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HISTORY OF THE RUTHIN SHOW
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A History of The Ruthin Show
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Due to the fact that the Ruthin Show is to follow a different format in 2008 it
has been decided to cancel the 2007 Ruthin Show.
The 120th Annual Ruthin Flower Show
and Grand Carnival will therefore take place in 2008 (Date to be finalised).
However, Social Events and the Open Garden Competitions will continue during the present year.
The first ever Ruthin Flower Show was held in the summer of 1887. Ruthin Castle was the venue for the first shows, but as
the show became more and more popular the Ruthin Show Society moved what became known as the "Best One Day Show in North
Wales" to the Castle Park, known locally as Cae Ddol.
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"Through Bleak Times and Adversity"
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The Ruthin Flower Show is still a fantastic day for all ages, but it has also had it's bleak times. During the late 1980's
problems of support and finance saw a much smaller indoor show. However by 1991 due to a revived and enthusiastic committee
the Show was rebuilt and in 1992 returned to Cae Ddol. In that same year the decision was made to merge the Ruthin Flower
Show with the Ruthin Carnival. This marriage of two great events has been a huge success and further enhances the true
community spirit behind the day.
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"Into the New Millennium"
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In 1999 the President of the Society, Mrs. E. Vosper, and members of the Ruthin Show Society planted a 16ft Red Oak Tree to mark the Millennium. It also marked more than 100
years of the show.
Apart from a handful of occasions - 2001 being one due to the Foot and Mouth Crisis - the Annual Ruthin Flower Show has been
enjoyed by many each year. Nowadays almost 5,000 people come to Cae Ddol on the third Saturday in August to watch,
participate in and enjoy the Show.
2004 saw the decision by the committee to add a web presence for the show, widening the possible audience of the
show and bringing it firmly into the 21st Century.
The Ruthin Flower Show set in the beautiful greenery of Cae Ddol, Ruthin continues to provide Ruthin and beyond with the
perfect family day out.
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GLIMPSES THROUGH TIME
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Prize-giving circa 1905
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Officials/Stewards 1947
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Planting the Millennium Tree
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