JUNE:

1st: Severn Valley Welsh Pony and Cob Association 28th Annual Open Show, Coed Dinas, Welshpool. Contact Janet Lewis on 01686 412528 or email lewis.janet@hotmail.co.uk. www.svwpca.com.

8th: Aberystwyth and Ceredigion County Show, Gelli Angharad Fields, Capel Bangor, Aberystwyth. Horse, cattle, sheep, poultry, dog and horticultural sections. Contact secretary Meinir Evans on 01974 200814. www.aberystwythshow.com.

8th: Caerwys Show, Gatehouse Fields, Babell, Holywell, Flintshire. Sheep, cattle, horse and poultry classes, floral art, photography, produce, vintage machinery, attractions and entertainment. Ring 01352 720306 or email info@caerwys show.co.uk.

15th: Clwyd Welsh Pony and Cob Association Summer Silver Medal Show. Ruthin Email Audrey Weaver at morwynponies@aol.com.

16th: Blaenavon and District Show. Contact 01495 772981.

22nd: Brecon and Borders Welsh Pony and Cob Breeder Association Bronze Rosette Show. Brecon Showground. ontact Jayne Owen-Lowe, at newyddwelshcobs@tiscali.co.uk 23rd: Gwent WPCA Summer Medal Show. Hilltop Sportsground, Ebbwvale. ontact Victoria Woodland, Llwyncelyn Terrace, Aberbeeg, Abertillery, Gwent at candlewoodstud@btinternet.com.

30th: Ceredigion Welsh Pony and Cob Association Summer Show. Llanllyr, Talsarn, Lampeter. Contact Llinos Spenser on 01970 626871 or email keith@felinmor.com.

30th: Gwendraeth Valley Horse Show Cilferi Uchaf Farm, Five Roads, Llanelli. Contact Caroline Rees, Croesnant, Five Roads, Llanelli at carwmarw@yahoo.co.uk.

 

JULY

7th: Fundraising road run for All Wales Ploughing Championships. From Pen-y-Ffordd, Lixwm Road, Brynford. Ring 01352 712028.

22nd-25th: Royal Welsh Show. The biggest event of its kind in Europe, held at the Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells. Stock competitions, family attractions, variety of stalls and shopping. Contact 01982 553683 or go to www.rwas.co.uk.

27th: Trapp Agricultural Show, Llandeilo. Contact Beryl Owen on 01558 823213 or email beryl.penywaun@tiscali.co.uk.

31st: Cardigan County Agricultural Show, Briscwm Fields, Cardigan. Trade stands, horticulture, cookery and craft, dog show, vintage display, BSJ show jumping, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, horses and private driving. Contact secretary Alwyn Evans on 01239 891637, email secretary@cardigancounty show.co.uk. www.cardigan countyshow.co.uk.