Nidderdale Agricultural Society honours two lifetime achievers

YEARS of involvement with the Nidderdale Agricultural Society have earned life membership for two supporters.

The society's annual meeting saw Keith Hardcastle of Darley and Arthur Iveson of Ripley elected as life members.

In traditional fashion, Mr Hardcastle will have his presented at the show dinner next month. But Mr Iveson, who is recovering from a stroke, will not be able to attend.

Instead, society president David Smith visited Mr Iveson at home this week to officially present him with the prestigious title.

Mr Smith said: "We are very fortunate at Nidderdale Show in having such a dedicated band of volunteers and I am delighted to present this life membership badge to Arthur as a small reward for a lifetime's service."

Mr Iveson was elected to the committee 50 years ago by the late Ned Simpson. He was a cattle steward before being elected chairman in the 1980s and later becoming public relations steward.