Five shows working together to promote rural life in Mid Wales

Five popular agricultural shows in the old county of Montgomeryshire are again working together to promote the events this summer.

All but one of the shows contribute points towards a coveted piece of silverware for sheep breeders. Sponsored by the County Times newspaper, a salver is awarded to the competitor that gains the most points in the sheep sections at Guilsfield, Llanfyllin, Berriew and Llanfair Caereinion shows.

The salver, which will be presented at Llanfair Caereinion Show on September 2, is a spin-off of a marketing collaboration between the four shows – together with Montgomery Show – which began in 2006.

The five show secretaries now share ideas and information with a view to improving their annual events, which are promoted in a ‘5 Local Shows’ leaflet.

The dates of this year’s shows are: Guilsfield Show on Thursday, August 10, Llanfyllin Show on August 12, Montgomery Show on August 19, Berriew Show on August 26 and Llanfair Caereinion Show on Saturday, September 2.

The show contacts are: Guilsfield, chairman Guy Ennever (07918 977703), Llanfyllin, secretary Sian Lewis (01691 648025), Montgomery, secretary Sarah Smith 07814 925531 Berriew, secretary Kim Evans 07815 783081 and Llanfair Caereinion, Rhiannon Jones (01938 810296).