The West Show

St Pierre du Bois

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113-year heritage (1913)

Story

Founded January 7, 1913 by Abraham J. Simon. First show held September 24-25, 1913 at Les Islets Arsenal with over 800 entries. 100th show celebrated August 16-17, 2023. Peak membership of 2,565 in 1987. First female president Carole Turner elected 2008. Cancelled 2020 due to COVID-19. (inferred from the source page)

The West Show is Guernsey's agricultural and horticultural show, held annually over two days in August, which brings together the communities of the Western parishes of St Saviour, St Pierre du Bois and Torteval. The Society became affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society in 1986. The show offers a varied mix of entertainment for the whole family, including arena shows by professional performers, static displays of local produce, livestock, and a pet tent. It also features trade, craft, and food stands, as well as kids' activities. —

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Specialises in1

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Horticultural & gardening societies

Gardening, horticulture and community-gardening projects.

From their website

Horticultural society (inferred from the source page) · horticultural competitions (vegetables, flowers, fruit, plants) (inferred from the source page)

Quick facts

Legal form: Statutory Body (inferred from the source page)
Established: 1913 · 113 years
Facilities: Showground at L'Eree Aerodrome, St Pierre du Bois
Client focus: Society membership restricted to residents of, or people running a business in, St Pierre du Bois, St Saviour or Torteval
Payment methods: Card payments at admission gates and beer tent. Cash only for car parking. Some traders may accept cards independently. (inferred from the source page)

People3

Hetty Aldwell — Treasurer
Fiona Robin — Assistant Treasurer
Lindsay Le Pelley — Secretary

From their website

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Show competition classes in agriculture, horticulture, cookery, and arts and crafts
Agricultural competitions (cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, poultry) (inferred from the source page)
arts & crafts (inferred from the source page)
photography (inferred from the source page)
funfair (inferred from the source page)
food stalls (inferred from the source page)

Credentials

Memberships & accreditations

Affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society since 1986

Visiting & access

Wheelchair access: Wheelchair accessible toilet cubicles at both toilet locations, disabled parking spaces available (inferred from the source page)
Parking: Two car parks adjacent to showground with disabled parking, £2 per day. Bicycle parking available at all gates. (inferred from the source page)

Hours

Show days: opens 10am, closes 11pm

Last checked 2 September 2026·thewestshow.com

Contact

Phone: +44 7781 150811
Email: admin@thewestshow.com
Website: thewestshow.com
Social
Address: L'Eree Aerodrome, St Peter's, Guernsey GY7 9LN

History5

Key dates and recorded company events for The West Show.

1913—First show held at Les Islets Arsenal · The first show took place on September 24-25 with over 800 entries.
1987—Achieved peak membership of 2,565
2008—First female president Carole Turner elected
2020—Show cancelled due to COVID-19
2023—Celebrated 100th show · The 100th show was celebrated on August 16-17.

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