## **Brough Agricultural Association Annual Report 2023** 

The general feeling was that the Show went very well under the circumstances. Thanks were due to Tim Davis and Bryan Palphreyman for stepping in on the day. 

It was agreed that the p.a. commentary was particularly good, and **Dave Prince would write to Libby** to pass on the Committee’s appreciation. 

Specific issues raised during the discussion: 

- Dog stewarding was chaotic at times and was suggested that we appoint a dedicated steward to maintain some control. **Paul Thompson suggested someone and agreed to make an approach** . 

It was suggested that the dog section needed a larger ring, independent of the horse and pony section, with 360 degrees viewing for visitors as it attracted a large audience. It was **agreed that the field layout would be reviewed** to accommodate this. 

- It was **agreed that, in future, more seating would be provided** throughout the field to enable visitors to rest and for eating. 

- The horse and pony section went well, there was an increase in the number of entries. It was **agreed to review the entry fees for this** . 

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- Several visitors asked about the sheep shearing, which did not take place. It was agreed that we would ensure this popular event takes place in future years. 

- It was suggested that the sound system might play background music when there was no commentary. **Dave agreed to speak to the supplier.** 

- The toilets had no hand washing facilities and were generally considered to be below the standard the committee expects. It was **agreed that we would revert to the previous supplier** . 

- There was some confusion about the vehicle judging and that not all prizes had been awarded. It was **agreed that the judge for this section should be properly briefed** . 

- There had been a complaint about the Co-operative effort award – the winning entry was taller than the other entries and did not fit on a table- 



top. The rules were reviewed on the day, and it was determined that there was no height limit for Co-operative effort entries. The Committee confirmed its support for this ruling and **agreed that the rules would remain as is** . 



Brough AgriCUl￿ra1 Society Stat￿t ofknounts 2023
Opening Balances at 1st January 2023
8ardays Community Acctsjnl
8arclays Premium Savings Accwnt
7219.58
13030.41
Total Opening Balance
20249.99
Income
2023
2022
2tr23
2022
Show Day RerRip15
Donation & Spons(￿ShiP
Trade & Craft Stands
Competion Entries
Membèrs Subscriptions
Advertising
Fundraising
Unclaim8(J pri￿ Mor
Grand Draw
Bank Interest
Misc
6555.34 7236.75
1375.9
982.8
1314
2139.8
956.6
690
445
Show Day & Prize Money
Marquee & Toilet Hire etc
PA System
$030.73 4916.05
3613.2 3278.4
924
598.68
134.88
1100
158
1343.6
485.2
410
350
15.44
134.99
350
1560.5
631.75
715
258
333.9
1043 1076.77
124.05
12.57
683.88
848.05
11(M)
187
1453.2
658.2
410
450
Admin Expenses
Secretary & Treasu
Fundraisirvj ExFenses
Printlng
Insurance
Drfftations
Bank Charge5
Capital Costs
Field Rent
Sundry Expenses
350
2023
2022
Lo
Total Income
14987.79 13769.04
Totd Expenses
15744.26 14199.24
-756.47
430.2
Closing Balances at 31st Decembèr 2023
Bardays Community knunt
8arclay$ Premium Savtng$ ACC￿Tht
6339.r
13154.46
Siwed In¢kpeThJent Examiner..
Name Independent Examiner..
Totsl Closlng Balance
19493.52
Defiiit for 2023
T￿.47