Devon County Show

Devon County Show cancelled

The Devon County Show has been cancelled in the interest of public safety.

The decision comes after visitors were turned away from the car parks earlier today due to concerns over the muddy conditions.

A spokesman said a combination of heavy use yesterday (Thursday) and the overnight rain had left the fields “decimated” making it too difficult to park vehicles in a safe and...

Duke of Kent to visit Devon County Show

The Duke of Kent is to attend the Devon County Show at Westpoint, Exeter on Friday, May 23.

It will be The Duke’s first visit to the county’s largest annual event where he will be accompanied by Show President Sir Eric Dancer, KCVO, CBE, JP, the Lord Lieutenant of Devon.

Sir Eric said: “We are honoured and delighted that The Duke of Kent will be with us this year and we are...

MP concerned about treatment of young people with mental health problems

An increasing number of under-18s are being treated on adult psychiatric wards a study has found.

Alison Seabeck MP is concerned about the lack of suitable facilities that are able to treat young people with mental health problems. They are often being treated on adult wards or being sent hundreds of miles away from their families. In 2013-2014 350 under-18s have been admitted to adult...

The sun sets on another crowd-pleasing Devon County Show

The 2013 Devon County Show lived up to its billing as the county's 'big day out' as bumper crowds poured into the showground to enjoy a relaxed day celebrating the best of rural life, and not a drop of rain on the final day.

On the third and final day - Saturday - unbroken sunshine and temperatures in the high teens attracted record numbers of visitors. All the car parks - including...

Crowds come out for the second day of the Devon County Show

From early morning crowds started pouring into the Devon County Showground at Westpoint near Exeter for the second day of the Devon County Show.

Organisers say the atmosphere was relaxed and happy as visitors enjoyed the early sunshine and the many features which reflect rural life in the county.

Ollie Allen, Show Secretary, said: "Numbers are on a par with our record-breaking...

BBC Radio Devon celebrates 30 years of local broadcasting at the Devon County Show

BBC Radio Devon held a special birthday brunch at their Devon County Show marquee this morning as part of their year-long 30th birthday celebrations.

Specially invited guests, including The Rt Revd Michael Langrish, Bishop of Exeter, enjoyed a brunch, while Mark Grinnell, Managing Editor of BBC Radio Devon, welcomed guests and spoke of the special relationship BBC Radio Devon has with...

Thousands flock to Day One of the Devon County Show

Despite fears of a wet and squelchy Devon County Show, considering the recent deluge of rain that the county has been experiencing in the last couple of days, so far the sun has shone and visitors attending the Show have been enjoying blue skies and a wealth of entertainment.

This morning the Duchess of Cornwall officially opened the Show and enjoyed a tour of the showground, visiting...

We need a national food strategy urgently says Devon NFU Chairman

With food production under extreme pressure from climate turmoil, unsustainable returns, high costs, disease challenges, and confusion over European common agricultural policy reform, the chairman of Devon NFU has called on the government to urgently consider implementing a long-term national food security strategy.

Bampton sheep farmer, Colin Rowland, says: “Farmers make up less than...

Police and Crime Commissoner and Chief Constable to host open forum at Devon County Show

Devon and Cornwall's Police and Crime Commissioner, Tony Hogg and Chief Constable, Shaun Sawyer will be discussing rural crime and policing issues on the opening morning of the Devon County Show (Thursday 16 May).

They will join County Chairman of the Devon Young farmers, Paul Glanvill, for an open forum in the Young Farmers’ area (avenue D - stand 215).

Among the topics...

The Duchess of Cornwall to visit Devon County Show

HRH The Duchess of Cornwall is to attend the first day of the Devon County Show on Thursday 16 May at Westpoint, Exeter.

It will be the Duchess of Cornwall’s third visit to the county’s largest annual event where she will be the guest of The Hon George Lopes, this year’s Show President.

Show Secretary Ollie Allen said: “We are honoured and delighted that Her Royal Highness will...

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