September 18th 1885 - Horticultural show. Great support from the cottagers with Flowers, Fruit & Vegetables. September 6th 1889 - The Show opposite the Vernon Arms was well attended with a fair, being arranged in the village for the first time. August 28th 1896 - Pony races, Horse jumping, boating and fireworks were the attractions at this years Show. August 24th 1900 - Large number of entries this year and Poynton band is in attendance. Due to the wet weather the gate money was down by £40 on last year. November 14th 1914 - Owing to the outbreak of war, Poynton Show has been abandoned. September 6th 1935 - Poynton Show breaks all records with nearly 10,000 visitors. January 25th 1946 - There has been no show since 1939 and it has been decided to restart it this coming August. August 27th 1954 - Show cancelled due to the ground being inundated after heavy rain turning it in to a quagmire. August 27th 1970 - Biggest ever show this year, attracting over 35,000 visitors.It is the 70th show and has an added attraction - A veteran car parade and rally. August 1970 - The "Blue Eagles" army display team performed a 'square dance' over Poynton Pool; with four helicopters! August 1971 - We hosted the "Ten Counties" competition for Police Dog handlers. August 1977- HM Queen's Jubilee celebrations were themed throughout the Show. August 1978 - A star appearance by the world famous racehorse, Red Rum, drew the largest attendance of all time. August 1982 - "Roman Chariot" racing with top British equine TV & film stunt man Gerard Naprous. August 24th 1985 - The Centenary of the 'Society was celebrated with a variety of special exhibits & attractions and 'monsoon rains'! In the evening, Kenny Ball & his Jazz Men entertained. August 1988 - There was a carnival procession, through the village and onto the Showground. It was well supported by the local pubs/clubs, businesses and local organisations. August 26th 1989 - Camel racing was the main ring attraction and Highland Cattle were exhibited at the show for the first time. August 27th 1994 - 'The Royal Signals White Helmets', motorcycle display team entertained the crowds. The layout of the Showground was radically changed and it remains very similar today. August 26th 1995 - The Greater Manchester Youth Field Gun Association held a competition in the Main Ring, similar to those in the Royal Tournament. August 23rd 1997 - The open "Cow Racing" championship was held, sponsored by Lancashire Dairies, where the animals were enticed along with a bucket of corn. 'Colonel Montague's Regiment of Foote' camped on the Showground and performed English Civil War re-enactments, with mounted dragoons & pike men. August 26th 2000 - The 100th Show was celebrated with "Roman Chariot" racing, once again with the TV & film stunt man Gerard Naprous and his son Daniel. We were joined by Granada Tonight's wacky reporter, Paul Crone and in the evening "The Screaming Beavers" entertained a sell-out crowd. |
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