Marketing Activity commences in style!

If you've been near the Showground recently you can't help but see our amazing rosette - we're very proud of the Great Yorkshire Show so we thought we'd share the dates with everyone who visits the Showground. Whilst you're here, why not pop into Fodder to buy your Great Yorkshire Show tickets - they'll be selling them from 1st April.

Christine Walkden, from The One Show, at the Great Yorkshire

We're really pleased that Christine Walkden from BBC's The One Show has accepted our invitation to visit the Great Yorkshire Show and take part in our Garden Show Questions and Answers Sessions. Christine will be at the Show on Wednesday 14th July - pop along and ask her for advice about your garden.

Remember though you don't need to specify which day you're buying your ticket for when you make your purchase - a ticket is valid for any one day!

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Get Set and Go!

Tickets for the 2010 Great Yorkshire Show went on sale at 8:30 this morning - we've been pleased that the phone has been ringing - sorry if you've been trying to get through. Online ticket sales are looking good too - we're already 20% up on ticket sales from the same time last year. Not bad for day 1.

Order yours today at: www.greatyorkshireshow.co.uk.

Young Handler's Story

After the success of following a lamb as she was prepared to be shown at the 2009 Great Yorkshire Show, this year we're following a competitor from our Young Handler's Livestock Classes. What makes a 17-year old choose to show cattle? Follow our video story as we film Frances as she gets ready for the 2010 Great Yorkshire Show.

Don't forget - tickets go on sale on Monday 1st March - so what's stopping you from ordering early?

NEW Garden Show!

The Great Yorkshire Show Flower Show is seeped in history and there is a natural connection between agriculture and horticulture. Our visitors have been telling us they want more - so we're putting plans in place to present a Garden Show this year! More than just flowers, this will cover vegetables, practical tips for your garden and present you with ideas that you can implement at home.
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Rosemary Shrager to headline in the Game Cookery Theatre

We're delighted that Rosemary Shrager (from The Alan Titchmarsh Show and Ladette to Lady) has agreed to join the team in the Game Cookery Theatre on Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th July. Rosemary was a great hit last year - be sure to get to the theatre early to be sure of a seat.

We've a great team of chefs in the Game Cookery Theatre - all of whom are being co-ordinated by Wild Cook, Stephanie Moon. Watch this space for more updates on who'll be cooking what in the Country Pursuits area of the show - home of the Game Cookery Theatre.

Great Days Out Fair - Bolton

It may only be February but things are hotting up in the Great Yorkshire Show office!
Some of the team are getting ready to go to the Great Days Out Fair in Bolton (13th February) to promote the 2010 Great Yorkshire Show to groups and coach companies as part of our mission to encourage visitors to share transport to the event.
If you're heading to the event, do pop by the Great Yorkshire Show stand and say hi to Janet and Sally - they'll be sporting the new Great Yorkshire Show fleeces that just arrived this morming!