Tockwith Show has sent out an urgent SOS for volunteers to enable this year’s event to go ahead.
The show committee will vote on Wednesday next week on whether to go ahead with this year’s event in August, which would be the 75th show to be held.
Covid has already created uncertainty but there is the added risk of cancellation due to a shortage of helpers.
Allan Robinson, chairman of the committee, said:
“It’s likely that covid means there will be a need for even tighter controls on the day and at the moment we just don’t have enough people to guarantee that.
“We not only want new members on the committee, there are several areas of the show that need a steward to organise and supervise things and we also need people who are prepared to help in setting up the show and making sure it all runs smoothly on the day.”
Tockwith village is on the fringes of the Harrogate district, between Wetherby and York.
The annual show is a major part of civic life in the district and includes agricultural and horticultural competitions as well as arts and crafts and family fun.
it has been held annually every year since 1945, with two exceptions, including last year.
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Mr Robinson added:
“Tockwith Show reflects a huge part of the heritage of this region: farming is still a major part of our economy and our community, and it would be a real tragedy if we weren’t able to go ahead this year.
“But although it’s only held on one day there is inevitably a great deal of work that goes into the organisation to ensure it runs smoothly and safely.”
For further information on volunteering, call Mr Robinson on 01423 358 889 or contact him on email at [email protected].
