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It’s show time again at Ardingly The South of England Event Centre is ready to welcome its first major outdoor clients since lockdown. “We’re delighted to have our long-standing client, IACF, back on site in July with its popular outdoor …
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The UK Agricultural Show season in 2020 has been profoundly affected by COVID-19 restrictions. As a Board of Trustees, we had no choice but to follow Government guidelines and made the difficult decision to cancel Spring Live! and the South …
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Following the decision by the Board of Trustees of the South of England Agricultural Society to cancel Spring Live! (2nd & 3rd May) and the South of England Show (11th, 12th & 12th June) due to current government restrictions, the …
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After considering the recent government announcements, it is with deep regret that the Board of Trustees of the South of England Agricultural Society has had to make the difficult decision to cancel the following events: Spring Live! (Saturday 2 & …
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The Trustees, staff and volunteers of the South of England Agricultural Society are continuing with preparations for this year’s Spring Live! (2 & 3 May) and the South of England Show (11,12 & 13 June). The Event Centre also remains …
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We are thrilled to announce our partnership with The Energy Check as headline sponsor for three of our annual shows. The Energy Check will sponsor Spring Live!, the Autumn Show & Game Fair and Winter Fair for the next three …
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We are delighted to announce that Elizabeth Buchanan CVO LLD FRAgs has been appointed as the Society’s President for 2020. Former Private Secretary to TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, and previously Press Secretary to Lady …
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Spring Live! ·        Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd May 2020 ·        9am – 5pm Celebrate the great British outdoors with the arrival of spring at the iconic South of England Showground. Spring Live! features live and interactive entertainment, inspirational gardening …
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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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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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