THE Wiltshire Game & Country Fair returns to Bowood next weekend (Sept 26/27) with a new arena, attractions and ‘Our World of Dogs’ dog show.

‘Our World of Dogs’ is set to be a huge part of the fair for dogs and their owners with arena displays, have a go activities, working dog contests, fun dog shows, and trade stands.

Display teams Paws for Thought and Shadowquest will be performing as will Gundog Displays by Paul Makepeace and England International David Templar.

Gundog trainer of the year Nat Cannon will also be on hand to offer training advice and demonstrations.

Attending the Fair for the first time in the main arena will be Harvey Shires, a four horse team with a display of farming implements and carriages and the Welsh Axemen, demonstrating the techniques used to simulate the felling of trees.

After the Harvey Shires arena display, visitors will be able to visit them in their own compound to watch the dressing and preparation of the horses. The Pony Club will also be present to complete the equestrian round up.

Once the Axemen have felled the timber, a team of chainsaw carvers will have just 30 minutes to win a speed carving competition. Visitors will even have the opportunity to purchase their favourite carving.

Moving around the showground there plenty of other activities to keep visitors excited including a falconry village with The Owl Show and Eagle Show, a craft village, Food Glorious Food Show with chefs in the Country Kitchen.

Junior members of the family are not forgotten with the usual children’s entertainments, waterballs, bungees, bouncy castles and a host of animal attractions.

Tickets for adults are £12, over 65’s are £11 and children are £4. For more information visit www.livingheritagecountryshows.com