Winchcombe Country Show, Monday 31 August 2009

10k and 5K run results can be downloaded by clicking here

WINCHCOMBE COUNTRY SHOW

MONDAY 31 AUGUST 2009

WINCHCOMBE SCHOOL FIELD,
GREET ROAD

CELEBRATING 60 YEARS

GATE OPENS 12 NOON

STOP PRESS

THE PROCESSION IS BACK!

Flower Show marquee opens 1pm

Programme of events for the day

In addition to the traditional Flower Show which includes flower, vegetable, fruit, cookery
handicraft and junior competitions there are activities to suit all tastes during the day.

Attractions this year include:

Main ring events – start 12.30pm
Vintage Tractors	Falconry Display
Dog Racing	Display of Hounds
Sheep Shearing Demonstration	Wheelbarrow Obstacle Race
Human Mummy Competition	Morris Dancers

Other attractions around the field
Street Entertainers	Maize Maze
Winchcombe Town Brass Band	Guess the Weight/Name of the Pig
Magician	Bouncy Castle
Surf Simulator	Shooting Range
Childrens’ Corner	Lots of Stalls
Childrens’ Go Karts	School Displays
BATAK	Skittles and Golf Competitions
Fortune Teller	Beer Tent
Afternoon Tea and Delicious Home-made Cakes
Companion Dog Show - contact Bob Smith 01386 852921
60^th Anniversary Flower Display (Flowers will be sold at the end of the Show)
Raffle – lots of fabulous prizes to be won

Unless otherwise indicated please contact the Show Secretary if you have any questions: Sarah Day 01242 602395

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU

www.winchcombe.co.uk/countryshow

Procession

The procession is back!

MONDAY 31 AUGUST 2009

STARTING AT 11.30am WALKING FROM ABBEY FIELDS COMMUNITY CENTRE TO THE SHOWGROUND

Fancy dress, choose your own theme. (Sorry, no floats) Prizes for best organisation/company, individual and child aged 11 and under.

No need to enter before the day, just turn up at 11am.

WHEELBARROW RACE

Bring a wheelbarrow and a passenger.

Fancy dress obstacle race in the main ring (first event). Prizes

HUMAN MUMMY

Dress your friend as a mummy head to toe using only toilet paper.

Dressing to take place in the main ring and judged after 15 minutes! Toilet roll provided. Prize for the winner.

DOG RACING

Open to all breeds and sizes of dog. Dog handlers of any age. Free entries on the day

Based on traditional terrier racing but open to all breeds and sizes of dog. Classes will be divided by size of dog as appropriate.

Dogs to race, unled, over a short course with no obstacles. Not suitable for dogs who need to be led at all times for safety reasons.

Main ring, time to be advised.

Prize for the winner.

MAIZE MAZE

Have fun getting lost! Great fun for all ages.

Open for one day only on 31^st August 2009 in a field near to the Showground

Entry through the Showground only.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity!

MORE ACTIVITIES OVER THE BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND

SATURDAY 29 AUGUST 2009

WINCHCOMBE SCHOOL MARQUEE

8pm till late

Licensed bar

‘ Man Make Fire’ Band and Sparkle Road Show

Entry: £5 on door

Admittance to 18s and over only

Any enquiries to Sean 07764 882518

WINCHCOMBE 10K HILL CLIMB

& SUDELEY 5K FUN RUN

SUNDAY 30 AUGUST at 10.30am

SUDELEY CASTLE, WINCHCOMBE

NEW ROUTES FOR 2009 - CHOOSE 5K OR 10K ROUTE

Both routes are mainly off road

10k route climbs 500 feet to Belas Knap

(10k participants must be at least 15 years old)

5k route suitable for all abilities but not wheelchairs

(children under 13 to be accompanied by an adult)

Entry fees

10K

£5 club affiliated, £7 unattached in advance

(£7/£9 on the day)

£3 entries on the day only (children 12 and under free)

Entry forms for 10k available from

Stroud & Swindon Building Society, Phoenix Bookshop,

Keeling Newsagents, Hayles Fruit Farm, Winchcombe Library

and by downloading from here

Or call Ellen on 01242 604895, ellenkenny2000 at yahoo.co.uk

Closing date Friday 28 August 2009

(limited entries on the day – absolute maximum total entry of 150)

AND SOME THINGS TO DO BEFORE THE SHOW DATE

FLOWER SHOW

There is a separate Flower Show Schedule which provides full details of the competitive exhibits held in the marquee.

These Schedules will be available from Keeling Newsagents, the Post Office, Phoenix Bookshop, Hailes Fruit Farm and Winchcombe Library.

Competitions include flowers, vegetables, fruit, cookery, handicraft and junior competitions. There is something for everyone.

You may have the longest runner bean, an interesting photograph, a pretty vase of flowers, the best dressed wellington boot or a tasty jar of homemade jam. You don’t need to be an expert, just follow the Rules in the Schedule, have a go and you may find yourself with a prize!

WATCH OUT!

THERE’S A SCARECROW ABOUT

THE CROWS of Winchcombe are in for an awful fright in August. The 60th anniversary celebrations will start well before the Show with a Scarecrow Competition.

Open to all residents of Winchcombe and surrounding villages within a 3 mile radius.

Build a scarecrow and display it in on or around your house, office, allotment or shop any time in August before the Show.

There is no limit to what form the model can take, the quirkier the better! Visitors will love admiring all your hard work.

Then take a photo of your scarecrow, write your name, address and, if age 11 or under, your age on the back of the photo and bring it to the Show on 31^st August where it will be judged and prizes awarded. Photos must be displayed by 10am on the day of the Show.

Even better, bring your scarecrow along with you to the Show to display

It’s time to get started!