150TH ANNIVERSARY 2008

2008 is a very special year for The Tenbury Agricultural Society Ltd when  we celebrate 150 years.  The Society was formed in 1858.

A sub-committee has been set up to compile a Book on 150 years of life in Tenbury and the surrounding districts.  Any old photographs, stories are welcomed for consideration.   They can either be sent to The Tenbury Agricultural Society, 16 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells, Worcs. WR15 8BA or telephone David Spilsbury on 01584 781521.  The book will be launched at our Tenbury Countryside 150th Anniverary Show on Saturday 2nd August AT 10.00 A.M..  Price will be £14.95.  .

Social and Fund Raising Events for 2008 are:

FRIDAY 28TH MARCH - AN EVENING WITH WINSTON THE SINGING FARMER - A VERY SUCCESSFUL SOCIAL EVENT WAS HELD, WITH  EVERYONE ENJOYING LISTENING TO WINSTON'S SONG & TALES

SATURDAY 7TH JUNE - YE OLDE OX ROAST to be held at Netherwood Manor, Kyre, Tenbury Wells from 6.30 p.m.  Tickets £7.00 to include a beef bap or beefburger/sausage roll.  Children under 10 free.   Bouncy Castles.  Entertainment at 8.00 p.m. with "3 Men In a Bow Tie".   Hereford Beast cooked over an open fire as our Society used to do 100 years ago!  Local ales, ciders, juices.  Tea/Coffee. to include a
PROMISE AUCTION  with promises to date of 2 x Beef Fillets; 2 x Half Lamb for Freezer: Flower Arrangement plus more.  Tickets from Nick Champion's Office - 16 Teme Street, Tenbury or from Rose on 01584 810818

SUNDAY 6TH JULY - 21ST ANNIVERSARY OF FARM COMPETITION LUNCH at Bank Farm, Rochford.  12.30 pm  Tickets £18.50 to include a glass of wine on arrival.  Rhayader Male Voice Choir.  Smart casual dress.  Tickets available from Nick Champion's Office -16 Teme Street, Tenbury or from Dave & Pam Powell 01584 781239 or Ray Morris 01584 810210

SATURDAY 2ND AUGUST - TENBURY COUNTRYSIDE 150TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW - OUR SPECTACULAR SUMMER SHOW IS ON OUR NEW SITE ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WHERE THE MAIN RING ATTRACTION WILL BE THE JCB DANCING DIGGERS

NEW FOR 2008 - COUNTRYSIDE RING: 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF LANDROVER: WORKING DEMONSTRATION AREA SHOWING THE CHANGES IN FARMING OVER 150 YEARS; FOOD FAYRE MARQUEE

 ALL ENQUIRIES:  ROSE - 01584 810818

SATURDAY 9TH AUGUST - PRESIDENT'S BALL  on Tenbury Showground in the Member's Marquee.  Tables of 10.  Book now to avoid disappointment.  Tel: Robert & Gill Handley on 01584 810578

MAKE A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY NOW!