A host of new faces have volunteered to take on the day-today workload of one of the biggest events in Cumbria's summer calendar.

As well as moving to a new venue on the outskirts of Carlisle, the mammoth task of organising the Cumberland Show - the county's flagship agricultural event - will see different show stalwarts take on the top jobs.

Local livestock auctioneer, John Wharton takes on the role of show chairman, while agricultural contractor and farmer, Michael Nicholson, will carry out the duties of vice-chairman.

Home industries is being run by secretary, Megan Davy, with the chairman's role taken on by Sheena Frizell.

The new President is Mark Francis, a member of the show committee for the past 25 years, while Louise Templeton is the face behind the horse section, with help from Margaret Ogden.

John Wharton, who takes over the chairman's role from brother, Robert, for this year's show taking place on Saturday, June 17, said the brand new venue will be on farmland at East Park, Brisco.

Unveiling a map of the new show layout to major players in the world of farming and business at a launch held at Lloyd Motor Group Jaguar showroom at Rosehill in Carlisle, John described it as a "true traditional showfield".

"This is an exciting new venue for us. It is compact and flat," said John.

For the past six years the show has been staged at Carlisle Racecourse, chosen as it was considered less prone to flooding, and also offered indoor facilities.

Parkland belonging to the Coulthard family will now mark the show's fourth venue since it was first held in 1832.

"The Racecourse came to the rescue and has been wonderful landlords for six years," said John.

Head of livestock, Ian Powley, said the Cumberland Show prided itself on the facilities it offered.

"We have marquees for our animals which provide cover if the weather is bad, or if it is hot," he added.

This year the new venue allows for the livestock judging rings to be sited next to the marquee housing.

"It will be handy for the main ring for the Grand Parade," said Ian.

Horse section secretary Louise Templeton said the horse section at the racecourse was "too many furlongs away."

The annual countryside jamboree was forced to move from Rickerby Park in 2010 after the previous year's show had to be called off at the 11th hour due to severe flooding.

This year, show organisers have promised an "exciting" timetable of entertainment while still retaining its traditional roots.