The Farmers Mart Jun-Jul 2018 - Issue 57 | Page 26

26 EVENTS JUN/JUL 2018 • farmers-mart.co.uk 71682 - Driffield Show - QUTR.pdf 1 12/06/2018 16:02:34 PRINCESS ROYAL TO VISIT 160TH SHOW Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will be a special guest at the 160th Great Yorkshire Show. Advance Tickets Adults £14.00 Senior Citizens £13.00 Children U16 £3.00 Children U12 FREE C Family ticket (2 adults/2 children) M HER Royal Highness will visit on Wednes- day 11 July, meeting officials, competi- tors and exhibitors at England’s premier agricultural show at the Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate. ‘ We are honoured by Her Royal Highness’s visit ’ The farming and countryside show- case is expected to welcome around 130,000 visitors over the three days to see competitive classes, ranging from cattle to poultry and from international show jumping to cheese. The event features a host of country skills, such as fly fishing, an extensive Food Hall showcasing regional produce, fashion shows including a Celebrity Special and more than 1,200 stands. The Princess Royal has visited the show several times, most recently in 2014, and will be hosted by Show Director Charles Mills. Mr Mills said: “We are honoured by Her Royal Highness’s visit and it is always wonderful to welcome a visitor with such a genuine interest in farming and the countryside. We will be able to show the Princess some of the best animals in the country as well as the very best of rural life, food and farming.” The 160th Great Yorkshire Show will be held on 10th to the 12th July this year at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate. £31.00 Y The show with something for everyone Reserve Grandstand £10.00 Don’t Forget! On the gate CM MY CY CMY Wednesday 18th July for the spectacle that is the Driffield Show. K This year the Driffield Show will celebrate its 143rd year, with its winning formula of celebrating the traditional and embracing the future. A ‘must do’ event on the calendars of both the farming community and families looking for a good value day out. General Show information Society Manager - Mrs Cheryl Lynch - 01377 257494 [email protected] The Showground, Kelleythorpe, Driffield, East Yorkshire YO25 9DN Adults £17.00 Senior Citizens £15.00 Children U16 £4.00 Children U12 FREE Family ticket (2 adults/2children) £38.00 Visit www.driffieldshow.co.uk to book your tickets. www.greatyorkshireshow.co.uk Calling all famers and agricultural contractors… Looking for a great business and networking opportunity to invest in your future? Then Save the Date now! The Midlands Machinery Show - ‘Bringing the agricultural community together’ 21st & 22nd November 2018 at Newark Showground