Brailes Show

BRAILES SHOW 2026 – Thank You Everyone!

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16 August, 2026

Brailes Village

BRAILES SHOW – THANK YOU!

8th August saw a great Brailes Show with sunshine and a good atmosphere with attractions and amusements for all. 

As chair, my thanks goes to the core committee who have been delivering since February – without them the show simply would not have happened; there have been some new members to the committee this year and they’ve brought new enthusiasm to the existing skill set which has been great. 

And thanks to the army of volunteers who come and do their bit- we couldn’t do it without you either.  The sponsors and organisations involved have enabled us to finance much of the show so thank you to them too. And finally all the visitors – the show would be very quiet and unviable without you.

All these parts mean that £10,000 is available to distribute to Parish causes. To apply for a share of the profits, if you are a parish organisation send an email to ka***************@*****il.com or text on 07794339867. 

If this year’s show has inspired you to join the team drop me a line on the number above – there is always room for new folk. 

Forge Garage at your service 

As a type I’m we’re on our way to Woolacombe for a family holiday and our team at the garage will be looking after everyone while we’re away. 

We’re very fortunate at the Forge Garage to have a cracking team that we trust to look after our customers in the same ethos that we hold as an owners – to genuinely care and look after people. We know many of our customers recognise and value this in our team too. 

For anyone who doesn’t know us that well, our front of house team is made up of Carol and Emma on the desk and Ian who serves fuel accompanied by Judy and Brian. Ian will also sort tyres and smaller repairs. 

In the workshop we have Mark, Mark, Elmo, Las and Crackers, headed up by Simon. 

Ian and Sue bring out the tea and help out and Wendy does our a books. 

So that’s us. See you next month,
Katie from the Forge

BRAILES SHOW 2026! – June Update

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15 May, 2026

Brailes Village

Brailes Show Weekend – 8th / 9th August – Save the Dates!

The exciting thing to share this month is that the classes for this year’s show can be found on our new show website by going to – https://brailesshow.co.uk/schedule/ or hovering your smartphone over the QR code below:

This year, the Flower and Produce tent is co ordinated by a new committee member, Lydia Bocko. She’s done a great job speaking to various folk to try and make sure there is something for everyone so please do have a look and have a think what you can enter. The anticipation of discovering whether you will win first prize is really something to experience along with a huge smile of satisfaction if you do! You’ve just got to be in it to win it 😊. The hard copy of the schedule will available in May.

Volunteer Helpers Sought!

We are looking for helpers to deliver the show on the day and you can sign up to do this at the following QR code, all help is appreciated, from putting up signs in advance, to manning the gates, to dismantling the show at the end of the day.

If you’ve helped in the past, please do still complete the form so we can start to get everyone’s details in one place, rather that in numerous different telephones and in people’s heads!

If you have ideas for other things you’d like to see please do let me know on 07794339867.
Katie Haycock, Show Chair 2026

BRAILES SHOW 2026!

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1 March, 2026

Brailes Village

Brailes Show Weekend – 8th / 9th August – Save the Dates!

This year’s Brailes Show is already shaping up well with a host of new faces on the organising committee bringing fresh skills and enthusiasm.
The traditional show and Dog Show will be on 8th August this year with the Horse Show running again on the 9th.

So far the attractions planned include, a pedal vs parkour demonstration, have-a-go circus skills, a rural area complete with sheep shearing and our very own village blacksmith, the flower and produce competitions tent, the speaker’s tent ( Paddock Farm have already stepped up to share their story and plans for the future!), zorbing, a static vehicle display, vintage lorries and living vans, fairground complete with organ and displays from hobby enthusiasts. There will also be the retail village, local charity and community stalls, raffle, bottle tombola, plants, second hand books and clothes and archery.

Refreshments currently planned include the essential village teas and cake, a well stocked bar, fish and chips, pizzas, hot dogs and burgers, jackets potatoes, filled rolls, crepes, ice cream and more! The entry price will be maintained at £5 for adults and £2.50 for children.

The core committee are getting all the ducks in a row and will need help from the village to deliver the event. If you scan the QR code below you’ll be taken to a short form to tell us how you will contribute this year. Many hands will make this year’s show lighter work for everyone so please do volunteer.

If you’ve helped in the past, please do still complete the form so we can start to get everyone’s details in one place, rather that in numerous different telephones and in people’s heads!

If you have ideas for other things you’d like to see please do let me know on 07794339867.
Katie Haycock, Show Chair 2026

Brailes Show – Update

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6 October, 2025

Brailes Village

Following a lovely wash-up meeting where we discussed the feedback from this year’s show, the core committee were delighted to be able to award funds totalling £12,225 to local causes; these are detailed below.

OrganisationAgreed Amount
Brailes Village Hall£4,000.00
Brailes Play Area£2,500.00
Brailes Pavilion£500.00
Brailes Brownies£150.00
Brailes Footpath Group£600.00
Brailes Speedwatch£500.00
Brailes Pantomime£200.00
Feldon News£60.00
Friends of Brailes School£500.00
Brailes Parish Council£1,000.00
St George’s Church£150.00
Sustainable Brailes£65.00
Winderton Church Project£1,500.00
Shipston Home Nursing£100.00
Shipston Rotary£50.00
Street Vet£250.00
The Samaritans£100.00
£12,225.00

Thoughts are already turning towards Brailes Show 2026 which will be on 8th August. 

To enable the show to take place in 2026, more people are needed to refresh and boost the core committee.  

If you’d like to find out how you can play your part please give me, Katie, a call or a message on 07794339867 and we can have a chat.

Once again a huge thank you to the committee this year and to each every person who played their part in such a great day.

Katie Haycock

Brailes Show Chair 2025

Brailes Show 2025: Thank You!

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2 September, 2025

Brailes Village

Brailes Show once again welcomed the crowds to our lovely village and demonstrated what community effort can achieve

As chair I’d like to say an enormous thank you to the core committee without whom the show simply would not happen – they’ve been just brilliant. Hours of work go into the show across the year behind the scenes from these community heroes and their enthusiasm to keep going has kept me going as chair this year.  And beyond them thanks to all the other folk who have done their bit to support either in advance or on the day of the show.Brailes Show once again welcomed the crowds to our lovely village and demonstrated what community effort can achieve.

At this point we can report that income for the 2025 show looks in the region of £23k and we look forward to finalising costs so we can share the net proceeds with the Parish.

If you are a not for profit organisation in the Parish of Brailes or Winderton and would benefit from a share of the proceeds, please send an email to me at ka***************@*****il.com and the committee will agree the distribution of the funds as soon as we are able.

The next show will be 8th August 2026 and new committee members will be welcomed to help continue the success of this lovely village event.  Experience combined with new faces on the committee keeps the show very much alive and kicking!

BRAILES SHOW 2019 NEEDS YOUR HELP!

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AGM ON THURSDAY NOVEMBER 8TH 7.45PM IN THE PAVILION. 

After another very successful day in 2018 we are now looking ahead to the planing of the show in 2019 and would love to see some new faces on our Committee.  To continue to be  a popular and successful show we need new people to bring fresh ideas but also to fill some key roles – Can you help?

Please contact Ness Boyce email : ne********@********et.com / 01608 685371 who will be happy to give you the low down about whats involved. Thank you.

BRAILES SHOW 2018

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Brailes Show needs help……

Following on from the most successful 2017 show we are now starting to plan and organise the 2018 Show but are needing some key roles to be filled, can you help…..

Treasurer – A very important and essential position.  You do not have to be an accounts wizard for this role, just being able to use a computer, enjoy counting money, and be organised!!!  The role is varied and for most of the year just involves reporting to the committee the current balance and paying bills or banking but the week prior, Show Day and a few days after is more involved then of course its producing a simple set of accounts for the Annual General Meeting.   If you would like some further information give Vanessa a call on 685371 or e-mail ne********@********et.com

BBQ Co-ordinator – one of our bigger money earners is the Show BBQ which runs during the day.  We are looking for somebody who will organise this for us.

Gate Co-ordinator – Organising a rota of volunteers to take the entry money from the show visitors.

Or if you would like to join our committee and help plan and organise the Show you would be very welcome, we particularly would like some of the younger members of the community to join us to bring us fresh ideas to help us keep the Show a family day out for all ages.

If you would to know more, please contact Vanessa on 685371

or e-mail ne********@********et.com

 

Brailes Show AGM needs you!

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Come along on Tuesday 14th November 7.30pm in the Pavilion.

Some of our existing committee have stepped down this year so we are looking to fill the following areas: Treasurer (ideally this would suit a couple), Secretary and a Gate Co-ordinator.  Could you fill one of these positions?  Or maybe you would like to help in another area, whatever your skill we always welcome fresh faces and innovation ideas.  The Committee start to plan the next show in January and meet once a month.  If you would like to know anymore about what involved speak to any of the Committee or call Vanessa on 01608 685371.  Thank you