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County shows: join us for exclusive member events this summer
Join our CLA regional teams for a variety of exclusive hospitality events at county shows in 2023
Written by Rob Durgut. First published on 23 May 2023, and most recently revised on 5 Jun 2023.
The Suffolk Show
From 31st May - The CLA East team will be at stand 633 for a number of bookable events. Click here for more:
31st May - Breakfast on Day 1
Joined by CLA President Mark Tufnell and Defra Secretary of State, Thérèse Coffey.
1st June - The CLA South West team will be hosting a popular breakfast on the morning of day one. Click here for more:
The CLA breakfast will be hosted on Thursday June 1, and we are delighted to be joined by Show President Lord Radnor. Government ministers have been invited to speak. We will update you with confirmation of our speakers in due course so keep an eye out for updates in our regional Enews.
Members of the advisory team will be available throughout Thursday 1 and Friday 2 June to answer any questions you may have.
From 8th June - The CLA South West team, joined by government ministers, host breakfasts during the event. Click here for more:
8th June - Day 1 breakfast
Kicking off the first day of the show with our political breakfast. Government ministers have been invited to speak. We will update you with confirmation of our speakers in due course so keep an eye out for updates in our regional Enews.
9th June - The CLA South East team host a delicious breakfast, two-course lunch and drinks reception with guest speaker. Click here for more:
Breakfast
We are offering this to our members and their guests free of charge however spaces are booked on a first come first served basis so please do be quick in booking to avoid disappointment.
At Windsor Paul Sedgwick oversees over 16,000 acres including forestry, horticulture, tourism, residential and commercial property activities and manages a team of 200 staff, and is a Trustee of The Prince Philip Trust Fund.
His topic will be: “How can we achieve a lasting balance between food production and nature recovery on the journey to net zero given current land ownership and tenure?"
Take advantage of our private enclosed garden with views of the main ring or shelter from our unpredictable British weather in our spacious marquee. We have a delicious menu to choose from with a fully stocked bar.
Once lunch is over, make use of the facilities including free tea and coffee and then join us for our awards ceremony and drinks reception.
The return of our rural awards and drinks reception, celebrating the achievements of individuals, communities and businesses in rural Sussex. Three awards will be announced: - President's Cup (recipient nominated by Action in Rural Sussex) - Woodpecker trophy (nominated by the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group, or FWAG) - Sussex Young Farmer of the Year (nominated by Sussex Young Farmers), awarded the CLA Rose Bowl.
CLA President Mark Tufnell will also give a topical update on the organisation's recent work and future plans.
13th June - The CLA East team will be hosting a breakfast on the morning of this event. Click here for more:
This year, the CLA will be hosting an informal breakfast briefing for members on the first day on the Savills stand number 233. From 8.30am – 9.30am you can enjoy free breakfast rolls and fresh coffee with CLA Vice-President Gavin Lane, who will be providing an industry update for guests. It is the perfect opportunity to network with others in the farming industry and enjoy a relaxed, informative start to your busy day.
16th June - The CLA Midlands team will be hosting their Big Breakfast event at the Members' Pavilion. Click here for more:
We will be joined by a Guest Speaker and CLA President Mark Tufnell will also provide an update on CLA lobbying and how the Association is supporting members.
There will be time for questions before we finish at 9am, when you can head out on to the main showground to enjoy this major event. This event is always popular and has sold out every year, so please ensure you book in good time.
From 21st June - The CLA East team will be hosting a range of hospitality events over the course of the show. Click here for more:
Breakfast
On day one, join CLA President Mark Tufnell for a free full English breakfast at 8.45am, sponsored by Forrester Boyd Chartered Accountants and Roythornes Solicitors. Mark will provide guests with an industry update on matters relating to landownership and rural business.
From 3.30pm on day one CLA members are encouraged to attend a drinks reception hosted by The CLA and The Worshipful Company of Farmers Livery and Alumni in the CLA marquee. It is a perfect opportunity to meet acquaintances old and new in an informal setting and enjoy the atmosphere of this bustling show.
The CLA will be hosting a free barbecue lunch from noon until 2pm on day two, sponsored by Browne Jacobson and the Forestry Commission. After a busy morning, there can be no better way to relax and enjoy a delicious lunch while taking in the atmosphere of the show.
From 28th June - The CLA East team will be hosting a range of hospitality events over the course of the show. Click here for more:
Breakfast
On day one, start your day in the best possible way with a warm welcome from the CLA and fresh pastries, bacon rolls, tea and coffee in the CLA marquee.
Members are invited to a drinks reception hosted by the CLA that will include the a celebration of the CLA Women’s Network and CLA Next Generation Network.
From 5pm, TW Gaze, a firm of chartered surveyors with estate agency and agricultural specialists, will host drinks in the CLA marquee and members are welcome to attend.
On day one, start your day in the best possible way with a warm welcome from the CLA and fresh pastries, bacon rolls, tea and coffee in the CLA marquee.
Take the weight off your feet after a busy day visiting the show enjoy and free activities for children, including education packs on the countryside code.
29th June - The CLA Midlands team will be hosting a breakfast for CLA members in the Grass Tent on the second day. Click here for more:
The Groundswell Festival provides a forum for farmers, growers, or anyone interested in food production and the environment to learn about the theory and practical applications of regenerative farming systems.
From 7.30am – 8.30am on the second day, you can enjoy breakfast rolls and fresh tea and coffee. It is the perfect opportunity to network with others in the farming industry and enjoy a relaxed, informative start to your busy day.
11th July - The president's breakfast will be hosted by the CLA North team in the CLA Marquee, Stand No 194. Click here for more:
Expert speakers at the CLA President’s breakfast will give their brief take on the considerations for optimising future land use in the context of diversified revenue streams whilst also offering societal and environmental benefits. How should landowners prioritise land use to balance these range of competing, and often conflicting options? What are the challenges, risks and rewards?
Join guest speakers:
Mark Tufnell, CLA President
Matthew Watson, Director and Head of Office Rural, York at Savills
David Bussey, Director in the Land and Rural Group, Saffery Champness
24th July - CLA Cymru will be hosting a variety of events at the show. Click here for more:
We will be open daily for members and guests to join us at the CLA Cymru pavilion for breakfast, lunch, refreshments and bar facility. We will have a week of events TBC to include:
Monday evening - Members Social Evening 6pm Tuesday morning - Breakfast Event Wednesday - TBC Thursday - Advisors day
Come and sit and relax, meet up with friends and speak to CLA staff with any concerns.
5th August - CLA Cymru will be present at the show for any member queries. Click here for more:
Brecon County Show - one day show in the heart of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) and close to the town itself is worth a day out! Come and visit us on the stand by the Main ring, CLA Cymru staff on hand to help with any queries you may have.
15th August - CLA Cymru will be present at the show to meet and discuss issues with members. Click here for more:
We will be attending this two day show on Anglesey and look forward to meeting members once again from North Wales region - our drinks reception will take place on day 1 at 11.ooam for members to join us on the stand.
CLA Cymru staff will be on hand for the two days to talk to about any issues you might have - along with our partners for the show Carter Jonas, Swayne Johnson Solicitors & Cadnant Planning Ltd.
16th August - CLA Cymru will welcome guests for refreshments and to talk through any issues with members. Click here for more:
Please join us for this two day show. Our Members Drinks Reception will take place at 11.00am on day one - all welcome. Branch committee members will be in attendance to also discuss any issues within the Dyfed branch area.
9th September - CLA Cymru will be in attendance at the event for any member queries. Click here for more:
Usk Show the last of the summer shows is the largest one day show in Wales - come along and join us on the stand for refreshments with CLA staff on hand to help with any queries you may have.
