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Three members receive RNAA awards -
Three Stalham members were recognised at 2025 annual meeting of the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association. Richard Hirst, of Ormesby, was awarded the Timothy Colman prize for his outstanding contribution to food, farming and the countryside. To his regret, his wife Katrina, was unable to be present at the Norfolk Events Centre because she had been severely injured by a horse. Retiring head steward of the education section, Louis Baugh, of Neatishead, was elected an honorary vice-president, and assistant head steward, Robin Baines, of Hoveton, was made a Fellow. The secretary, Michael Pollitt, proposed a vote of thanks to the retiring president, the Lady Dannatt, who spoke at the club’s annual dinner in March. He said that members of the Gurney family had served as presidents of the association since 1853, then again in 1910, and 1948. Lord Dannatt had the same role in 2008. Full story - available in minutes and reports on the left. [17/04/25]
Outstanding contribution - A special award for an outstanding contribution over many years was made to Christopher Deane. The President's Cup, awarded from time to time, was presented by the Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk, the Lady Dannatt, and George Gay, the current president, to Mr Deane, who is also an honorary life vice-president. For the full list of prizes and awards for the 2024 season - go to Competitions or Cups and Trophy's. [31/03/25]
Chairman's thanks - Jon Pye thanked speakers, members and especially the vice-chairman Jason Cantrill and the committee for support over the last
12 months. He said that there had been much interest in a proposed project to plan virus-resistant Dutch elm trees on members' farms across east Norfolk, thanks to the support of The Tree Council. - Full report, see Minutes and Reports.
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Thanks to Norfolk's farmers - Lady Dannatt, Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk and president of the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association, praised the county's farmers, scientists and researchers for continuing the drive to feed the nation. Full story, see Minutes and Reports. [31/03/25]
Party spirit - A gallery of more than 125 photographs, including the award of prizes and trophies, captured the lively mood at the club's latest highly successful annual dinner at Salhouse Lodge. Simon Finlay took the photographs. See the Photo Gallery Annual Dinner 2025! [31/03/25]