Liskeard Show goes high tech with new WiFi connection

There will be high-tech connectivity at one of Cornwall’s most traditional events this year thanks to a new WiFi installation.

Celebrating its 119th year in 2024, the Liskeard Show is always one of the key dates in Cornwall’s social calendar and one of the largest events of its kind in the South West – last year attracting record crowds of over 9,500 spectators .

Cornwall-based AltNet Wildanet, which is headquartered in Liskeard, is deploying a team of engineers, along with its specialist mobile communications vehicle, to ensure that the more than 140 trade, retail and charity stands at the show have access to high-speed, reliable broadband throughout the event.

This year’s show, which takes place at Merrymeet on Saturday 13 July, will feature the usual variety of competitive classes for cattle, sheep, horses and poultry, as well as a dog show, fruit, vegetables and flowers and a wide range of food. craft, business and community shops and exhibitors.

Beckie Breyley, general secretary for the Liskeard Show, said it was great to work with a local supplier for such a key part of the show’s digital infrastructure.

She said: “We look forward to welcoming Wildanet to the show. Over the past few years, the Show has seen significant growth and we must continue to look for ways to improve the Show, which includes the trade provisions for stand holders. it will allow them to make good sales and continue to support our local show.”

Wildanet is building a reputation for working with event organizers to provide internet connectivity for some of the South West’s biggest public celebrations.

Lawrence Palk, business to business sales director for Wildanet, said: “Wildanet is proud to support families and businesses in rural Cornwall communities with the launch of our gigabit-enabled network.

“We are delighted to be able to use our expertise to extend this support to a growing number of organizers of major community events across the county, including of course our own local show in Liskeard.”

More information about the Liskeard Show is available at www.liskeardshow.org