The Club will be presenting the James Stobo Perpetual Trophy to the Supreme Cattle Champion for the first time at H&H’s Agri Expo being held at Borderway Mart, Carlisle on Friday 1st November. RSC Chairman, Simon Orpwood, says: "It is fitting in our 225th Anniversary year that the Club is able to present such a prestigious trophy at one of the UK's premier agricultural events. Jim Stobo, who passed away last year aged 88, was a keen supporter of the Club and beef farming so Trustees are delighted to award the James Stobo Perpetual Trophy to the Supreme Cattle Champion in his honour."

James (Jim) Stobo CBE, DL, FRAgS of Knapdene House, Nabdean, Berwick-upon-Tweed served as Member of Council on three occasions (1965-68, 1970-72 and 1975-80) and as Club Chairman 1979/80. A highlight was officiating as Overall Cattle Championship Judge at the 1969 Smithfield Show. Underlining his life-long support of the RSC, Jim was Chief Sheep Steward in 1975 and Chief Cattle Steward 1976-78. Elected Vice President in 1986, he served as Club President 1994-95.  See News section on our website for extended piece about the trophy and event.

See www.borderwayagriexpo.uk