the show committee
The Northumberland County Show is run by it’s dedicated Committee listed below, who are all volunteers, taking on their sections and roles with a lot of hard work, passion and enthusiasm. On Show Day they muster friends, family and any other willing volunteers to make the show the great success that it is today.
We always welcome new volunteers, so if you’d like to become part of this fantastic team of people (no previous experience necessary) just contact us in the office and we’ll make sure you have a great time working with us.
Robert Raine
Chairman
Robbie young
Vice Chairman
Chris Chomse
President
Gawin Holmes
Vice President & Management Committee
David Carr
Chief Cattle Steward & Management Committee
Jack Walton
Management Committee
John Woodman
Management Committee
jojo chomse
Management Committee
Rachel Raine
Management Committee
Melanie teasdale
Management Committee
Christine Harrison
Management Committee
Michael Thompson
Management Committee
the events team
Kerry Robson
Show Secretary/Organiser
Kerry joined the show in 2016 after a career as a Farm Manager, Rural Development Officer, Finance Manager and various other agricultural based positions.
Organising many charity events, Kerry’s skills have been very useful in her role as main organiser. Having a keen interest in farming and agriculture, Kerry has a good understanding of the practices and procedures needed to understand the farming communities involved with the show.
Kerry organises the whole show with the support from her Management, Committee and office team. She oversees the day to day running of the show including the co-ordination of all Livestock sections, Trade Stands, Entertainment & Attractions, responsibility of the accounts, customer service, Membership for Tynedale Agricultural Society and all other elements of the show.
Ellie Robson
Assistant Show Secretary
Ellie is our newest member of the team, joining us in September 2023 on a Customer Service apprenticeship from Kirkley Hall College following the completion of her A levels.
Ellie’s main passion is livestock, having her own small flock of sheep, Kune Kune Pigs and various other animals at home. Her main focus is in animal husbandry and agriculture.
She will be the primary contact for our Children’s Art Competition and will be in the office to support Kerry and the rest of the team.
Anthony Crozier
Site Manager
Having served on the committee for many years, including terms as President and Chairman, Anthony knows the show and its people inside out. As a local farmer he understands the needs of the livestock exhibitors, as well as how to improve and maintain the land and buildings the show uses at the Bywell site.
Anthony ensures that the show field map of arenas, marquees, trade stands and facilities actually works in practice and is the first point of contact for facilities infrastructure, groundwork contractors, electrical supply and other utilities.
Sue Thompson
Marketing & PR
Sue co-ordinates the Show’s annual marketing budget; planning media, liaising with press, and writing articles for both the show’s own literature, digital marketing and for other local publications.
She is the primary contact for Principal Partners, and is always available to help them get the most from their investment in the show.
Sue enjoys encouraging young people to learn more about agriculture and food production through the great events and attractions at the Northumberland County Show.
Bursary Awards
The Society offers bursaries each year to students born or living in Northumberland who wish to go into full time further education to study agricultural. We are now taking applications for the academic year commencing September 2025 / 2026.To apply – please send a written request to the Show Office by 31st August 2025. 2025 Bursaries have now been allocated.
Long Service Awards
These awards are nominated by an employer for an employee with more than 30 years’ service. To apply please email: info@northcountyshow.co.uk
The awards are presented after the Champion of Champion judging in the main ring at approximately 3:30pm on show day
