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Over the years the Stalham has invited a series of leading speakers in the agricultural industry to address members. Although meetings were suspended from around 1916 to 1919 and again in the Second World War, the club’s long-term success has been helped by the loyalty of succeeding generations of members and officers.

There have only been eight presidents since the club was formed in December 1841 and some 15 secretaries during the same period.

In 2014 – it stands at 10 presidents and 16 secretaries.

NEWS

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. [31/03/25]
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]


 
Today's Date:
Sat 26 April 2025

Next Event

Wednesday 02 July 2025
Crown Point Estate
Hill Farm, Kirby Bedon, Norwich
Times: 6pm onwards
Annual farm walk diary date - By invitation of the Crown Point estate, members of Stalham Farmers' Club and east Norfolk branch of the National Farmers' Union