It was Monday 28th March.  The weather forecast had not been good.  But against all odds the sun was warm and just shone all day!

The show was opened by the Mayor of Guildford, Councillor Keith Taylor. who had been introduced by Lion President Jim Dey.

The arena events this year included the Battling Cumberland Giants, 12 ft giant wrestlers,  Mighty Mick and Terrible Ted, who battled away in a fast moving, action-packed wrestling match.  There was also the Portsmouth Field Gun Display Team and the formation marching Surrey Pipe Band.

There was a lot more to entertain the younger visitor to the show including donkey rides, bouncy castles, a fairground and Punch and Judy.

For the older visitor and car enthusiast there was an amazing collection of classic cars ranging from a Riley mini of the 1960's to a massive 6.5 litre American Ford Thunderbird.

This year, to celebrate Lions Awareness Week, the Guildford Lions Club had erected a Lions Awareness tent.  The displays therein illustrated the work by Lions International in raising funds to support charities and people in need.  It also illustrated the support that the Guildford Lions Club is providing to promote Message in a Bottle.