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East Kent Ploughing Match at Upper Venson Farm, Eastry near Sandwich

09:11, 17 September 2021

updated: 09:29, 17 September 2021

The East Kent Ploughing Match is back after two years.

Like most events it had to be cancelled last year because of the pandemic.

The last East Kent Ploughing Match, in 2019, in, Shepherdswell. Picture: Alan Langley
The last East Kent Ploughing Match, in 2019, in, Shepherdswell. Picture: Alan Langley

But now the annual event will be at Upper Venson Farm in Eastry from 9am to 4pm on Wednesday, September 29.

It will feature modern commercial ploughing plus vintage ploughing and the ancient method of using horses.

There will also be competitions for grain fruit and vegetables.

As before there is a special schools tent dedicated for use by local pupils plus a crafts tent.

The day will also have several trade stalls as well as a birds of prey display, archery sessions, terrier racing and Welly throwing.

Both machinery and horses are used in the ploughing match, as shown in the 75th one in 2019. Picture: Alan Langley
Both machinery and horses are used in the ploughing match, as shown in the 75th one in 2019. Picture: Alan Langley

The attendance expected to be is between 3,000 and 4,000 people and all visitor are expected to follow current Government guidance on safety against Covid-19.

The entry fee is £7.50 for adults and children go in free.

For full details visit the website ekpma.co.uk

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