Chris Lambert was Secretary of the Westmorland Agricultural Society from 1973 until his death in 1998. He was a highly respected member of the agricultural community and brought the Society through from being a struggling and financially burdened organisation, to a healthy and viable Limited Company. In recognition of all his efforts, particularly his willingness and support in helping others the Society have set up the Chris Lambert Bursary Fund.

Aim of Bursary

To encourage, promote and improve agriculture, horticulture, allied industry, rural crafts, livestock breeding and forestry conservation, and to encourage agricultural, horticultural and conservational education and research.

Financial Limitation

The Westmorland Agricultural Society has invested a capital sum of money in order to realise approximately £1,500 per annum interest. This interest is available to award scholarships to one or more persons who, in the opinion of the Chris Lambert Bursary Committee, fulfil the objectives of the Bursary. Normally awards will be made once a year with applications being invited by no later than mid-August in order that the presentations can be made at the County Show, held on the second Thursday in September

Qualifications

The award is only available to applicants living within a 55 mile radius of the County Showfield at Crooklands, Cumbria. There are no other restrictions. If successful in gaining an award, applicants would be expected to give a short presentation of their experiences resulting from the award, to a meeting of the Society's Management Committee.

The Chris Lambert Bursary Committee

The Chris Lambert Bursary Committee consists of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Society, the Chairman of the Finance Committee, the Chief Executive and Treasurer. In addition, a member of the Chris Lambert family is always invited to serve on the Committee

All applications to Christine Knipe, at the address on our contact page.