The Emsworth Show

The preparations for the Emsworth Show, to be held on 30^th August 2010 in the Jubilee Park on the Horndean Road, Emsworth, are now underway. We have had just about enough offers of help to continue this year but further offers will be more than welcome.

CAR PARKING

Please note that this year the direction of traffic to the car park is reversed and entrance for vehicles to the Show Ground is via the tennis court car park to the south of the Show Ground and the exit is via the lane to the north of the Show Ground. Cars should use the northerly entrance to the tennis court car park and tall vehicles will need to use the southerly entrance. Marshalls will be there to guide you. Traffic lights will once again be in operation on the Horndean Road and the cycle path will be closed for the day.

Schedules are now available (free of charge) at all the usual outlets – Libraries, several Emsworth Shops, the EHS hut on Sunday mornings (10am till noon) and the Tourist Information Centre at Beachlands. Last year’s entrants should have received copies by now. We hope for a good entry from gardeners, cooks, craft enthusiasts and photographers – also we would like to have plenty of children’s entries.

The always popular Fun Dog Show (register at the small arena) will take place once more and the arena events will feature the Quack Pack and the Gosport Big Noise Samba Band as well as previously featured attractions – including the Homested Dog Agility, First Class Falconry and TS Unity Band.

On the Show Ground will be a good range of children’s attractions, stalls, refreshments etc.

The main attraction, as always, will be the Show Marquee with all the floral, vegetable, domestic, craft and photographic entries from both adults and children.

We have an excellent range of raffle prizes, kindly donated by local businesses and friends. In particular we must thank Stansted Garden Centre (now under new ownership) for a generous donation of vouchers for 1^st prize. Tickets are available in advance from the hut or from members of the committee.

The entry fee to the Show Ground is £2.50 per person plus £2 for each car parked on site. Children under the age of 12 may enter free but should be accompanied. The Show Ground is open at 11am but the marquee opens at 1 pm. The Show will be officially opened by the Mayor of Havant at 12.50 pm. Disabled visitors, each accompanied by up to 2 friends, may tour the marquee early at 12.30pm.