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Date for your diaries!
 
The Royal Show 2009: 7 - 10 July 2009
Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire

More food and the best French wines; more than 2000 horses and a close encounter with Britain’s finest cows, sheep and pigs – that’s what’s on offer at The Royal Show 2009 from Tuesday 7 – Friday 10 July at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire.
 
This year’s “Royal” will be tinged with sadness as the Royal Agricultural Society of England, the show organisers, announced that this will be the 160th and last Show.
 
So be there to share in a piece of British rural history. Enjoy cookery and craft demonstrations and countryside pursuits, an extended farmers’ market and food halls, show jumping and plenty of opportunities to shop! There will also be an action-packed programme in the Grand Ring. Across the show there will be numerous chances to try fresh British food and for the first time 50 French wine growers will be exhibiting at the Show – offering visitors over 200 wines to sample and buy!
 
For those visitors who fancy a taste of the ‘good life’, new for 2009 is an extended smallholder exhibition where you will find Easy Care Sheep, Alpacas, curly pigs, beekeepers, and a pond complete with ducks – as well as on-site allotments. 
 
Once again, the Show plays home to the ever-popular Flower Show competition, as well as flower arranging and horticultural demonstrations, to help add a finishing touch to your home and garden. There will also be experts on-hand to offer tips and advice for your gardening plans!
 
Some of the other highlights for The Royal Show 2009 include:

• An emphasis on fresh and local in all food outlets with Farmers Market food courts in all showground areas
• A ‘shop and drop’ facility allowing you to shop with the benefit of not having to carry the bags all day!
• One of the country’s biggest annual equestrian events with seven new equestrian classes including Horse of the Year Show Qualifiers

So make sure you have the 7 – 10 July in your diary! Great offers are available for booking early, including discount packages for families, students, groups and concessions. In addition, entry to the show is free for children under five.
 
For further information on the Royal Show or to book your tickets now visit www.royalshow.org.uk or call 0844 5811400.

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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.