THE Cheshire Show’s executive director has expressed his delight at the renewed backing of a staunch supporter of the event.

This year marks a major milestone for the Cheshire Agricultural Society and Robinsons Brewery, as they each celebrate 180 years of history.

Robinsons Brewery is again to hold the position of Principal Partner, sponsoring the popular Shire Horse section at The Royal Cheshire County Show.

The connection with shires dates back more than 100 years, when they were employed to deliver the traditionally-brewed ales to inns across the region.

Today, the brewery still owns heavy horses, Bobek and Mojo, and they remain the few remaining Shires in the British brewing industry.

Cordelia Robinson, events manager from Robinsons Brewery, said: “We’re delighted to be holding the position of Principal Partner for the Royal Cheshire County Show once again, and are extremely excited to be sharing our celebration of 180 years of history with the Cheshire Agricultural Society.

“We will be selling our celebratory beer, 180, at the show on June 19 and 20, and will also be bringing our award-winning Shire horses Bobek and Mojo, to compete throughout the day.”

To mark their 180th anniversary, Robinsons are brewing a commemorative beer, 180, that will be available to sample at the show from 8am to 6pm at their stand, near the Shire horse ring.

Nigel Evans, executive director of The Royal Cheshire County Show said: “It is a great pleasure to share the society’s 180th anniversary with such a staunch supporter of the show as Robinsons Brewery.

“Robinsons production of a special commemorative beer to celebrate this great anniversary will enable those who attend the show to raise a glass and say ‘cheers’ to two success stories.”