Winterton Agricultural Society

Show Cancelled

Winterton Show 4^th & 5^th July 2020

Dear Friends

It is regret we find it necessary to cancel the above Show due to the Coronavirus Crisis.

After speaking to our agent and interested parties the feeling is we would cut our losses by deciding earlier, as against later, to cancel. This saving would be from Printing, Advertising, Marquee and other major costs. Also, with your approval, we are looking at carrying forward the Acts booked for this year to next year.

We did consider moving the date to September, but with an already full Show Programme Nationally, and the Schools not operational, which affects Enterprise Entries (85%), it is not viable.

Many thanks for your support, long may it continue and we hope to see you all on 3^rd & 4^th July 2021, at our next Show.

Yours sincerely

Stan Wood
Hon. Secretary

Nigel Ogg
Chairman

Don Johnson
President

The Winterton Agricultural society was formed in 1872 to further the interests of a rapidly modernising agricultural community. For many years the society held a two day Agricultural Show and sports in the Picturesque Park at Winterton Show.

The Show attracted competitors from throughout Lincolnshire and the surrounding counties, building up an excellent reputation over the years.

Today the two day Show occupies over 20 acres, which the society now owns to accommodate the growing demand for trade stands, sideshows and entertainment, The Show caters for many agricultural and countryside pursuits involving all elements of the local and neighbouring communities. It successfully blends a variety of events appealing to both rural and town dwellers; as a consequence it is very well supported, drawing crowds in excess of twelve thousand, from across the region, the show goes from strength to strength.

Our entrance charges have been kept the same as previous years in order to offer excellent value for money with the highest quality of entertainment which caters for all ages. For details of admission prices please visit the Show page.

The 146th Winterton Show in 2018

The showground is situated at the eastern end of the town with excellent access from the motorway system. It also has spectacular views down the Humber Estuary and across the Lincolnshire and Yorkshire Wolds.

Grand Bonfire Cancelled

18-Aug-2020

Sadly this year's Grand Bonfire is cancelled.

The rules at the moment would not allow a large gathering of this kind.

The idea of a drive-in type event does have rules attached - people are not allowed to get out of their vehicles. If people did leave their vehicles in the DARK this would make it very difficult to monitor.

Food would make people want to get out of their vehicles so again not allowed.

I agree that our schools have done a brilliant job of trying to keep our children safe. The school environment is controlled with very low numbers and plenty of teaching support. The Bonfire attracts HUNDREDS of visitors with different ideas on social distancing! This could create a serious health and safety problem for us all.

My other concern is that we would still attract people from Winterton walking to the edge of the ground , causing large crowds who are not social distancing. We would not get all the cars in, therefore the streets of Winterton would be congested and we would be in trouble with the emergency services.

I will of course organize a show meeting when it is allowed. The rules at the moment are for a maximum number of 6 people in an outside environment only.

We have a heavy responsibility to protect the public and ourselves. I want nothing more than to get back to normal and provide Winterton people with their Bonfire event but not with any risks. Please keep safe everyone .

Kind regards

Nigel

Brian Tighe

31-Jul-2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of one our long serving members, Mr Brian Tighe.

Brian epitomised the very spirit of the Winterton Agricultural Society, always hard working, cheerful and full of ideas. In 1993 he negotiated the purchase of our present show ground and has watched it develope into one of the best venues for all manner of outdoor events.

As chairman of the Society he led by example , be it putting out signs advertising the Show or Bonfire weeks before the day, litter picking after an event or entertaining our sponsors over the Show weekend he could always be found doing some job or other. He was a perfect role model, encouraging younger members, recruiting new helpers and supporting the working Committee members.

After his term of office as Chairman, Brian became the President of the Society, again throwing all his extensive knowledge and management skills into the role and steering the Society forwards to become one of the highest respected organisations in the world of agricultural shows.

As we approach our 150th Anniversary there have been many notable characters in the history of Winterton Agricultural Society and Brian will always be remembered as one of the best of them.

Don Johnson BEM

President of Winterton Agricultural Society.