KEEPING it in the family is a proud part of Bakewell Show - but for William Mycock it is more a way of life.
The 84-year-old been a steward at the event for 62 years and has only ever missed one show because he was in hospital at the time.
His sons and grandsons are just as keen to keep up the tradition and play crucial roles in the organisation of the show.
The family of farmers from Flagg, near Bakewell, all pull their weight with son Charles being head cattle steward this year.
Even William's wife Margaret takes on a role as chief tea brewer, with extra help from their granddaughter.
William, one of the show's oldest volunteers, joked: "Every year I say I'm not doing it this year but they always find a job for me."
The showground with its permanent buildings has come a long way since everything was hosted in tents and William has plenty of memories from along the way.
He proudest moment was as show president in 1997 and that is also the only chance he got to see the whole of the show as he is usually too busy working as a steward to make his way round.
"I have seen some problems in farming as well as in the ring over the years," William said.
"I have seen cattle get out of the ring and escape and I have had to run after them and all sorts of things."
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