Although not staging a Show in 2025, we would like to fill the following Committee positions as this will enable new members to join in and get to know colleagues, procedures etc in a relaxed informal manner. The Society is planning to stage smaller events in the year. The Committee works as a team and help/guidance is always available.
Currently, we are looking to fill the following roles:
Field Co-ordinator
This position involves the up-keep and general on-going maintenance of the Show field which is owned by the Society. This could involve checking on the condition of boundaries, hedging, fencing, gates and entrances onto the field. Arranging for any work that is required to be undertaken by contractors if this cannot be carried out ‘in-house’.
Assisting the Show/Event Co-ordinator in preparing the field for an event e.g. marking out the field, positioning signs around the village approx 6 weeks prior to an event, providing asistance to colleagues prior to and on the day of a Show/event.
This role is a Society Management Committee position – involving around 3 meetings each year.
There is no obligation to be part of the Show Committee and attend Show meetings. However, joining in some of meetings is a good way to meet other volunteer Committee members, understand the Show planning process and generally become more involved in the Society.
Trade Stand Organiser
Income from selling trade pitches on Show Day is vital to the Society & in the past 2 years we have utilised the services of an outside specialist contractor to fill most of the available pitches. However, we do still sell our own spaces. The role is a mix of the 2 avenues. We aim to have a good mix of quality stands. Selling our own spaces would involve approaching contacts from our own lists (via email) and sourcing new traders. If you enjoy going to craft fairs,markets, shows etc this could prove to be a useful way to find potential stall-holders.
Admin tasks would include responding to email enquiries, issuing contracts/invoices/Show Day passes, ensuring payments are made to the Society, liaising with the Show Co-ordinator and being present on the field on Show Day (early morning to direct traders on arrival & deal with queries).
Children’s Amusements Organiser
This role involves booking the above mentioned features of the Show e.g. bouncy castles, fairground rides etc. Administration tasks are similar to those listed for the Trade Stands Organiser.
Food & Beverage Organiser
The food and drink offer at the Show is important to the Show’s overall image and we aim to offer a variety of quality food & drink outlets. Usually around 5/6 food outlets + separate drinks e.g. Bar Bus. Admin tasks are similar to those listed for the Trade Stands Organiser.
The roles of Trade Stand, Children’s Amusements and Food & Beverage Organisers are Show Committee positions and will involve attending some but not necessarily all Show meetings (usually 10 each year).
We would be delighted to hear from anyone who may be interested in any of these roles. Please contact: Kirsten Harber, Show Co-ordinator
Email: coordinator@kingsbromleyshow.co.uk
Alternatively, Yvonne Sheldon, Show Secretary Email: yvonne_pete@yahoo.co.uk