ROYAL VISITORS ANNOUNCED FOR GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW
The Yorkshire Agricultural Society is delighted to announce that TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will be special guests at the 2015 Great Yorkshire Show.
Their Royal Highnesses will visit England’s premier agricultural show on Tuesday 14 July, the first day of the event, which takes place at the Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate and runs until Thursday 16 July.
The farming and countryside showcase is expected to welcome around 130,000 visitors over the three days. The competitive classes are at the heart of the event and this year there are almost 13,000 entries, ranging from prize winning bulls to poultry to international show jumpers. In addition the timetable includes demonstrations of country skills such as dry stone walling, an extensive Food Hall showcasing regional produce, fashion shows and more than 1,200 stands.
The visit will be particularly poignant for the out-going Show Director, Bill Cowling who will host the Royal guests.
Mr Cowling said: “The Prince of Wales is of course our Patron and I have had the honour of showing our wonderful farming showcase to His Royal Highness and The Duchess of Cornwall, on several occasions. Their presence always creates a very special atmosphere as it is plain to see how much they enjoy meeting our visitors and they have a genuine interest in our show and farming generally.”
During the day, the Royal couple will meet exhibitors, staff and show visitors and will take a reminder of the Great Yorkshire Show away with them in the form of a hamper of regional produce from Fodder, the Yorkshire Agricultural Society’s award-winning shop and café.
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1 July, 2015
Media Contact: Judy Thompson, PR Manager, Yorkshire Agricultural Society – 01423 546215 or judyt@yas.co.uk
Please note media wanting to attend the Great Yorkshire Show should apply for tickets via the Show’s website – http://greatyorkshireshow.co.uk/media/press-passes. This would be in addition to any Rota passes issued.
EDITORS NOTES
The Great Yorkshire Show is organised by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society. This year sees the 157th show. It is the Society’s annual flagship event and showcases British agriculture and rural life. Exhibitors and visitors attend from across the UK and beyond, with around 130,000 expected to come through the gates at the 2015 event. The Great Yorkshire Show’s “little sister” - Countryside Live takes place each autumn. Dates for this year are Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October. The Prince of Wales has been Patron of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society since 1998.
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