Charity to benefit from this year's Greenmount Country Show

Date: 12/6/2006
Source: DARD

One of the top local summer attractions each year is the Greenmount Country Show and this year's show will be held on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th June at the Greenmount Campus of the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise near Antrim.

Plans are well advanced at this stage to bring a host of agriculture, horticulture, food and rural attractions to those visiting the two-day event.

Martin Mulholland from Greenmount Campus emphasises that the Country Show has something for all ages. 'Animals are always a big attraction for young and old alike and there will be plenty to see, right from the traditional farm animals to horses and birds of prey. Motoring displays, duck herding, pony club games, craft sales, plant sales, aquatic displays and sheep shearing demonstrations, these are just some of the events happening over the weekend'.

Each year, Greenmount teams up with a local charity to help them raise funds for their work. This year's nominated charity is the NSPCC. Pamela Scott, Community Appeals Manager for the NSPCC, recently visited the Campus to discuss fundraising opportunities. 'We are delighted with the opportunity to be involved in the Greenmount Country Show. Greenmount Campus is a beautiful location and is well worth a visit just to see the grounds and the walled garden, never mind all of the attractions.'

Pamela Scott said: 'Money raised through this link with Greenmount Campus will help the NSPCC to extend their work with abused and neglected children and young people in Northern Ireland. This work is carried out in a variety of services including independent schools counselling service, support services for young witnesses and treatment services for those who have experienced abuse or sexual assault.' At this year's Country Show, the NSPCC will be organising a series of activities over the weekend which will add to people's enjoyment of their day out while at the same time provide them with the opportunity to support our work'.

Further information about the Greenmount Country Show can be obtained from Greenmount Campus on 028 9442 6703, e-mail enquiries@dardni.gov.uk or from the Campus website, www.greenmount.ac.uk. If you would like further information about the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, telephone 028 9035 5757 or take a look at their website, www.nspcc.org.uk

Pictured launching this years Country Show are Martin Mulholland (Greenmount Campus), Pamela Scott (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) and John Fay, Director of CAFRE.