THE 217th Westmorland County Show will be held this year on Thursday, September 8.

The organisers, Westmorland County Agricultural Society (WCAS), say tickets will be available for purchase from its website - http://www.westmorlandshow.co.uk - from June.

However, 'early bird' tickets are available now via the society's office at Lane Farm, Crooklands. Telephone 015395-67804.