Cotswold Show & Country Fair - Cirencester Park

Costwold Show

The Cotswold Show - A weekend of fun for all the family.

The 2009 Cotswold Show will take place on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July (9am to 6pm) at its usual location of Cirencester Park.

Below you will find some press releases relating to the 2009 Cotswold Show.

WIN a FREE consultation with celebrity dog trainer Amy Hatcher at this year’s Cotswold Show
Monday, 01 June 2009
If your problem pooch is driving you to despair then help is on hand as Celebrity Dog Trainer Amy Hatcher is offering you the chance to win a free consultation worth more than £150 only at this year’s Cotswold Show, Cirencester Park.*

The lucky winner will also receive one family ticket; admission for 2 adults and 3 children to The Cotswold Show on either 4 or 5 July.

Amy Hatcher, Canine behaviourist and celebrity dog trainer will return to the Cotswold Show armed with tips and advice for all dog lovers on how to successfully train your pets.

Amy is well known for her programmes on the BBC; ‘The Underdog Show’, ‘Help, My Dog’s as Fat as Me’, and has appeared on radio and in the press.

Throughout the weekend Amy and the team will be demonstrating tips on dog training and giving a session on dog psychology covering issues such as anti-social behaviour, aggression, separation anxiety and nervous behaviour and phobias.

Amy said: ‘We’re delighted to be back at the Cotswold Show again this year. At last year’s event we had a fantastic response and managed to help in the region of 3000 dog owners with tips and advice on how to successfully train their pets. We hope to help even more dog lovers and their favourite family friends this time’.

This year the Cotswold Show celebrates its 21st anniversary and proves to be bigger and better than ever; an arena bursting with breathtaking, dare devilry displays, talented pooches, traditional country pursuits and ancient crafts; a scrumptious food village and handmade treats.

For more information about the Cotswold Show and to book tickets in advance and save 20% please visit www.cotswoldshow.co.uk

To win put your name, dogs name, the problem and a contact telephone number on a postcard and send to: Vision MPR, Clarence House, The Promenade, Cheltenham, GL50 1AP.

* Please note entrants should be available to attend the show on either Saturday 4th or Sunday 5th July 2009. Amy can asses you dogs needs and contact you prior to the show to discuss a best plan of action.

Cotswold Show Hits the Spot with 'Have a Go' Archery and Laser Shooting
Friday, 01 May 2009
The Cotswold Show aims to be right on target with the introduction of laser clay shooting and have-a-go archery to this year’s host of family-fun activities.

Under the watchful eye of experienced instructors from Birds Hill Days, youngsters and adults alike can put their precision and accuracy to the test and enjoy a taste of these exciting countryside pursuits.

Laser shooting uses real, but converted, 12-bore shotguns which fire a safe infra-red beam at full-size clays fired from an electric trap. And because there’s no recoil it’s totally child-friendly.

If that doesn’t capture your eye why not experience the thrill of have-a-go archery. It doesn’t matter what level you are there’s a target for everyone to reach.

Birds Hill Days will be at the show on Saturday and Sunday 4 and 5 July between 9am-6pm.

Fast and fun - Ferret racing comes to the Cotswold Show
Friday, 01 May 2009
If you are fanatical about ferrets or keen to learn more about our furry friends you won’t want to miss this year’s ferret racing, new to the Cotswold Show.

The Hants and Berks Ferret Club will be bringing along their ferrets so you can get up close and personal with these friendly creatures; learn more about ferret welfare, care and handling whilst dispelling commonly-held misconceptions. Not forgetting, of course, having some fun too!

Anyone who is familiar with the little animals will know that ferrets just love tunnels and the club will be holding ferret racing every two hours throughout the two-day event. For just 20p you can double your money by choosing from the black, white, yellow or green tube and cheering on your winning ferret.

Watch the ferrets navigate the various obstacles as experienced handlers let them loose on the chicane, the see-saw and the water jump! Racing ferrets must reach the end of the tube and return with all four feet on the ground outside of the tube before the triumphant winner is announced.

Every member who attends the ferret shows throughout the summer is a volunteer. All money raised goes towards keeping the club up and running and helping the ferrets at various rescue centres.

Horse Whisperer returns to Cotswold Show
Saturday, 18 April 2009
Gary Witheford will be returning to the Cotswold Show this year. 2008 was due to be Gery’s last performance and proved very poignant for everyone. However, Gary has agreed to return for 2009 although his performance will be a slightly different format.

Gary is keen for his son, Craig to take centre stage at this and future events as part of his plans for Craig to take over the business when Gary eventually retires. Witheford Equine will therefore be represented in the main by Craig, although Gary will be in attendance.

Gary and Craig use a system they call ‘natural horsemanship’ to train unruly horses, which is based on his observation of how horses behave in the wild.

Witheford Equine customers include top trainers from the racing world and Gary has even coached soldiers from the Household Cavalry in his natural horsemanship method. Exact times of Craig’s demonstrations will be printed in the Show’s programme which is available at the event