Well it turned out to be wonderful weather for the Aylsham Show this year, and I’m sure that contributed to a record attendance (19000) on the Bank Holiday Monday.

I’ve had a long association with the Show, as has Reepham & District Rotary, who I’m also proud to work with.

I would like to start by congratulating the fabulous team effort from the Show Council and other members.  Without the efforts of all these local people the show wouldn’t be the success it is. 

I got to see a lot early on Monday morning as I helped with Trade Stand allocation and various issues.  This year some of the show highlights included:

• Show-jumping
• Food Court
• Fun Fair
• Dog shows
• Livestock
• Vintage tractors
• A great array of locally produced produce
• The Grand Parade 

But for me the Trick Motor Cyclists were fantastic, some of their stunts are quite breath-taking

The Art Exhibition which is set-up by the Reepham & District Rotary was a great success.  Rotary members were very busy, spending Sunday hanging pictures, before hosting a “Viewing Reception” on Sunday afternoon, then after the exhibition on Monday they spent the evening taking the picture down again.  It was definitely worth it, raising a record £3,000 profit which will support local charities and the show. 

Here’s hoping for another wonderful show next year