Shropshire County Show getting into top gear
Plans are well under way for this year's Shropshire County Show, which is set to bring thousands of people to the region.
The event is taking place on May 23 at Greenhous West Mid Showground, off Berwick Road, Shrewsbury.
It is being billed as an action-packed extravaganza of family entertainment, with something on offer for everyone.
New this year is free admission for children under 12 when accompanied by an adult, and there will be a many free activities for the youngsters.
Organisers say one of the most spectacular events of the day is likely to be the appearance of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, providing a fly past by Spitfire and Hurricane aeroplanes.
Headlining the main arena events will be the Steve Colley Motorbike Stunt display team.
Young Farmers will be doing safari jeep racing and parading their decorated themed floats for which a record number of entries have been received.
For the first year sponsors of the showground, Greenhous, will be featuring vehicles from across its extensive range of brands.
A new country side area will be set aside where bushcraft, leather workers, basket weavers and wood carvers will be in attendance, as well as a dedicated country pursuits area offering, rock climbing and also the 21st century transport of Segway riding.
Ian Bebbington, who is the general manager responsible for the running of the showground, said: "
The signs are already very positive for the County Show. It is good to see such enthusiasm to return again this year as well as new traders coming for the first time."
