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	Devon County Show celebrates another successful year 31 January 2012 Last year’s Devon County Show generated a record turnover after enjoying its third successive rain-free show. At the Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA)’s recent annual general meeting the organisation’s finances were s... read more
	Cheese queen Mary's mission to enthuse at Devon County Show 20 January 2012 Mary Quicke MBE, one of the most inspirational farmers in Britain, with a world-wide reputation for the quality of the traditional cheeses made on the family farm near Exeter, has taken over at the top of the Devon County Agricultural Association ... read more
	Green is the colour for Devon County Show award 10 January 2012 The call is once again going out from the Devon County Agricultural Association for community projects geared to local food, local energy and local services to enter for the Prince of Wales Award. The award is made each year at the Devon County S... read more
	Go ahead farmers and long-serving farm-workers wanted for Devon awards 10 January 2012 As farming in Britain enters a new era of sustainable growth, the Devon County Show is once again aiming to highlight the progressive farmers who are showing the way ahead. Entries are invited for the John Neason Award, presented annually at the ... read more
	New Year’s Honour for Devon County Show Chairman 04 January 2012 John Lee, the Chairman of the Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA), which organises the Devon County Show each year, has had his many contributions to farming and the rural economy recognised with an OBE in the New Year’s Honours. M... read more
	DCAA appoints new chief executive 14 December 2011 John Lee, Chairman of the Council of the Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA), announced today that the Board of Management has approved the appointment of Richard Maunder as their new Chief Executive (Designate). Mervyn Hosking, th... read more
	Grassland demonstration at Devon County Showground 30 November 2011 Grassland demonstration at Devon County Showground The Devon County Show is, almost literally, going back to its grassroots, in a joint venture with Mole Valley Farmers which is certain to become a major farming talking point at next year’... read more
	DCAA awards annual bursary to two Bicton College students 29 November 2011 Devon County Agricultural Association has awarded its £1,000 annual bursary jointly to Bicton College students Sam Diepenbroek and George Rhind. They were selected for the bursary from more than 135 agriculture and engineering students. Bo... read more
	Agricultural shows beating the recession 21 November 2011 Agricultural show societies across Britain are weathering the economic storm by adding value for their trade and livestock exhibitors, at the same time as maintaining total attendance at a remarkable eight million people. That was the very p... read more
	Leading agricultural and rural charity supports food and drink award 08 November 2011 The Devon County Show and Westpoint Arena are delighted that Dartmoor Farmers were winners of a prestigious award jointly sponsored for the first time this year by the two sectors of the Devon County Agricultural Association. The Carol Trewi... read more
	Chief Executive to retire from top DCAA job 02 November 2011 The Chief Executive of the Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA) is retiring next summer after 12 years in the post. Mervyn Hosking joined the DCAA after a career spanning more than 34 years in corporate banking. His financial background ... read more
	Devon woodland competition launch 24 October 2011 A competition to showcase the best woodlands in Devon is launched this week (w/c October 24) by the Devon County Show. The competition invites entries from professional managers and woodland enthusiasts in an event which celebrates the importance... read more
	Kirstie Allsopp launches new TV series with the Devon County Show 17 October 2011 Devon County Show is delighted that the queen of the homemade home, Kirstie Allsopp, is launching her brand new TV series on Wednesday (October 19) with a programme set at her local agricultural show. Kirstie tests her mettle as a craftsw... read more
	Top UK Shearers at Devon County Show's Summer Shearing and Dog Trials Event 23 August 2011 Competitors from across the country took part in Devon County Show’s Ewe and Lamb Shearing and Dog Trials Event held at Sidbury, near Sidmouth on Sunday (August 14). Amongst the honours was Stuart Persey from Cullompton who took the... read more
	Devon County Show co-sponsors food awards 04 August 2011 “The Devon County Show is delighted to co- sponsor this year’s prestigious Taste of the West Awards with Westpoint,” said Ollie Allen, Devon County Show Secretary. “The South West is well known for the excellence o... read more
	FREE family day out on Devon farm 08 July 2011 Some of the country’s top sheep shearers will be taking part in a day of tough competitions on a Devon farm next month. Devon County Show’s Ewe and Lamb Shearing & Dog Trials will be held at Home Farm, Sidbury, near Sidmou... read more
	What a great County Show! 22 May 2011 The 2011 Devon County Show has hit another new high with three days packed full of entertainment, excitement, great competition and plenty of good business. Attendance figures for Devon’s big day out are still being collated but the... read more
	Honouring nearly five hundred years of service 20 May 2011 Thirteen people who have a total between them of 475 years working in agriculture, forestry and horticulture have been honoured today at the Devon County Show. They have received special long service awards for their time andcommitment to some of... read more
	Stars turn out for the Show 20 May 2011 Celebrity spotters have had a field day at today’s Devon County Show. The Show’s reputation as a great day out for all the family with something to suit everyone has brought some of TV’s top talent to Westpoint. Channel 4&rsquo... read more
	Special awards for nearly five hundred years of service 20 May 2011 Thirteen people who have a total between them of 475 years working in agriculture, forestry and horticulture have been honoured today at the Devon County Show. They have received special long service awards for their time and commitment to some o... read more
	Fabulous start to Devon's big day out 19 May 2011 Never mind the X Factor, the 2011 Devon County Show has the S Factor – glorious sunshine and lots of it to greet the start of this year’s big event.It’s the magic ingredient for one of the biggest and most popular events on the c... read more
	Show serves up fantastic first day 19 May 2011 Organisers of the Devon County Show are celebrating after what many veterans of the event are saying is one of the best first days ever. A combination of bright sunshine and an early finish to silage making plus the prospect of a great countrysid... read more
	Bleyer Bullion press release: win £250 gold sovereign 18 May 2011 Bleyer Bullion are proud sponsors of the Young Farmer’s Club at this year’s Devon County Show. “We normally have a prize draw for a Silver Maple at our presentations but as the Young Farmers are such a good cause, we decide... read more
	BBC South West press release: Thursday photo call 18 May 2011 You are invited to send a photographer to the BBC Marquee (in Avenue A) at Devon County Show at 3.15pm on Thursday 19 May to photograph BBC Spotlight's Justin Leigh and Emily Wood and BBC Radio Devon's David Fitzgerald. BBC Spotlight is com... read more
	Great Westcountry food on the menu 17 May 2011 Local chefs are taking to the stage at the Devon County Show on Thursday, Friday and Saturday near Exeter. Throughout the three days they will give a series of cookery demonstrations which use local and seasonal ingredients and won’... read more
	Acorn Ecology press release: New nature trail at the Show 14 May 2011 This year at the prestigious Devon County Show, Acorn Ecology Ltd have organised a brand new ‘Nature Trail’ for all to enjoy. Acorn Ecology Ltd is situated within the grounds of Westpoint and have therefore chosen to involve themselv... read more
	Horse whisperer works with Dartmoor Hill ponies 14 May 2011 A Tennessee horse whisperer is coming to the UK to work his magic with Dartmoor ponies at the Devon County Show, May 19-21. Mike Branch will demonstrate his style of training, as practised by Native Americans, with ponies provided by Friends of t... read more
	Brewing up for the County Show 14 May 2011 The great revival of traditional ales and cider is celebrated at this year’s Devon County Show, May 19-21, at Westpoint, Exeter. The UK has more breweries than at any time since the Second World War, making the country the undisputed brewin... read more
	Biggest cavy show in the world! 14 May 2011 There are more cavies (guinea pigs) at this year’s Devon County Show on May 19- 21 than ever before – in fact there are so many that it’s set to be the biggest cavy show in the world. Steward and organiser Stuart Inch expects to... read more
	Brend Hotels press release: Brend Hotels promote local food 13 May 2011 Brend Hotels will again be one of the major sponsors of this year’s Devon County Show and will play a leading role in promoting local food. The family-run business, based in Barnstaple, has nine hotels and two restaurants in Devon. F... read more
	CLA Press release: Solving global problems at a local level - major debate planned 12 May 2011 Food and water shortages coupled with insufficient energy could unleash a ‘perfect storm’ of civil unrest according to a recently published report – and at next week’s Devon County Show a panel of experts will try to answer... read more
	Bleyer Bullion press release: Young farmers strike gold! 12 May 2011 The Young Farmer’s Club are delighted to announce this year’s Sponsors of the Young Farmer’s Marquee are Bleyer Bullion the South West’s premier Gold & Silver Bullion Dealers. Bleyer Bullion are proud to be a fami... read more
	Exmouth Come to Life press release: Join the Exmouth charabanc 09 May 2011 The people who took Exmouth, including the beach, to the Devon County Show in 2010 have had an even better idea this year. They’re celebrating New Year’s Eve, complete with fancy dress, Big Ben’s chimes and live entertainment, on... read more
	Artist in Residence at Show 09 May 2011 Artist Nina Squire will be drawing on her love of the local countryside when she comes to the Devon County Show, Exeter on May 19-21 as an artist in residence. She’ll be sketching some of the Show’s great characters – tw... read more
	Torquay gallery press release: First time at County Show 06 May 2011 Fiona and Paul Haddon have been successfully trading in Torquay as Haddon Galleries for 10 years selling Fine Art originals and signed limited edition prints by some of the country’s leading artists. Four years ago they launched a ... read more
	Show Secretary gives glimpse behind the scenes 04 May 2011 Devon County Show Secretary Ollie Allen speaking at the lunch to launch the 2011 County Show: “Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen and welcome to this year’s Devon County Show Press & Media Lunch. “Last year... read more
	2011 PRINCE OF WALES AWARD 04 May 2011 A co-operatively-run village shop which is helping to revitalise the local community has won this year’s Prince of Wales Award, which is given each year by the Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA). The Community Shop at Stok... read more
	Devon County Show award for modern farming at its best 04 May 2011 A Devon farmer who is using state of the art technology to achieve the Holy Grail of modern farming – producing more, whilst impacting less – has won this year’s John Neason Award for Progressive Farming, presented by the Devon C... read more
	Farming renaissance continues at Devon County Show 04 May 2011 Whether it’s debating the challenge of boosting food production by 40 per cent over the next 20 years, the opportunities offered by the renewable energy agenda, the chance to see the latest in dairy technology and farm machinery and equipmen... read more
	The Devon County Show unveils this year’s line-up 04 May 2011 The Devon County Show on May 19-21 will continue to offer everyone a great day out while staying true to its farming roots. That’s the message of this year’s Devon lunch to launch the Show on Wednesday (May 4) when the packed ... read more
	A big celebration of the Devon cream tea 29 April 2011 A big celebration of the Devon cream tea A bid to give the Devon cream tea a higher status will be made at the Devon County Show, Exeter (May 19-21). For the first time a marquee entirely devoted to the county’s iconic tea... read more
	Devon is a farmers' County Show 25 April 2011 One of the great mysteries of West Country farming is why it should be that, whereas Cornish farmers regard attending the Royal Cornwall Show each year almost as an article of faith, a similar sense of loyalty appears to be conspicuous largely by ... read more
	TV star Kirstie Allsopp at Devon County Show 25 April 2011 Devon TV star Kirstie Allsopp is filming an episode of her new craft series for Channel 4 at the Devon County Show (May 19-21), Exeter. She is exploring the wonderful world of afternoon tea and will be getting to grips with the iconic Devon Cream... read more
	Only flock of Bowmont sheep in the world come to the County Show 08 April 2011 Sheep farmer Lesley Prior is bringing her unique flock of Bowmont sheep, which almost certainly produce the finest wool in Britain, to this year’s Devon County Show on May 19-21 at Westpoint, Exeter. From her farm on the edge of Exmoo... read more
	It’s show time for the best of Devon living 06 April 2011 With just six weeks to go before the largest annual extravaganza in Devon, activity is building at Devon County Showground at Westpoint, near Exeter. The Devon County Show, now in its 116th year, boasts livestock, food and drink, a flower and gar... read more
	Hands-on for kids at County Show 08 March 2011 There’s so much more for children to do at this year’s Devon County Show – May 19, 20 & 21 at Westpoint, Exeter. Fun4Kidz, the very popular children’s feature, is bigger than ever and bursting with hands-... read more
	County Show welcomes coach tours! 08 March 2011 The friendly Devon County Show in May is the first of the big food and farming shows of the year and offers a warm welcome to groups and coach parties. The Show is held on May 19, 20 and 21 and is situated at Westpoint, Exeter, just one m... read more
	County Show strengthens farming focus 08 March 2011 Devon County Show organisers are looking to build on the success of last year’s renewed emphasis on farming, with an even stronger programme of agricultural events. Topping the list will be the Devon Red Ruby National Show, to be st... read more
	Devon's BIG day out! 08 March 2011 Coiffed cows, preened pigs and shapely sheep are among the stars of the Devon County Show in May 19-21 at Westpoint, Exeter. Red Ruby, the colloquial name for Devon cattle, will be taking centre stage as the Breed Society brings its natio... read more
	More local food and drink than ever before! 08 March 2011 This year’s Devon County Show on May 19-21 at Westpoint, Exeter is championing local food and drink producers with a huge Food & Drink Pavilion packed with even more local food producers. Visitors can shop for a meal or stock up... read more