Baradine Show committee members are delighted that their concerns that next year’s event could be cancelled have been ousted.

The formation of a new executive committee at the Baradine Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural (P.A.& H) Society’s special meeting held last Wednesday has excited members.

“The annual Baradine Show is the town’s longest running community event and there were concerns that nobody would step up to take on executive positions for the next twelve months,” said retiring president, Lauren Harris.

“All community groups are facing the same problem of not enough volunteers because there has been such a significant decline, particularly when it comes to young people.

“There is no doubt that the president, secretary and treasurer have the greatest workload organising the annual show, so we are all very pleased with this result and appreciate the enthusiasm and commitment being shown by our members.”

Stephen Coe takes on the position of Baradine P.A & H president, with Tazia Nagy as secretary, Jess Taylor treasurer and vice-presidents Josh Evans and Corey Brand.

Members expressed their appreciation and thanks to the outgoing president, Lauren Harris for her five-year term.

“As we all know, it takes a lot of time and commitment by volunteers to run an agricultural show every year,” added Lauren. “We had a very successful show this year due once again to all our valued volunteers.

“Now we have overcome the challenge of establishing a new committee, we seem to have got the right momentum heading towards more success with the 2025 show.”