By Lynne Bannon

What a great day! Held on Saturday 6th September, the Albourne show was a huge success, blessed with sunshine and an incredible turnout from the community. Running from 2pm until 10pm, the afternoon and evening were filled with fun, laughter, and plenty of local talent. Highlights from the day:
Flower Show – Stunning entries, from the best single stem to colourful arrangements, alongside fierce (but friendly!) competition in categories such as flapjacks, crafts, fruit, vegetables, and of course…the longest runner bean!
Dog Show – Sponsored by Pets at Home, Burgess Hill, our four-legged friends strutted their stuff and wagged their way to well-deserved prizes.
Craft Fair – Beautiful handmade creations that showcased the skills of our local makers.
Classic Cars – From a 1960s Jaguar, a 1930s Rolls to a Caterham & a 2CV there was a classic car for every taste on display.
Live Music – Fabulous bands kept the atmosphere buzzing and everyone dancing throughout the afternoon and into the evening especially with the Stanmer Bands fabulous Jukebox experience.
The Hop Tub – Did a brilliant job of keeping everyone refreshed with their delicious local beers and spirits.
Kids Activities – loads of games and fun as well as a chance to decorate a life-size horse.
Community Stalls & local businesses – Including the church stall & tombola, were a hit with everyone.

The show team were thrilled to see even more visitors than last year – a true testament to the wonderful spirit of our community. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, contributed, sponsored and supported the event. Now, time for a well-earned rest…before we do it all again on Saturday 5th September 2026!