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on the 3rd Sunday in August. Historically, the largest one day agricultural show in Wales, the Show is now rebuilding after a 3 year break during the pandemic. Marking its return in 2023, the Show still retains a wonderful, family friendly atmosphere, with a wide variety of activities to watch and
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