Celebrity farmers among county show attractions

Celebrity farmers JB Gill and Kelvin Fletcher are among the attractions at this year's Lincolnshire Show.

The annual event, which celebrates the county's rural life and produce, is now in its 141st year, with organisers anticipating more than 65,000 visitors, 500 exhibitors and 2,500 animals on display.

Held at Lincolnshire Showground on Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 June, the event will also include a world record attempt.

Charlotte Powell, CEO of the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society, said Gill and Fletcher would "both be sharing their love for farming".

Gill is best known for being a member of boy band JLS, along with acting and presenting, but also runs a farm in North Kent. He will attend the show on the Wednesday.

Former Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher, who won the 17th series of Strictly Come Dancing and has his own show on ITV, Fletcher's Family Farm, will be at the event the following day.

Powell added: "The show is a source of pride for so many people across Lincolnshire and it truly is a celebration of the county's agricultural heritage and all things great about our county."

The show takes place at Lincolnshire Showground, Grange de Lings, Lincoln, from 08:00 to 18:00 BST on both days.

People travelling by car are advised to follow AA or RAC route planners as they include the latest travel updates.

The organisers said there would be a diversion on the A631 and advised people to research before setting off.

People travelling by taxi are advised to use Gate 6 (Burton Road) for both drop off and pick up.

For those using public transport, Stagecoach will be running dedicated bus services from Lincoln railway station and Gainsborough bus station on both days.

Parking is free and all car parks are within reasonable accessibility of the entrance gates, the organisers said.

Members car park is accessible via Gate 6 on the B1398 Middle Street (Burton Road) or Gate 1 from the A15 (northbound).

Disabled badge holders will be directed to designated areas in brown and white labelled car parks.

Drop off and pick-up points are at Gate 6.

Visitors can buy tickets online at the show's website, by phone or by visiting the society offices at the showground.

Tickets are also available at the gate on both days at a higher price then when purchased in advance.

• Best dressed competition
• Guinness World Record attempt to assemble a harvester header in record time
• Dart Chukka Polo Display: Dart Polo vs Sunbrave Polo of India - a performance of skill, speed and precision
• Squibb Freestyle FMX Show: motocross stunts and aerial tricks
• The Garden Show: Brings together plant nurseries, including many RHS Chelsea Flower Show gold medal winners, to create displays and give inspiration for other people's gardens
• Aviation and Armed Forces zone includes a Red Arrows stall and a simulator
• Livestock rings showcasing the best in agriculture, including fleece competitions with sheep, breeds of pig, Lincoln Red's and a young sheep handler competition
• Rural voices aims to share stories and issues from the county with speakers such as National Grid, Anglian Water and University of Lincoln

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