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2019 Annual General Meeting

On Tuesday 3rd December our show held their 2019 Annual General Meeting in The Lodge, Castlewellan. 

Show secretary Jackie Fitzpatrick gave us an in-depth record of this years events and a summery of our very successful 2019 show. Mr Alan Cleland Show chairman gave his report of our 2019 show, and conveyed his thanks to the Jackie and all the committee for their continuous dedication to the smooth running of the show. 

Our guest speaker was Mr Billy Martin with his wife Angela. Billy is the current President of The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society. Billy who farms with his son John a stones throw from the amazing Strangford Lough, told us stories of past experiences within show life in Northern Ireland. He told us a little about the different sites within Belfast City that Balmoral Show has had in the past, and the exciting plans for its future at Balmoral Park the new home of Balmoral Show, just outside Lisburn. 

Billy acted as chairman for our election of show officers 2019/2020 which are as follows.
President - Mr Walter Watson
Vice President - Mrs Molly Robinson
Show Patron - Mrs Karen Patterson
Chairman - Mr Alan Cleland 
Vice Chairman - Angie Drayne
Secretary - Mrs Jackie Fitzpatrick
Assistant Secretary/Treasurer - Miss Alexandra Woods
Press & Publicity - Miss Alexandra Woods/Ms Fidelma Carolin
Show Ground Manager - Mr Rodney Hamilton
Assistant Show Ground Manager - Mr Anthony Kelly
Traffic Manager - Eddie Lavery
Health Safety Chairman - Mr Gerard Higgins 
Horse Chairman- Mr Francis McAlinden
Sheep Chairman - Mr Arthur Kearney
Poultry Chairman - Mr Andrew Bingham/Mr Robert McKibben
Cattle Chairman - Mr Arthur Malone
HI Chairladies - Helen McKee/Fiona Patterson 

The Show Committee wish to thank anyone who in anyway help and support our show year on year. Especially our many sponsors, volunteers and stewards. We wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful new year. See you all again on Saturday 18th July 2020 in the Park, Castlewellan. 
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