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A stirring new structure is rising on the Royal Cornwall Showground, just outside Wadebridge.

Issue date 10th October 2007

When completed – in advance of the 2008 Royal Cornwall Show – it will be a focus for both business and pleasure in the county and will play a central role during the show.

Business bonanza for exhibitors at the Royal Cornwall Show

Issue date 5th July 2007

A record-breaking Royal Cornwall Show produced impressive trading figures for many of the companies exhibiting there.

Bishop's blow marks end of an era and start of another

Issue date 15th June 2007

Chief stewards, staff and officers of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association gathered at the Wadebridge showground to watch the start of the end for the Member’s Pavilion.

Royal Cornwall Show was a record-breaker

Issue date 11th June 2007

Three days of sunshine, record livestock entries and a spectacular programme of entertainment resulted in an attendance-smashing 2007 Royal Cornwall Show.

Home-grown fashion on parade at Royal Cornwall Show

Issue date 28th May 2007

Launched “quietly” last autumn, a new range of country clothing is to get its first major public outing at the Royal Cornwall Show, which opens at Wadebridge for three days on the 7th of June.

Big truck arrives for big show

Issue date 24th May 2007

It’s big, yellow, expensive and it will form the centrepiece of the Imerys stand at the Royal Cornwall Show, which opens on Thursday 7th June.

Royal eggs in search of honours at ‘massive’ poultry show

Issue date 21st May 2007

Champion egg-man Michael Simmons will have some notable competition on his hands at the Royal Cornwall Show this year.

Royal Cornwall Show gathering before the big event

Issue date 15th May 2007

Royal Cornwall Show officers, staff and council members met for the pre-show reception at Tregullow, near Redruth, home of this year’s president, James Williams.

Cattle and sheep numbers highest ever

Issue date 9th May 2007

The stage is set for a busy, successful Royal Cornwall Show, with the accent on high-quality competition.

Need help with family history? Visit the show!

Issue date 4th May 2007

Anyone interested in tracing family history will have a multitude of resources to access in the Cornwall Heritage centre at the Royal Cornwall Show.

Fine time for wine in Cornwall Food and Farming Pavilion

Issue date 27th April 2007

Around sixty local producers will gather in the Cornwall Food and Farming Pavilion at the Royal Cornwall Show to create one of the most comprehensive displays of Cornish food and drink ever assembled.

Country life offers lots of choice

Issue date 23rd April 2007

Life in the country is full of variety - just as it is down in the countryside area at the Royal Cornwall Show.

Big band booking completes grand entertainment programme

Issue date 18th April 2007

News of another major attraction to appear in the main ring at the Royal Cornwall Show in June completes a spectacular entertainment programme.

Donkey questions keep sanctuary team busy at the show

Issue date 11th April 2007

If there's a donkey question you have been meaning to find the answer to, there's a destination you should head for this summer - the Royal Cornwall Show.

New RCAA president in tune with the beating heart of Cornwall

Issue date 5th April 2007

James Williams has been elected president of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association for 2007. Paul White went to meet him at the family home, at Tregullow.

Human cannonball heading for the Royal Cornwall Show from the USA

Issue date 3rd April 2007

One of the most dramatic and exciting acts to be seen in the country this summer will be appearing at the Royal Cornwall Show in June.

Royal visitors for first day of the Royal Cornwall Show

Issue date 29th March 2007

The Earl and Countess of Wessex will make their first visit to the Royal Cornwall Show in June.

Drama students take to the stage for vital performances

Issue date 26th March 2007

Young actors from Cornwall College will be mounting live performances over the three days of the Royal Cornwall Show in June

Up to 200 broadband connections for Royal Cornwall Show

Issue date 23rd March 2007

Up to 200 exhibitors at the Royal Cornwall Show in June will be able to hook up to broadband via a wireless system set up at the showground.

New Royal Cornwall Show trophy is a family affair

Issue date 18th March 2007

This year's Riding Horse Breeding Champion at the Royal Cornwall Show (7, 8 & 9th June) will have something new to go home with.

Pygmies have grown to become firm favourites

Issue date 9th March 2007

For ten years, Margaret Thompson has been secretary of the national Pygmy Goat Club and has been a regular exhibitor in the goat section at the Royal Cornwall Show.

Quality catering will be served up at the show

Issue date 5th March 2007

High quality catering arrangements for members introduced at the Royal Cornwall Show last year will be repeated this summer - with improvements and new features.

Pig section organisers looking for healthy numbers

Issue date 26th February 2007

Royal Cornwall Show pig section organisers are hoping for big things at this year's show.

From the Falkland Islands to ride a chariot at the Royal Cornwall Show

Issue date 22nd February 2007

Susan Hansen loves the Royal Cornwall Show. So much so, she will be making a 16,000-mile round trip to be there this summer.

Cornwall Festival of Dance goes international

Issue date 19th February 2007

There'll be an international flavour to the Cornwall Festival of Dance - when up to 300 dancers and musicians will come together - this summer.

New landmark pavilion will boost rural industries

Issue date 13th February 2007

A new, multi-purpose pavilion, planned for the Royal Cornwall Showground, will be "an aid to the efficient progression of Cornwall's rural industries."

Cornish drivers will mount a unique display

Issue date 11th February 2007

There will be a "proper" Cornish feel to one of the leading performances in the main ring at the Royal Cornwall Show in June.

Charities will have a presence at the Royal Cornwall Show

Issue date 31st January 2007

The two nominated charities for June's Royal Cornwall Show (7, 8, & 9 June) are the Army Benevolent Fund and the ShelterBox Trust..

Maxi cobs in a class of their own

Issue date 29th January 2007

Captain Cooke will be competing for honours at June's Royal Cornwall Show, thanks to the creation of a new maxi cob class in the horse section.

Guernseys given new class at Royal Cornwall

Issue date 24th January 2007

An extra Guernsey class - for heifers under 12 months - should be a big boost for the breed at this summer's Royal Cornwall Show.

Encouraging youngsters to take up traditional skills

Issue date 5th December 2006

A new award, initiated by the Duchy of Cornwall through the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association, will encourage young people to learn and take up "sustainable, traditional, land-based and coastal trades and skills."

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