| Recipients’
since 2000
(For a full list of recipients throughout the
past century please contact the Secretary) |
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| 2000 |
Jock
Ireland, Frizington, Cumbria |
Cumberland
farmer of repute. |
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Ruth
Morton |
Her
services to Cumberland Young Farmer Clubs. |
| 2001 |
Bar
Woodall, Millom, Cumbria |
Cumberland
food entrepreneur. |
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Michael
McDonagh |
Agricultural
land drainage expert of renown. |
| 2002 |
Ian
Watson, Carlisle |
His
services to Cumberland dairy farmers. |
| 2003 |
George
Stoddart, Ireby |
Fine
breeder of Charolais cattle. |
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John
Hunter |
His
services to Agricultural Co-operatives. |
| 2004 |
Pam
Jago |
Her
services to training in Cumberland agriculture. |
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Tucker
Armstrong |
For
his work and promotion in the field of Livestock
Auctions |
| 2005 |
John
Hetherington, Rosley |
Highly
respected farmer and for his work in Agricultural
education and as a member of The Blamire Trust. |
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Jamie
Fisher, Penrith |
His
Promotion of Cumberland Agriculture through many
years association with Penrith Show. |
| 2006 |
John
Hodgson, Burgh by Sands |
For
the promotion and development of Holstein Cattle |
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Bob
Timmins |
Advisor
to Cumberland farmers, particularly in the field
of land drainage. |
| 2007 |
Ray
Scott, Wigton |
Expert
in dairy engineering and many years of service to
Cumberland farmers employed with G D & M Dunglinson. |
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Ralph
Lloyd, Carlisle. |
For
services to Cumberland farmers through the development
of an extensive supply and service industry. |
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Patrick
Gordon-Duff-Pennington |
For
his unstinted representation of all Cumberland farmers. |
| 2008 |
In
2008 The Blamire Trustees presented a medal to Hazel
Relph of Borrowdale for her work in support
of hill farming and in particular the promotion
of Herdwick lamb.
The Trustees were honoured when
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales agreed
to present the medal during his visit to the area
on the 31st March.
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The
Relph family occupy Yew Tree Farm at Rosthwaite
in the beautiful Borrowdale valley maintaining
a flock of Herdwick sheep together with the landscape
so much admired by all who visit the lakes.
The
Chairman of the Blamire Trust, Mr Michael Cowen
said “Joe and Hazel are typical of the hardworking
farmers in our Lake District and have shown how
rewarding hill farming can be. Their activities
are a credit to them which include the superb
facilities for visitors and their highly successful
marketing of Herdwick lamb.
Our
Trust is honoured that His Royal Highness The
Prince of Wales has agreed to present this medal
during his visit”
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| 2008 |
Ann
Risman, Penrith |
For
her work in aiding farmers to embrace the computer
age through the Pentalk organisation. |
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Jim
Hardy, Crosby-on-Eden |
A
farm having considerable benefits to wildlife. |
| 2009 |
Denis
Holliday, Cockermouth |
Serving
farmers during many years of employment with Carrs
Agriculture. |
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Nancy
Tweddell |
For
services to farmers who benefited from her advice
and guidance in relation to various government
support arrangements. |
| 2010 |
Nick
Utting |
For
services to North Cumbria farmers through his
work with the National Farmers’ Union. |
| 2011 |
Stuart
Robertson and David Thomlinson |
For
their service over many years to the Livestock
auctioneering industry in Cumberland. |
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Will
Rawling, Ennerdale |
Hill
farmer and supporter of Cumberland agriculture
through work with the Farmer Network. |
| 2012 |
Martin
Richardson, Cockermouth |
Livestock
farmer of repute and many years work in promoting
the Cumberland sheep industry and its breeds. |
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Mervyn
Edwards |
For
his services to hill farmers through his work
with ADAS and other support organisations. |
| 2013 |
Chris
Holmes |
For
services to Cumberland farmers as Chief Executive
of Carrs Billington Agriculture. |
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John
Hall |
For
services to the County's Sheep breeders. |
| 2014 |
Tim
Cartmell |
A
solicitor with great knowledge and experience
of all matters relating to Agricultural Law |
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Jan
Davinson |
For
many years, work as Chief Officer of the County's
Young Farmers Movement. |
| 2015 |
Alan
Bowe |
For
services to Cumberland farmers through his work
as a Land Agent. |
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Alan
and Margaret Harrison |
For
their support of the farming industry as a family
supply company. |
| 2016 |
Messrs
Hodgson of Wormanby Farm |
In
recognition of them maintaining a quality Holstein
herd, being a fine example to other breeders. |
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Will
Cockbain |
For
many years representing his fellow hill farmers
on a number of national organisations. |
| 2017 |
Susan
Aglionby |
In
recognition of her work within the Organic sector
of Cumberland farming, farmers markets and farm
open days. |
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Frank
Armstrong |
For
services to Cumberland farmers through his work
with an agricultural supply company. |
| 2018 |
Derick and Jean Wilson |
In recognition of their work with the Herdwick Sheep Society and in promotion of the breed. |
| Frank Gate |
For services to the Cumbria Young Farmers movement and the Drigg YFC club in particular. |
| 2019 |
Viv Lewis |
For her dedication on behalf of Commoners throughout Cumberland. |
| G D&M Dunglinson |
As dairy engineers over many years in support of dairy farmers throughout the county. |
| 2020 |
Ian Bell |
In recognition of his successful leadership of an Agricultural Co-operative for the benefit of farmers. |
| Betty and Michael Graham |
For their unstinting involvement and support of the Cumberland Young Farmers and the Charolais Cattle Society. |
| 2022 |
Ian Powley |
In recognition of his work with Carrs Agriculture and his support of many rural organisations. |
| Neil and Katie Milbourn |
For their success in educating visitors to their highly successful Farm Park. |
| 2024 |
David and Heather Pritchard |
For services to the Auctioneering and Livestock Industry together with the farming community as a whole. |
| Skirwith Hall Farms |
Recognising the contribution made to farming and farming systems by the Wilson Family. |
