Bellamy is going to the show

4:18pm Tuesday 8th April 2008

TELEVISION personalities have added their names to one of the biggest events in Cheshire this year.

Botanist David Bellamy and celebrity chef Kevin Woodford will be at The Cheshire Show in Tabley.

No stranger to the Cheshire Show, naturalist David Bellamy will be wowing crowds with his colourful and enchanting tales, opinions and knowledge of the natural world.

Food fanatics will be having their pallets whetted by the gourmet delights cooked by one of television's top chefs Kevin Woodford.

The star of the BBC's Ready Steady Cook will be showing audiences how to produce mouth-watering meals with fresh produce.

Executive director of the Cheshire Show Nigel Evans said: "It's a very exciting show this year with David and Kevin bringing their professional knowledge and experience to different areas of the show.

"They are both personalities and will have audiences captivated."

More than 70,000 people are expected to flock to the show and attractions on this year's bill include the ultimate bird of prey handling experience The Hawk Experience and the UK's number one extreme motorcycle display team, the Bolddog Lings.

As ever, there will be a 250-acre showground including the Roberts Bakery Food Hall, game fair, WI marquee, rural crafts and hundreds of trade stands.

Advanced tickets are priced £11 for adults, senior citizens £8.50, children £5 and £28 for a family of two adults and two children, and children aged under five are free. For more information visit cheshirecountyshow.org.uk The Cheshire Show is on Tuesday, June 17, and Wednesday, June 18.