A VILLAGE show which almost folded two years ago because of the foot-and-mouth disease crisis will reach a milestone next month.

Sedgefield celebrates its 150th show on Saturday, August 9, at the Robert Brown Showfield, in West Park.

Volunteers have been working hard to maintain the long tradition and, although the categories may have changed, local produce will still be on display as it was at the very first show.

Clydesdales are in short supply, but there will be plenty of other horses, sheep and cattle competing for prizes.

Horticulture, handicraft, photography and writing categories will be contested, with sections for guinea pigs, rabbits, poultry and other birds.

Entries for the show close on Friday.

Gates open to visitors on show day at 10am, with the grand parade at 3.15pm.

For more details contact Margaret Metcalfe on 0191-373 1829.