Silage Competition 2008
 A record forty-one entries were received for this year's silage competition - quadrupling the number received in 2005. Competition was particularly keen amongst the twenty-eight individual farms taking part and the final results were very close indeed – just one and a quarter marks separated the top four in the dairy class
 Year of Food & Farming
The Westmorland County Agricultural Society is planning another Schools Open Farm Day to tie in with The Year of Food & Farming. Please look back shortly when we will announce the venue and date of this exciting event!! Or contact the office for further details
The Show went on!!!
 A near record crowd of 25,000 people attended the 2007 Westmorland Show. Due to current restrictions there were no livestock at the show. However the crowd still had plenty to see.
We are grateful for the continued support of exhibitors during the past few weeks of uncertainty & look forward to livestock once again being part of our 2008 show.
Show Report
Results 2007
Check out the results from the 2007 Show Sponsorship
The Westmorland Agricultural Society would like to thank all those that
have sponsored prize money and awards at this year's Show and the Society is grateful for their participation and support.
Annual General Meeting
The Society’s AGM will be held on Saturday 9 February 2008 at 11.00am, to which all Members are invited. Far from being a dull and boring occasion, as those who have attended previously will tell you, it is a celebration of all the previous year’s events and a chance to hear about future plans.An excellent buffet lunch and good company ensure the AGM is also a great social occasion - certainly one not to be missed
Schools Open Farm 2007
Over two days 1300 primary school children visited Heaves Farm where they were introduced to many aspects of farming and had a great time as well.
YFC Stock Judging 2007
Over 30 Young Farmers from Cumbria and North Lancashire took part in the Westmorland County Agricultural Society’s 11th annual Stock Judging competition held at Park House, Heversham. Chuck Mason – President 2007/8
Chuck was born and brought up at Lawrence House, Levens and in 2008 they will celebrate 4 generations, 100 years of Masons living and farming there. He has been married for 52 years to Avril and they have three children and nine grandchildren  Cumbria Tourism Awards 2007
Stephen Procter, Honorary Showfield Director for the Westmorland County Show, has won the “Most Valuable Volunteer” category in the Cumbria Tourism Awards 2007.
“New Legislation”on the Transportation of Live Animals
January 2007 saw the new EU Regulations come into force across Europe . The Regulation replaces all existing legislation and states that: “No animal shall be transported unless it is fit for the intended journey, and all animals shall be transported in conditions guaranteed not to cause them injury or unnecessary suffering.”
South Lakes Gateway Project
Joint outline planning application, has now been lodged with South Lakeland District Council for consideration. Along with the application are a number of detailed reports on the Economic Impact of the Project, Traffic Impact Assessments, Archaeological reports and Architect plans and costs of the proposed buildings.
 Christine Knipe, Chief Executive of the Westmorland Agricultural Society
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