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Nottinghamshire County Show could remain one-day event rather than two at Newark Showground

By Dan Churcher
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d.churcher@newarkadvertiser.co.uk
Published: 15:00, 16 May 2022
 | Updated: 16:49, 16 May 2022

Covid forced some changes to the organisation of the Nottinghamshire County Show this year, chiefly it becoming a one-day event rather than two.

Ridden hunters.
Ridden hunters.
Learning about its own breed.
Learning about its own breed.
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The show, the 137th, was returning after a two-year absence due to the pandemic and just took place on Saturday rather than Saturday and Sunday.

Stanley, Joe and Ernie TrferCook, who all appear on Channel 5's Spring Time on the Farm, and were exhibiting sheep at their first ever show. (56672652)
Stanley, Joe and Ernie TrferCook, who all appear on Channel 5's Spring Time on the Farm, and were exhibiting sheep at their first ever show. (56672652)
Mike Jones, of Newark Rugby Club, who were helping marshal the event, has a go at a bean bag throwing challenge. (56672669)
Mike Jones, of Newark Rugby Club, who were helping marshal the event, has a go at a bean bag throwing challenge. (56672669)

And the change appeared to prove a success with thousands of people attending throughout the day.

Farriers Marcus Fieldhouse and Lewis Suitor compete. (56672653)
Farriers Marcus Fieldhouse and Lewis Suitor compete. (56672653)
Farrier Kyle Williams uses a hammer to bend the hot horseshoe into place. (56672654)
Farrier Kyle Williams uses a hammer to bend the hot horseshoe into place. (56672654)
A group from Portland College. (56672655)
A group from Portland College. (56672655)

A huge hit proved to be a flypast by the RAF's sole remaining serviceable Lancaster bomber from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, which made three passes of the showground in the afternoon.

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THE RAF’s last remaining serviceable Lancaster bomber on its flypast. (56672391)
THE RAF’s last remaining serviceable Lancaster bomber on its flypast. (56672391)
The Lanaster in flight.
The Lanaster in flight.

Chairman of Newark and Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society Roger Jackson said: "If today proves to be the success that it appears to be I think it likely that we will continue with this format."

County show President ? and Chairman of Newark and Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society, Roger Jackson. (56672745)
County show President ? and Chairman of Newark and Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society, Roger Jackson. (56672745)
Sherwood MP Mark Spencer and wife Claire. (56672746)
Sherwood MP Mark Spencer and wife Claire. (56672746)
A birds' of prey demonstration. (56672670)
A birds' of prey demonstration. (56672670)
Having a go at archery and getting a bullseye first time. (56672747)
Having a go at archery and getting a bullseye first time. (56672747)
A girl has a go on the zipwire. (56672671)
A girl has a go on the zipwire. (56672671)

Show president Professor Edward Peck said: "The show offers a chance for the community to come together to celebrate all that is about the Nottinghamshire rural community.

Scarlett Stoddart, 9, of Newark, who was representing The Pony Club in showjumping, is pictured with a Grenadier Guard scarecrow from a YFC competition. (56672656)
Scarlett Stoddart, 9, of Newark, who was representing The Pony Club in showjumping, is pictured with a Grenadier Guard scarecrow from a YFC competition. (56672656)
Private Kieran Bramley, of the Mercian Regiment, helps Thomas Prince, 10, set up for the rifle range. (56672657)
Private Kieran Bramley, of the Mercian Regiment, helps Thomas Prince, 10, set up for the rifle range. (56672657)
Able Seaman Lewis Fisher, of HMS Sherwood, and Hazel, 8, and David, 6, Lee, from Newark, with a ship's gun. (56672658)
Able Seaman Lewis Fisher, of HMS Sherwood, and Hazel, 8, and David, 6, Lee, from Newark, with a ship's gun. (56672658)
Private Chelsea Carr, of 101 Military Working Dogs Squadron and Jess. (56672659)
Private Chelsea Carr, of 101 Military Working Dogs Squadron and Jess. (56672659)
Lona-Rose Edlin, 8, and her brother Bobby, 7, try out a police car. (56672630)
Lona-Rose Edlin, 8, and her brother Bobby, 7, try out a police car. (56672630)
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Aimee, 8, and Harry,11, Rose pose with a vintage tractor. (56672632)
Aimee, 8, and Harry,11, Rose pose with a vintage tractor. (56672632)
The zipwire was a hit.
The zipwire was a hit.
Mick Long with the Hutchinson Engineering Burell steam engine from Sutton-on-Trent. (56672634)
Mick Long with the Hutchinson Engineering Burell steam engine from Sutton-on-Trent. (56672634)
LEFT: Mick Long with the Hutchinson Engineering Burell steam engine from Sutton-on-Trent. Middle: A vintage Holes of Newark brewery lorry, and, right: A sheep educates itself on its breed. (56672640)
LEFT: Mick Long with the Hutchinson Engineering Burell steam engine from Sutton-on-Trent. Middle: A vintage Holes of Newark brewery lorry, and, right: A sheep educates itself on its breed. (56672640)

"I am thrilled to see so many people here."

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Jennifer Roebuck-Hinks, 8, from Tuxford, clows around at plate-spinning. (56672744)
Jennifer Roebuck-Hinks, 8, from Tuxford, clows around at plate-spinning. (56672744)

Sherwood MP Mark Spencer, himself a farmer, said: "It's a fantastic show and a credit to Notts."

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