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New Chairman Announced for the Yorkshire Agricultural Society

The Yorkshire Agricultural Society is entering a new era as Chairman, Simon Theakston steps down from the role.   The Society is best known as the organiser of the annual rural showcase, the Great Yorkshire Show, and for the last eight years he has been at the  Society’s helm, leading it through one of the most exciting and innovative periods in its long history. In line with the Society’s constitution, he has now handed over the reins. He remains a member of its governing body and is succeeded as Chairman by Nick Lane Fox of Bramham Park.Nigel Pulling, Chief Executive said: “Simon has

Women in Farming in the Spotlight at Network’s Conference

Teamwork is the subject of the Yorkshire Rural Support Network’s third Women in Farming Conference which takes place next month.Entitled “Talking Teamwork – Better and Stronger Together”, the conference will explore successful collaborative working within rural businesses with speakers sharing their unique experiences. The Network  is part the Yorkshire Agricultural Society ’s work supporting the industry. The conference takes place on Tuesday 11th October 2016 

Countryside Live Tickets Go On Sale

Animals galore, fabulous food and a host of hands-on activities for all ages are just some of the ingredients for the 14th Countryside Live which is held at the Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate. NB: Images available to download at bottom of releaseThe countdown is on as tickets are about to go on sale – from Monday 1 August – for the event which is run by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, best known as organisers of the Great Yorkshire Show. Thousands of people are expected to be heading for the rural extravaganza on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 October and amongst them will be

New Society President follows in Family Footsteps

The new President of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, Lord Middleton, has taken office for 2016/17, in the closing ceremony of the 158th Great Yorkshire Show. NB: Image available to download at bottom of releaseAs England’s premier agricultural event drew to a close, Lord Middleton received the staff of office from the outgoing President, Mrs Sarah York, following in the footsteps of a host of illustrious names including members of the Royal family. There is also a strong family tradition as Lord Middleton’s great grandfather, grandfather and father held the post in 1899, 1936 and

CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER ANNOUNCED OF TOP FARMING AWARDS

A Northumberland farmer is celebrating after being announced as the overall champion of the prestigious Tye Trophy Awards, which acknowledges successful commercial farming combined with sound conservation practice. NB: Image available to download at the bottom of releaseThe competition is run by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society and attracts entries from across the north of England. Alexander Izat, of Cocklaw Farm, Berwick-on-Tweed took the honours after winning the Northumberland area section and was presented with his award at last week’s Great Yorkshire Show (on Weds 13 July).

A Great Three Days at the Great Yorkshire Show

Innovation coupled with tradition was the hallmark of the 158th Great Yorkshire Show, which closed its gates after three action-packed days showcasing the best of British farming and rural life. NB: Images available to download at bottom of release.Sunny skies, top class competitive entries and thousands of the country’s premier livestock competing across a vast array of classes helped attract a total of 135,026 visitors to the three day agricultural extravaganza, one of the highest figures of the last decade and just shy of the all-time record of 135,111 which was set in 2006. Last year’

Annual showcase of ‘best of British’ farming set to open for three days of agricultural excellence

The curtain is set to rise on three days of agricultural and countryside excellence when the 158th Great Yorkshire Show opens its gates tomorrow (Tuesday). More than 130,000 visitors are expected to flock to England’s premier agricultural show, which runs from Tuesday 12 - Thursday 14 July and takes place at the Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate. NB: Images available to download at bottom of release (please see full captions below)Caption for photo 1 & 2: ‘Betty’, a two-week old Gloucester Old Spot piglet came face-to-face with her chocolate counterpart as preparations for the

Future Farmers of Yorkshire look for positive opportunities after Brexit Vote

The repercussions of the Brexit vote and its impact on farmers will be firmly in the spotlight at next week’s Great Yorkshire Show with organisers calling for the farming voice to be heard.The Future Farmers of Yorkshire group is hosting an informal networking breakfast on Wednesday 13 July to discuss the outcome of the referendum and what happens next for UK farmers. A range of topics will be discussed including a look at future trade, payments, currency movements and the impact on foreign workers.  It will also look at positive opportunities in the new political landscape, with many

Fabulous Food at the Great Yorkshire Show

Visitors to the new £11.5m exhibition hall at next month’s Great Yorkshire Show are sure to be wowed by the sights and smells emanating from the fabulous Food Hall. NB:  Image available to download at the bottom of releaseThe new hall, which is the size of three and a half Olympic swimming pools, will become a virtual food emporium during the three-day agricultural extravaganza, which runs from Tuesday 12 to Thursday 14 July 2016. As well as hundreds of stands selling everything from chutney and chilli sauce and pork pies to popcorn, the Food Hall includes an exciting exhibition

White Rose Awards Finalist 2016 – Pavilions of Harrogate

Pavilions of Harrogate has been shortlisted in the “Business Tourism” category of the prestigious White Rose Awards 2016.The White Rose Awards recognise and reward the very best of the industry throughout Yorkshire and the Business Tourism category specifically acknowledges the huge importance of the meetings, conferences and exhibitions sector of the tourism industry. Heather Parry, Managing Director said “we are thrilled and honoured to be shortlisted in the 2016 White Rose Awards. The team at Pavilions of Harrogate work hard to ensure that both excellent customer service and keeping

Equine Excellence promised for Great Yorkshire Show

With 2,000 entries in the show jumping and equine classes, the Great Yorkshire Show remains a major draw for competitors from across the UK. Entries are at full capacity, with competitors applying earlier every year in a bid to secure a place at what is England’s premier agricultural show. NB: Images available to download at the bottom of releaseDates for this year are Tuesday 12 – Thursday 14 July when more than 130,000 people are expected to attend. And the show’s equine pedigree and reputation remains as high as ever. Steward and member of the show’s Equine Committee Liz Lorrimar

Innovation to be Rewarded at Great Yorkshire Show

A diverse selection of farming innovations will come under the judges’ scrutiny at the Great Yorkshire Show, England’s premier agricultural event which runs from Tuesday 12 – Thursday 14 July and takes place at the Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate. NB: Image available to download at bottom of releaseThe Yorkshire Agricultural Society’s White Rose What’s Next Awards are made to products, implements, devices or services which are judged to make a real improvement either for Yorkshire farmers or for the rural community. This year’s entries range from a new tractor-mounted post

“Instant” garden inspiration at the Great Yorkshire Show

The creation of a complete cottage garden in just 45 minutes will be one of the spectacles for visitors to enjoy in the popular horticultural section of the 2016 Great Yorkshire Show, along with talks, demonstrations and a stunning array of gardening excellence. The section has a new location, near the busy Blue Entrance, creating a gardening hub which will have plenty to interest and inspire. NB: Image available to download at bottom of releaseThe Great Yorkshire Show, England’s premier agricultural event, runs from Tuesday 12 – Thursday 14 July, and brings together all aspects of

Agricultural Innovation in the Spotlight at the 2016 Great Yorkshire Show

A wide ranging programme of seminars at the Great Yorkshire Show will bring to life the challenges and opportunities for those working in the rural sector. NB: Images available to download at bottom of release.For the first time each day England's premier agricultural show will host speakers, including practitioners, to share best practice and inspire forward thinking producers to make the most of the changing world of the food chain. Show Director Charles Mills said: “One of our key aims as an agricultural society is to encourage and promote innovation and efficiency in the British

Celebrating Seven Years with Milk

Seven years on and the Fodder philosophy remains as strong as ever. NB: Image available to download at bottom of releaseThe brainchild of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, Fodder, the award winning local food hall and café, based on the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate, has grown not only in size but also in the number of suppliers it supports – now over 350.  “We had a clear vision of what we wanted to achieve from the outset,” said Heather Parry, Managing Director.  “That vision hasn’t changed, our aim is to connect consumers with the best quality food and drink; thus

Insight into Country Life at the 2016 Great Yorkshire Show

An insight into the management of a grouse moor will be among the attractions for visitors to the Country Pursuits area at the Great Yorkshire Show. NB: Images available to download at the bottom of the releaseOrganised by the Countryside Alliance and National Gamekeepers Organisation, A Year in the Life of a Grouse Moor is a new addition to the daily arena programme and will be presented by John Cavana, of Patanavac Gundogs from near York. It will explain the management processes, flora and fauna and individuals involved in the upkeep of these unique habitats, how important they are to

NEW 11.5m EXHIBITION HALL DECLARED OPEN FOR BUSINESS

The Yorkshire Agricultural Society’s biggest ever investment – a new £11.5m state-of-the-art exhibition hall –– was officially opened for business during a ceremony in Harrogate today. (Thursday 9 June) NB: Images available to download at the bottom of releaseThe Bishop of Leeds, the Right Rev Nick Baines, and the Society’s Deputy Chief Executive Heather Parry pulled a 30m giant red ribbon to unveil Hall 1 which is the largest single-span space in the North of England and the size of 3.5 Olympic swimming pools. To acknowledge the importance of Yorkshire food producers and to mark the

Farming to the Fore at Great Yorkshire Show

First class farming is synonymous with the Great Yorkshire Show and next month’s event will be no exception with thousands of animals, the latest in high tech agricultural machinery and rurally related seminars to interest and inform. And there are discounted rates for farmers if tickets are booked in advance.* NB: Images available to download at bottom of releaseDates for England’s premier agricultural event are Tuesday 12 – Thursday 14 July when over 130,000 visitors are expected to come through the gates of the showground on the edge of the spa town of Harrogate. For one person in

FASHION ON TREND AT 158th GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW

It may have started life more than four decades ago as a simple idea to showcase British wool, but the fashion shows at the Great Yorkshire Show now have extensive appeal. Around 6,000 visitors head for the Skipton Building Society Fashion Pavilion during the three-day agricultural extravaganza to catch a glimpse of the latest trends and catwalk looks, as well as a sneak preview of the new autumn/winter collections. (NB: Images available to download at bottom of release)Since the fashion shows first began at England’s premier agricultural show, they have grown in size and popularity. As

Media Invitation from the Yorkshire Agricultural Society

Time & Date:               11.30am, Thursday 9 June 2016 Venue:                         Hall 1, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate HG2 8NZ Subject:                      Official Opening of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society’s £11.5m new events hall Contact:                     Judy Thompson, PR Manager, Yorkshire Agricultural Society – judyt@yas.co.uk or 07903 326170Notes for Photographers and Reporters  · Society staff, including Bishop Nick Baines and Heather Parry will be available for interview · Scissor lifts will be inside and outside the hall which can be used to

EXCITING NEW DEVELOPMENTS AT THE GARDEN SHOW AT THE 158th GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW

Create a garden in just 45 minutes, hear words of advice from BBC TV expert Carol Klein and be party to inside information on the Buckingham Palace garden – all these opportunities and more are available to visitors to this year’s Great Yorkshire Show. NB: Images available to download at bottom of releaseRelocated to a new position on the 250-acre showground, the Garden Show promises to be a real draw for the 130,000-plus visitors expected to flock to the three-day countryside extravaganza, which runs from Tuesday 12 to Thursday 14 July 2016. The Garden Show at England’s premier

Putting On The Style

An innovative project will see cutting edge fashion from a leading Yorkshire college on the catwalk alongside internationally acclaimed brands at the Great Yorkshire Show – and give a boost to a local hospice. NB: Images available to download at bottom of releaseInspiration for the garments being designed by students at York College has come from men’s suits which have been donated to the city’s St Leonard's Hospice shops.   The students are hard at work up-cycling the suits by de-constructing them, then re working the fabric into women’s wear, adding quirky touches and splashes of

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