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RECORD-BREAKING 14,000 VISITORS ATTEND THE WINTER FAIR
We are delighted to announce that a record-breaking 14,000 visitors attended the Winter Fair on 23rd & 24th November at the Showground. The busiest Christmas event we have held to date, the Winter Fair was organised to help raise funds …
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THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND FARMING CONFERENCE 2019: DEAL OR NO DEAL, THE FARMING INDUSTRY NEEDS TO MOVE FORWARD
On Wednesday 13th November the South of England Agricultural Society hosted its annual Farming Conference at the South of England Showground in Ardingly, West Sussex. Bringing together over 250 farmers, landowners, agriculturalists, and industry representatives from across the South of …
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SOCIETY ANNOUNCES 2019 STUDENT ASSIGNMENT WINNERS
The South of England Agricultural Society is delighted to announce that four students – Ben Willdig from Hampshire, Jo Owens and Clare Peffers from Surrey, and Lesley Shipway from Sussex – have been selected as its 2019 Student Assignment Competition …
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GET HANDS-ON WITH CHRISTMAS CRAFTS AT THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND SHOWGROUND’S WINTER FAIR
Those looking to create the ultimate handmade Christmas this year need look no further than The South of England Agricultural Society’s Winter Fair. 2019’s programme now features two new workshops, so visitors can wow their friends with their creative skills …
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THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND EVENT CENTRE PARTNERS WITH THE WRIGHT EVENT FOR TEAMBUILDING
It’s well known that most successful organisations build effective teams that in turn, improve productivity and motivation. Taking employees out of the office environment is proven to help groups break down political and personal barriers, eliminate distractions, and have fun. …
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THOUSANDS TURN OUT TO ENJOY THE AUTUMN SHOW & GAME FAIR
Last weekend over 13,000 people turned out to support The South of England Agricultural Society’s Autumn Show & Game Fair at the South of England Showground in Ardingly, West Sussex. The show was organised as part of the Society’s charitable …
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SOUTH OF ENGLAND SHOWGROUND HOSTS WORLD’S FIRST INDOOR DRIVE-IN CINEMA THIS AUTUMN & WINTER
Following the success of Cinestock UK’s outdoor cinema screenings at the South of England Showground earlier this year, the Sussex venue is announcing that it will now host the world’s first indoor drive-in cinema. Opening on Friday 11th October …
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SHOPPING DELIGHTS & FESTIVE FUN AT THE WINTER FAIR THIS NOVEMBER
The South of England Agricultural Society is delighted to announce that its Winter Fair weekend will return to the South of England Showground in Ardingly, West Sussex, this November. Running from 9am – 5pm on Saturday 23rd and 9am – …
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BOND WITH THE FAMILY OVER BUSHCRAFT – NEW FOR THE AUTUMN SHOW & GAME FAIR
The South of England Agricultural Society is delighted to announce that special bushcraft workshops for children and their families have been added to the programme of activities at this year’s Autumn Show & Game Fair. The show, which takes place …
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A TAIL-WAGGINGLY GOOD DAY OUT FOR DOG LOVERS AT THE AUTUMN SHOW & GAME FAIR THIS OCTOBER
There aren’t many days out where the family dog gets to tag along and enjoy the fun too. In fact, in all of Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Kent, 90% of the 120 ‘tourist attractions’1 listed as dog-friendly are predominately woodlands, …
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