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17
Jul 2020
Great Yorkshire Virtual Show watched in 40 countries
Viewers from over 40 countries tuned into watch the first Great Yorkshire Virtual Show this week.
People as far as Japan and New Zealand watched as more than 60 show supporters, ranging from farmers to rural craftspeople, filmed their own footage to give viewers a real insight into their work.
The three day programme allowed viewers to see the Yorkshire countryside virtually from the comfort of their own homes. The itinerary included stunt riders, stars of The Yorkshire Vet and cooking sessions with TV chefs.
Families who have been showing their animals on the show ground for generations invited viewers onto their farms, via video, to give a real insight into Yorkshire farming.
Amongst those missing out were the hundred of school children who usually attend the show. This year they had to sit in their classrooms to watch the behind the scenes footage and performances.
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- The Farm to Fork campaign champions the efforts of Yorkshire’s farmers to keep the nation fed during the pandemic.
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Charles Mills, farmer and Show Director of the Great Yorkshire Show, said:
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