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Harriers set to hare in with new show role
MORE than 150 years after it was established, the Great Yorkshire Show is introducing competitive classes for harrier hounds.
The move has delighted the Yorkshire Agricultural Society's new president, Michael Bannister, of Coniston Hall, Skipton, who has been a Master of the Harrier Hounds for 35 years.
Craftsmen are building kennels for the harriers in the new hound show area being created at the south-west side of the Harrogate showground close to the country pursuits area.
Mr Bannister said: "The hound show is a long-established feature of the Great Yorkshire Show and we're delighted to have the opportunity to introduce harriers to the event this year. We hope they will become a regular feature on our programme.
"Moving the hounds down to the country pursuits area made perfect sense. The new area will be a natural focus for countryside and field sport activities."
Sixty-five kennels are being constructed by showground staff, led by joiner David Atkinson.
This year's Great Yorkshire Show, which runs from July 14 to 16, is the 151st. Last year, when visitors included the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, the region's most prestigious farming showcase attracted an attendance over the three days of 126,376.
Tickets for the event are now on sale, with savings if booked in advance. Advance ticket prices are: adults 18, concessions 16; children aged five to 18 8; under-fives free. A family ticket for two adults and three children is 47.
Tickets may be bought on the special hotline 01423 541222 or ordered online at www.greatyorkshireshow.co.uk. Car parking is free.
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