Poet Alfred Tennyson may have felt that ‘in the spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love’.
Will Dingle Fingle the undercover policeman finally catch up with car thief Slippery Sid?
But in a field in Dorset, thoughts are more preoccupied with the love of the countryside! The Gillingham and Shaftesbury Spring Countryside Show is set to kick off the first rural event in the county’s calendar in fantastic style.
Family is at the heart of the new look show which takes place on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st April at The Turnpike Showground, in Motcombe, SP7 9PL, about 35 miles from Bath.
The two-day event is jam-packed with activities and attractions that children of all ages and adults will love.
Even better news, kids go free up to the age of sixteen. Plus, there’s great savings on early bird tickets with prices £12 per adult until the end of February, £17 on the gate.
Buckle up as the UK’s only Arena Comedy Car Act and Slapstick Stunt Show hurtles into the main show ring on the Saturday and Sunday. Marvel at madcap stunt clowns careering around in crazy cars. Will Dingle Fingle the undercover policeman finally catch up with car thief Slippery Sid? It’s Keystone Cops antics all the way and watch out you don’t get soaked by the huge water cannon!
We’ve all heard of flying pigs but what about Joseph’s Amazing Racing Pigs? Five rare breed pigs will be hurdling over jumps and honking in a fun hog hoe-down on the Saturday.
Joseph’s Amazing Racing Pigs
Not to be bleaten, there’s a chance on the Sunday to see the Lamb National. Think Grand National but with sheep! Hardy Herwick sheep from the mountain sides of the Lake District, known for their agility to negotiate such tricky terrain, compete by jumping over fences. Cheer on your favourite and see who will bleat the other runners!
There’s also free tractor and trailer rides throughout the weekend sponsored by Friars Moor Livestock in Sturminster Newton, horticultural and gardening attractions, delicious Dorset foods and drinks along with live music to celebrate the arrival of spring.
For the first time, the Show is launching a photographic exhibition, inviting amateur photographers to capture the world through their lens. The entries will be judged by North Dorset’s renowned landscape photographer Charlie Waite who will also be giving an expert talk to share his top tips on landscape photography.
Fans of Worzel Gummidge won’t want to miss the chance to create their own scarecrow. Let your imagination run wild – there’s no theme and you can make use of any materials. The only rule for this great Scarecrow Competition is that the scarecrow must be a group effort.
Visit www.springcountrysideshow.co.uk to find out more.
To take advantage of early bird tickets visit: https://gillinghamandshaftesburyshow.ticketsrv.co.uk/tickets/
