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THOUSANDS of visitors are expect ed to flood into the Kibble Valley over the weekend for the
annual Royal Lan cashire Show. For the first time
in its long history, the three-day spec
tacular will be staged over a week end. This year’s show organisers have joined forces
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with the National Farmers’ Union, in a bid to strengthen the relationship with the region’s farmers highlight ing diversification
and animal hus bandry. The highlight of
the county calendar is now its 239th year and once again will showcase the
best of British farming. The Sales- bury Hall Farm ground will be filled with stands offering country crafts, pro duce and horticul-
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SUNSHINE is one thing the chairman of the popular Royal Lan cashire Show is hoping
for. Last year’s three-day
tickets are priced £10. On the day they will be £12; family (two adults and up to three children 16 or under) pre-show tickets are £25, and if bought on the day will be £30. Senior citizens’ pre show tickets are £6. On the day they will be £7. Chil dren’s pre-show tickets are £5 each, on the day £6. For further ticket infor mation, please call 01254 813769.
spectacular was declared a huge success, and Mr Gordon Roberts (pic tured) is confident that crowds will turn out in force from tomorrow onwards and support the historic annual show. Mr Roberts (60), of
Cleveleys, near Black pool, is promising bigger and better attractions this year and expecting at least 20,000 visitors a day at the show, which is now in its 239th year. And as the show is
being staged over the weekend for the first
on the public to give maximum support.” The star attraction at
time ever, Mr Roberts has high hopes that the event will be a record- breaker. “Last year, we had a
very, very good show, but I am pleased to say that this year there will be a record number of exhibitors on show,” he commented. “I am expecting
records to be smashed this year and am relying
last year’s extravaganza was four times Olympic gold medallist Sir Matthew Pinsent, who officially declared the show open and remained on the showground for much of the day, meet ing crowds of civic digni taries, special guests and visitors. This year, organisers are remaining tight-lipped as to the identity of the VIP guest, but speculation is rife that it may be a foot balling personality or a television soap star. Mr Roberts is keeping
his fingers crossed that the weather remains dry and stated that commit
Search begins for Miss Royal Lancashire 2006
THE search for Miss Royal Lancashire 2006 has begun. Glitz and glamour will take cen tre stage at the Royal Lancashire Show- ground from tomorrow onwards. Fashion-conscious people are in for a real
treat, thanks to the events at the Ladies’ Marquee. The first day is traditionally Ladies’ Day, when the best dressed lady will
be announced. The popular “Celebrations and Wedding
Fayre” will once again run over the three days, incorporating bridal and fashion shows, a chocolate fountain, cake, wine and canape sampling, jewellery, beauty consul tations, photographer, shoes, plus many
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tomorrow, as well as floral displays by Julie Pearson. The highlight of Saturday will he the Miss Royal Lancashire contest. Judges be looking for competitors with happy, out going personalities, good presentation and deportment as well as a sure sense of style. This year’s competition is open to Lan
cashire girls aged between 16 and 25, dressed to impress in their summer frocks. The winner will receive £250 in prize money, plus other attractive prizes. The Miss Royal Lancashire competition
takes place in the Ladies’ Marquee at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
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organisers Mrs Valerie Caunce is looking forward to welcoming more visitors than
ever in the Ladies’ Marquee. Pictured is Megan Thompson, of Dmck- ley. Miss Royal Lancashire 2004.
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tee members were work ing with a number of regional organisations to ensure the event runs smoothly. Promising something
for everyone, the show piece of the region’s countryside calendar viriU open its doors by the picturesque banks of the River Ribble at Sales- bury Hall Farm in Ribchester tomorrow. Adam’s Axemen, a
harvest demonstration, terrier racing, sheep dog trials, a fishing village and many other exciting attractions will be on show to and Mr Roberts claims displays like these illustrate how the coun try’s oldest agricultural show has evolved. He
added; “In terms of organising the event, we have done everything we can to ensure visitors enjoy the very best. We have been working tire lessly to make this year’s show a massive success and look forward to wel coming back people to the Royal Lancashire Show so th a t they can enjoy the best of British farming and a taste of rural life as well as plen ty of glitz and glamour. “The site is beautiful
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