HAL Bagot of Levens Hall has been elected president of the Westmorland County Agricultural Society.
Mr Bagot takes over the top role from John Park, of Low Sizergh Farm, who was made a life member of the society.
At WCAS's annual general meeting, held in its Lane Farm headquarters today, Jonathan Mason was elected chairman for a second year. Other officials re-elected were vice-chairman David Galbraith, showfield director Stephen Procter, treasurer Neil Sharp, catering officer Patricia Bell and publicity officer David Knipe.
For a full report of the society's agm see Thursday's Westmorland Gazette.
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