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The Orsett Show is one of the
oldest one-day Country Shows in England, having celebrated its 100th
Show in 2006. Set
in 30 acres of countryside, the annual Orsett Show is a
great day out with plenty for all the family to see and do.
»More
about the Show The
next Orsett Show will take place on the first Saturday in
September, 2009. Please visit our website nearer the time for
more details.
For a taste of what the Show has to offer, take a look at the
wonderful aerial photos taken from a helicopter at the 2007
Show
»See the aerial photos
All resid ents,
allotment owners and local farmers are welcome to take part in
the Orsett Show. If you've got skills and talents why not
enter? You could be sporting a rosette by the end of the
afternoon! Click for an overview of the different sections
»How
to enter the show Over 100 Trade
and Craft stands are also present, offering a wide range of
goods
»Book
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The Orsett
Showground is situated in the village of Orsett, near Grays,
Essex, just off the A13, 5 miles east of the M25 junction 30
»How
to find us Facilities for the disabled include mobility scooter
hire, easy parking and disabled toilets.
»More about disabled facilities |
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Unfortunately, due to the
weather the attendance figures were well down this year. A good time
was had by all that attended the Show, in between the showers and high
winds. Had the weather been dry and sunny it would have been a great
family day out because of the high diversity of events for the
spectator, plus so many different stalls and displays to visit.
The low attendance and very
high expenditure in putting the show together has amounted to a
financial loss to the Orsett Show.
The Orsett Show is a registered
charity and is manned and planned by a very dedicated team of
volunteers. It is also supported and sponsored by a number of local
companies for which the Show Council is extremely grateful.
Every year the Orsett Show
Council nominates local charities to receive a share of the profit
generated by the Show. Whilst the nominated charities will each
receive a donation from the Shows reserves, the amount they will each
receive will be less than hoped due to the bad weather on the day of
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With
marquees featuring Horticulture, Agriculture, Hobbies & Handicrafts, Schools, craft stalls and over 100 trade stands, plus exciting
displays throughout the day in the Grand Display Ring and the Horse
Rings there's something for everyone!
Parking is free and there's
free admission for Primary
School children.
In 2008 the Show was pleased to announce three one-hour shows from the
"Gardening Question Time Road Show" hosted by ITV and
BBC Television and Radio presenters, where visitors had
the opportunity to ask questions and to win some fabulous
prizes!
»Find
out more about the Gardening Question Time Road Shows
Why not become a part of
the Orsett Show by becoming a member of the Orsett
Horticultural and Agricultural Society? You would be entitled
to many privileges including access to the Vice Presidents'
Enclosure and a Licensed Bar
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More about membership
The Show itself is supported each year by the
generosity of many local businesses. Do contact us if your company would
be interested in sponsoring the Show
»More about sponsorship Each year the Orsett Show supports a local charity.
In 2008 they supported two charities, St. Luke's
Hospice and Essex FM's "Martin & Sue's Essex Kids".
»More about St Luke's
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