Photo opportunities August 2005

Birds of Prey
Drusillas Park, Polegate
01/08/2005 - 17/08/2005

The birds of prey will be on display throughout the day. Watch some fine falconry skills as these acrobatic flyers swoop to catch imitation rabbits and soar above the Sussex Downs. http://www.drusillas.co.uk 

Carnival Week
Market Place, Barnard Castle
03/08/2005 - 07/08/2005

Various events including treasure hunt, cycle races, crowning of carnival queen, show night, fell racing, carnival procession and sports day. Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle

Lake District Sheepdog Trials
Hill Farm, Kendal
04/08/2005 - 04/08/2005

Sheepdog trials, hound show, hound and puppy trails, exhibition of shepherd's sticks, Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling. Address: Ings, Kendal

Airbourne: Eastbourne's International Air Show
Seafront and Western Lawns, Eastbourne
11/08/2005 - 14/08/2005

Four days of flying displays including international military fast jets, World War II aircraft, aerobatic displays, freefall parachutists as well as RAF ground display, arena events, children's entertainment, classic car cavalcade and a fireworks finale. http://www.eastbourneairshow.com

Alnwick Castle Horse Driving Trials and Country Fair
Alnwick Castle Pastures, Alnwick
12/08/2005 - 14/08/2005

Horse driving trials taking place at Alnwick Castle. The horse driving is a spectacular and exciting sport, made famous by The Duke of Edinburgh who has competed at Alnwick in all its previous horse driving events. Pastures Below Alnwick Castle, The Peth, Alnwick

Northampton Balloon Festival
Northampton Racecourse, Northampton
18/08/2005 - 21/08/2005

In 2005, this dazzling event celebrates its Crystal anniversary. An event full of magic for the whole family, combining spectacular hot air ballooning, roadshows, trade stands and evening concerts. http://www.northamptonballoonfestival.com

Mount Zion Open Days
Mount Zion Methodist Church (0319), Halifax
20/08/2005 - 20/08/2005

Mount Zion is a typical 19thC rural chapel. The original buildings are from 1773. John Wesley preached in 1774 and 1790. The building houses the Hird Collection of Methodist ceramics; also a display of local Methodist memorabilia. http://www.mountzionhalifax.org.uk

Galloway Country Fair
Barncrosh, Twynholm
20/08/2005 - 21/08/2005

Galloway Country Fair will have all the usual attractions of trade stands, clay shooting, fishing, falconry, gundogs, terrier racing, etc. Both days will have full main ring attractions from 10am till 5pm. www.gallowaycountryfair.co.uk

De-Havilland Tiger Moth Club
Woburn Abbey,
20/08/2005 - 21/08/2005

Tiger Moth Club annual fly-in. Aerobatic displays, parachuting and wing walker. http://www.woburnabbey.co.uk

Whittingham Show
Showfield, Alnwick
20/08/2005 - 20/08/2005

Rural agricultural show with sheepdog trials, pony sports, dog show, sheep show, athletics, children's sports, rides and amusements, horticulture and industrial show tent, catering stands, tea tent, beer tent and amusements. http://www.whittinghamshow.co.uk

Horse Ploughing Match
Beamish The North of England Open Air Museum,
27/08/2005 - 27/08/2005

Ploughmen from throughout the country, compete in the annual Beamish ploughing match. Watch the magnificent heavy horses at work, with traditional harness and ploughs and see a fascinating display of horse powered farm machinery nearby. http://www.beamish.org.uk

County of Salop Steam Rally
Onslow Park, Shrewsbury
28/08/2005 - 29/08/2005

Steam and vintage vehicles, fairground organs, vintage and veteran motor cycles, stationery engines, shire horses, and traditional farm demonstrations.

Ryde Carnival Week
Ryde,
30/08/2005 - 03/09/2005

Ryde carnival is the Isle of Wight's number one community and cultural celebratory event. Established in 1888, and proud to be the oldest carnival in the UK. http://www.rydecarnival.org