A magistrate will preside over proceedings at the 127th Bingley Show.

Grandfather Richard Robinson has taken over the reins from David Pulman as president to ensure the success of this year's historic show.

The father-of-three, who now lives in Bingley with his wife Carol, is a well-known figure in the community. He has served as a JP since 1973 and was chairman of Skipton Building Society from 1998 to 2005.

His sporting passion is cricket and he chaired Bradford and Bingley Cricket Club. He was also the first chairman of Bradford and Bingley Sports Club.

Mr Robinson will also be a hit with the agricultural section of the event after breeding and showing Charollais sheep at various shows.

His son-in-law Martin Preston and grandson Harry now continue the tradition. In the 1980s, he was president of Aire Valley Young Farmers.

He said: "I have spent all my working life as a businessman in the textile industry but have taken an interest in farming, and I am very saddened to see the way farmers have been let down over the last few years.

"I would like to think that the future will look brighter for them. I should like to take this opportunity to thank all those farmers who once again, this year, will be supporting Bingley Show.

"As you can imagine, hosting one of the largest one-day shows in the country requires a huge commitment for all those involved in their various sections, and I extend to them our grateful thanks for all their hard work. I would also like to thank all our sponsors for their very generous support."

This year's show takes place on Sunday, August 12, at Myrtle Park. For more details, contact Bingley Show office on (01274) 564400 or e-mail secretary@bingleyshow.co.uk.

Alongside traditional attractions, this year's show also includes a modern twist with the introduction of a moving, talking and walking 8ft tall robot called TITON.

Marion Walker will lead the handicrafts section. She and her husband, Richard, are working farmers in Morton and Marion took over the section from her mum, Betty Lynch.

One of the fastest growing sections is photography and the baking section is also making a come back. Bingley Harriers is organising its third trail race. The trail takes runners over scenic areas of Bingley and Harden's St Ives estate and is open to over 16s.

The Horticulture section if the show will be organised by Tony Race and his committee. Mr Race has been chairman of the section for 30 years and was president in 2004. There are more than 80 classes for those with green fingers.