Yorkshire Day Festival Attractions
As well as being a celebration of White Rose country, the event will also raise money for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance Charity and there are plans for the air ambulance itself to fly in and out of Harewood’s grounds.
Fundraising activities will include a raffle of goods donated by prominent Yorkshire celebrities, who have also been invited to join in celebrations on the day.
Women will also be asked to bring along their old bras for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance Charity, which is currently raising money by recyling them.
Ventura Sponsors message
"Ventura is the largest private employer in Yorkshire. We employ over 9000 people in the County and believe that being based here is a real strength for our business. We are outsourcing experts and our people are key to our success. We understand the importance of community spirit and are proud to sponsor this event and give something back." Adrian Davis, HR Director, Ventura
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A sample of the attractions at this year's event
Jez Avery
JEZ AVERY'S COMBINATION STUNT SHOW - Jez presents a spectacular show in the arena and will have audiences, young and old, on the edge of their seats, as he shows off his control of his motorcycle and mountain bike doing front wheel wheelies and other tricks and stunts showing his amazing balance. He presents the "High Jump", jumping ever higher cheered on by the crowd and over cars using his jumping ramps. Vist the website
The Elisabeth Svendsen Trust for Children and Donkeys
At EST, we provide donkey-riding therapy to children with special needs and disabilities at purpose built Centres located around the country.
The children who attend the Centres have a wide range of disabilities; some have learning difficulties, others are physically disadvantaged or have behavioural problems, brain damage or sensory impairment. Vist the website
The Harrogate Band
The Harrogate Band was formed in April 1970 from a nucleus of former Harrogate Granby High School Concert Band pupils who wanted to continue their playing after leaving the school. It was the first brass band in Harrogate since the original Harrogate Silver Prize Band folded in 1956. The Band's first conductor, Neil Richmond, led it to success at its first contest in November 1970 at York - the first of many contest successes over the last 30 years. Vist the website
British Beer & Pub Association
The British Beer & Pub Association is the drinks industry's leading trading association representing the interests of 98% of UK brewing (by volume) and the ownership of around two-thirds of the nation's pubs. We are delighted to have the opportunity to exhibit at the Yorkshire Day Festival at Harewood. Come and see how our national drink is made as brewers describe in detail the brewing process. Taste a sample of the our country's finest ales and lagers, all lovingly brewed here in Yorkshire and find out where you can enjoy a pint near you. Our younger visitors can try tasting some of the deliciously malted barleys - especially the dark and scrumptious chocolate toasted malts. Vist the website
Yorkshire's Magnificent Attractions
Enjoy Great Days Out at Yorkshire's Magnificent Attractions; National Railway Museum, Royal Armouries Museum, Thackray Museum, Eureka! The National Children's Museum, The Deep, Magna Science Adventure Centre, JORVIK Viking Centre and the National Coal Mining Museum for England. Vist the website
Go-Kart Party
Go-Kart Party is different, it is fully staffed at all times. All you need to do is provide the children. Children between the ages of 4-9 crave, more than anything FUN- with a sense of achievement and independence. See their faces light up with their first real driving experience. Vist the website
Experience the Bungee Trampoline
KIDS of all ages...from 3 to 100 can now experience the thrill of the BUNGEE TRAMPOLINE at the Yorkshire Post sponsored " Yorkshire Day" event at Harewood House this week-end.....
Using the latest in Bungee elastic technology and with the finest Bungee trampoline machines in the World, Teesside-based company BUNGEE FLYERS will give the kids an experience to remember by teaching them to do forward and backward-flips and double back-flips upto 30 feet high......
Always a very popular attraction at shows in the North East over the last 5 years, the Bungee Flyers team leader does his own inimitable version of stunts and tricks to entertain the crowds, his top trick being an incredible 5 back somersaults in one bounce......
.....can anyone beat this...?
Remember to pay the BUNGEES a visit on YOUR trip to Harewood House.........Vist the website
Forward Ladies
Forward Ladies is a business support organisation for women in employment and business and for those setting up in business or returning to work. Forward Ladies offers a large number of events from training, mentoring, coaching, business support and trade missions to social networking events. Members benefit not only from the events but also from the website, Forward Ladies cafes, regular surgeries on a variety of topics and of course the opportunity to make great business contacts and do business. Vist the website
Yorkshire Cancer Research
Yorkshire Cancer Research (YCR) is the largest regional medical research charity in the UK. YCR will have a ‘Health and Well-being’ marquee, situated at the entrance to the festival. Within which, many YCR funded scientists will be giving talks and demonstrations regarding their ground-breaking research taking place right here in Yorkshire. YCR staff will be on hand to answer any questions regarding the charities fundraising events and where the money raised is spent.
A number of YCR friends will be exhibiting within our Health & Well-being marquee. Boots will have Health Advisors and alternative therapists on hand to give advice on health and well-being, taster sessions of Reiki and Indian Head massage, smoking cessation, getting fit, vitamins and the importance of sun safety.
StressCheck Ltd will be giving advice on how to combat stress. Yorkshire artist, Hugh Miller will be painting throughout the festival and Daisy Chain florists will be supplying a magnificent centre piece of fresh white roses to help us celebrate Yorkshire Day. There will be this and much more including some Yorkshire music and dance. We look forward to meeting you.. Vist the website
Yorkshire Air Ambulance
Yorkshire Air Ambulance is very privileged to be chosen as the Charity for the Yorkshire Day Celebrations, two of Yorkshire's premium brands celebrating our heritage and providing vital funds for our live-saving helicopters. You can make a donation via the link below http://www.justgiving.com/yorkshirepostnewspapers
Yorkshire Tourist Board
Yorkshire Tourist Board (YTB) is pleased to support the new Yorkshire Day Festival which proves to be a great success. The festival will provide the perfect platform for YTB and our partners to promote the wealth of things to do, see and experience in the region to an audience of around 18,000 visitors. Vist the website
