The Staffordshire & Birmingham Agricultural
Society Life Members
Life Membership Awards Presented by the Staffordshire & Birmingham Agricultural Society
The Staffordshire and Birmingham Agricultural Society was delighted to award Life Membership to a number of individuals in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the Society.
Life Membership is one of the Society’s highest honours and is awarded to those who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and service at either District or County level over many years.
The recipients have each played an important role in supporting the Society, its members, events and activities, helping to ensure the continued success and development of the organisation.
2026 Life Membership Recipients
- Steve Cartmail – Eccleshall District
- Hazel Woodward – Ladies Committee
- Chris Broome – Lichfield District
- Peter Stone – Stone District
- Rob Peacock – Showground
- Binty Falder – Burton District (unable to attend the presentation)
The Society extends its sincere thanks and congratulations to all recipients. Their commitment, hard work and dedication have made a significant contribution to the Staffordshire and Birmingham Agricultural Society and the wider agricultural community.
The Staffordshire & Birmingham Agricultural
Society Long Service Awards
The Long Service Awards are presented on the Wednesday at the County Show. Members from the eight Districts of the Society can nominate individuals who have completed at least 25 years of service to the agricultural industry with one or more employers. Please contact your District Secretary for further information
Long Service Awards Presented at Staffordshire County Show 2026
The Staffordshire and Birmingham Agricultural Society was proud to present its annual Long Service Awards during the Staffordshire County Show, recognising employees who have completed 25 years or more of service within the agricultural industry.
These awards celebrate the dedication, loyalty and commitment of individuals whose careers have helped support farming, agricultural businesses and the wider rural community.
This year’s awards were presented in order of length of service, with recipients recognised for a combined total of 429 years of service to the industry.
2026 Long Service Award Recipients
| Recipient | Length of Service | Employer |
|---|---|---|
| Barry Wilson | 64 Years | J A Bloor Agriculture |
| Bill Constantine | 62 Years | Dunstall Estate |
| Peter Davis | 60 Years | Alan & Anna Warrington |
| Carol Thornicroft | 46 Years | Dale Farming Limited |
| Peter Chell | 45 Years | J D Edge & Son |
| Darren Simmons | 43 Years | E T White & Son |
| Ian Elkington | 33 Years | Moorland Veterinary Centre |
| Dorothy Robinson | 26 Years | SBAS Ladies Committee |
| Peter Salt | 26 Years | David Eaton Tractors |
| Alan Dickinson | 25 Years | NFU Mutual |
| Simon Spencer | 25 Years | NFU Mutual |
The Society extends its sincere congratulations to all recipients and thanks them for their many years of dedicated service to the agricultural industry. Their commitment, experience and contribution continue to play a vital role in supporting agriculture across Staffordshire and beyond.
