Olympics inspire Shropshire County Show Makers

Officials are hoping to replicate the success of London 2012's Games Makers by establishing their own team of Show Makers for the first time.

New showground manager Ian Bebbington said he hoped plenty of people would come forward to help out at the County Show, which will be held at the West Mid Showground in Berwick Road on May 25.

Show Makers will welcome people around the site and letting visitors know where they can get food and drink.

Mr Bebbington, former operations manager at Shrewsbury Town, said: "So successful were the Games Makers at the 2012 Olympic Games, I am suggesting we recruit local volunteers to undertake a similar role at our 2013 County Show.

"The arrival at any event can be really daunting. Not knowing where the toilets are, wondering where first aid is available, where can we eat and buy a drink are all the sorts of enquiries I would envisage our Show Makers being able to answer.

"The Olympics in London were regarded as one of the friendliest and most welcoming events ever and I want all our visitors to feel the same sense of warmth and welcome.

"I want this year's show to be the very best and, with the presence of Show Makers whose sole job it will be to warmly greet our visitors on arrival and to be available during the day to point guests in the right direction, we have every chance of it being even more special.

"I will only be happy if all of our visitors feel they have received good value for money and have enjoyed their experience, which is why our voluntary Show Makers could be so crucial."

For more information about being considered as a Show Maker at Shropshire County Show visit www.shropshirecountyshow.com or e-mail [email protected]