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CHARITY OF THE YEAR 2019
We are delighted to announce that the South of England Agricultural Society 2019 Charity of the Year is Jamie’s Farm. Established in 2005 by then school teacher, Jamie Feilden, the charity enables disadvantaged young people to thrive through residential experiences …
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NEW PRESIDENT ANNOUNCED FOR 2019
We have today announced the identity of our new President for 2019. This year, the Society welcomes Sir Richard Kleinwort as President for 2019. Sir Richard represents the fourth generation of the Kleinwort family to be living in Sussex and working …
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THOUSANDS OF SCHOOL CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT FOOD AND FARMING
Two thousand four hundred primary school children from over 50 schools in Brighton & Hove, Surrey and Sussex visited the South of England Showground in Ardingly yesterday [12 July] to get down to earth at the Connect with the Countryside …
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EVERYONE LOVED OUR COUNTRY SHOW AT ARDINGLY!
Over 65,000 visitors including friends and families, society members and supporters of the South of England Agricultural Society gathered in Ardingly last week to celebrate a magnificent showcase of British agriculture, horticulture, educational farming and countryside activities, plus a range …
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FAMILY FUN IN THE SUN AT SPRING LIVE! SHOW
14,000 visitors enjoyed fun in the sun at this year’s action-packed Spring Live! as the 2018 show season got underway at the South of England Showground in Ardingly, West Sussex over the May bank holiday weekend. Exciting new attractions, outdoor …
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ENJOY A CLOSE UP OF THE COUNTRYSIDE
Families and friends can enjoy an impressive three-day agriculture, country and entertainment programme, with new and exciting displays and attractions at the largest countryside show in the region, the South of England Show on 7, 8 & 9 June 2018 …
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STUDENT SKILLS COMPETITION AT SOUTH OF ENGLAND SHOWGROUND
Over 100 students with special educational needs from colleges across Sussex, Surrey and Kent put their practical, creative and technical skills to the test at the Jim Green Challenge hosted by the South of England Agricultural Society in Ardingly, West …
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NEW PRESIDENT ANNOUNCED FOR 2018
NEW PRESIDENT ANNOUNCED FOR SOUTH OF ENGLAND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Former Environment Minister, Richard Benyon MP from West Berkshire, will be President for the South of England Agricultural Society in 2018, with Sue St Pierre from North Chailey in …
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2018 – A GREAT YEAR OF SOCIETY EVENTS AHEAD
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR 2018 SHOWS We are looking forward to welcoming thousands of visitors to come and join us at our 2018 shows. Make sure you save the dates in your diaries now and don’t forget to tell …
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CHRISTMAS SEASON LAUNCHED AT MAGICAL WINTER FAIR
Offering festive fun for all the family, the South of England Event Centre opened its doors to another magical Winter Fair at the South of England Showground in Ardingly on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 November 2017. Nearly 12,000 people …
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