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Denbigh and Flint Show 2025 - All you need to know
The annual event, at the Green, Denbigh, will once more bring the best of North Wales farming and agriculture together on Thursday, August 21. There will be superbly presented animals and livestock, shopping and the exhibition pavilion, equestrian events, craft exhibitors, food hall, produce exhibitions, machinery and vehicle stands and more. Having only ever been disrupted by world wars, disease or - most recently - Covid, the show attracts more than 18,000 people each year. There will be Light Horse judging, show jumping, horticulture, heavy horses and pig judging. In 2023 - sheep shearing (Image: Rick Matthews) A family friendly dog show will run as well as livestock championships, a shearing spectacle and a vintage tractor and a vintage cars parade. Attendees can look forward to the The Bolddog FMX display team, SMJ Falconry Display and the Flint and Denbigh Hound Parade. The Bolddog FMX display team travel the UK and Europe performing at County shows, Carnivals and motor sports events. The show attracts thousands of people from across North Wales (Image: Rick Matthews) The team is managed by one of Europe's top freestyle motocross riders, Dan Whitby, the first person to flip a four-stroke motorcycle in Europe. Competitive sections - all you need to know Organisers have made a statement in relation to Bluetongue. They said: "We regret that recent developments regarding the Bluetongue virus in the UK have led the Welsh and English Governments to announce changes in disease policy starting from the July 1, with the whole of England included in the Bluetongue Restricted Zone (RZ). "Following careful consideration and expert advice on the disease risk, we have made the difficult decision to restrict entry of livestock from exhibitors based within a BTV Restriction Zone (RZ) to the Denbigh & Flint Show this year. We believe this is the most responsible course of action to protect the health, wellbeing, and economic stability of the Welsh livestock sector. "This situation continues to evolve rapidly, and we encourage all members and exhibitors to stay informed of the latest updates. We will continue to monitor developments closely and provide timely announcements as necessary." This statement also applies to sheep. Starting at 12pm. Located between the main ring and show jumping. This year's charity is Skylor's Animal Rescue. Visit here for the list of Pedigree Classes and Novelty Classes. Due to current Welsh Government restrictions, organisers say they are unable to host poultry at this year's show. A statement on the Denbigh & Flint show website said: "However, if the regulations change prior to the event, we will make every reasonable effort to include poultry in the show. Should this happen, an additional schedule will be released. "Thank you for your understanding." Full scheduled available here. Farm produce will be judged outside the front of the marquee Details of the Light Horse Classes, Pig section, and show jumping are all available at There has been a change of light horse judges for the show. In a statement, organisers said: "Due to unavoidable circumstances, we have had to make changes to the Light Horse judging panel for this year's show. "Please note the following updated judges: "Working Hunter Horse including HOYS qualifier will now be judged by Ms Vicky Smith and Mr Leon King. "HOYS Coloured Horse and Pony will now be judged by Ms Vicky Smith and Mr Derek Walker. "Welsh In-Hand C'S will now be judged by Ms K Bodily. "Irish Draught will now be judged by Miss S E Ramsden. "Young Handler/Arabs/Anglo & Part Breds will now be judged by Mr M Johnson. "We thank you for your understanding and continued support, and we look forward to welcoming you to the Denbigh & Flint Show 2025." Organisers are on the lookout for some helping hands to assist stewards in setting up the Livestock section at the show. Volunteers needed on: Monday, August 18 or Tuesday, August 19. Helpers will be given free entry to the show on Thursday, August 21. Gates open to the public at 8.30am. Price in brackets only available until 11.59pm, August 20 2025. Adult: (£20) £25. Child - 6-16yrs: (£5) £7. Family - Two adults, two children - Children aged between six and 16: (£45) £57.
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29-07-2025
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Wrexham care home residents make decorations for Eisteddfod
With just days to go before the National Eisteddfod arrives in the city, art club members from Pendine Park's Bryn Bella home have created colourful giant heart decorations and 50 metres of bunting. Their handmade work will help decorate the entrance to the Maes at Is-y-coed, where the festival will take place from August 2 to 9. Mario Kreft MBE, owner of Pendine Park, said: "Wrexham is rightly proud to be the host of this year's National Eisteddfod and we are equally proud to be supporting the event. "It is one of the biggest cultural festivals in the world and all eyes will definitely be on Wrexham in August. "It's fantastic to think that the decorations made by our brilliant amateur artists at Bryn Bella will be adding even more joy to the occasion. "Well done to them all." Tony Ithell putting finishing touches on the giant heart centrepiece with Artist in Residence Sarah Edwards (Image: Rick Matthews) Pendine Park is marking its 40th anniversary this year and is sponsoring one of the main choir competitions at the Eisteddfod. The decorations are part of the care organisation's wider support for the event. Great work from Lynn Kelly (Image: Rick Matthews) Sarah Edwards, Pendine Park's consultant artist in residence, led the workshops where residents crafted the bunting and decorations featuring heart motifs and the word Croeso. She said: "Our residents have themselves made about 20 metres of bunting and we've also had some fabric bunting made by our soft furnishing team. "I designed the main pattern and our art club enthusiasts have added their own individual touches to them." Artist in residence Sarah Edwards having a laugh with resident Wendy Powell during the session (Image: Rick Matthews) Resident Tony Ithell contributed two large heart decorations. Mr Ithell said: "I started by painting the white background first then overlaying the colours onto it. "It's taken me about four days in all, but it's been worth it." Mark Cartwright puts the finishing touches to a dragon (Rick Matthews)Each heart is around three feet tall and will be displayed at the entrance to the festival. Ms Edwards praised the effort and creativity shown by residents and activity coordinators. She said: "They have worked really hard on this, as we all determined to give the National Eisteddfod visitors a really big welcome to our home turf." The bunting includes simple designs with green-outlined hearts and red centres on a white background. Carole Ball, a resident and keen artist, said: "It's a simple design but it's surprisingly effective." Gareth Bellis pleased with his bunting creations. (Image: Rick Matthews) She also contributed a traditional Welsh dragon design. Ms Ball said: "We've naturally been using a lot of red, green and white in our paintings as those are the national colours of Wales. "It's always good to know that our artwork will go on show and be seen by the wider public." READ MORE: Lesley Griffiths MS for Wrexham looks ahead to the National Eisteddfod Other residents, including George Ullman and Wendy Powell, also took part in the project. Ms Powell decorated the word Croeso with music-themed motifs using coloured pencils. This year's honorary Eisteddfod president is Mark Lewis Jones, the acclaimed actor from Rhosllannerchrugog. The event's first schedule of competitions and activities is now available on the Eisteddfod's website, with more details to be released.
