THE Gillingham & Shaftesbury Spring Show is no more, it has been announced.

Organisers said the decision to axe the event came after “lengthy deliberation”, as the “current financial climate deems it unviable and impractical for us to continue”.

“Since 2022 the Spring Countryside Show has been a celebration of local producers, horticulture and rural traditions, however the challenges the show encountered throughout the course of this year now far outweigh the benefit of proceeding with the event,” a spokesperson added.

“We would like to take this opportunity to thank all exhibitors, traders, visitors and volunteers who have supported the event over the last three years.

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“Your unwavering dedication truly made the event what it was, for which we are eternally grateful.

“We hope to see you on August 13 and 14, 2025, with the return of the Gillingham & Shaftesbury Agricultural Show.”

The 2023 Spring Show, planned for April, was delayed due to poor weather, before going ahead in early June at the Turnpike Showground, in Motcombe.