The Yorkshire Agricultural Society has announced that King Charles III will continue to be patron of the charity.
The news follows a review of more than 1,000 royal patronages and charity presidencies by the Royal Household, following the King’s accession.
Queen Elizabeth II was patron of the society between 1952 and 1997 before King Charles III became the society’s patron as The Prince of Wales in 1998.
His Majesty last visited the Great Yorkshire Show, which is organised by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, with Queen Camilla in 2021.
Allister Nixon, CEO of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, said:
“We are honoured and delighted to receive confirmation that King Charles III will continue to be Patron of the Society. We feel deeply privileged and very much look forward to welcoming the King and Queen back to the Show in the future.”
The Yorkshire Agricultural Society is the charity which organises the Great Yorkshire Show and runs businesses on the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate.
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Harrogate Sugarcrafters win silver with the Great Yorkshire Show display
Harrogate and District Branch of the British Sugarcraft Guild have created a 6ft model of the Great Yorkshire Show made entirely from sugar.
The colourful display depicts the Yorkshire’s premier agricultural event. The arrangement was created by the eighteen members of the guild and has taken since January to complete.
The guild showed their creation in the North of England Cake and Decorating show, under the brief ‘Celebrating the Glories of Northern England.’
Their display won silver and is now on show in The Stray Ferret office window, in the centre of Harrogate, for a month.
The sugarcraft display of the Great Yorkshire Show in The Stray Ferret window
The display is all handmade, inedible, and will not melt due to the high sugar content.
Other entries in the competition depicted Blackpool tower, The Angel of the North and Keswick mountain rescue.
There are multiple sugarcraft disciplines on the table including royal icing, flood work, sugar paste coating, marzipan modelling, bas relief, decoupage, gelatine work and cocoa painting.
The guild has existed for 35 years and Lesley Dalton has been chair of the Harrogate branch for more than 25 years.
Ms Dalton said:
“Someone suggested doing the Great Yorkshire Show and we all thought that was brilliant. I am absolutely thrilled with all of the work we’ve done; I am so proud of the girls they have done an amazing job.”
Sugarcraft members, Left to Right: Judy Banks, Lorraine Stewart and Lesley Dalton
The majority of members first began sugarcrafting after making birthday cakes for their families and enjoyed the practice and wanted to improve their skills.
Ms Dalton said:
“The guild isn’t a very good name it makes people think we are extremely experienced. We are always looking for new members, if you enjoy decorating cakes come and join us and you can learn and better your skills. If you like the look of it come and join us.”
The guild meet every month on the second Monday, except August and December, in Harlow community village hall at 7.30 pm.
The Great Yorkshire Show created by the Harrogate and District Branch of the British Sugarcraft Guild
Sugarcrafted animals in the Great Yorkshire Show display
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Great Yorkshire Show on the hunt for farmer models
The organisers of the Great Yorkshire Show are on the hunt for catwalk models for its 2024 fashion shows.
Following last year’s shows where rookie models walked alongside professionals, Yorkshire Agricultural Society is now seeking farmers or agricultural workers to take part in its 2024 ‘farm to fashion’ shows.
Those wanting to strut their stuff need to apply online here by 10am on Friday April 19.
Two fashion shows a day will take place on the sheep shearing stage at 12 and 4.30pm every day apart from Friday.
Two amateur models from last year, Luke Johnson and Clarke Doughney, will once again feature on the runway this July.
Mr Johnson, an agricultural and forestry contractor, said:
“I got in touch because being in the shows last year was brilliant; I absolutely loved it and would encourage anyone to give it a try. Bernadette, the fashion show coordinator, is a great teacher and, along with the professional models, she was so encouraging that it soon became fun.
“What I’d say to anyone thinking of entering the competition is: “just do it… you’ll enjoy it and who knows where it could lead! I’ve even had some modelling work from it.”
Mr Doughney, an apprentice engineer, said:
“It still surprises me how much I got from the whole experience, including meeting people I’d never have come across as well as working alongside TV stars such as Peter Wright, the Yorkshire Vet, who was great.”
The shows will feature collections from national and regional designers, including a selection of brand partners from British Wool, highlighting the important role of UK sheep farmers as the starting point for fashion.
Tickets for the 165th show, which takes place from July 9 to 12, are on sale now.
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Award-winning Harrogate farm shop to reopen café
An award-winning Harrogate farm shop is set to reopen its popular café on Monday.
Fodder, at the Great Yorkshire Showground, says it is ready to “bounce back” from disruption caused by coronavirus. The café will be open seven days a week, 9am to 4.30pm, with safety measures in place.
A new covered walkway has been created to allow for a one-way system from the shop to the café. Customers will be asked to give track and trace details on arrival and, as before, bookings will not be taken.
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Fodder’s manager Vanessa Pitt said:
“We are so excited to reopen Fodder café and welcome our customers back after such a long pause. Rest assured, we are taking every possible precaution to offer the very best experience in a relaxing environment.
“Our best-loved dishes will be available on a reduced menu to start with, including all our delicious cakes and treats, Sunday roasts and Yorkshire’s finest produce.”
An award-winning Harrogate farm shop is set to reopen its popular café on Monday.
Fodder farm shop is open Monday to Sunday 9am to 5pm and has remained open throughout lockdown. Fodder is not taking part in the government’s “Eat out to Help Out” scheme.