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8 HIGHLAND FLINGS
AT QUEENSBURY
On a crisp Friday morning on the hills of
Queensbury, Ian Wilkinson met Mandy
Cameron and Robert Bradley of Yorkshire
Foot Trimmers, who provide a muchneeded countryside service.
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19 ANOTHER GREAT
YORKSHIRE SHOW!
England’s premier agricultural event and
naturally, it’s in Yorkshire! As ever, there is a
superb programme lined up for July.
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PRODUCT, PEOPLE & PLACE WORKS FOR RICKERBY
Ian Wilkinson headed for Carlisle to visit the 15th Annual open days for
the Rickerby Group, a key event in the regional agricultural calendar.
56 HOT TO TROT WITH
ANNA’S PULLED HAM!
There are those who never stop
complaining; there are those who just
accept everything; and there are those who
stand up and act. Anna Longthorp of Kilpin
near Howden definitely falls into the latter
camp and given another low for pig prices
in February, she set about launching a
brand new product.
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48 BENNINGHOLME: WHERE
ACCURACY IS COST SAVING
Chris Berry finds out how the Shelby’s in
Skirlaugh are controlling costs with new
technologies – and recommending others
do the same.
82 A BIG DAY FOR BROCKHILLS
The 20th February 2016 was a big day for
Brockhills of Thirsk and owner Peter Swales
as this was the official opening day for the
new workshop facilities and refurbished
main building. Ian Wilkinson was there.
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