THE Launceston Show annual general meeting was held at the White Hart Hotel, Launceston, recently with 40 people in attendance.

The date for next year's how has been decided as Thursday, July 24 and will be the 125th Launceston Agricultural Show. The committee are looking forward to making this an "extra special show".

Launceston Show has been at its present site at Kennards House for 50 years and a presentation of an aerial photograph of the show field was made to John and Joan Whale, the owners of the show ground.

Chris Hill has retired from president, and Phillip Warren has taken on the role for 2014.

For the full report, and a round up of the area news and sport, see this week's edition of the 'Post'.