This is the home page of the Manifold Valley Agricultural Society (MVAS)

The Society was formed to foster competition and fellowship within the rural community of the parishes bounding the course of the River Manifold.

Generally, entrants at the Show are limited to those who reside, own or rent property in these parishes.  There are exceptions to this rule for the Heavy Horse section, the Rare Breeds, a number of the Cattle Classes and for all of the Pet Classes.

It is hoped that this policy will encourage local youngsters and new entrants to the showing world.

Membership of the Society has many advantages, including free admission to the Show for you and your family, free tea and coffee in the Member’s Marquee and the use of the Marquee and it’s bar.  There is also the benefit of reduced Entry fees.

George Richardson was President of the Society for ten years and had been involved since the creation of the Society twenty four years ago.  In memory of his contribution the Committee decided that it’s annual Student Bursary awarded to students about to embark on a higher education course should be renamed ‘George Richardson Memorial Bursary’.

Applications are now invited for the George Richardson Bursary for 2010.  Any interested students should contact Mark Simcock on 01782 503313 for full details.  The amount awarded is generally in the region of £300-£400.

Students should be local, that being resident in one of parishes bounding the course of the River Manifold, as listed on the inside of the front cover.