What's on during Royal Cornwall Show
Visit the CLA marquee during Royal Cornwall Show from 5-7 June 2025.
We're looking forward to catching up with members during this year's Royal Cornwall Show, and answering your questions.
Alongside our regional advisers, we will be joined by the CLA's Private Client and Tax Adviser Richie O'Dowd and Senior Land Use Policy Advisor Cameron Hughes as well as representatives from CLA Energy Services, CLA Healthcare and CLA Insurance.
We will also be joined on the stand by our partners Addington Fund, Cornish Lithium, HighGround 4R Reassurance and Cornwall Business School (based at Falmouth University).
Addington Fund is a specialist farming and rural charity providing disaster relief and houses for families in England and Wales who must leave the industry through no fault of their own.
Cornish Lithium is pioneering the clean extraction of lithium to support the UK’s transition to renewable energy and secure a domestic supply for the batteries that power smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles. It’s innovative projects focus on the environmentally responsible extraction of lithium from hard rock and geothermal waters in the historic mining district of Cornwall.
Founded in 2013 HighGround aims to improve the wellbeing and employment prospects of serving personnel and veterans.
Based at Falmouth University, Cornwall Business School encourages the fearless pursuit of innovation across a spectrum of sectors.
4R Reassurance provides a bespoke, user-friendly Farm Health and Safety review and management service. Their farm support team members have farming or farming-related backgrounds, so they understand everyday farming challenges. Their goal is to support you in maintaining high health and safety standards through personalised and regular visits. You can find out more here.
Here's what's happening on the CLA stand throughout the show.
Thursday 5 June
Royal Cornwall Show Political Breakfast (8am)
We are delighted to return on the first day of Royal Cornwall Show with the popular CLA Political Breakfast, kindly supported by Carter Jonas and Albert Goodman. Government ministers have been invited and we will confirm our speakers in due course. We will also be joined by CLA Deputy President Gavin Lane. This event is sold out and a waiting list is in operation. Please contact the South West office.
Agricultural Policy Roundtable Update (11am)
Join the CLA's Senior Policy Adviser for Agriculture Cameron Hughes to discuss future plans for the Sustainable Farming Incentive and other ELM schemes. Cameron will be able to provide members with advice and information on other government funded grant schemes that farmers and land managers might want to take advantage of. There is no requirement to book for this session.
Worshipful Company of Farmers Charity Drinks Reception (4.30-6.30pm)
To round-off the first day of Royal Cornwall Show, the Worshipful Company of Farmers is hosting a charity drinks reception, during which we will be raising funds for the Addington Fund. Kindly supported by Riviera Produce, this is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old acquaintances, make new connections, and discover how the Worshipful Company of Farmers’ courses can help you tackle challenges, seize opportunities, and make a meaningful impact in the farming and rural sectors. You can register to attend this event here.
Friday 6 June
The Great Cornish Land Use Debate, (8am), £15pp including VAT.
Cornwall faces a unique and complex set of land use challenges. With finite land resources and competing demands from tourism, agriculture, housing, infrastructure, biodiversity, and climate change mitigation, the question of how best to balance these interests has never been more pressing. Hosted by CLA Deputy President Gavin Lane, we'll bring together a diverse panel of speakers as we debate how Cornwall can manage its competing priorities and to help shape a land use vision that works for Cornwall's people, economy, and environment. Speakers confirmed include Cornwall Council's Deputy Leader Cllr Adam Paynter, Jeremy Wrathall, Founder and Executive Chairman of Cornish Lithium, and CLA South West Rural Surveyor Mark Burton. This event is generously supported by Cornish Lithium. Book your place here.
Devon & Cornwall Police Drop-in Session (10am-12pm)
The Rural Affairs team from Devon & Cornwall Police will join us on the stand to talk about all things rural crime. Whether you have any questions and concerns or just want to learn more about how the team is working to protect rural communities, you can drop in and say hello.
Agricultural Policy Roundtable Update (11am).
Join the CLA's Senior Policy Adviser for Agriculture Cameron Hughes to discuss future plans for the Sustainable Farming Incentive and other ELM schemes. Cameron will be able to provide members with advice and information on other government funded grant schemes that farmers and land managers might want to take advantage of. There is no requirement to book for this session.
We are delighted to welcome back Lyn’s Catering. As well as breakfast, lunch will be served from 12pm to 2pm each show day and there will be a fully stocked bar. Booking for lunch is not required.