The 32nd RUAS Winter Fair sponsored by Danske Bank is to take place at the Eikon Exhibition Centre at The Maze on Thursday 14 December, starting from 9am.

Trade stand space is already fully booked, with 220 exhibiters listed.

Entries for cattle close on 22 November and can be made online at www.winterfair.org.uk.

A show of top-class cattle from both north and south of the Irish border is expected.

The judge for the Holstein, Ayrshire, Jersey and Shorthorn classes is Hank Van Exel from Lodi, California, US.

Judging starts at 9am with the breed championships at 3pm, and the supreme championship at 4pm.

There will also be hoof-trimming demonstrations running throughout the day courtesy of Millfarm Hoofcare.

Admission for adults is £10; 12 to 18 years is £8; seniors (over 65) is £8; and under 12s are free when accompanied by an adult. RUAS members are also free of charge.

Discounted tickets (£2 less) are available to purchase online at www.winterfair.org.uk before 13 December. You can follow the fair on Facebook (search for Winter Fair) or on Twitter @ruaswinterfair.