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New traffic system for Usk show

USK Show on Saturday is certain to attract thousands of visitors, but they will not face long delays this year in reaching the showground.

The show committee have devised a new traffic management plan which has been approved by Gwent Police and the county highways department, and aims to ease the congestion in the town centre.

The show has been running for 150 years and is one of the most successful one-day shows in this area because it is the last one of the season and it is considered by many families to be a good place to meet friends.

The number of entries in the sheep section of the show have risen and dairy cattle are making a comeback, while the children's calf and lamb handling classes are more popular than ever and always pull crowds of spectators.

The goat classes are also popular and there will be a milking competition in the early morning.

The biggest section is the horse section, with classes for all sections, plus dressage and BSJA show jumping competitions. Young and inexperienced riders are encouraged to enter the unaffiliated classes on the day of the show.

A big attraction for the children is the small animal section with dogs, poultry, rabbits and cage birds. The Moon Carrot children's entertainers will be there to keep the little ones happy.

There are many entries in the homecraft and horticultural sections, and visitors can enjoy a display of rural crafts. There are displays of vintage tractors and steam engines, and an appearance by shire horses, which are always popular with the crowds.

For the women there are the craft and shopping marquees and the food hall is back this year with plenty of local produce.

There are facilities for mothers and babies and Monmouthshire Crossroads provide facilities for the disabled.

In the main ring there will be an afternoon's entertainment which includes not only the grand parade of winners but also a demonstration by the Welsh Axemen, using razor sharp axes which come within inches of their feet, and chainsaws racing against axes, and racing up 15 foot poles.

Entrance is £6 for adults, £4 for senior citizens and £1 for under 16s. Reduced price tickets for £5 and £3 are available before the show from McBlains Cheese Shop in High Street, Usk.