Alfrick and Lulsley
The Annual Show - Not to be missed!
This Year's Annual Show
7th September 2013 12.30 p.m
Add it to your diary!
Bridget Lewis, Chairman of the Show tells us about the Show, how it runs and what to look forward to this year:
How long has the Show been running?
The first Show was in 1952 and although we have retained many of the traditional elements it has significantly grown and today we have a wonderful fete that encompasses a horticultural show, dog show, arena events, side-stalls, Bar, BBQ and many rural attractions.
For more information about our history (click here)
Is it expensive to come to this Show?
Our entrance fee is £4 for adults and £2 for senior citizens and children 5-16 years and for this we offer a fantastic variety of entertainments and activities to be enjoyed by all ages, including free parking. Each year we offer something new and interesting for our thousands of visitors with lots of ‘free’ things to see and do and plenty of opportunity to buy a cake, win a prize, enter a competition or make a purchase from one of our many stalls – I think this is a bargain!
What time does the Show start?
The entrance gate opens at 12.30pm giving plenty of opportunity for our visitors to enjoy lunch from our local (and organic!) pig roast or BBQ or to picnic on the grass with ‘Pimms’ and strawberries & cream.
What do you enjoy about being Chairman of the Show?
Having been the Chairman for 10 years it is a wonderful opportunity to meet local people and to chat to regular visitors who travel from all corners of the county and beyond (Scotland being the farthest we know of to date), and also to meet first time visitors. Part of my role is to formally open the Show with our annual President and ‘celebrity’, the likes of Mike George from our local BBC radio and Henry Sandon from BBC ‘Antiques Roadshow’ to name (drop) just a few.
Do you get feedback from the visitors?
Yes we do. We undertook a survey and by listening to our visitors we have improved our publicity of the Show, we offer a wider range of activities for children and have broadened the choice of foods available. I also like to wander around during the day chatting to stall holders and visitors. The true success of any Show is what the public think and as one visitor summed up “It was a show that both myself and my wife and son enjoyed - a real "proper" village show”.
I am also really pleased with the increase in entries to our Horticultural Show and with a modern twist to the range of classes to enter, including our most recent addition which is a honey competition, I am hopeful that this will continue. For more information on classes and for an entry form, click here
How long does it take to organise the Show?
I am very lucky to work with a great committee who help organise and run the Show. Our first meeting takes place in January, we then meet monthly up to the Show in September and although the 24 hours before the Show and packing up afterwards are very tiring, the pub lunch at the local ‘Fox and Hounds’ on Sunday afternoon is always appreciated and a time to relax and share stories of the event.
We hold a committee meeting in October to allocate profits and then our annual general meeting in November – to which all are welcome, the date for which is always advertised in ‘The Sphere’ benefice magazine.
You mentioned an ‘allocations’ meeting - what does happen to the profits?
The profits are distributed to local groups, charities, playgroups and schools within the village and surrounding area.
What can visitors look forward at this years’ Show?
Our resident MC and friend Mike George of BBC Hereford and Worcester is unfortunately unable to join us this year however, his colleague Tony Fisher has kindly agreed to be our MC for the afternoon. Once again we hope to have a Battle of Britain Spitfire flypast, weather permitting. We have Tim Foolery – as his name would suggest he will be entertaining us with circus skills with the help of members of the audience. He will also be holding workshops for the youngsters during the afternoon. ‘Paws for Thought’ dog display team for those canine lovers amongst you, music by Worcester Concert Brass, cheerleaders, karate demonstrations, tug-o-war, sideshows, lots of food and drink. Our good friend Richard Goodwin from Leigh returns, again weather permitting, to dazzle us with his aerobatic prowess in his biplane
You haven’t mentioned, when is the Show?
How could I forget, the most important date in the calendar… takes place on the first Saturday of September and this year, 2013, will be Saturday 7th September.
You can take part
Anything from Parsnips to Paintings or Cakes to Wine and lots more, there's sure to be a section for you AND your children. Schools and Childrens Groups can enter too - with a £50 prize for the winning school entry and a donation towards the cost of materials it makes sense to have a go. All entries must be made by 9pm Thursday.
Would you like to enter something in our horticultural show, this can be Parsnips to Paintings or Cakes to Wine and lots more.
To view or download our rules, schedule, recipes and entry form click on the following links
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We will be holding a tug of war competition, if you would like to enter a team then please contact us for further details
2012 Show Committee
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Bridget Lewis Chairman |
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Jonathan Wilkinson Treasurer |
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Phil Hanson Assistant Treasurer |
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Annette Smart Secretary |
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David Hughes Arena |
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Gavin Lewis Sponsorship and Advertising Stalls & Sideshows |
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Derek Bradley Field Marshall Health & Safety |
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Carol Bradley Horticultural Secretary |
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Daphne Fowler Horticultural Secretary |
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Rosemary Clarke Horticultural Secretary |
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Kip Williams Dog Show Secretary |
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Claire Saunders Catering & Bar |
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Mike Clarke, Printing |
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Dee Davies, Associate |
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Richard Hughes, Associate |
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Eric Knight, Associate |
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Ray Norris, Associate |
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Ken Richards, Associate |
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Trevor Smart, Associate |
