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13

Jul 2023

Last Updated: 13/07/2023
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Harrogate man swaps gamekeeping for glamour as Great Yorkshire Show fashion model

by Flora Grafton

| 13 Jul, 2023
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(L) Clarke with fellow model, Niamh Woodhouse (R)

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A young Harrogate man has swapped his rural work for a glamorous four-day modelling gig at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show.

Clarke Doughney,19, grew up in a family of gamekeepers who kept pheasants and rabbits, as well as training cocker spaniels to work since he was 6.

During this year’s show, however, Mr Doughney has joined eleven other amateurs to try his hand at modelling.

For the first time, the annual fashion show, invited local people with agricultural links to model,  wanting "real people with a background in the industry.”

After posting the modelling job on social media, show organisers Yorkshire Agricultural Society, amassed over 80 applicants. Those with the closest links to the industry and the show were chosen to model.

“Sheep to Chic”- which takes place daily at 12.30pm on the sheep shearing stage -- focusses on the sheep wool industry and showcases brands such as Brook Taverner and British Wool.

Some of the female models in action.



Jenn Chow, social media executive of Yorkshire Agricultural Society, said:

“We wanted local people in the industry to have a platform to showcase their businesses.
“The Yorkshire Agricultural Society is all about giving back to the community, so that’s what we wanted to do.”


Four professional models also took part in the fashion show, but fellow agricultural models have day jobs as wool cleaners to sheep farmers.

Mr Doughney said:

“It’s been so brilliant and the people have been great to work with.
“I’d say it’s been carnage…but in the best way.
“Who know, I might even try to pursue modelling now – but I suppose I can never use getting dressed as an excuse to be late again after this!"


The fashion show is free to attend and is located near the brown gate.

Tickets for the show have now sold out. Find more information about what’s on here.




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