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All set for the Newark & Nottinghamshire County Show

03-05-2012

With less than two weeks to go, everything is set for another bumper Newark & Nottinghamshire County Show, to be held on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th May. Famous for being the first woman to train a Grand National winner - Corbiere in 1983 – Jenny Pitman OBE will be Guest Speaker at the Eve of Show Reception and Dinner on Friday 11th May. The event, which starts at 6.45pm and takes place in … Read More

New Show Manager ready to take the reins

03-05-2012

Newark & Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society has appointed Mary Hopkins as Show Manager. Mary, who started her role in April, will be responsible for the annual Newark & Nottinghamshire County Show (12th and 13th May) and the Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show (10th and 11th November). She has been shadowing her predecessor, Sally Hughes, in the run-up to the 2012 County Show and… Read More

Bramley apple orchard at county showground

21-03-2012

One of 16 Bramley apple trees was officially planted at Newark & Nottinghamshire Showground last week (Friday 16 March). The trees will form a small orchard alongside the Newark Ring, underlining the strong links between the showground, its local community and regional produce, and creating a beautiful backdrop when in flower at the County Show in May. The trees were donated by Roger Merrywea… Read More

President’s Challenge Judging Panel announced

21-03-2012

Mich Stevenson OBE DL, President of the Newark & Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society, has announced the names of The President’s Challenge Judging Panel. Graham Cartledge CBE, Chairman of Benoys Architects, Bob Sheldon, Chairman of Newark & Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society, and Steve Hollingsworth, Publisher of the Nottingham Post Media Group will join Mr Stevenson in judging the win… Read More

Long service to the agricultural industry – do you know someone who deserves to be rewarded?

05-03-2012

Do you know someone whose long service in the agricultural industry deserves to be formally recognised? Nominations are still open for the 2012 Newark & Nottinghamshire County Show Long Service (Single Farm) Award, won last year by John Whitbread from Farnsfield who had completed 48 years’ service on one farm, and for Service to Agriculture Medals. The Long Service (Single Farm) Award and Ser… Read More