After a 20-year gap, the Bulahdelah Show recommenced in 1983 with Royce Dorney the inaugural president.

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Mr Gooch took on the presidency the following year, in 1984, overseeing significant changes and improvements to the showground over the following 40 years.

These numerous improvements now see the Bulahdelah Showground facilities amongst some of the best in NSW.

Gary Gooch said on the day “it’s been an honour to hold this role for the last 40 years and it has only been possible because of the committed volunteers and the support of the community”.

In addition, Mr Gooch’s wife Kerrie was awarded life membership of the show society for her long serving commitment and for being the driving force from behind the scenes.

An official lunch was held at the recent show where both Mr and Mrs Gooch were honoured for their years of dedicated service.

Co-Show Vice President Dr Andrew Smith said, “Today, we are taking the opportunity to stop and reflect and show our appreciation for something very special that has happened quietly, over a long period of time, and mostly gone unnoticed.”

“Today we stop to acknowledge the commitment and service of two people and, really, a whole family, to a small community and a humble but hardworking show society.”

Mr Gooch was also presented with an award by former President of the Agricultural Societies Council (ASC) of NSW Tim Capp (now AgShows NSW) which reads “40 years of inspiring service to Bulahdelah Show and thirteen years to the ASC of NSW”.

By John SAHYOUN