Visitors give their verdict on Lincolnshire Show’s 140th year

Visitors to the Lincolnshire Show have branded it “amazing” as the county’s showpiece event celebrates its 140th year.

Organised by the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society, the show champions agricultural and rural life in the county. About 60,000 people are expected to attend this week (June 18 and 19), including 6,000 schoolchildren and more than 500 exhibitors.

Her Royal Highness Princess Anne was among the visitors on Wednesday, while well-known TV presenter Matt Baker was expected to attend today (Thursday).

Basking in glorious sunshine, the Local Democracy Reporting Service spoke to attendees to find out how they were enjoying the milestone event.

Trader Amy Ralphs, from The Emporium, said: “For us as traders, the Lincolnshire Show is a lot bigger than most of the shows we normally do, so it’s nice to see some many people.”

“This is our first year exhibiting and my first time at the show. It’s been nice to see something a bit different.”

Chris Sim, 35, praised how the event had grown over the past few years. “It’s been wonderful.” He added: “There’s a great variety of shops and local businesses.”

“It’s amazing. I’ve particularly enjoyed looking around the charities and shops,” added Sue Brumpton, 60, who also praised the variety of things on offer.

From North Lincolnshire, Anne Jackson, 80, commended the weather, which was reaching highs of 26 degrees. She said: “The best thing is the sunshine and the weather. It’s brilliant.”

John Gordon, 66, added: “I think the displays of machinery are fantastic. I particularly enjoyed looking at the cars.”

“The Skoda looked amazing, although I’d need to find a spare £45,000!”