The Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society (RIWAS) welcomed over 300 children from 11 Island primary schools to the County Showground last Tuesday (20th May) for a hands-on Education Day ahead of this year’s Royal Isle of Wight County Show.
With the generous support of Wight Aid, schools from across the Island were able to travel to the event, ensuring access for all.
16 different areas of the upcoming County Show were represented, offering children the chance to ‘get up close’ to everything from pigs and sheep to equine, tourism, and sports. Pupils took part in interactive demonstrations, asked questions, handled animals, and of course, enjoyed a classic tractor and trailer ride to the woodland area.
Graham Biss, County Show Chairman, said:
“We were delighted to give the children a fun but informative day. The real stars, as always, were the animals — it was wonderful to see the excitement and interest on the children’s faces. A heartfelt thank you to the County Show team of volunteers whose commitment and support helped to make the day such a memorable success.”
Vicky Briddle from Northwood Primary School shared:
“Our pupils had a brilliant time. The sessions were so well organised and interactive. One child even said they want to become a forester – thank you to Luke and Richard for inspiring them! They loved meeting Ralph and his calves, making butter with Briddlesford Farm, and watching the Isle of Wight College’s play. It was an amazing day for both children and adults. Thank you to everyone involved!”
Following the success of this year’s event, RIWAS is already planning to grow the Education Day even further in 2026, with the next one set to take place on Tuesday, 19th May 2026.
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Shame the government and IW Council are determined to cover all farmland with houses. We need green fields to grow food, especially with an ever increasing population and US tariffs.
Years ago the Isle of Wight was mainly farmland now the IW Council see fit to throw three generations of one family of farmers off land to build 463 houses.
We all want to be able to buy milk and British food.
Crazy.
It is all about controlling people.
The plan is to bring in a Universal basic income and
if you have been good you will get food etc.
If they control the food, they control the people
Amen