THE Royal Cheshire County Show made a triumphant return over the weekend after a year-long hiatus.
As a grand celebration of everything we know and love about the fine Cheshire countryside, it's fair to say this year's show, seeing over 20,000 visitors, was without a doubt, a celebration, after the pandemic meant it couldn't be held last year.
Rupert Bentham, aged three, from Aston by Budworth, loved seeing the tractors
With what has been an undoubtedly difficult year for all, The Cheshire Agricultural Society had a challenge on their hands organising their very first one-day show, but as always, they pulled out all the stops and reunited the Cheshire public with The Showground.
Susan and Graham Sinagola, from Antrobus, alongside their Triumph Renown
The Showground became home to more than 300 local businesses, with visitors delighted to browse the best in Cheshire produce and support the trades after the challenging times we’ve encountered.
The Show was filled with family-friendly events of all kinds including the breathtaking Paul Hannam's Quad Bike Stunt Show, which involved the brave stuntman jumping over not one, but three vehicles.
Emily Wardle and Lexi Timms walking their Valley Blacknose sheep
For the foodies, tastebuds were certainly teased during the three excellent cooking demonstrations by professional chefs Jean-Christophe Novelli, Sean Wilson and Brian Mellor, who cooked up a storm and left prospectors hungry to enjoy all the delicious trade stand treats.
On that note, local food companies ensured everybody left with full stomachs, from Halloumination serving up the Halloumi goods one can only dream of and Clotton Hall Dairy delivering delightful traditional Cheshire cream scones - leaving mouths watering just thinking about them.
More than 20,000 visitors attended the show
Let's not forget the wonderful Roberts Bakery Band who created a magnificent atmosphere for attendees of The Show, whilst strolling The Showground. Having all been without live music for far too long, the band certainly provided a taste of what we have all missed.
Additionally, in the midst of the activities and attractions, the stars of The Show had to be the animals - entertaining all members of the family, from the sheep, goats and shire horse competitions (of which the results are now live on The Royal Cheshire County Show website), to the Valais Blacknose Sheep and Pygmy Goats out for guests to admire and interact with, which is always a Cheshire Show favourite.
The Cheshire Agricultural Society, organisers of The Royal Cheshire Show will be providing a charitable donation to local Scouts groups, Young Farmers groups, The Air Ambulance and Agricultural Chaplaincy.
As a result of months of preparation during unprecedented times, The Show was a huge success and The Cheshire Agricultural Society pulled off an excellent one-day event.
They are already looking forward to next year’s show which will take place on June 21 and 22 2022.
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