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THE Kent County Showattracted almost 80,000 visitors this year – its 90th anniversary. Blessed with good weather, or-


ganisers said targets had beenmet – the show’s attendance was up 4,000 on 2018 to 78,000. Show manager Lucy Hegarty


said: “The show team have been planning this all year andwewere delighted that everyone who at- tended helped us celebrate this hugemilestone. “The atmosphere was fantastic,


and we were pleased that all our exhibitors, trade stands, displays andentertainment joinedtheparty and helpedmake this a really spe- cial showfor our 2019 visitors.” Management paid tribute to


sponsors,who includedQuinn Es- tates, Savills, MHA MacIntyre Hudson, and Wingham Wildlife Park. HRHTheDuke ofKent attended


as patron of theKentCountyAgri- cultural Society. Organisers said the Duke took


particular interest in the heritage vehicles, Kent farriers, livestock and the young farmers who com- pete over three days. He also planteda tree inthewoodlandarea to commemorate the 90th Show. Headlining the entertainment


this year were The International Dzhigitovka Show, who per-


formed acrobatics on horseback twice daily in themainAstorRing. A spokesman said: “Visitors


cheered them for their superb horsemanship and they were the perfect entertainment for the light- hearted and friendly celebratory atmosphere. “They, along with all the trade


stands, displays and demonstra- tions helped make the 90th show verymemorable.”


New Line Learning’s Ruby Sumner (15), Jack Austin (11), JackWilding (11), Shayleigh Harber, Jess Austin (16) and Danielle Sumner (17), and below, TomHulme, fromSittingbourne, won Best In Show for his cherries


CllrMarion Ring,Mayor ofMaidstone, is introduced to the Duke of Kent


Cobtree YFC’s Anna Chatfield (13) and Ethan Healy (15) 28 Maidstone August 2019


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