WESTMORLAND COUNTY Show has announced that is set to go ahead this coming September – but only if it is safe to do so.

For the first time in its history, the show is planned take place over two days, on Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 of September. Show organisers explained that this will ensure visitor numbers are spread over two days, as well as livestock classes. The layout of the show is also being overhauled to make best use of the extensive showground.

Chair of the Westmorland Agricultural Society, Lisa Bennett, said: “We are delighted that the Show will go on this year. As the country begins to open up, there is cause for optimism but we are only too aware of the long and difficult road ahead. Like every other business in the world right now, we will have to adapt and we hope everyone understands the changes are to ensure the show runs safely.”

WAS chief executive, Christine Knipe, added: “The next few months are going to be challenging for everyone involved with the show, but it will also be an exciting time as we work together. We are all keen on staging the Westmorland Show that we all know and love, a true celebration of agriculture.”