Members’ News

Last Updated April 2025:

Membership Subscription:

The Standard Membership subscription is £50 inclusive of VAT, (one Member, one guest and up to two children (8 to 16 years)). A VAT receipt can be provided if required.

From 2025, a Single Membership will also be available. The single membership will cost £25 inclusive of VAT and will admit one adult and one child into the show. All other remaining membership benefits are included. A VAT receipt can be provided if required.

Members can continue to pay their subscription through a standing order, BACS transfer, cheque or cash.

Annual General Meeting:

The Annual General Meeting of Blakesley & District Agricultural Show Ltd. will be held on Thursday 27th November 2025 in the Reading Room, Blakesley. Members are welcome to attend the AGM.

Members’ Farm Walk:

This year’s farm walk will be hosted by Johnny Wake of Courteenhall Estate, Courteenhall House, Courteenhall, Northamptonshire, NN7 2QG. What3Words ///straw.amused.alarm

The farm has recently re-introduced Traditional Hereford Cattle to the parkland where, in the past, Herefords were kept and shown for three generations. Arable crops include cereals, oilseeds and pulses.

Time permitting, a tour of the Main Estate may also be included. The farm walk will take place on Wednesday 25th June 2025, commencing at 5pm. All those wishing to attend should contact the Membership Secretary, Robert Duncombe.

Annual Cricket Match:

The Annual Cricket Match between Blakesley Village and the Blakesley Show Committee will take place on Sunday 27th July commencing at 2pm at the Blakesley Cricket Field.

Show Day Q & A Session:

Members are invited to join local MP Sarah Bool and Robbie Moore, Shadow Minister for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, for a question-and-answer session on farming related topics. Full details are being finalised and will be available in your posted membership package.