Cat Harris might be bringing some theatrical aptitude to Dorset’s first countryside present of the agricultural calendar.
The 31-year-old, who has a background in dwell occasions together with working in London’s West End, is the primary feminine secretary within the historical past of the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show.
Next month she’ll be placing her expertise to good use on the two-day G&S Spring Countryside Show.
But whereas the occasion will boast some new additions, resembling stunt clowns, traditionalists used to all of the common options needn’t quake of their wellies.
Cat, who’s married to a farmer, Tom, and has a two-and-a-half-year-old son, stated: “I’m not out to alter issues.
“Agriculture will still be at its core but we’re looking to innovate a few new items so that we appeal to the widest possible audience.”
At the guts of the new-look present, taking place on Saturday twentieth and Sunday twenty first April at The Turnpike Showground, in Motcombe, might be household.
Activities and sights have been lined up which can be anticipated to be a success with kids and adults of all ages.
They embrace:
- The aforementioned UK’s solely enviornment comedy automobile act and slapstick stunt present in the principle present ring on each days.
- Joseph’s Amazing Racing Pigs that includes 5 uncommon breed pigs collaborating in jumps and a enjoyable hog hoe-down on the Saturday.
- Lamb National on Sunday with Hardy Herwick sheep from the mountain sides of the Lake District competing by leaping over fences. Think Grand National however with sheep.
- The Dog & Duck, not a pub, however a present that includes farmyard animals, on the Sunday. Sheepdogs might be put by their paces, not simply herding sheep but additionally geese, geese and even chickens.
There are additionally free tractor and trailer rides all through the weekend, sponsored by Friars Moor Livestock in Sturminster Newton in addition to horticultural and gardening sights, Dorset meals and drinks and dwell music to have fun the arrival of spring.
For the primary time, the present is launching a photographic exhibition, inviting newbie photographers to seize the world by their lens.
The entries might be judged by North Dorset’s panorama photographer Charlie Waite who may also be giving an professional discuss to share his high tips about panorama pictures.
Families, faculties, youth teams and care properties are additionally being invited to create their very own scarecrow.
Cat stated: “I’m actually eager to ensure that present is seen as a day trip for the entire household.
“I’ve had so much support from the show council and I’m really looking forward to both next month’s show and also the big Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show in August.”
Kids as much as the age of 16 go free on the Spring Countryside Show. There are additionally financial savings on early hen household tickets with costs at £14 per grownup, £17 on the gate.
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