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Over 6,000 school children across Sussex and Surrey have had the rare chance to care for a ewe and her lambs at school, thanks to the ‘Loan a Lamb’ scheme, an initiative run by the South of England Agricultural Society’s Education Committee. Initially designed for primary schools, this year for the first time, students at a connected secondary school also took part [...]

The South of England Agricultural Society hailed Spring Live! 2026 a “huge success” after thousands flocked to the South of England Showground last weekend (18th & 19th April) for this popular, family event [...}

The South of England Agricultural Society is delighted to announce Charles Burgoyne as its new President for 2026. Charles is a well-known and long-standing supporter of the Society, having volunteered for more than 25 years, [..]

The South of England Show returns from Friday 5th June to Sunday 7th June 2026 at the South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex, with a significantly expanded [..]

The South of England Show returns to the South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex, from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th June 2026, marking its 58th year as one of the region’s premier countryside events. Bringing together the very best of agriculture, equestrian sport and rural life, the three-day show offers family-friendly entertainment, equine showing and showjumping classes, traditional livestock [...]

More than 120 home-educated children aged 4–16 came to the South of England Showground in West Sussex this week for a groundbreaking new education initiative responding to the rapid rise in families choosing to educate their children outside the classroom. The South of England Agricultural Society hosted its first-ever Countryside Learning for Home Education Day […]