Out & About September 2017

OA competition

It’s show time Win a family ticket to one of the biggest agricultural events in the country

T he Newbury & District Agricultural Society has an exciting variety of entertainment and attractions at this year’s Royal County of Berkshire Show, with fun ‘have-a-go’ activities for all the family, as well as spectacular shows and stunts and, of course, the best livestock from around the UK on show. This year sees the return of the Devil’s Horsemen, a team of riders who perform breath-taking, high-energy acrobatics on horseback. Tearing along at full gallop, the rider will be hanging at impossible angles from its back or standing from the saddle. The show is also welcoming back the Shetland Grand National, which last appeared in 2015. The team will be delivering more high-speed dashes, a sea of coloured silks and flying manes, all condensed on pint-sized shetland ponies. The hugely popular Savage Skills Extreme Sports Team will also be showcasing their daring stunts and skills using BMX, mountain bikes and parkour. And there’s a brand new catering company that will be providing a great mix of street food, such as pizza, fish and chips, hog roast and baguettes using fresh, seasonal and local ingredients, as well as a number of refreshing beverages. Pippin the Pig will be making an appearance throughout the weekend, and as a real crowd pleaser, he has become a big part of the show’s team, making appearances at various other events over the summer, so do look out for him.

Out&About has teamed up with the show’s organisers to offer two family tickets – two adults and two children – to one of the days at the show. To enter the competition and be in with a chance of winning a family ticket, answer the following question: Which Oxfordshire musicians will be playing in the main arena? Send your answer on the form to Royal County of Berkshire Show competition, Out&About , Newspaper House, Faraday Road, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2DW. The closing date for entries is Tuesday, September 12. For more information about the show, visit www.berkshireshow.co.uk

Music will play a large part of the visitors’ experience, with the Corunna Band & Bugles of Oxfordshire playing in the main arena over the weekend, as well as a full line-up of various acts playing on the band stand – a great area to sit and enjoy your food while watching the world go by. The Royal County of Berkshire Show never forgets its agricultural origins, and attracts the best livestock from across the UK. This year the show welcomes the prestigious Burke Trophy, which will be awarded to the best pair of pedigree beef animals and pair of dairy cattle. Many of the show’s favourites will be returning: n The Food Tent: housing a variety of delectable treats and accompaniments n Arts and Crafts: unusual gift ideas that can’t be found on the high street n Sports Zone: a thrill-seeking taster area for kids to ‘have-a-go’ on activities such as obstacle courses, simulator rides, skiing, football, mini-digger adventures and much more n Miller’s Ark Animals: the ever-popular mini petting area for kids, and parents n A strong equestrian line-up: a horse-lovers paradise n Food & Farming Zone: will continue to demonstrate the importance of backing British farming with fun activities and demonstrations for all the family n 4x4 driving course, with JEEP taking the lead

Royal County of Berkshire Show competition entry form

Answer ....................................... Name ......................................... Address ...................................... .................................................... .................................................. Email ........................................ Daytime tel. no ........................

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