Roll up for the Big Show

May 26 2008 by Ben Guy, The Journal

MORE than 20,000 people will descend on Corbridge today for the Northumberland show.

The show gets underway at Tynedale Park with a wide range of agricultural animals on show, alongside a host of other entertainment.

The equestrian section is bound to popular, with a number of competitive teams taking part in the event.

Driving teams, coming from as far as York and Aberdeen, will show the manoeuvrability and skills of the heavy horse, particularly the Clydesdale breed, which is now considered to be an endangered species.

There will also be dramatic action with horse stuntmen and motorbike dare devils performing for the crowds.

The event, supported by The Journal, will finish with the traditional RAF Spitfire fly past, which will be followed by the RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team, who will land in the arena.

Tynedale Council will also have a display, together with the Energy Saving Trust, showcasing the latest eco friendly technology available.

Station Road will be closed to traffic during the day, and visitors are advised to follow signposts to the free car parks.

Network Rail is also running a special show timetable, with extra stops at Corbridge Station throughout the day.

Tickets are available for cash on the day, priced at £10 for adults, £6 OAPs, £2.50 children and £25 for a family ticket.

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County Show Programme

THE programme for the main arena at the Northumberland Show is as follows:

8.30am Ridden hunter judging

9.30am Judging of agricultural horses

10.45am Championships – Agricultural horses and ridden hunters

11.15am Judging of best decorated horse in harness

11.45am Judging of heavy horse turnouts

12.15am Rockin’ Horse Production Equestrian Stunt Team

1.15pm Parade of hounds

1.30pm Judging of heavy horse turnouts

2pm Bolddog Motor Cycle Stunt Team

3.15pm Grand parade of prize winning livestock

3.15pm Judging of champion of champions, and presentation ceremony

3.45pm Judging of heavy horse turnouts, followed by championship

4.15pm Bolddog Motor Cycle Stunt Team

5pm Rockin’ Horse Production Equestrian Stunt Team

5.10pm Battle of Britain memorial flight – Spitfire

5.45pm RAF Falcons Free Fall Parachute Display Team

6pm Show closes