THE New Forest Show will welcome Alan Titchmarsh as their president for this year’s event.
The television presenter best known for Gardeners’ World and Ground Force was elected the 92nd president by members of the show’s society at their recent AGM.
Alan will be the leading figure at the show, visiting every area of the showground and will present the Presidents’ Cup to the Best Section.
He said: “The New Forest and Hampshire County Show has a reputation second to none and I’m absolutely delighted to be its President during the Diamond Jubilee year.
“Opportunities to pass on rural skills and to enable anyone to learn about animals and plants are rare and the custodians of our countryside are more important than they have every been.
“Only by cherishing them and promoting their importance can we be assured that rural life remains vital and relevant and can be passed on to future generations.
“The show has a vital role to play in this and it is hugely enjoyable.”
The show will take place at New Park, Brockenhurst on Tuesday July 24-Thursday July 26.
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