The 2011 Show was one of the best in recent years with 160,301 visitors through the gate. The combination of glorious sunshine, excellent features both new and old and enhancements of popular sections created a superb atmosphere throughout the whole showground.
This year's Show was opened by Professor Sir John Beddington, Chief Scientific Advisor to the Government, who talked about the world food crisis and farming to very interested visitors who gathered around the Bandstand.
Livestock numbers were excellent across the board, with the quality of entries exceptionally high. The overall Beef Champion prize went to the impressive Red Devon Yeomandon Fernidand. In the equine section the Cuddy in Hand Championship went to Moortown Countryman a Dartmoor Stallion who was produced by the Jordan family from Devon. Results of the Show can be found on www.bathandwest.com
The Main Ring attractions went down a storm with the White Helmets roaring around the Main Ring, and the Giant Sway Pole and Space Wheel wowing the crowd with something a little different. The Grand Parade of winning Livestock was a sight not to be missed with crowds flocking to watch the British Livestock exhibitors parading the Best in Show animals.
On the Friday in the Main Ring The Royal British Legion held the Muster to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Royal British Legion, and the release of poppies touched so many people in the crowds and was a superb spectacle.
Out on the avenues you certainly knew when Titan the Robot was around. The extraordinary two metre talking robot brought the crowds to a standstill and transfixed the children as he moved through the Show.
The Supreme Champion Cheese in the National Cheese Awards went to Belton Cheese, with their Wensleydale Cheese, with Reserve Champion going to Adams Foods with West Country PDO Farmhouse Cheddar.
There were many other awards being presented at the Show including the Environmental Youth Award which went to Shaw Primary School from Wiltshire. The annual Royal Bath and West of England Society Long Service Awards were awarded this year to Ken Hayter, Lester Lavington, Derek Sparks, Robert Taylor and Mary Mortimer who were all presented with their awards by HRH The Countess of Wessex GCVO.
The Society would like to thank all the volunteers and stewards who help put together such a unique Show and to all the visitors and exhibitors who make the Show such a great success.
Next Year's Royal Bath & West Show will be held from 30th May - 2nd June 2012
With such a large variety of events and activities, make space in your diary for the the Royal Bath & West Show!
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