In spite of the fact that there will be no livestock competitions, this year's show will retain agriculture and the countryside at its heart, and will have a strong farming focus and a greatly enhanced countryside area.

It will provide farmers and country lovers with a reliable source of information and business advice, and a much needed venue where they can meet up and socialize.

sponsoring

The South West Regional Development Agency is sponsoring the Gloucestershire Food and Drink Marquee -- introducing growers to buyers and featuring a cookery theatre and farmers markets. 2002 will also see the return of the New Ideas Competition and the Farm Competition, both casualties of the foot and mouth crisis, together with a designated area for smallholders.