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Jun 2021
Last Updated: 16/06/2021
Great Yorkshire Show to go ahead
The organisers issued a statement this afternoon saying the event will proceed next month — but adds it may require additional measures to be put in place following the extension of lockdown.
The Great Yorkshire Show – in sunnier weather.
The organisers of the Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate have confirmed the event will go ahead next month after all.
The event appeared in doubt after the government announced on Monday that existing social distancing restrictions will continue until July 19.
The extended period included the show, which is scheduled to take place from July 13 to 16.
This led to two days of uncertainty before this afternoon's statement from the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, which organises the event. It said:
"We are delighted to announce that the Great Yorkshire Show will take place as planned despite the delay to ending coronavirus restrictions.
"The Great Yorkshire Show was planned under social distancing measures and we are continuing to work closely with North Yorkshire County Council public health to deliver a covid-safe show.
"We are discussing some of the details which may require additional measures to be put in place.
"We have already adapted the show so that most of it is held outdoors this year and it’s been extended to run over four days for the first time in its history."
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