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Second-highest numbers pour through gates of Royal Cornwall Show

Issue date 12th June 2006

Attendance at the Royal Cornwall Show, which ended its three-day run on Saturday evening, was the second highest ever.

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The main event is about to begin!

Issue date 5th June 2006

It's Cornwall's main event of the year and it starts on Thursday. The Royal Cornwall Show has something for everyone - and still more!

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An impressive line-up of VIPs heading for the Royal Cornwall Show

Issue date 5th June 2006

The Royal Cornwall Show is an ideal event at which to judge the economic and social trends that currently affect the county and the region.

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The big event is about to happen!

Issue date 30th May 2006

We are getting close to the opening of Cornwall's biggest happening of the year - The Royal Cornwall Show.

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Pigs set new record at the Royal Cornwall Show

Issue date 26th May 2006

Pig entries have shot up to a new record high at next month's Royal Cornwall Show (8, 9 & 10th June).

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Judging begins for food awards

Issue date 26th May 2006

They say that success breeds success. And that's certainly true in the Cornwall Food and Farming pavilion at next month's Royal Cornwall Show (8, 9 & 10th June).

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New car will be launched at the show - and orders taken for Christmas! Manufacturing to start in Cornwall and Plymouth

Issue date 22nd May 2006

The Royal Cornwall Show has been chosen as the launch pad for a new, innovative car that will be part-manufactured in the county.

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New Beltex classes well supported at Royal Cornwall

Issue date 22nd May 2006

New Beltex classes in the sheep section at the Royal Cornwall Show next month (8 - 10 June) have attracted strong support.

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Charolais breeders in big numbers at the Royal Cornwall Show

Issue date 17th May 2006

A decision by the British Charolais Society to push the interests of the breed at the Royal Cornwall Show in 2006 has paid handsome dividends.

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Garden will be created on flower show lawn

Issue date 16th May 2006

A 'garden for Cornwall' designed by an amateur garden designer from St Ives will be one of the many treats to be enjoyed by visitors to the flower show at next month's Royal Cornwall Show.

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Royal Cornwall Show president hosts reception for 130

Issue date 11th May 2006

Members of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association Council and many others concerned with organising and running the Royal Cornwall Show enjoyed a pre-show get-together on Wednesday (10th May) at Pencarrow House, near Bodmin as guests of this year's show President, The Earl Peel.

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Double joy as twin foals head for the show

Issue date 8th May 2006

When Melanie Brook bought her 15-year-old horse, Mayfair, she was told the mare was definitely not pregnant.

Goats do themselves proud at the Royal Cornwall Show

Issue date 27th April 2006

Tissien is a British Alpine milking goat who did very well for herself at local shows last year.

Arthur Daniel trophy says Cornwall

Issue date 20th April 2006

A stunning new trophy - specially commissioned for the Royal Cornwall Show - will be presented in June for the best stock lines in the cattle halls.

Lord Mayor of London is seeking closer links between the City and Cornwall

Issue date 18th April 2006

When the current Lord Mayor of London took up his post, he gave himself three clear objectives for his 12 months in office.

The sound of the summer - the place to be for live music.

Issue date 13th April 2006

If live music is your thing, the Royal Cornwall Show is the place to be this summer, for three days, 8, 9 & 10th of June.

Broadband comes to the Royal Cornwall Show

Issue date 10th April 2006

Exhibitors at this year's Royal Cornwall Show will be able to hook up to broadband - and there will be an internet café where people can send and receive emails.

Wow! A great atmosphere and great food at June's Royal Cornwall Show

Issue date 3rd April 2006

If you want to eat somewhere with "the wow factor," there will be only one place to head for in June - the Royal Cornwall Show.

Festival of dance brings different styles together

Issue date 29th March 2006

The 2006 Cornwall Festival of Dance - now an established fixture in the Cornish arts calendar - will feature over 100 dancers and musicians.

Rose bowl to be presented at Royal Cornwall Show in memory of a great horse lover

Issue date 27th March 2006

A new trophy to be presented in the horse section at the Royal Cornwall Show will perpetuate the memory of "a great horse lover."

Food and Farming Pavilion moves up a gear at the Royal Cornwall Show

Issue date 20th March 2006

Already one of the most-visited exhibits at the Royal Cornwall Show, the Cornwall Food and Farming pavilion will be even more popular this year.Already one of the most-visited exhibits at the Royal Cornwall Show, the Cornwall Food and Farming pavilion will be even more popular this year.

The Earl Peel DL President of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association, 2006.

Issue date 15th March 2006

The President of the 2006 Royal Cornwall Show is no stranger to the county and is certainly well experienced in the role he is taking on.

Successful show gives Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association a sound financial footing

Issue date 10th March 2006

The 2005 Royal Cornwall Show was a success in every sense of the word, members of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association heard at their annual general meeting on Thursday

Pageantry, history and entertainment as the City of London plans a spectacular show for Cornwall

Issue date 7th March 2006

There will be an historic gathering at the Royal Cornwall Show this year when the City of London comes to town.

Charolais cattle breeders given incentives to boost showing numbers

Issue date 1st March 2006

Enhanced prize money, new classes and a determined effort by the South West Charolais Association is expected to lead to a significant boost in entries for the breed at the Royal Cornwall Show on 8 - 10 June this year.

Arthur Daniel remembered with new perpetual trophy.

Issue date 27th February 2006

One of the best-known characters associated with the Royal Cornwall Show - Arthur Daniel - is to be remembered with a trophy which will bear his name.

David is retiring after 20 years at the Royal Cornwall Show - or is he?

Issue date 20th February 2006

After 20 years running the Cornish Crafts marquee at the Royal Cornwall Show (8 - 10 June 2006), David Stanbury is bowing out.

Trade stand competition will be a first for the show.

Issue date 10th February 2006

Nine hundred trade exhibitors at June's Royal Cornwall Show will all be judged in a new competition.

Get fit for the show - go by bike!

Issue date 6th February 2006

Want to avoid the traffic blues on your way to the Royal Cornwall Show in June? Easy - get on your bike!

The Home Farm Trust and the Bishop's Forum Charities

Issue date 2nd February 2006

Each year, the show's organisers nominate two charities which are allowed to make collections at the show. Both charities are dedicated to helping people with specific needs in Cornwall.

Wellie-power will be harnessed in cob-block production line

Issue date 30th January 2006

Cob blocks made with the help of visitors to June's Royal Cornwall Show will be saved and used to make a permanent structure.

The flower show at the Royal Cornwall is one of the biggest outside Chelsea, which attracts many of the leading orchid nurseries.

Issue date 24th January 2006

Amongst the many floral treasures and surprises in the flower tent at June's Royal Cornwall Show will be a real attention-grabber - orchids.

Woodlands competition will boost amenity and economy in Cornwall

Issue date 17th January 2006

A healthy woodland estate is important to the economic and social future of Cornwall.

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