DCAA is part of special birthday celebrations for The Prince of Wales at the Royal Cornwall Show

Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA) is taking part in a special celebration to mark HRH The Prince of Wales’ contribution to the countryside, environment and rural communities to be held at the Royal Cornwall Show this week.

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will attend the opening day of the Show on Thursday (June 7) when the DCAA will join 70 other organisations as part of The Prince's Countryside Fund Parade.

The event, which will mark His Royal Highness's 70th birthday, will showcase broad themes including wildlife and conservation, native breeds, food and farming, and heritage and skills.

Edward Darke, President of the DCAA, will literally fly the flag for Devon. Deborah Custance Baker, one of the DCAA’s Directors, said: “We will be holding our flag proudly aloft and parading a Devon and Cornwall Longwool sheep, an Exmoor pony and a wheelbarrow of the best of Devon produce which will, of course, include a plate of scones with jam on top (the proper way!).”

The Prince of Wales has been the patron of the DCAA, the charity that organises the Devon County Show, since 2002. The parade is being organised by the Prince’s Countryside Fund, a charity established by The Prince of Wales in 2010 which aims to enhance the prospects of family farm businesses and the quality of rural life.

Richard Maunder, Chief Executive and Secretary of the DCAA, added: “The parade will be a great celebration of our countryside and we are delighted to be showing Devon’s true colours, reflecting the exceptional people who work in our rural economy and our outstanding local produce."

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For further information contact: Richard Maunder, Chief Executive Secretary of the DCAA on 01392 353701

Notes to editors:

  • HRH The Prince of Wales has been patron of Devon County Agricultural Association since January 1, 2002
  • More than half The Duchy of Cornwall is in Devon - 28,547 hectares are on Dartmoor
  • The Devon County Show is the flagship event of the Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA), which has played a leading role in the development of agriculture, education and the rural economy in Devon since its formation in 1872.
  • The Show is an impressive rural show window showcasing award-winning livestock, the finest food and drink and rural living at its most vibrant.
  • The Show is one of the South West's most iconic and enduring annual events attracting up to 95,000 people.
  • The 2018 DCAA President is Edward Darke
  • The DCAA Chairman of Council (an honorary position chairing the 100-strong Trustee Council body) is Mrs Mary Quicke MBE.
  • The Honorary Show Director is David Parish and the Honorary Show Director Designate is Stewart Stevens.
  • The Show Secretary is Ollie Allen who retires at the end of August.
  • The new Show Manager is Sam Mackenzie-Green, who will take up her post in mid-August.
  • The 2019 Devon County Show will be held on May 16, 17 and 18.
  • devoncountyshow.co.uk