Picture: (l-r) Christopher Riddle (RCAA Secretary), Mrs Thlema Riddle, Lady Banham (RCAA 2008 President), and Sir John Banham.

Officers, council members and staff of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association gathered in advance of the annual Royal Cornwall Show as guests of the president, Lady Banham.

This year's president will have a busy three days at the show which takes place at Wadebridge on June 5-7.

Amongst her duties will be to welcome The Princess Royal for a comprehensive tour of the show on the second day.

An exciting main ring entertainment programme will include champion motocross display riders, parachutists, heavy horses and a United States Navy band flying in all the way from Italy.

As one of the country's leading agricultural shows, the Royal Cornwall will feature a brimming range of classes in equine, cattle, sheep and pig sections.

This year sees a record showing of agricultural equipment - which for some years has been a nationally-important part of the show.

All this and massive stand-alone events such as the flower show, dog section, countryside area, steam fair, dance festival and forestry exhibit.

Lady Banham served as president-elect in 2007 and recognises the importance of her role and the show itself.

"I think it's fantastic to see agriculture thriving like this and really important that for the farmers and countryside we keep the show in good health," she said.

Show secretary Christopher Riddle welcomed the opportunity for so many people connected with the smooth running of the show to get together at Lady Banham's home near Penzance.

"We rely heavily on voluntary help from so many people who play such a responsible role in the build-up to and during the show. They are the backbone which gives the show its widespread respect and it is good to see so many of them at this informal get-together."

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