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Powys County Times
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Princess Anne and Martin Clunes at Royal Welsh Show
HORSE lovers are in for a real treat at this year's Royal Welsh Show, with two famous faces attending the summer showpiece in Powys. Self-confessed horse fanatic Princess Anne will be coming to the event's opening day in Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, while beloved British actor Martin Clunes will be judging the Royal Welsh Supreme Horse Championship, one of the events that brings down the curtain on the show, on its final day. With a little more than a week to go until the Royal Welsh Show begins, activity in and around Builth is building. The show takes place from Monday to Thursday, July 21-24. 'In just two weeks, the 2025 Royal Welsh Supreme Horse Championship will take centre stage in the main ring, and we're thrilled to have actor and horseman Martin Clunes as our judge,' said the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society (RWAS) in a post on its Facebook page this week. 'This prestigious event celebrates the very best of equine excellence. As president of the British Horse Society, Martin brings passion, warmth and a genuine love for horses to the role.' Martin told the BBC: 'I'm slightly nervous, but one thing's for sure, I'll have a smile from ear to ear the whole day.' The Supreme Horse Championship takes place on Thursday at 4.50pm. Known for her love of horses and an equestrian career which saw her compete in the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, it will be Princess Anne's seventh visit to the Royal Welsh Show, with her first back in 1981 and her last in 2022. The Princess Royal, the king's sister, will visit the show on the opening day, attending in her capacity as president of the Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth (RASC). Her Royal Highness will participate in the RASC's AGM, held at this year's show, and will then tour the showground. Her return reflects her ongoing support for agriculture and rural life. 'We are absolutely thrilled that the Princess Royal will be joining us at this year's Royal Welsh Show,' said Aled Rhys Jones, chief executive of the RWAS. 'Her Royal Highness has long been a passionate advocate for agriculture and rural communities. 'We look forward to sharing with her the many highlights of this year's event, including the exciting innovations and developments that have taken place since her last visit.' The RWAS has also this week published details of its new map of the showground, which features for the first time the Heavy Horse Village. 'Freshly designed by Mwydro, a creative business based in Caernarfon, this year's map brings a bold new look while still guiding you to all your show favourites, and something brand new,' said the society. 'Say hello to the Heavy Horse Village, a new addition for 2025 alongside the traditions you know and love. 'Whether you're heading straight for the main ring or the cheese stalls, it's all here. 'Pick one up on arrival – or study it now if you like to plan your route down to the ice cream van.'
Cambrian News
12-07-2025
- General
- Cambrian News
Dei Tomos to open 2025 Royal Welsh Show
The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society (RWAS) is delighted that Dei, Radio Cymru's trusted former voice of farming and rural affairs, has agreed to perform the ceremony. A household name across Wales, Dei Tomos has reported and reflected on the issues at the heart of Welsh agriculture and its deep significance to the nation for more than 40 years.
Business News Wales
18-06-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Organic Agri Pioneers Win Inaugural Award for Contribution to Rural Life
Lord Newborough with Ruth Davies (RWAS Clwyd and Cheshire Advisory Committee Secretary) and Judge Nigel Davies. A 12,500-acre organic farm estate has won a prestigious inaugural accolade for the contribution it has made to rural life. Lord Newborough, owner of Rhug Estate near Corwen, Denbighshire, received The Harry Fetherstonhaugh OBE Award (For Large Business) at the first ever Clwyd and Cheshire Royal Welsh Agricultural Society (RWAS) Presidents Awards. A celebratory dinner and prizegiving was held at the White House Hotel and Spa, Rhuallt. The theme for 2025 was an individual or business that has made a significant contribution to rural life within Clwyd, and RWAS Members were encouraged to nominate for each category. Lord Newborough said: 'Our place at the heart of the Vale of Clwyd is very special to us, as is the impact we have had for generations on sustainable agriculture and now organic farming. 'We are thrilled and grateful to receive this inaugural award – thank you.' The other accolades – reflecting the three past RWAS Presidents – were The Trebor Edwards Award for the individual who has shown to have made a significant contribution to rural life within Clwyd, won by Eryl Williams, and The R. Gwynn Hughes Award (For Small Business), picked up by J&G Tyres Ltd, Denbigh. The Advisory Committee are looking forward to the Awards becoming an annual event in the diaries of the Clwyd and Cheshire rural community.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Royal Welsh bans English livestock amid bluetongue
The Royal Welsh Show is to ban livestock from England from this year's event following the spread of the bluetongue virus. In a statement, organisers said they "recognised the growing concern" around the recent outbreak. Royal Welsh Agricultural Society (RWAS) said livestock entries of animals susceptible to the virus - particularly cattle, sheep and goats - will not be accepted from exhibitors located within a bluetongue virus restricted zone. The zone is to be extended to cover the whole of England from 1 July before the annual show in Llanelwedd, near Builth Wells in Powys, on 21-24 July. Bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3), mainly spread by midge bites, does not affect humans or risk food safety. Warning of 'massive impact' of farm virus in Wales Bluetongue virus 'causing farmers stress and anxiety' Latest Welsh Government advice RWAS said it was committed to working with and supporting exhibitors amid the outbreak and is working closely with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and the Welsh government veterinary team. "Our goal is to ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are in place, in line with the most up-to-date guidance," the statement read. "That said, we are taking steps to provide clarity based on current guidance, while being transparent that circumstances may evolve before the Royal Welsh Show in July. "This policy has been introduced to safeguard the health of livestock exhibited at this year's Royal Welsh Show and to help reduce the risk of bluetongue spreading." The RWAS said: Entries will not be accepted from exhibitors located within a bluetongue restricted zone. Exhibitors who are required to travel through a restricted zone to attend the show will also not be permitted to attend. If an exhibitor enters the show but subsequently moves into a restricted zone, they will no longer be eligible to attend. Exhibitors unaffected by bluetongue restrictions will remain subject to the society's general rules and regulations. The RWAS said the policy could change according to any updates in government policy before the show. Current pre-movement testing exemptions apply in England, Scotland and Wales until 12 June when the Welsh government is due to announce an update. Last summer, the Royal Welsh Show celebrated 120 years since the annual agricultural show first began. Bluetongue does not affect humans and poses no risk to public health or food safety In rare instances, however, dogs and other carnivores can contract it if they consume infected substances such as aborted material and afterbirth. It affects cattle, goats, sheep, goats, deer and camelids such as llamas and alpacas. The impacts on susceptible animals can vary greatly – but in most cases seen since September 2024 clinical signs have been mild and animals have recovered. Bluetongue is classed as a "notifiable" disease, meaning it is an offence not to report it to the authorities. Signs of bluetongue in cattle include lethargy, crusty erosions around the nostrils and muzzle, and redness of the mouth, eyes and, nose. In sheep, signs include ulcers or sores in the mouth and nose, discharge from the eyes or nose and drooling from mouth, and the swelling of the lips, tongue, head and neck, as well as the coronary band (where the skin of the leg meets the horn of the foot). Other symptoms include red skin as a result of blood collecting beneath the surface, fever, lameness, breathing problems, abortion, foetal deformities and stillbirths. The disease can be fatal. We'll work with anyone for rural life, say farmers
BBC News
09-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Bluetongue: Royal Welsh Show bans English livestock amid outbreak
The Royal Welsh Show is to ban livestock from England from this year's event following the spread of the bluetongue a statement, organisers said they "recognised the growing concern" around the recent Welsh Agricultural Society (RWAS) said livestock entries of animals susceptible to the virus - particularly cattle, sheep and goats - will not be accepted from exhibitors located within a bluetongue virus restricted zone is to be extended to cover the whole of England from 1 July before the annual show in Llanelwedd, near Builth Wells in Powys, on 21-24 serotype 3 (BTV-3), mainly spread by midge bites, does not affect humans or risk food safety. RWAS said it was committed to working with and supporting exhibitors amid the outbreak and is working closely with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and the Welsh government veterinary team."Our goal is to ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are in place, in line with the most up-to-date guidance," the statement read."That said, we are taking steps to provide clarity based on current guidance, while being transparent that circumstances may evolve before the Royal Welsh Show in July."This policy has been introduced to safeguard the health of livestock exhibited at this year's Royal Welsh Show and to help reduce the risk of bluetongue spreading." The RWAS said:Entries will not be accepted from exhibitors located within a bluetongue restricted who are required to travel through a restricted zone to attend the show will also not be permitted to an exhibitor enters the show but subsequently moves into a restricted zone, they will no longer be eligible to unaffected by bluetongue restrictions will remain subject to the society's general rules and RWAS said the policy could change according to any updates in government policy before the pre-movement testing exemptions apply in England, Scotland and Wales until 12 June when the Welsh government is due to announce an summer, the Royal Welsh Show celebrated 120 years since the annual agricultural show first began. What is bluetongue? Bluetongue does not affect humans and poses no risk to public health or food safetyIn rare instances, however, dogs and other carnivores can contract it if they consume infected substances such as aborted material and affects cattle, goats, sheep, goats, deer and camelids such as llamas and alpacas. The impacts on susceptible animals can vary greatly – but in most cases seen since September 2024 clinical signs have been mild and animals have is classed as a "notifiable" disease, meaning it is an offence not to report it to the of bluetongue in cattle include lethargy, crusty erosions around the nostrils and muzzle, and redness of the mouth, eyes and, sheep, signs include ulcers or sores in the mouth and nose, discharge from the eyes or nose and drooling from mouth, and the swelling of the lips, tongue, head and neck, as well as the coronary band (where the skin of the leg meets the horn of the foot).Other symptoms include red skin as a result of blood collecting beneath the surface, fever, lameness, breathing problems, abortion, foetal deformities and stillbirths. The disease can be fatal.
