The Newark and Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society’s (NNAS) long-standing support for engineering apprentices is continuing with applications opening for financial assistance in 2024 and 2025.
Organised by the society in association with the Midlands Machinery Show, the award supports agricultural engineering apprentices aged 17 to 25 with a bursary to assist with their career development.
Eligible apprentices must be currently working with an agricultural engineering company and attending an academic institution.
The awards, which were introduced by Geoffrey Bond in his presidency with the support of the NNAS, are organised in support of the society’s charitable objectives, to promote, celebrate and champion primary agriculture and related industries.
“The award is a fantastic opportunity for young engineering apprentices to get the support that they may need in their career journey,” says Elizabeth Halsall, Events, Show and Development Manager at the NNAS.
Nathan Walls, an apprentice at Chandlers Farm Equipment, was one of the recipients of the 2023 award.
“The award has really helped me in my apprenticeship,” said Nathan. “I put the money towards a new toolbox which I really needed for work, and attending the show to receive my award was a nice day out.”
The winners of the award will be revealed at the Midlands Machinery Show at the Newark Showground on Thursday 21 November, where they will receive £500 paid in two instalments of £250 over two years.
To apply for the award, prospective applicants must fill in the application form and submit it to harriet.canovan@newarkshowground.com.
The closing date for applications is Friday 11 October 2024.
The Midlands Machinery Show is organised by the NNAS and is a platform for agricultural businesses to showcase their latest range of tractors, machinery, services and technology to farmers, machinery operators, contractors and landowners.
A showcase of the latest technological advances available to farmers has emerged as a key theme for the event with this year’s machinery launches lining up alongside major updates to other products.
Popular staples including 4×4 and HGV driving experiences will also be on offer alongside a busy schedule of activity in the demonstration ring.
Celebrating a decade of the show, almost 200 exhibitors have already confirmed their attendance – some of which have attended every year since its inception in 2014.
Entry is free but pre-registration is required at https://midlandsmachineryshow.ticketsrv.co.uk/tickets/visitor
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CAPTION: Pat White, former NNAS President, presenting Nathan Walls of Chandlers Farm Equipment, with his Midlands Agricultural Engineering Apprenticeship Award last year.
About the show
The Midlands Machinery Show is organised by the Newark and Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society (NNAS) and is a platform for agricultural businesses to showcase their latest range of tractors, machinery, services and technology to farmers, machinery operators, contractors and landowners.
NNAS is an agricultural charity; its objectives include promoting and organising the show, as well as supporting young people with careers in agriculture, through its annual Education Awards and Midlands Agricultural Engineering Apprenticeship awards.
Show contact
Elizabeth Halsall
Events, Show and Development Manager
Newark and Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society
T: 01636 705 796 E: elizabeth.halsall@newarkshowground.com www.midlandsmachineryshow.com
Press contact
Ben Pike
Eve Communications
ben@evecommunications.co.uk
07832168560
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