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Spring 2021
Newsletter
At the heart of farming, food and the countryside.
FOURTH DAY ADDED FOR GREAT
YORKSHIRE SHOW’S RETURN
The Great Yorkshire Show will take place over four days Consideration is being given to the Show’s format so
for the first time in its history. that it meets likely government guidelines but we expect
We can now reveal that the show will take place between most sections of the Show to go ahead, albeit amended
Tuesday 13 July and Friday 16 July, from 8am to 5pm as necessary.
each day, if it is safe to do so. Charles added: “There will be some changes to the Show
We would like to reiterate however that England’s this year, but we want to deliver as much of a normal
premier showcase of farming, food and the countryside Show as restrictions allow, and it remains our position
will only take place if the Government’s roadmap out of that the Show will only go ahead if it is safe to do so.
coronavirus restrictions remains unchanged. “We understand there is an element of risk in planning for
Details on large gatherings after the Government’s an event of such scale given the potential for restrictions
planned lifting of restrictions on 21 June are not yet clear to change, however we accept this and firmly believe it is
and will be informed by the outcome of a series of pilot well worth planning for the Show to take place.
events planned in the Spring. “We know the Great Yorkshire Show means so much
However, we do anticipate there will be a strict cap on to our members and we want to give you something
the number of people allowed to gather at large events exciting to look forward to at the end of a testing time
and so by adding a fourth day to the Great Yorkshire for us all. Thank you for your patience and your valued
Show, more visitors will have the chance to attend safely. support as we plan ahead with some sense of real
optimism at long last.”
Any cap on attendance will not affect members’
attendance across the four days. Planning for the Show continues. Most major livestock and
equine competition schedules and entry forms are now
Charles Mills, Show Director of the Great Yorkshire Show available on the Great Yorkshire Show website. Further
said: “We are thrilled by the response to our plans for the details for other sections of the Show and arrangements
Show this year in what we know will not quite be normal for members, such as access to the members’ area of the
circumstances. Show, will follow in due course.
“We do expect there to be a limit on how many people
can attend on any one day of the Show and so for the Tickets will only be available in advance and will go on
first time in our history we believe the best option is to sale on 1st June.
offer a four-day event.”
HARE COURSING UNDER
THE SPOTLIGHT
On behalf of farming families the Yorkshire Agricultural The CLA, NFU, the Countryside Alliance and other
Society says “enough is enough” when it comes to the wildlife organisations have sought amendments to the
horrific crime of hare coursing. Game Act 1831 to provide the judiciary with greater
prosecution and sentencing powers. This includes an
To highlight this endemic problem which shows
amendment to enable police forces to recover the cost
little sign of abating, we have been raising the issue
of kenneling dogs which have been seized and held
in the press, have held discussions with police and
pending prosecution.
during March invited farmers to complete a survey,
confidentially, about their experiences of hare coursing. Helping YAS to highlight the issue, CLA North Adviser
Libby Bateman said: “We have met with Defra and have
The survey results are now being analysed and
presented a proposal for amended legislation but sadly
we hope they will provide much-needed evidence
this isn’t getting much traction so we are preparing a
of the prevalence of the crime and offer a greater
Private Member’s Bill and working with MPs to bring
understanding of its impacts on farming families.
this forward to Parliament.”
Charles Mills, Show Director, has experienced hare
She encourages anybody who witnesses hare coursing
coursing on his farm for at least 35 years and said: “I
to report it to the police immediately, either by calling
know my family is not alone in seeing our farm and
999 if a crime is in progress or 101 after the event. Libby
our home targeted by criminals whose barbaric acts
also urged farmers to avoid direct confrontation with
decimate wildlife – wildlife that we create vital habitats
hare coursers as they are often unpleasant individuals.
for as part of our approach to managing the landscape.
NFU North East Regional Director Adam Bedford said
“This crime isn’t going away, which is why YAS has been
the threat of the animal being seized by the courts
urging members to help us build up evidence about
is an important deterrent in the fight against hare
hare coursing to strengthen our case for this offence
coursing. He said the NFU is urging all government
to be taken more seriously.”
departments, the Sentencing Council, and the Crown
As an indication of the prevalence of hare coursing Prosecution Service to work together to ensure dogs
in some parts of Yorkshire, in the Hambleton district aren’t returned to anyone convicted of hare coursing.
alone, 157 incidents were reported to North Yorkshire
Julia Mulligan, Chair of the National Rural Crime
Police during December 2020 – some five incidents
Network and North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime
a day, on average. However, there is believed to be
Commissioner added: “Too many senior police officers
a huge underreporting of the crime, and in some
and government ministers do not take hare coursing
circumstances, fear of reprisals from criminals.
seriously because they do not understand its impact.
This has to change.”
TIMELY HEALTH AND
WELLBEING SUPPORT
Health and wellbeing support is being shared with livestock marts for helping us share the clips online.
farming families in a different way, thanks to the We do hope these timeless messages resonate with
Yorkshire Rural Support Network (YRSN). anyone who watches them.
A series of farmer health message videos is available Kate said: “It’s important we all try and look after our
to watch via the YAS website at: own health. By doing so, we are going to be better
yas.co.uk/farmerhealthvideos. equipped to run our own businesses.”
Originally published on social media earlier this year, Anne added: “If after watching our videos you have any
the short video clips deliver useful reminders for concerns about your health, then please do contact
farmers and their families about ways they can look your GP surgery.”
after both their physical and mental health.
Top tips featured in the clips include keeping an eye on
The videos are presented by YRSN Co-ordinator Kate portion sizes, exercising for at least 2.5 hours during the
Dale, Samaritan David Moyles as well as Anne Reed, course of a week and finding a way to talk to someone
a health practitioner who many of you will recognise in confidence if you are feeling low.
from the Network’s free farmer healthchecks that
If you feel as though you are struggling and would like
are normally on offer at industry venues and events
someone to talk to, call Samaritans in confidence on
throughout the year.
freephone number 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org
We are grateful for grant funding from The Prince’s or call the Farming Help charities helpline operated by
Countryside Fund towards this project and to local The Farming Community Network on 03000 111 999.
ONLINE INSPIRATION
An online video series of inspiring messages and media. To receive updates from WIF, including Talking
insights for our Women In Farming Network (WIF) Heads updates, join the group via:
continues this Spring. yas.co.uk/womeninfarming
Having initially piloted at the end of last year, the Meanwhile, members of Future Farmers of Yorkshire
Talking Heads series features three new episodes (FFY) have been embracing a digital approach to
from Emma Woods of Duncombe Sawmill (17 March), furthering their agricultural knowledge. Daniel Binns
Jill Smith of Binnington Blooms (14 April) and pig and Amelia Preston attended the virtual 2021 Oxford
farmer Kate Moore (12 May). Real Farming Conference as bursary recipients,
Episodes go live on the Yorkshire Women In Farming and, thanks to NFU North East, both Joe Weston
Facebook group at 11am on the respective dates and Charlotte White attended the NFU’s annual
before being shared more widely via YAS social conference on FFY bursaries.
FODDER NAMED NORTH’S
BEST BUTCHER’S SHOP
Fodder, our multi-award-winning farm shop and café Heather Parry, Managing Director of Fodder, said: “This
at the Great Yorkshire Showground, is celebrating award is a great endorsement of the quality of our
another fantastic award. meat which has been reared to perfection on the very
Seeing off tough competition from across the country, best local farms, as well as the skills of our talented
Fodder has been named the North of England Butcher’s and knowledgeable butchery team. Our team works
Shop of the Year in the national Butcher’s Shop of the incredibly hard to create a beautiful counter every day
Year Awards 2020. and offer outstanding service too.”
The prestigious title was awarded during an online The Farm Retail Association which is managed by YAS,
ceremony held by the Meat Trades Journal to celebrate enjoyed great success taking its week-long annual
the best of the independent butchery trade. conference and Farm Retail Awards evening online for
the first time in March. There was a Yorkshire winner
Judges commented: “Fodder is an excellent business, in the Farm Retail Awards, with Minskip Farm Shop at
showing innovation and community as well as charitable Yolk Farm near Boroughbridge named Rising Star of
support at the centre of their business - a modern shop the Year.
with a modern outlook that is continually searching for
new ideas.”
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING • 13 MAY 2021
Notice is hereby given that the thirty second Annual 5. Any other business
General Meeting of Yorkshire Agricultural Society will • At the close of the formal business meeting, an
be held via Zoom at 2pm on Thursday, 13th May 2021 opportunity will be given to Members present
for the following purposes: to put forward any suggestions or ideas for
AGM Business consideration by Council. .
1. Receive any apologies By order of the Trustees, Nigel Pulling,
2. To receive the result of the election of Members Chief Executive, 26 February 2021
of Council If you would like to receive information of how to
3. To receive the Report and Financial Statements access the meeting please email jayned@yas.co.uk
including the reports of the Trustees and the
Auditors for the year ended 31 December 2019. Important: A member has a right to appoint another
4. To re-appoint Garbutt and Elliot Audit Ltd as person as his proxy to exercise all or any of his rights
auditors and to authorise the Trustees to fix their to attend and to speak and vote at a members’
remuneration meeting of the Society. A proxy form can be obtained
from the Yorkshire Agricultural Society office or via
Don’t forget members get 5% off in Fodder – justthe
show your yas.co.uk/downloads
website membership card when paying.
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