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Weekend plan for next year’s show?


UNSEASONAL downpours on th e final day of th e historic Royal Lan­ ca shire Show failed to dampen th e spirits of the organisers who are prom­ ising a bigger an d b e t te r show next


year. Chairman of the Royal Lancashire Agri­


cultural Society Mr Gordon Roberts con­ firmed that soaring temperatures on the first two days attracted more than 35,000


Public welcomes police presence


EXTRA police officers were drafted in for the duration of this year’s Royal Lan­ cashire Show in the wake of the London bombings. Insp. Bob Ford, officer in charge of polic­


ing during the popular three-day show, confirmed 40 officers a day were patrolling the 120-acres of the showground in an effort to ensure increased public safety. He added officers were stopping people


and carrying out random searches of bags and packages brought into the showground - a move welcomed by visitors. With no traffic delays or congestion,


Insp. Ford said he was pleased with the policing operation in place. He commented: “It was absolutely won­


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derful, just as we expected. Officers were drafted in from across the Eastern Division to cover the show. “The deployment of the extra officers at


those times increases public reassurance and ensures traffic control. “In total, there were six traffic points,


one mobile police station, a support unit and 40 officers, including police communi­ ty support officers, providing high-visibili- ty patrols on each and every day of the show.” Insp. Ford thanked the residents leaving


near to the Salesbury Hall site for their patience and support during the show


days. Rumour over ground


“WE know nothing at all about i t” was the response from show organisers to rumours circulating at Thursday’s show that Bilsbor- row could be the future venue. The rumours apparently stemmed from


Duchy of Lancaster plans for a massive showground, equestrian base and auction mart on a disused site at Myerscough quar­


ry- Wyre MP Ben Wallace has voiced concerns


to Duchy of Lancaster minister John Hutton about lack of information on the project and, as a result, the Government has now pledged that it will consult with local organisations over showground plans. The Royal Lancashire Agricultural Society


has not been contacted about the scheme, even though it is mentioned in a list of organ­ isations which the Government says it either will be or has consulted, and which were revealed in a parliamentary answer to Mr AVallace.


® VISITORS to the show were more than impressed by the portable toilets! Many remarked that they had hesitated


to visit the facilities on the field in previous years, but this year’s mobile loos were given a five-star rating by those who used them!


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-i i s’S - 1 CAMEL racing proved a real hi( al the Royal Lancashire Sliow (B2S0705/3c) ■ t-A A, visitors, however they were let down by the . . 1 t


bad weather on Thursday. He said: “We were let down by the miser­


able weather on the final day, which led to poor attendance. We have estimated that approximately .7,500 people attended the show on Thursday. However, we are pleased to announce the first two days were excel­ lent \vith 20,000 passing through the doors


on Wednesday. “The event will be held at the same


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venue, but on the third weekend in July and we will be holding a meeting later this month to confirm this. “Overall, it was a very, very good show


and I would like to thank the organisers, police, visitors and everyone who helped for their support. “We are looking forward to next year’s


show, which hopefully will be a bigger and better event ivith more attractions to look forward to.”


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Lancashire lasses bring lots of style


BEAUTIFUL Lancashire lasses to o k to th e c a tw a lk for th e annual Miss Royal Lancashire


Beauty contest. Despite the damp weather on


PAST Miss Royal Lancasliire Show Megan Thompson, left, with this year’s winner, Sarah Jane McCabe, runner-up Donna Fleetwood and third place Rebecca Lynd (B280705/2C)


Thumbs up


to bus service THE bus service for the duration of the Royal Lancashire Show has been hailed a success by civic dignitaries. Ribble Valley Mayor,


Coun. Mary Robinson, who attended the show as a visitor, praised the pub­ lic transport service on which she travelled to the showground. She said: “The bus serv­


ice is excellent and you can enjoy yourself with­ out worrying about hav­ ing to drive!” For someone who has


been a regular attendee for the past six years, Coun. Robinson said the Salesbury Hall site was excellent and she enjoyed everything about the agri­ cultural show.


An invasion! WITH Ribchester just down the road, an inva­ sion of the showground by Romans was per­ haps not too unexpect­ ed!


For the last eight w a


years, Roman Tours Ltd has been touring the country in a bid to bring history to life. Presenting and illu­


minating the life of a Roman soldier in Britain, the company employs some of the only full-time profes­ sional Romans in Britain. With authen­ tic clothing and equip­ ment, the company involved young and old in its renactments at


the show. CHILDREN’S equestrian classes proved popular (B260705/la) -


Public’s anger over early closure on final day


THURSDAY’S heavy rain and strong winds resulted in many exhibitors leaving


the site early. Their absence angered


numerous visitors who complained that, having spent £12 admission to the


field, they expected to find stands as labelled in the


catalogue. By mid-afternoon,


many stallholders were packing up, while others took the decision not to open on the final day.


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THE Mayor and her


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winner Eilidh Steel, below right, at the Royal


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NEIGHBOURS Ray Hargreaves and Mrs Jayne Pendlebury with (heir children, from the left, Hattie


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MR MICHAEL PARKER from Lancashire Hawks and Owls gives young­ sters Samantha and Rachel Offord a closer look at a European Eagle Owl (B270705/5b)


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Thursday, crowds of people flocked to the Ladies’ Marquee to witness 14 p re t ty girls battlin g i t out against each other to be crowned the face of 2005.


This y e a r’s winner was Sarah


Jayne McCabe, from Southport. One of the organisers, Mrs Val


Caunce, from Chorley, said: “Once again we had a wonderful three days and the beauty contest cer­ tainly was appreciated by the con­ testants and the packed audience. “In total, we had 14 entrants and


the event was a great opportunity to get those daughters and nieces up


on to the catwalk and pay tribute tc the young beauties in our locality.” Other events organised by the


ladies’ committee included the “Celebrations and Wedding Fayre,’ the traditionally Ladies’ Day, with the “Best Dressed Lady” competi­ tion, and o th er fashion shows, canape sampling, plus an opportu­ nity to visit all the other excellent


exhibits.


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