Penistone Show News

23rd August  2010

As there are now only 3 weeks to the 138th Penistone Show, preparations for the Show are now gathering pace.  Car parking facilities and entrances to the Show have now been finalised and will be signposted on the day. The Tesco development is running to schedule, therefore allowing a easy access for visitors entering the Show.

There is a full day of entertainment planned including Jive Pony, a Marching Band, Judo Display, Ferret Racing, Simon Tucker Dog Display as well as Horse Jumping, Craft Displays and Trade Stands. There is something for everyone.

19th May 2010

As summer starts to settle in, preparations for Penistone Show on 11^th September are also hotting up.  The Schedule for 2010 is just about ready to go to press, only delayed due to the continuing Tesco development.  We are not quite certain how the entrances to the Showground will work this year, but negotiations are continuing to make sure our visitors are properly catered for.  The final plan in the Schedule of classes may not be exact but we can assure you that on the day entrances will be carefully signposted.

You will be seeing our posters and Flyers round and about from now on.  They tell you much of what is to come, but they don’t have the whole story.  Just confirmed is the presence of a Jive Pony, as well as displays of martial arts, marching bands, and some fabulous exhibitions of dogs and dog training.  Our Shires should be back in force, and if you look in the centre of our Flyer you will see one of last year’s turnouts in all its magnificence.  Not to be missed.

But there is one big point to make.  This year, as a gesture to all our supporters, accompanied children fifteen and under will be admitted free.  So keep an eye out for the Schedule, have a good look through and decide if there is anything you’d like to enter.  Then, unlike the Show committee,  you can sit back and relax, just making sure you get to the Show in time for the main attractions. 

As of June, show preparations are well under way.  All the volunteers on the Show Committee are working hard to set the stage for a wonderful September day.  This year we have kept our prices low, in recognition of the financial difficulties everyone is suffering, and we would like everyone to think about buying their tickets early to make extra savings.

Tickets are available locally in Penistone at the following venues:

The Post Office, Penistone

Lancasters Property Services, Penistone

Robinson’s Newsagents, Penistone

Holmfirth Information Centre

Kaye’s Shop, Millhouse Green

 Holmes Village Store, Ingbirchworth

Or ring our ticket hotline on 07752 635304 – you can even pre-order a discounted programme for collection on the day.

SHOW DAY

On Show Day itself, we can promise you improved access and in most areas new, modern marquees.  We are giving a lot of thought to parking and exhibitors will be issued with special car stickers to take them to the right areas with the least possible trouble.  Once there though, the fun starts – camel racing, hawks, a craft tent bursting at the seams, a giant trading village and our usual fabulous stock lines, horticulture and so much more. 

SCHEDULES

And – take note all exhibitors – Show Schedules are ready!  Available free from the above venues, or ask for one through the website or by telephone. 

Press Secretary:

Liz Walker

E-mail: Press@penistoneshow.org.uk