholder and Garden Festival where 'have-a-go' dancing sessions are being included in this year's programme. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:40:00 +0100 b64dacbb152f44c0e73fc241a867a899