The North Somerset Show, the annual celebration where the city meets the countryside just outside of Bristol, is taking place for the 159th time. On Bank Holiday Monday May 7 it will showcase agriculture and the countryside with equestrian events, cattle classes, dog agility, tractor pulling and farm machinery as well as food and drink and country crafts.
The one-day show was began by a small group of farmers that formed the North Somerset Agricultural Society, having previously got together for ploughing competitions.
Show secretary Tim Ledbury said: “All the old favourites will be in place. At the heart of the show will be the livestock with cattle, pigs, sheep, llamas and alpacas coming from all over the country. The equestrian programme includes showjumping, Royal International Horse Show qualifiers, heavy horses, hunters and cobs. 
“We are expecting around 25,000 people to be there on the day. Funds raised will once again be going towards educational projects that help children understand the countryside. Hundreds of small businesses from the region will be represented and there will be some fantastic demonstrations of rural skills, including axe wielding and gundog handling and wood carving.”
Arena events are being finalised with a full day’s programme for all the family. People who book in advance for the show online receive a discount. Details of the show and how to get tickets can be found at nsas.org.uk or phone 01934 837285 for the ticket sales or for general enquiries 08456342464.