Diary dates

OCTOBER

29 Plympton Primestock Show, New Haye Farm, Ludbrook, near Ivybridge. This traditional event is a showcase for prizewinning livestock, originally held in Plympton Livestock Market. Judging of all livestock to start at 9am. Raffle and light refreshments

NOVEMBER

3 Liskeard Primestock Show

7 Agrifest South West, Westpoint, Clyst St Mary, Exeter. Organised by the National Beef Association (NBA) in the

South West, this specialist one-day event will showcase quality beef and lamb production from field to fork. For further details visit the website www.agrifestsouthwest.co.uk or contact Vicky Smith at info@agrifestsouthwest.co.uk if you would like a schedule

10 Helston Fatstock Show, Franchis Farm, Wendron, near Helston. For further information or to a request a schedule, call Margaret Eva on 01326 572004 or email helstonfatstockshow@outlook.com

12 Churston Fatstock Show

17 Cornish Winter Fair, Royal Cornwall Events Centre, Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge. Incorporates the Wadebridge Primestock Show, with the packed prize schedule including cattle and sheep showing, produce, craft and cookery classes. There are competitive classes for children, local schools, WI and Young Farmers' Clubs. For further details visit the website www.royalcornwallshow.org/cornishwinter-fair

17-18 English Winter Fair and National Pedigree Calf Show, Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford. Pedigree and non-pedigree beef cattle judging, live lamb judging, live pig judging, beef, pork and lamb carcase competition, breed society stands, trade stands and Christmas Country Fair. For further details visit the website www.staffscountyshowground.co.uk/english-winter-fair

19 Totnes Christmas Show

26 Newton Abbot Christmas Show

26-27 Royal Welsh Winter Fair, Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys. Leading stockmen from all over the UK compete for the top accolades in the competitions running throughout the two-day event. Away from the judging rings the very best of Welsh food producers will be showcasing their produce and Christmas shoppers can explore the hundreds of tradestands, demonstrations and exhibitions and festive atmosphere. For further details visit the website www.rwas.wales/winter-fair