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City of Durham Show returns this September to celebrate local produce, craft, and community
Durham gardeners, crafters, and bakers are urged to come together this September and celebrate the return of the City of Durham Show, a much-loved event that is being revived by a group of local residents.
The City of Durham Show ran for at least 60 years, becoming a feature of the local calendar, before coming to an end in 2000. Its return on Sunday 13 September is designed to bring the community together while highlighting local charities and businesses.
The show will take place at Durham Town Hall, with additional events in the Market Square outside. Local residents are encouraged to submit their best efforts in categories including
flower arranging, vegetable growing, preserves, baking, knitting and photography. There will also be a Young Exhibitor’s class, with categories including miniature gardens, a floral or vegetable crown, and arts and crafts on the theme Durham of the Future. Entry is free, with certificates provided for the winners. The full set of categories is published at https://durhamshow.org.uk, along with entry instructions.
The Show is supported by Durham Parish Council, Durham University, the Durham Rotary Club and Councillor David Freeman's Neighbourhood Budget.
Benedict Douglas, a Claypath resident who leads the Show’s organising committee, said:
“We hope the show will bring back an opportunity for residents of Durham and nearby villages to celebrate and share their abilities and passions with friends and neighbours. It’s been a real fillip to see the enthusiasm of local resident and allotment associations for the return of the show.”
Councillor Carole Lattin, chair of City of Durham Parish Council Environment Committee, said:
“The Parish Council is delighted to see the return of our renowned city show. We know what pleasure it will bring to residents and visitors and we wish every success to the occasion. We are proud to support the show through our Business Events grants initiative. The energy, determination and hard work which the organising committee is giving to this is really inspiring and we very much hope that all of our residents will come along and support the show and all it has to offer.”
For more information, contact Helen Billam on billamhelen@gmail.com