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Lord Taylor named President of Lincolnshire Agricultural Society
The head of one of the UK’s leading horticultural companies has been named as the new President of the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society.
The Lord Taylor of Holbeach, CBE, who is now serving as a Government minister for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, follows in the footsteps of other distinguished Presidents, who have included HRH Princess Anne, the Earl of Yarborough and most recently Professor David Chiddick, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Lincoln.
In the presidential role, Lord Taylor will represent the Society at the annual Lincolnshire Show in June, when more than 60,000 people come to learn about the importance of agriculture in the life of the county.
New appointments
We are delighted to announce that Mark Truman has been appointed the LEC's new Finance and Commercial Manager and Sophie Hough is our new Sales and Events Coordinator.
Vacancy
Due to internal promotion a vacancy has arisen for a Finance and Commercial Manager.
Reporting to the Director of the Lincolnshire Events Centre and based at the Lincolnshire Showground the post holder will be responsible for the management and reporting of the financials of LEC and the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society including the Lincolnshire Show.
The role will include preparing and monitoring the accounts, budgets and cash flows for both the charity and the company and the post holder will be expected to contribute fully as a member of the management team to policies including health and safety, HR and procedures, manage supplier contracts, develop IT and the reporting systems.
Experience required includes financial/management accounting knowledge, commercial awareness and sound analytical skills. Knowledge of SAGE desirable.
CVs will not be accepted - please contact Emma at eseamer@lincs-events.co.uk or on 01522 585515 for an application form, job description and person specification.
The closing date is Sunday, December 4th, 2011.
New appointment
We are delighted to announced that Jayne Southall has been appointed as the Director of the Lincolnshire Events Centre and Lincolnshire Agricultural Society.
Missing Cat
Curtains the long-haired black and white cat disappeared from the Warner Motorhome Season Finale at the Lincolnshire Showground at the end of September. She was wearing a black leather/diamante collar.
If you have any information about her please call Bob Wilkinson on 01900 814599.
Fundraising fun
The Lincolnshire Agricultural Society hosted a Bomber Ball on September 30th, 2011, in aid of the RAFBF.
The evening included a three-course meal, auction of promises and raffle and live music from Soul Solution and raised just under £4,000 for the charity.
Say hello!
We have three new members of staff who have started recently - please help us give them a warm welcome:
Jenny Elwick is our new Business Development Manager - jelwick@lincs-events.co.uk
Patricia Richardson is the Front of House and Hospitality Manager - prichardson@lincs-events.co.uk
Yvonne Ives is our Sales Executive - yives@lincs-events.co.uk
Booking is now open
We are now taking bookings for stands at our Wedding Fair on Sunday, October 23rd (http://www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk/wedding_fairs/) and also at the Christmas Food and Gift Fair on Saturday, November 26th and Sunday, November 27th (http://www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk/christmas_food_and_craft_fair/). Email trade@lincs-events.co.uk or call 01522 522900.
Show jumping entries
The deadline for show jumping entries for the Lincolnshire Show 2011 has been extended.
SJ1 - The Accumulator and SJ2 - The Evening Stakes are now open to both Grade A and Grade B Horses.
