A popular event at Stroud Show has been cancelled due to the forecast of hot weather, organisers have announced.
The dog show event at Stratford Park was supposed to take place this Saturday, July 12, but with temperatures forecast to reach 32 degrees Celsius, conditions were considered unsafe for pets.
In an announcement to attendees, Stroud Show organisers said: “Due to the forecast high temperatures on Saturday, Teckels have decided to cancel the dog show. They will have a stall and lovely cool paddling pools and cool mats for any dogs that do come along. Humans still all welcome.”
The show returns for its 155th year on Saturday. The event, which celebrates the arts, crafts, skills and produce of the Stroud communities.
Visitors can participate in the legendary brick and rolling pin throwing contest, welly wanging, and a short story competition.
The event starts with a parade of Shire horses. The arena will host a variety of performances, including the Rock Choir and Stroud Red Band.
Local bands competing for a spot at Chalfest, featuring appearances from Dirt Basement, A Streetcar Named Desire, Makeshift, Small Dog Big Stick, Hartstroke, and 2024’s winners Loophole.
A new addition to the line-up is a performance from Magic Wizardry.
Children will have plenty to keep them entertained with a funfair, an arts competition, face painting, balloons and bubbles.
Professor Collywobbles will also be back with his Punch and Judy show throughout the afternoon.
A mixture of older and more modern cars, trucks and tractors will be on display.
The vehicles are owned by local people and many of them will be by their exhibits to answer any questions.
There is also a handicrafts and horticulture tent, which offers the chance for people to showcase their creativity and gardening skills, with categories including vegetables, flowers, arts and crafts, pottery, stained glass, willow weaving, photography and baking.
Anyone able to spare a few hours to assist with setting up and taking down the site, organising, or any other tasks, is encouraged to get in touch via Facebook or email at stroudshow@gmail.com.
The show will open to the public at noon, with gates opening at 11.30am.
The admission fee is £1 per family.
