Inside this issue: Melange - A Creative Mix
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Looking For A Selwyn Star
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4WD Fundraiser
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Silver Medal For Local Honey
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What’ What ’s Cooking? The Food Show Returns
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Outstanding Results
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Local Dog Trials In April
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Still Going Strong
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Healthy Eating
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Malvern A&P Show Results
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Easter Messages
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Supreme Award For High Country Station
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Ready To Move On
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Cricket Recognition
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West Melton Bowling Club
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Golf Results
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Public Notices
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Save The Date
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Classifieds
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Trades
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Email Column
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ISSUE 1,128 Thursday 28th March 2024
SUCCESSFUL A & P SHOW By Alistair Barnhill, President 2024 Malvern A&P Show
This year marked the 125th show, which the committee celebrated in good country style. Initial exhibitor and competitor numbers were low and slow but with an extension to the entry deadline and extra publicity, we were able to bring these to above or similar to previous years. We were very lucky to have Deb Abraham running our publicity and Facebook page, which helped promote us the whole way through and saw an increased participation in most sections including children’s entries. Show morning started with dense fog for all early birds and added another twist to the task of the She&ield Tennis Club, who again did a sterling job of gate entry. The fog burnt o& as the show awakened and the general public started rolling through the gate. The day turned into a magical climate with little breeze bringing gate numbers to the highest we have had for many years. The crowd was treated to a happy, family-friendly atmosphere with smiles across the board and lots to see and do — testament to the hard work of the committee — and the quality stall holders were also great to see. The hospitality tent this year was conducted by Bill and Michelle — they had the daunting task of matching up to the benchmark, which Helen and Keith Taege had set in previous years. Helen, how did you do it? This year’s show theme was Innovation and Education in the rural sector, which saw a massive increase in trade exhibitors, who all contributed to the atmosphere and were a real treat to young and old. Continue on page 8….
In commemoration of her late husband, Donald, who was Malvern A&P Show president 50 years ago, Frances Smith created and set up two stunning floral arrangements in the Flower section of the Show. She is pictured with this year’s president, Alistair Barnhill.