ANIMALS AND FUN ACTIVITIES SPRING TO LIFE AT THE GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOWGROUND
A Noah’s Ark of animals, plenty of hands-on fun activities and appearances by Peppa Pig, the popular children’s TV character, are all included in a new event to be held next Sunday (13 April) at the Great Yorkshire Showground.
Organised by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, Springtime Live is aimed particularly at families and combines entertainment with the chance to learn more about the countryside and farming. The Society is best known as the organiser of the annual Great Yorkshire Show.
Youngsters will be able to see a host of animals, including lambs, goslings, chicks, piglets, ponies, dogs and calves. The programme includes chocolate making, the chance to learn circus skills, bread-making, sand art and there is a full stage programme organized by Make a Wish Entertainment.
An innovative approach to music making will be given by organisers of Music in the Woods, who will use a range of drums and the acoustics of the nearby woodlands to create sounds. There will also be a climbing wall and inflatable assault course, courtesy of the army, an Easter egg hunt and pony rides.
Chief Executive Nigel Pulling said: “It’s always exciting to be organizing something new, and Springtime Live certainly seems to have taken off. The tickets are proving extremely popular and it has already drawn interest from exhibitors keen to take part. In all there are around 60 different activities- it’s a good value day out particularly as once you are on site, activities are free.”
Please see the website for the latest list of activities – www.springtimelive.co.uk
INFORMATION
Springtime Live takes place at the Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate. Doors open 10am – 5pm.
Tickets
Available on line www.springtimelive.co.uk and on the gate.
Under 3yrs admitted free.
Adults: £8 (£10 on the gate)
Children: 3 – 18 yrs: £5.
Parking is free and extensive.
Please note dogs other than assistance dogs are not allowed on the showground.
ENDS
3 April, 2014
Judy Thompson, PR Manager, Yorkshire Agricultural Society on 01423 546215 or email judyt@yas.co.uk
YORKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY:
The Yorkshire Agricultural Society was formed in 1837 and is a charity dedicated to supporting the farming industry and rural life. This ranges from educational initiatives to the Society’s Nuffield Scholarships to hosting the Yorkshire Rural Support Network. The Society is based at the Regional Agricultural Centre, Harrogate; the RAC includes Fodder, the Society’s award winning regional food shop and café which opened in June 2009.
The Society is the organiser of the annual farming and country showcase, the Great Yorkshire Show and its sister event, Countryside Live. Both take place at the Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, North Yorkshire and are flagship events for agriculture and rural life. Dates for the 2014 Great Yorkshire Show are Tuesday 8 – Thursday 10 July, and Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October for Countryside Live. See www.greatyorkshireshow.co.uk for more information.
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