Rotherham show cancelled due to pandemic

Rotherham Council has announced that the annual Rotherham show will not be held this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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The annual show, which usually sees tens of thousands of people flock to Clifton Park, is one the biggest events of its kind anywhere in the country.

However, government regulations are still in place to prevent events and mass gatherings, and the organisation would also be limited whilst many vendors, stall holders and artists are on furlough.

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The council say they are hoping to hold a number of smaller cultural events, potentially online, through the course of the year as restrictions are lifted.

Rotherham Show held at Clifton ParkRotherham Show held at Clifton Park
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Rotherham Council’s cabinet member for cleaner, greener communities, Councillor Sarah Allen, said: “We are extremely disappointed that this year’s Rotherham Show will not go ahead as planned but the decision has been made with the safety of people across the borough in mind.

“We know it’s a difficult time for many and over the coming months we will look to create opportunities for people to safely come together, help our communities to collectively recover, support those who have lost loved ones to grieve and celebrate the contribution of our key workers and volunteers.

“The Rotherham Show has been a firm favourite in the calendar for local residents and visitors from outside of the area for many years, but despite our best efforts it hasn’t been possible to arrange it in a way that would be safe for everyone at the moment. We very much intend this to be a one-off cancellation, and we look forward to welcoming people to the Show again next year.”

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The decision is subject to approval at the Council’s next Cabinet meeting.

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