ADAM HENSON TO SPEAK AT GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOWGROUND
A chance to quiz TV’s Adam Henson on his views on farming and working in television is on the cards at the first Members’ Open Evening to be held by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society.
Well known as a presenter on BBC’s “Countryfile”, Adam will share his passion for the industry and his own career story at the event on Monday 21 May at the Great Yorkshire Showground. The event is open to members and prospective members and there will also be the chance for a “behind the scenes” insight into his work on “Countryfile”.
Nigel Pulling, Chief Executive of the Society said: “Adam has become one of the most recognisable faces in farming and has a huge influence on how the public see our industry. As well as giving a talk, Adam is happy to take questions so the evening will be a wonderful opportunity to tease out his opinions and thoughts on farming today and into the future.”
The event, which takes place in Pavilions of Harrogate, begins at 7pm, and includes a two course Yorkshire supper. Tickets cost £22.50 per person. For further information contact Jayne Dyer on 01423 546201. Tickets can be booked on 01423 541000 or email membership@yas.co.uk
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Judy Thompson on 01423 546215 or judyt@yas.co.uk
The Yorkshire Agricultural Society was formed in 1837 and is a charity dedicated to supporting the farming industry and rural life. The value of the support it provides to regional farming and countryside initiatives has risen year on year to almost £1m. It is based at the Regional Agricultural Centre, Harrogate; the RAC includes Fodder, the Society’s regional food shop and café which opened in June 2009. Both the RAC and Fodder has won a number of awards, including in 2010, being named as the Observer Monthly Best Independent Local Retailer, and most recently it has been chosen as a finalist in the Taste of England category of the 2012 VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.
The Society is the organiser of England’s premier agricultural show, the Great Yorkshire Show and its sister event, Countryside Live. The 2012 Great Yorkshire Show runs from Tuesday 10 – Thursday 12 July and last year’s event attracted 135,086 visitors. The record attendance is 135,111, established in 2006. Countryside Live takes place on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 October and last year there were 10,700 visitors to the event.
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