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Mar 2021
Weeton Show to go ahead in July
Weeton Show is set to return on July 18.
The annual agricultural show, which has taken place since 1945, includes horse, sheep, dog and poultry classes, as well as competitions for fruit, flowers, vegetables and crafts.
Organisers were forced to cancel last year's show due to the covid pandemic.
However, after the government announced its roadmap out of lockdown, show chair Paula Harper said they were determined to give the community something to look forward to.
She said:
Paula said this year's edition at its usual home on Weeton Lane will be a smaller affair but will still feature favourites such as the Rougemont Chase, which sees runners make a dash around the Rougemont wood.
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The outlook is positive for other agricultural shows in the district.
The Yorkshire Agricultural Society said it plans to stage a three-day Great Yorkshire Show from July 13 to 15. Organisers of the Nidderdale Show are also “cautiously optimistic” that the event will go ahead this year.
Paula said agricultural shows are vitally important to the rural communities they serve — but can always be helped by a bit of sunshine on the day.
She added:
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