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There was a tremendous turnout of supporters for Newry Show Society’s recent ‘Big Breakfast’ morning.
Held in Jerrettspass Village Hall, all proceeds from the event will go towards the hosting of Newry Show 2023.
Society chairman Brian Lockhart thanked everyone, who came along on the day: there were lots of individuals and family groups in attendance..
He added “Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The food was delicious and I would like to say a particularly thank you to all of those society members, who helped out in the kitchen over many hours.
“Everyone involved is a volunteer. And the success of the Big Breakfast is absolute testimony to their total commitment to Newry Show 2023.
Brian Lockhart commented “It wasn’t possible to hold a show during the Covid lockdown. And society members did not feel that running an event last year was a feasible option, very much for financial reasons.
“However, it’s all systems go for 2023. All the show various schedules are at an advanced stage of preparation.
“There will be a great turnout of livestock on the day, not to mention all the other fun events have now been scheduled.”
Newry Show celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2018. The year prior to that, the event hosted a very successful visit by members of the Aberdeen Angus World Congress.
Brian Lockhart continued “There has always been a very special farming and food heritage associated with the Newry area.
“All of this will be reflected, once again, courtesy of our 2023 event.
“The interest of the general public in how farmers go about their business and how their food is produced has never been greater.”
Newry Agricultural Society held its first show in 1869 and has been providing an annual agricultural event ever since.
The next fund raising event planned by Brain Lockhart and his team is a table quiz, planned for the evening of Friday, 14 April.
Again, the events will take place in Jerrrettspass Village Hall. Everyone is welcome.
