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Summer starts at the 118th Devon County Show!18 May 2013 The 2013 Devon County Show lived up to its billing as the county's 'big day out' as bumper crowds poured into the showground to enjoy a relaxed day celebrating the best of rural life. On the third and final day - Saturday - unbroken sunsh... read more |
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Crowds come out for the second day of the Devon County Show17 May 2013 From early morning crowds started pouring into the Devon County Showground at Westpoint near Exeter for the second day of the Devon County Show. Organisers say the atmosphere was relaxed and happy as visitors enjoyed the early sunshine an... read more |
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Duchess of Cornwall attends the Devon County Show16 May 2013 Perfect weather attracted a huge crowd to the opening of the Devon County Show. Traders reported brisk business from the start as the crowds flocked through the gates. Amongst the first day visitors was the Duchess of Cornwall... read more |
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Anthony Gibson's column in the Western Morning News15 May 2013 After the wash-outs and mud-baths of the 2012 season, no-one will be watching the long range weather forecasts this summer more anxiously than the organisers of agricultural shows. And the good news is that, whilst the weather is expected to... read more |
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The Long Service Awards 201315 May 2013 Winner and a Cheque for £80, a Certificate and an Engraved Tankard (Thursday) to: Mr Raymond Oswald Harris who has worked for Countess of Arran for over 49 years on the Castle Hill Estate at Filleigh, North Devon. The was first ... read more |
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Babcock LDP press release13 May 2013 DIGITAL DRIVE FOR DEVON TO BOOST ICT NUMBERS Babcock LDP, a joint venture between Babcock International and Devon County Council, is launching a new digital media initiative at the Devon County Show on 16th May to help boost the number of... read more |
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A springtime show to signal a new beginning for Devon farmers10 May 2013 The farmers of Devon will be looking forward to the Devon County Show with an even keener sense of anticipation than usual this year, as they look to put the weather-related horrors of the last 12 months behind them, and turn their attention to th... read more |
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Shootout Club press release10 May 2013 Visitors to Devon County Show can play their part in creating two brand new world records. And it's all down to the good old pub game of skittles. The records up for grabs are for the most skittles to be knocked down in eight ... read more |
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This little piggy went to the Devon County Show10 May 2013 Deborah Custance-Baker is preparing her Large Black pigs in readiness for the judging rings at the Devon County Show next week (May 16-18). Deborah, from Silverton near Exeter, is pinning her hopes of success on two youngsters and is hopi... read more |
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The Duchess of Cornwall to visit Devon County Show09 May 2013 HRH The Duchess of Cornwall is to attend the first day of the Devon County Show on Thursday, May 16 at Westpoint, Exeter. It will be the Duchess of Cornwall’s third visit to the county’s largest annual event where she will be ... read more |
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Young farmers bring their Jacob sheep to the Devon County Show08 May 2013 When 25 year old Charlotte Slee from North Devon brought three Jacob sheep 10 years ago, little did she think it would be the start of a prize-winning flock. Now she runs the Halsbury Flock with her brother Christopher, aged 22 , on their... read more |
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Self-made Devon farmer recognised in Progressive Farming award07 May 2013 A Devon farmer who is providing living proof that it is possible to build a successful farming business from scratch has been announced as this year’s winner of the John Neason Progressive Farming Award by the Devon County Agricultural Assoc... read more |
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South Devon Herd Book Society press release06 May 2013 PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY THE SOUTH DEVON HERD BOOK SOCIETY: Almost 100 South Devon cattle from some 25 pedigree herds have been entered for the South Devon breed’s annual National Show in a few days’ time, which is being hosted this ye... read more |
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Award-winning family farmers get ready for the Devon County Show26 April 2013 Organic family farmers from Talaton near Honiton are sure to be cooking up a storm at the Devon County Show on May 16-18. Jonathan and Louise Burrough from Peradon Farm specialise in gourmet burgers, made from their home-grown Aberdeen An... read more |
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Babcock press release26 April 2013 PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY BABCOCK: Babcock, as one of the UK’s most innovative education services providers, is pleased to announce that Babcock LDP (joint venture partnership with Devon County Council) will be showcasing the use of digital m... read more |
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CLA press release - Devon Show Debate will explore the future of CAP25 April 2013 PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY THE CLA: Visitors to this year’s Devon County Show will be able to ask the man at the very centre of the negotiations on Common Agricultural Policy what might be likely to emerge from the ongoing round of reforms &nd... read more |
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Devon County Show starts to take shape22 April 2013 Preparation has started on the build for this year's Devon County Show on May 16-18. A team of eight contractors are making the showground home for the next month as they build marquees equivalent in size to approximately four football pitches. ... read more |
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Award-winning Bickington shows the way ahead for community sustainability18 April 2013 A South Devon project, which is keeping the heart beating in the local community, has won this year’s Prince of Wales Award, which will be presented at the Devon County Show (May 16-18). Bickington Village Trust is the prize-winning venture... read more |
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Show Secretary quantifies some elements of the County Show18 April 2013 Speech from Ollie Allen, Show Secretary, Devon County Show at this year’s Press & Media Lunch on Thursday, April 18, at Southernhay House Hotel, Exeter: Mr President, Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to this year’s Devon County S... read more |
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Strong agricultural content at this year's County Show18 April 2013 Speech from Anthony Gibson, agricultural adviser to the Devon County Show marketing at this year’s Press & Media Lunch on Thursday, April 18, at Southernhay House Hotel, Exeter: "Last year, there was a lot of comment from people... read more |
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Late spring provides ideal conditions for Devon County Show grassland demonstration17 April 2013 The cold, late spring may have been making life a misery for farmers and gardeners across the West Country, but it has provided ideal conditions for the trial plots on the Devon County Showground aimed at demonstrating the value of well-managed re... read more |
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A great day out at the Devon County Show15 April 2013 The Devon County Show on May 16-18 at Westpoint, Exeter, is a fabulous celebration of our great British countryside and a brilliant day out to boot. There’s magnificent livestock, wonderful food and drink, inspiring flower and garde... read more |
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New-look woodlands feature at Devon County Show13 April 2013 If you go down to the woods at this year’s Devon County Show on May 16-18, you’re sure to be in for a big surprise. Not teddy bears having picnics, but the county’s forestry industry coming together to help each other! The feat... read more |
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Devon County Show to provide national stage for South Devons and Dexters10 April 2013 It will be a case of little and large in the cattle classes at this year’s Devon County Show (May 16-18), as the event plays host to the national shows of Britain’s largest native breed, the South Devons, and its smallest, the Dexters.... read more |
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The Prince of Wales extends his Patronage of the Devon County Agricultural Association11 March 2013 The Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA), which stages the Devon County Show, is delighted to announce that The Prince of Wales is to extend his Patronage. His Royal Highness, who has been Patron for the past 11 years, has extende... read more |
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Tickets go on sale05 March 2013 Tickets go on sale today (Tuesday 5th March) for the biggest variety show in the county calendar. Everything from Dancing Diggers to ‘orange elephants’ and fabulous local food and drink will be at the Devon County Show on May 16 to18 a... read more |
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Awards deadline extended to help flood-stricken farmers21 February 2013 The Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA) has extended the deadline for its three award schemes to give Devon farmers and community groups who may have been preoccupied with the bad weather a better chance to get their entries in. ... read more |
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New President for Devon County Show25 January 2013 The Hon George Lopes, who was elected President of the Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA) at its AGM on January 25, has warned that the future of Devon’s woodlands could be at risk if forestry owners are not given clearer guidance ... read more |
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Awards launched for community eco-projects, farming innovators and long-serving farm workers in Devon15 January 2013 The Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA) is once again seeking entries in the three award schemes that it runs each year, for community eco-projects, farming innovators and long serving farm workers, all of which will be presented at the D... read more |
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Annual boost to native trees on the Devon County showground06 December 2012 Environmentalists have been adding to the tally of tens of thousands of native shrubs and hundreds of trees at Westpoint, the home of the Devon County Show. Since 2000, around 20,000 trees and shrubs have been planted making the site, ... read more |
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Devon County Show Award set Barny the cider-maker on the road to success21 November 2012 A Devon farmer and cider-maker has grown his business by over 600 per cent since winning the John Neason Award at the 2010 Devon County Show, and says that the award played an important part in achieving his success. The John Neason Award is offe... read more |
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Devon lamb shearing event cancelled25 July 2012 Devon County Show’s annual Ewe and Lamb Shearing and Dog Trials event due to be held on August 12 at Sidbury, near Sidmouth, has fallen foul of this summer’s bad weather. The Devon County Show’s Shearing Committee ... read more |
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Devon comes out to party at the Devon County Show!20 May 2012 The 2012 Devon County Show lived up to its billing as the biggest party in Devon with one of the biggest crowds in modern times enjoying the celebratory atmosphere of a region welcoming the Olympic torch and preparing for HM The Queen's Diamond Ju... read more |
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