Peopleton Autumn Show 2024 rain fails to deter crowds

Visitors dressed in bin bags and carried umbrellas to fight off yesterday's (Saturday's) rainy spells as they enjoyed Peopleton Autumn Show.

YUMMY: David and Gill Povey enjoying the show despite the rain. (Image: Newsquest) The annual event, outside Peopleton Village Hall, aims to raise crucial funds for the village and community groups.

Many of the show's visitors sat in the rain while they watched live performances, enjoyed ice cream and washed down the day with a pint from the bar.

FRESH PRODUCE: Richard Baldwin, Liz Gray and Nigel Clay. (Image: Newsquest) Richard Baldwin, who was enjoying the agricultural part of the show, said: “This show is one of best shows in Worcester at this time of year.

"It is run by a team dedicated to raising money for the community.”

Dan and Fred Hawling learning circus tricks. (Image: Newsquest) In the agricultural tent, residents could submit their best vegetables and flowers in a bid for it to be crowned the best in the village.

Nigel Clay, chair of Peopleton Autumn Show, said the event's success is due to its community focus. 

Ukulele friends of Worcester performed for visitors. (Image: Newsquest) "All the community gets together, and it is a time when they give up their time and give their money, knowing it goes to local good causes and they all can meet," he said.

"Everyone is so caring, and it is a community - it is marvellous really.

Morris Dancers wowed crowds. (Image: Newsquest) "This show represents what our community is all about and they can get together for a bit of fun.

"The turnout was not bad but below what we would normally get because of the weather, which is a shame as a lot of effort goes into it.

PINT? Festival organisers Paul Darby, Dave Harbon, Andy Vicars and Nigel Clay(Image: Newsquest) "It will cover costs and still make money but not make as much money for charities and good causes as we did last year.

"We have been blessed over the past eight years. But today, people still think it is not so bad.

Tony Key and Alister While brought their classic cars to the show. (Image: Newsquest) "People have still come today to support us."

The event also featured around 200 classic cars, including pre and post-World War Two cars, army vehicles, and a few lorries and vans. 

The organisers had expected some of the cars to not turn up due to the weather, but every vehicle still attended the event.

Paul Dodd and his wife, Vicky, run the classic car section of the show for the past three years.

Mr Dodd said, "I am really pleased with the turnout, and it is lovely the support we get.

"I think the show's atmosphere keeps everyone coming because it is fairly relaxed."