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17

Jul 2021

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Sunny skies set to stay for tomorrow's Weeton Show

Published: 17 Jul 2021, 09:00 BST

by Suzannah Rogerson

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Weeton Show is going ahead this weekend despite others locally choosing to postpone. Events including ferret racing and welly wangling will take centre stage for this family fun show.

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Weeton Show is set to go ahead under blazing sunshine tomorrow and organisers are encouraging people to book tickets before they sell out, as people cannot buy them on the day.

It is one of the only local district shows going ahead, with many others choosing to cancel due to covid restrictions.

Sharon Waring, a member of the show committee, said all the volunteers have been working for months to make sure the event could be held under social distancing restrictions.



She added the size of the village's show ground meant visitors will be able to spread out.

Hand sanitising stands will be in place and this year tickets have been capped at 2,000 and must be pre-booked.

Mrs Waring said the family-friendly event has 'something for everyone" - this year's programme includes Yorkshire terrier racing, sheepdogs herding ducks and welly wangling.

'Dangerous Steve' - a show regular - will also be performing his daredevil stunt act.

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Stallholders will sell local food, drink and crafts and the Guiseley Brass Band is booked to entertain visitors in the afternoon.

Mrs Waring said:

"It's incredible that we are going ahead. In its history the show has only been cancelled three times; foot and mouth disease, bad weather and last year due to coronavirus.
"It's fantastic especially this year when so any others locally have cancelled."





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The first show was held in 1945 and often attracts thousands of visitors from across the county.

Gates will open from 9am on Sunday. To book tickets, click here.