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FLUSHED with success, now entering its fourth fabu- lous year, the world’s original touring burlesque spec- tacular is about to hit town. Aquarter of a million people have nowseenAnEven-


ing of Burlesque. Not only has the ever-so-cheeky production revealed


the secrets of the art of burlesque to delighted audi- ences across the UK, it has also thrilled theatregoers at the swishest venues throughout Europe. AnEvening of Burlesque features corsets, killer heels


and stockings aplenty – and that’s just the theatrego- ers who come to see the show! The show sparkles with couture costumes, recalling


the golden eras of the genre. For over-18s only, it boasts that its success is built on


a combination of sultry vocals, breathtaking choreog- raphy, mischief, magic, frivolity and fun. Wehave two pairs of tickets up for grabs for the show


at Bristol Hippodrome on Saturday October 11, at 8pm. For your chance to win, just tell us howmany people


have seen An Evening of Burlesque in the UK: a) half a million; b) quarter of a million; c) a million. Send your answer, name, address and contact details


on a postcard to Burlesque Competition, Editor’s PA, South Wales Argus, Cardiff Road, Newport, NP20 3QN or you can enter by text. Start your message with BURLESQUE, leave a space


and then send your answer, name and address to 80360. Messages cost 50p plus your normal operator text charge. Service provided by Newsquest Media Group. Terms and conditions atwww.southwalesargus.co.uk/ competitions Closing date: September 28.


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Chance to buy some rare plants


IT IS satisfying to see the in- dependent grower holding his own in the face of enormous competition from multination- als and ubiquitous garden cen- tres. Of course, the small growers


need as many opportunities as possible to show off their home-grown-plants. They can choose local mar-


kets, charity plant sales, and any and all of the big shows like Chelsea, Hampton Court, Gardeners World and so on. Rare Plant Fairs (RPF) was launched more than 20 years ago in Bristol to give the buy- ing public and passionate gar- deners a chance to buy rare and unusual plants. The success of these shows


today illustrates that this need is still there and it is growing year by year. RPF provide a venue for sales


at some of the oldest and loveli- est houses and gardens in the country. Also, each nursery with its


own variety of plants is listed at rareplantfair.co.uk The main purpose overall is


to introduce buyer to seller in a tranquil and agreeable setting. Just make contact through


the website or Facebook, or Twitter, and the group will make sure you are kept in- formed of every show through- out the year.-It’s all free. There will be 15 locations in


the southern region in 2014 – all of them on Sundays and all offering modest refreshment. The Red Plant Fair takes place at Llanover House, New- port this Sunda. Call 01845 4681368 for details. Entry prices are around £5


WIN TICKETS: An Evening of Burlesque


Lots to see at agricultural show Usk Show


USK Show looks set to be another successful show day this Saturday, in the club’s 25th year at its permanent site near Gwernesney. There will be 11 different sections in the competitions and exhibitions. Several new livestock exhibitors from around the county will be showing and the pig section is looking particularly busy. There have been record- breaking entries for the horse showing classes, with more than 500 entries received so far and the showjumping section are raring to go with their BSJ and unaffiliated competitions. Mini jumping classes will be back. Vintage tractor entries are


fully subscribed and will be parading in the main ring this year, due to their increas- ing numbers and popularity. Another section open to all is the companion dog show,


with pedigree and novelty classes. Entry is on the day, from 11am and this year they will be raising money for St David’s Hospice Care, the UFC chairman’s nominated charity of the year. There will be plenty going


on in the two arenas. Af- ter Welsh pony and cob and side saddle classes in the main ring throughout the morning, the afternoon pro- gramme includes two per- formances from stunt legend and showman Jez Avery, on four wheels, two wheels, one wheel and even NO wheels. The traditional parade of hounds by Curre and Llan- gibby Hunt and the grand pa- rade of livestock and horses will be an exciting spectacle. The day will conclude with


per person, with children un- der 16 free of charge. Dogs on leads are allowed at some locations, please check for this before setting out.


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CATTLE TO STUNT DISPLAYS: Usk Show


Gwent YFC doing a fundrais- ing balloon release and an ascent of up to six hot air bal- loons, weather permitting. The Welsh Axemen wil per-


formalongside displays from Black Mountain Falconry,


Rowan Working Horses, Wye Valley Working Gundogs and The Ferguson Club. Seewww.uskshow.co.uk where


you can also buy e-tickets, with savings of up to £5 on show day prices.


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