Top class livestock fought it out for top honours at the Royal Bath & West Show this week, with a local farmer taking the sought after dairy supreme championship. Continue reading “Local livestock top the classes at Bath & West”
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Bath & West Show recognises rural excellence
Six agricultural workers who have totalled almost 290 years of service between them were recognised for their contribution at the Royal Bath & West Show on Wednesday (29 May). Continue reading “Bath & West Show recognises rural excellence”
Get set for camping at the Royal Bath & West Show
The Royal Bath & West Show now has a campsite, capable of taking up to 100 tents and caravans, which means you can stay and enjoy the new festival feel and evening entertainment. So for those who are camping out, we’ve pulled together some top tips from Nikki Nichol from the Caravan and Motorhome Club. Continue reading “Get set for camping at the Royal Bath & West Show”
Meet Tractor Ted at the Bath & West Show
He’s the nation’s favourite little green tractor, and visitors to the Royal Bath & West Show can meet him in person: Look out for Tractor Ted! But this endearing little character has his roots firmly in farming, being the brainchild of Somerset farmer David Horler. We pay him a visit. Continue reading “Meet Tractor Ted at the Bath & West Show”
Farming families help Somerset YFC celebrate 85 years
The Somerset Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs celebrates its 85th birthday this year, and will be marking this special milestone at the Royal Bath & West Show – so what is it that has made the movement such a success and attracted generations of families to get involved? Continue reading “Farming families help Somerset YFC celebrate 85 years”
Top gundog training tips at the Royal Bath & West Show
A well-trained gundog is a delight to behold, and visitors to the Royal Bath & West Show can see some impressive displays in the Woodland and Countryside Arena. But what does it take to train a dog to that standard? With over 30 years’ experience in training gundogs Graham and Karen Watkins are certainly in the know – Graham lets us in on their top training tips. Continue reading “Top gundog training tips at the Royal Bath & West Show”
Festival feel at the Royal Bath & West Show
Glastonbury’s Michael Eavis will be introducing music acts in the Pilton tent at the Royal Bath & West Show; we offer a sneak preview of who’s playing. Continue reading “Festival feel at the Royal Bath & West Show”
Get excited by local food at the Royal Bath & West Show
Somerset and the West Country are well known for the fabulous range of local food and drink, and some of the very best will be on offer at the Royal Bath & West Show. Continue reading “Get excited by local food at the Royal Bath & West Show”
Young handlers compete for top honours at Bath and West
Exhibiting livestock is a huge part of the Royal Bath & West Show and many families have been showing there for generations. We catch up with the Stamp family, who have been involved with the Show for 18 years. Continue reading “Young handlers compete for top honours at Bath and West”
Family fun at the Royal Bath & West Show
Kids go free to the Royal Bath & West Show this year, and what better way to entertain them than to take part in the Family Trail and make the most of your visit? With more than 50 hours of entertainment at the Show each day it can be hard to see it all, so the Family Trail offers a self-guided tour around those areas most likely to enthuse younger visitors.