It’s back! The sorely missed Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show WILL be held this year – with the New Blackmore Vale as its media partners.

Today the NBV is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the organisers of this much-loved country show, which this year will be held over two days to ensure enough capacity.

The show promises to be a stonker, with great entertainment lined up alongside all the traditional attractions of
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Over the next few months we will be featuring stories from the traders and farmers exhibiting at the show, offering readers some special ticket offers and delving into the history of the show.

More than a century of shows have gladdened the hearts of visitors and we’re pleased and proud to be involved in the very first two-day event, to be held on Wednesday and Thursday, August 18 and 19.

The show has survived two world wars, The Great Depression, and recessions, not to mention the great British weather, and now, after months of careful planning, organisers say they are ready for 2021.
So, for the first time in its 161- year history, the show will be held over two days, to allow visitor numbers to be split tfor social distancing and ensure the safe return of the much-loved show during the pandemic. Organiser James Cox said: “We announce this decision during these dark days of lockdown with our best intentions at heart. The show for over a hundred years has brought together the community and celebrated the very best of the British countryside. Today, we bring you hope and optimism that better days will come.

Early Bird Tickets will soon be available and trade stand bookings will open.

To keep up to date go to: gillinghamandshaftesburyshow.co.uk.

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