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South of England Event Centre shows diverse requirements for events are more prevalent than ever
Worth over £42.3 billion in the UK alone1, the events industry is certainly booming yet venue options are still predominately confined to the traditional offering of hotels, conference centres, exhibition halls and purpose-built buildings. However, with the cry for flexibility …
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South of England Showground hosts first ever open-air movie nights this summer
The South of England Showground will host its first ever open-air movie nights this summer, screening Mamma Mia on Friday 23rd August and The Greatest Showman: Singalong on Friday 20th September. Held in conjunction with Cinestock, film lovers will be …
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AUTUMN SHOW & GAME FAIR AT THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND SHOWGROUND THIS OCTOBER
On Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October 2019 the ever-popular Autumn Show & Game Fair will return to the iconic South of England Showground in Ardingly, West Sussex. Offering the perfect autumnal day out for all ages, with children under …
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OVER 2000 PUPILS ‘CONNECT WITH THE COUNTRYSIDE’ AT THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND SHOWGROUND
Last week over 2,000 pupils from 52 primary schools across Sussex and Surrey were treated to a very special educational day out at the 13th Connect with the Countryside event at the South of England Showground. The free event, organised …
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17-YEAR-OLD FROM SUSSEX WINS YOUNG ARTISAN OF THE YEAR 2019
17-year-old Jasmine Williams from Sackville School in East Grinstead, Sussex has been awarded the prestigious title of Young Artisan of the Year 2019 by the South of England Agricultural Society for her breathtaking handmade tutu creation. Entered by over 70 …
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THOUSANDS FLOCK TO 52ND SOUTH OF ENGLAND SHOW!
Despite the typically un-predictable British weather, just under 58,000 visitors flocked to the South of England Show last week as the iconic countryside event hosted its 52nd extravaganza. Organised by charity The South of England Agricultural Society, the show was …
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31 YEAR OLD FROM KIRDFORD WINS YOUNG SUSSEX FARMER OF THE YEAR 2019
15th May saw the Sussex Food & Drink Awards 2019 take place at Brighton’s Amex Stadium. Voted for by a record-breaking 18,000 members of the public, the winners were unveiled in front of an audience of 350 guests. Amongst the …
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SAY HELLO TO THE GRUFFALO – PICTURE BOOK CHARACTER CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY AT THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND SHOW
The South of England Agricultural Society is delighted to announce that the iconic Gruffalo picture book character will be appearing at the South of England Show next month. 2019 marks the 20th anniversary of The Gruffalo story, written by Julia …
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WINE LOVERS IN FOR A TREAT AT SOUTH OF ENGLAND SHOW’S WINE WALK
The South of England Agricultural Society is delighted to announce that, for the first time in its 52-year history, it has partnered with WineGB to launch the first ever ‘Wine Walk’ at the iconic South of England Show (6-8 June …
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SPRING WAS CERTAINLY IN THE AIR OVER THE BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Over the bank holiday weekend, an incredible 15,391 visitors flocked to the South of England Showground for the annual Spring Live! event. Run by the South of England Agricultural Society, the two-day English country fair, which took place on Sunday …
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