DRIFFIELD SHOW 2011 Next Year’s show will be on Wednesday 20th July 2011, 9am - 6pm 5th Aug 2010
Show Photographs The photographs taken by Michael Hopps of MSH and Matthew Brown of Lime Photographic of many of the horses, stands, events, people and livestock are now available from his website. Find out MoreVisit the web page 22nd Jul 2010
Driffield Show Wednesday 21st July 2010 The Driffield Show is open from 9am to 6pm. We welcome responsible dog owners too on Show Day 17th Jul 2010
DOGS ARE WELCOME !! We are encouraging owners to bring dogs to the show ground and enter our Companion Dog Show on the day! There are fun competitions for people and dogs of all ages! 15th Jul 2010
Online Tickets and Membership This is now closed but membership is still available from the Show Ground Office and tickets are available from a number of outlets throughout the region or at the gate. Find out MoreVisit the web page 15th Jul 2010
Enterprising Farmers Shortlisted for Driffield Show Award Earlier today details of the shortlisted entrants were announced for the first ever George F. White Farm Diversification Award in association with the Driffield Agricultural Society. They represent a diverse range of businesses all with the same goal of preserving their family farms and contributing to the rural economy of the East Riding.
The aim of the award sponsored by rural specialists George F. White, who have just opened a new branch in Shiptonthorpe, is to highlight the important role these diversification projects play in supporting the rural community. This award is specifically aimed at farmers with a new enterprise established by an existing farm business anywhere in the East Riding of Yorkshire within the last five years.
The judges Mr Jim Bloom representing The Driffield Agricultural Society, Mr Chris Oxtoby Secretary of East Riding Young Farmers, Mr Dan Jackson Chairman East Riding Young Farmers and Mr Louis Fell Partner of George F. White will visit all those shortlisted within the next two weeks and the winner will be presented with their trophy and £500 prize at the Driffield Show on Wednesday 21st July.
The shortlisted businesses are: The Jackson Family of Carnaby House Farm near Bridlington have been manufacturing their Gold from the Wold Rapeseed Oil, East Yorkshire’s very own answer to olive oil since 2007. The oil is cold pressed from their own crops and 30,000 bottles a year are sold at farmers markets and fine food shops throughout the region.
Challenger Agri (UK) Ltd was founded in 2009 by farmer Tom Croft who has used his knowledge of agriculture to manufacture a wide range of specialist machinery. From their site at North End Farm in Ottringham near Hull, they offer a full service from initial prototypes through to final build. Having successfully launched several prototypes including the Virion Flatlift, they are now concentrating on new designs.
Mount Pleasant Farm Brigham near Driffield a 220 acre arable and dairy farm is also combining engineering and agriculture. C & M Construction (UK) Ltd was launched by Chris Foreman earlier this year. This new business provides civil engineering, construction and groundwork services to small local businesses in particular those involved in farming.
The judges will be specifically looking for an innovative forward looking business, that can show economic viability and profitably. It must show that it contributes to the rural economy of East Riding and be seen as a role model to other farming enterprises.
Commenting on the shortlisted entries Louis Fell said: “We have a diverse range of entries and are looking forward to meeting those that have been shortlisted. The future of farming is all about sustainability and all of these enterprises are adding real value to their core businesses. Through this award we want to highlight progressive farm based businesses to encourage more farmers in East Riding to consider these types of schemes to diversify their income streams and spread their risks.”
George F. White, are one of the largest firms of independent Chartered Surveyors in the North of England with offices in Bedale and Shiptonthorpe in Yorkshire.
2nd Jul 2010
TICKETS !! TICKETS !! Discounted Tickets are now available from a number of outlets across the region.
Tourist Information Centres at
BEVERLEY, 34 Butcher’s Row.
BRIDLINGTON, 25 Princes Street.
BRIGG, The Buttercross, Market Place
DONCASTER, 38-40 High Street.
FILEY, Evron Centre, John Street.
HULL, 1 Paragon Street.
HULL, North Bank Viewing Area at the Humber Bridge.
MALTON, Malton Museum, Market Place.
PICKERING, The Ropery.
SCARBOROUGH, Sandside.
SCARBOROUGH, Brunswick Shopping Centre.
YORK, 1 Museum Street.
Tickets can also be purchased at:
Aldbrough Leisure Park Seaside Road, Aldbrough.
Blue Dolphin Holiday Park, Gristhorpe Bay, Filey.
Burton Constable Holiday Park and Arboretum, The Old Lodges,
Sproatley
Cherry’s, North Frodingham.
Kelleythorpe Farm Shop, Kelleythorpe.
NFU Office, 11 Highbridge, Howden
Reighton Sands, Reighton Gap.
Thornwick & Sea Farm Holiday Centre, North Marine Road, Flamborough. 21st Jun 2010
George F White Farm Diversification Award George F White Farm Diversification Award
Are you an East Riding farming business with a recently established new enterprise?
This award is to be given to a new enterprise established by an existing farm business in East Riding
Open specifically to farmers with a new enterprise which has been operating for less than 5 years.
The award brings with it a £500 prize and trophy to be presented by
George F. White at The 2010 Driffield Show Wednesday 21st July.
Closing Date is 30th May 2010.
Please download further information and the entry form below.
Will there be room for farming in the Post 2013 CAP?
John Marsh is an Emeritus Professor of the University of Reading. Chairman of the Council of RURAL (the Society for the Responsible Use of Resources in Agriculture and on the Lane)
Also he is the Chairman of the Board of the Centre for Dairy Information and comes as a highly recommended speaker.
Tickets for this event are £11 each, a light buffet supper is included.
Tickets can be ordered, or reserved, by contacting the Society Office on 01377 257494 where we can take payment for tickets over the phone, or email or write to us at the addresses on the left. 23rd Mar 2010
The Royal Signals White Helmets Motorcycle Display Team This year we are delighted to be able to announce that The Royal Signals White Helmets Motorcycle Display Team will be appearing at the Show on 21st July.
They will be giving a traditional and thrilling arena display on British Millennium Triumph 750cc motorcycles. They clearly show all the qualities of teamwork; courage, trust, strength and agility that are needed in the modern Army. In their immaculate uniforms, the Team performs spectacular feats of balance, death defying crossover rides and outstanding acrobatics.
Tradestand Application Packs The Trade Stand Application Pack is now available online.
Please download the relevant forms by following the link Find out MoreVisit the web page 14th Jan 2010
BUY YOUR MEMBERSHIP for 2010 NOW! From the Show Ground Office Find out MoreVisit the web page 18th Dec 2009
The Driffield Pavilion Project The concept is to construct a contemporary meeting place based upon bio-renewable materials including timber, straw hemp and lime. Many of these material are capable of being produced locally and will demonstrate that some important new or 'rediscovered' sustainable products are available from the agriculture and landscapes of Yorkshire.
If you would like to become a supporter of the Driffield Pavilion Project and included on the project update circulation list please email your details to friendsofdriffieldpavilion@driffieldshow.co.uk 11th Sep 2009
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Next Year’s show will be on Wednesday 20th July 2011, 9am - 6pm
The photographs taken by Michael Hopps of MSH and Matthew Brown of Lime Photographic of many of the horses, stands, events, people and livestock are now available from his website.
Earlier today details of the shortlisted entrants were announced for the first ever George F. White Farm Diversification Award in association with the Driffield Agricultural Society. They represent a diverse range of businesses all with the same goal of preserving their family farms and contributing to the rural economy of the East Riding.
Professor Sir John Marsh CBE
This year we are delighted to be able to announce that The Royal Signals White Helmets Motorcycle Display Team will be appearing at the Show on 21st July.