Brough Agricultural Association Annual Report 2022
We held the first Brough Show since 2019 on 18 August. After two years of various restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic people were glad to get out and about again. The weather was good, there were plenty of visitors (the car park was full), there was a friendly atmosphere.
A number of our usual stewards were unavailable due to a clash of events, so we are grateful to the Upper Eden Rotary Club for stepping in to provide stewards for the main gate and the car park. However, there is still the problem with people parking and unloading their vehicles at the industrial and horticulture marquee at the start of the day. In future we plan to hold a briefing for stewards prior to show day and to look at how we can improve the management of ringside parking.
There were plenty of trade stand and craft tables taken and the Committee was delighted to see so many visitors coming to the show. It was sad that there was no poultry due to avian flu restrictions, however, there plenty of hamsters, guinea pigs and rabbits, which proved popular.
There were a number of ‘on the day’ horse and pony entries and the registration system worked well. The Committee was concerned about the return of trophies from 2019 winners and a number were, indeed, unreturned; fortunately, we had a few spare cups and trophies in reserve. We do, however, need to improve traceability for 2023. The Secretary’s tent was well organised, with more stewards on hand to assist the Secretary, for which he was extremely grateful.
Income increased by around £1800 in comparison with the last show in 2019, although expenses were up by nearly £500. The main additional expenses this year were for the credit card reader, rental of the field and the hire of a skip for waste removal. After payments of honorariums to the secretary and treasurer, there was a loss of £345 for 2022 compared to a loss of £1666 in 2019.
During the year, the Committee discussed the possibility of introducing further attractions such as dog agility, terrier racing and children’s entertainment. The Committee intends to pursue these and other options for the 2023 show.
Finally, Dave Prince the Show Secretary for several years decided to stand down. The Committee decided to show its appreciation of Dave’s dedicated service by inviting him to re-join the Board of Trustees in 2023.
Brough AgrKuttu Souety Slatsment of A(rnts 2022 Opgning Balance$ at 1st Jwuary 2022 Barclays Communty Account Bardays Premium Savings Account 7862.35 13017.84 Tolxl Ownlng Balance 20680.19 Income 2022 2021 2021 Show D8y Recelpts DonaOn & Sponsornhip Trade & Cfaft Strnds Compellon Entrie8 Sub8uipOon$ Advertlslng Fundraising Un¢lalmed Prize Money Grnnd Draw Bank Interest MI8C 7236.75 982.8 961 1560.5 631.75 715 258 333.9 1078.77 12.57 sh Day & Pri28 Money Marquee & Toilet Hire ¢t¢ Advertb5ing & Vkb8it• Costs Admln E)ynyes Secrnlary & Truwrnr Hon Fundrnlslng Exw8 Printlry In$ur8rKe Grand Pii Donalions Bank Charg Capbtsl Costs Fleid Rent SuThlry Eyr 5840.05 3278.4 598.68 134.88 1100 158 1343.6 485.2 410 350 15.44 134.99 350 20 86.26 14.4 20 123.2 1.28 2022 2021 Loss 430.2 Loss -222.57 Total Income 13789.04 21.28 14199.24 243.8S c11ng B¥l•nc•8 at 31st December 2022 Bardays Communty Account Bardays Premlum Savings Ac¢ount 7219.58 13030.41 Tolal Closlng Balance 20249.99 CHLOÈ CMAY)MA-*&f&LL Nwne Independent Examlner......................... ..... ..... .. Defi for 2022 430.2