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March 24th 2009

10,000 Children go to School at the Royal Show

The Royal Show’s Education Village is back and promises to be bigger than ever in 2009.  The Show is ready to welcome over 10,000 school children to come and find out what lies beyond the farm gate.  As one of the most prestigious agricultural events of the year the Show provides a unique opportunity to find out more about the work of those living in the countryside, how food is produced and leisure activities for the outdoors.

Show organiser, the Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE), and Farming & Countryside Education (FACE) believe that keeping children up-to-date and interested in farming and agricultural enriches their learning. Primary and Secondary schools are therefore, being offered FREE educational visits to the Royal Show 2009.

From a series of hands-on activities to a dedicated education trail there really is something for children of all ages.  Activities confirmed to date include baking, grain art, paper-making, storytelling, bug-hunting, planting and practical science, all aimed at linking farming to everyday activities.  The Show’s education trail will provide an opportunity to follow themes such as healthy living and will also direct young explorers to exhibitors who would be delighted to welcome them onto their stands.  These exhibitors will cover all aspects of the food chain, from meeting livestock to sampling cheese.

Commenting on the 2009 Show, Honorary Show Director, Mark Spencer said:  “As England’s premier agricultural event, the Royal Show will be showcasing the very best of English farming, food and the countryside.  The Show provides an excellent opportunity for children, and teachers alike, to connect with farming and the countryside, to ask questions, and find out more about food, farming and the environment in the context of everyday life.  The Show has the potential to be July’s biggest outdoor classroom in England!”.

For both primary and secondary school children there are plenty of reasons to visit the Show:

• To learn about healthy, local and seasonal produce
• Discover where food comes from, and follow a trail
• Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Show
• Find out about food production and non-food crops
• Investigate current development with energy, water and waste
• Discover the many different types of leisured activities available in the countryside

Schools must pre-book to gain free entry to the Show.  For more information, interactive games, and to book your place visit www.royalshow.org.uk to register and download a faxback form, or call 02476 853055.

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For further media information contact:

Naomi Barry
Ceres
T: 01189 475956
M: 07920 098498
E: naomi.barry@ceres-pr.co.uk

Amanda Wadlow
Ceres
T: 01189 475956
E: amanda.wadlow@ceres-pr.co.uk
 

Notes for editor
The Royal Show is organised by the Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE). RASE is an independent charity with over 6,000 members including the general public and the farming community. RASE works towards a sustainable, vibrant future for British Agriculture and the rural community.

For more information about RASE, please contact: 02476 696969 or visit the website www.rase.org.uk.