Nantwich Agricultural Society has been presented with a prestigious High Sheriff of Cheshire Award.
The honour is in recognition of the team’s “great and valuable service to the local community” through its work on the Nantwich Show and wider community.
Show directors, management and section leaders were presented with the award by the Society’s Vice President Sarah Callander-Beckett and her husband Peter at their historic Combermere Abbey home.
The awards are presented annually to individuals and organisations that make “outstanding contributions to the county’s wellbeing”.
Michael-John Parkin, Chairman of the Nantwich Agricultural Society, said: “This recognition belongs to every single person who contributes to the Nantwich Show and the work of the Agricultural Society.
“From our volunteer stewards and directors to our partners, sponsors, and visitors; everyone plays a part in keeping agricultural traditions alive while helping our community to thrive.
“We’re incredibly proud to receive this award and grateful to the High Sheriff of Cheshire for acknowledging the impact of our work.”
The award was formally presented by the High Sheriff of Cheshire, Joelle Warren, MBE, DL, who commended the Society for its “tireless role in promoting Cheshire’s agricultural heritage”.
Sarah Callander-Beckett, Vice President of the Society and host of the event, added: “Combermere Abbey has a long history of supporting rural communities, and it was a privilege to bring together so many of the people who make the Nantwich Agricultural Society such a success.
“This award is a wonderful reflection of their hard work, passion, and dedication to both the farming community and the town of Nantwich.
“Volunteering lies at the very heart of what makes South Cheshire such a special place, it’s the people who give their time, skills, and energy that keep our rural traditions alive and our communities connected.
“This award celebrates that collective spirit as much as it does the Society itself.”
Founded more than a century ago, the Nantwich Agricultural Society aims to celebrate farming, food, and rural life, while educating the public about where their food comes from and the importance of supporting British agriculture.
The annual Nantwich Show, now held at Reaseheath College, attracts thousands of visitors each summer, offering livestock competitions, agricultural displays, rural crafts, trade stands, and family entertainment.
The Society also leads on initiatives such as the 1835 Network for young professionals in agriculture and partnerships with local schools and charities to inspire the next generation of rural leaders.
More than 200 people volunteer each year to help deliver the show, many of whom dedicate hours to planning, logistics, and stewarding.
Recent Comments