News

5th January 2009

ROYAL SMITHFIELD CLUB'S NEW CHAIRMAN
MR JOHN CAMPBELL

The Royal Smithfield Club is delighted to announce the appointment of the Club Chairman for 2009 and 2010.

John Campbell

Mr John Campbell of Alnwick, Northumberland took over the Chairmanship from Neil Gourlay of Thornhill, Dumfries from 1st January 2009.

John Campbell has been a Member of the Royal Smithfield Club since 1984, when he first exhibited sheep at the Show. He has served on the Club's Council since 1995 and has been Chief Sheep Steward since 2001.

He has exhibited champion sheep at the Royal Smithfield Show and at the Scottish National Fatstock Show and is a member of the Suffolk Sheep, Texel Sheep and Charolais Cattle Societies.

John runs a mixed farm with Beef, Sheep and Cereals; breeding pedigree Charolais Cattle and Texel and Suffok Sheep and is a producer of prime lambs.

“I am delighted to follow Neil Gourlay as Chairman of the Royal Smithfield Club,” said John. “Neil has ably guided the Club through some difficult times and I am pleased to be able to have his support as my deputy for 2009. Each new year brings new challenges for the industry and I am confident that the Smithfield team will meet these challenges and the Club will continue to fulfil its role within the agri business and meat trade sectors for many years to come.”