By Vic Craske

Albourne’s Village Show is back and confirmed for Saturday 7th September. This family-friendly event is bigger than ever with food, drink and entertainment for adults and kids, and a range of competitions to enter.

The show returns for its second year in its new form, and brings back a number of popular competitions. Last year’s popular dog show returns and new for this year is the flower show, with categories including best vase with a single flower, best jam, best cake and funniest vegetable. The new photography show invites entries of Albourne scenery, Albourne wildlife, Albourne pets and village life.

Also new for this year will be a bar from Hurstpierpoint’s The Hop Tub, a range of kids’ activities and more food options. VR Games for the kids will return, as well as the infamous raffle where you can win a (toy) tractor. Bands include Stone Dark Night, The Kites and The Stanmer Band, alongside an open mic slot. And if you want to sell something crafty, then get in touch to book a craft stall.

The show is now a Community Interest Company, which means that profits from the event will either be used to support the show in future years or will be given to local charities to support Albourne and the surrounding area. Local companies such as Sweeptech, Avtrade, Ernest Doe, Wild In Art, Make Real, Albourne CE School and Hurstpierpoint College are all supporting the event, with many others providing raffle prizes.

Albourne Village Show runs 12pm-10pm on Saturday 7th September at Albourne Recreational Ground. To find out more, visit: www.facebook.com/AlbourneShow