Solway Recycling Events
During 2011 Solway Recycling will be visiting exhibitions throughout the UK, some of these are listed below but keep checking this page for the latest information. For details of the latest products and innovations please check the Recycled Products Shop.
14th - 15th May - Ayr County Show
Our first show of the year is at Ayr Show.Be sure to come along to the Racecourse and see what new products we have created throughout the winter.
Venue: Ayr Racecourse
Date: 14 & 15th May 2011
18th - 19th May Grass & Muck Show
Grassland & Muck 2011, the leading industry event showcasing the latest technology and business information on forage production, harvesting, storage and utilisation as well as the latest in muck management and application.
Venue: Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire
Date: 18th & 19th May
18th May NSA Sheep Event
NSA Welsh Sheep 2011 is the only specialist sheep event to be held in Wales. Visitors to the show can update on the latest industry trends - and see how a traditional Mid Wales family farming enterprise has developed.
Venue: Maesllwyni & Maesterran, Penegoes, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8UN
Date: 18th May 2011
3rd - 5th June - Gardening Scotland
Gardening Scotland is the biggest gardening event in Scotland. For more than a decade it has been bringing together top plant growers and talented designers in one glorious show where gardeners can find everything that they need to make their garden grow
Venue: Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh
Dates: 3rd, 4th & 5th June 2011
8th June - NSA North Sheep Event
NSA North Sheep 2011 will be held on Wednesday 8th June 2011 at West Nubbock Farm, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 2NU.
The 17th technical event of its kind, NSA North Sheep 2011 will be building on its previous success with a crowd of more than 6,000 and 250 trade stands.
More than 10,000 farmers and industry representatives from throughout the UK attended the event, along with more 100 overseas visitors from 10 different countries, including official inward missions from France, Romania, and Russia.
For the 2010 event, a series of informative seminars complementing the wide range of educational and commercial trade stands is also planned, offering the complete package for the entire sheep sector.
Venue: West Nubbock Farm, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 2NU
Date: 8th June 2011
23rd - 26th June - Royal Highland Show
The Royal Highland Show is run by the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland which has its 226th anniversary this year having been founded in 1784 to promote the regeneration of rural Scotland. The majority of the Solway Recycling team will be at the Royal Highland show so come along to see what we're up to and have a chat.
Venue: Ingliston Showground, Edinburgh
Dates: 23rd, 24th, 25th & 26th June 2011
12th - 14th July - Yorkshire Show
The Great Yorkshire Show is the country's leading agricultural event. Held in Harrogate from Tuesday 12 to Thursday 14 July 2011 over 125,000 visitors will enjoy this celebration of agriculture and country life.
Venue: Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate
Dates: 12th - 14th July
18th July - 21st July - Royal Welsh Show
The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society was formed in 1904, and the first show was held in Aberystwyth in the same year.
The Society has come a long way since those early days and the Royal Welsh Show has become an important event in the Welsh calendar attracting some 230,000 people over the course of the four days and is supported by approximately 15,000 staunch members.
There is an excellent selection of Exhibition Halls and Pavilions and it is a base for many businesses which are attracted to this important venue.
Venue: Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd
Date: 18th , 19th, 20th & 21st July
27th July - Stranraer Show
The Stranraer Show is one of Dumfries and Galloways most popular annual events. The show is organised and hosted by Stranraer & Rhins of Galloway Agricultural Society in order to showcase the best of local livestock, agricultural products and rural crafts.
Venue: London Road Playing Fields, Stranraer
Date: 27th July 2011
3rd August - Wigtown Show
Wigtown Show is Galloway's leading and longest running agricultural show, offering a great day out for all the family to enjoy. Wigtown Agricultural Society is celebrating its bicentenary in 2011. It has built up a distinguished history over the past 200 years, so the 2011 Show is one not to be missed!
As well as a variety of attractions and entertainment throughout the day, some of the best livestock from all over south-west Scotland and beyond will be showcased in the main arenas. This year we are delighted to be hosting the Galloway Cattle Society's National Show as part of our showday. Together with showjumping competitions, a dog show, a fantastic poultry show and a wide range of exhibitor and trade stands including the very best in locally-produced food and crafts, there will be loads to see and do.
Venue: Bladnoch Park, Wigtown
Date: 3rd August
4th August - Stewartry Show
Our show is probably the largest public one-day attraction to be held in the Stewartry. Last year the show was highly successful and attracted many thousands of visitors and supporters.
Venue: Stewartry Rugby Club Grounds, Greenlaw, Castle Douglas
Date: 4th August
6th August - Dumfries Show
Dumfries Show is our local show. It is also the main agricultural show for Dumfries and Galloway. The whole Solway team usually make an appearance at the Dumfries Show. Come along and put a face to the voice/ name. You might be surprised! (You might not be!!!)
Venue: Park Farm, Dumfries
Date: 6th August
8th September - Westmorland Show
One of Britain's Oldest and Cumbria's Biggest Livestock Shows featuring: sheep, cattle, pigs, goats, alpacas also horses, poultry, hounds dogs, heavy horse and rare breeds.
The Show is a centre of excellence and a great place for people to meet and discuss current and future rural issues: bringing together people from all walks of life to meet, socialise and talk. Over 25,000 people can't be wrong!
Come along and vist Solway Recycling who are looking forward to meeting the many farmers and smallholders in the region. Some newer additions for this year at the Wesmorland show areadditional categories with additional new breed sections. This year will have a special guest appearance from Sean Wilson of the Saddleworth Cheese Company. Tickets for the show are available to buy now from the Westmorland Show website so book now to avoid any disapointment.
Venue: Westmorland Showgrounds, Crooklands
Date: 8th September
9th September - Kelso Ram Sales
The first Ram Sale was held in the Knowes in Kelso ( now a car park ) in 1836 when the Society acted as arbiters to private bargaining before the first sale by auction in 1838 when 120 rams were offered, at prices ranging from three to six pounds per head.
The next significant date was 1850 when the railway came to Kelso, which paved the way for flockmasters from far afield to sell at the Sales. In 1851 652 rams were offered. The Sales grew in size, quality and reputation and in 1993 broke the two million pound barrier when 6000 tups changed hands. The numbers have evened out and in 1999 6013 tups were sold. There are between five and six hundred consignors from all over the United Kingdom and Eire. In the last few years rams have been exported to three EU countries, Holland, Germany and Eire, confirming the Ram sales as the biggest and most famous one day sale of rams in the world.
Venue: Springwood Park, Kelso
Date: 9th September