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	Major Showground Investment Organisers of the Great Yorkshire Show, have announced that the flagship farming and countryside showcase will have more car parking, new temporary roads and increased drainage to enhance the parking provision at what is England’s premier agricultural event. Read more
	Reasons to Visit Calderdale The borough of Calderdale in West Yorkshire offers beautiful countryside, stunning architecture resulting from its industrial heritage, vibrant market towns- many of which have been used as locations in films and TV programmes, locally sourced food and drink at award winning restaurants, pubs and cafes, historic houses, beautiful gardens, independent shops you won’t find on any other high streets and several fascinating museums. There’s every reason for your group to enjoy a day visit or a short break. Read more
	Major artists at Harewood 2013 Two major names in the art world herald the 2013 Harewood season; Iwona Blazwick OBE, Curator and Director of the Whitechapel Gallery, London, and nationally acclaimed artist Clare Woods, who is renowned for her unique landscapes that have taken the art world by storm. The theme throughout the open season at Harewood is a celebration of ‘Drawing’ which includes an unusual exploration into the interpretation of nature collected from some of the best names in the art world. Read more
	Literary gem 'found' at Harewood A recent donation of books to the Harewood House Second Hand Book Shop started a search into the story of a family history that rocked 19th century Georgian Society and provides a fascinating insight into the lives of those who played a part in the life and inspirations of the renowned romantic poet, Lord Byron. Read more
	Rare Messerschmitt Returns to Yorkshire The extremely rare Messerschmitt Me109 German aircraft is being returned to the Yorkshire Air Museum in Elvington on the 4th October from Gate Guards in St. Mawgan, Newquay, Cornwall, a company that specialises in replicating and restoring aircrafts for Museums, collectors and films all over the world. Read more
	Search for a talented showjumper The show will go on for international horsewoman Tina Fletcher when she comes to Yorkshire later this month to search for a talented young show jumper at this year’s Countryside Live. Read more
	Yorkshire Air Museum Wins Tourism Award The Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial have announced today their victory at the prestigious Welcome to Yorkshire White Rose Awards for the ‘French in York Week’, winning Tourism Event of the Year. Read more

Whats On


	Hie Thee Hither to Medieval Harewood Following on from last year’s success, Harewood’s Medieval Faire is back even bigger and better in 2013 onSun 26th and Mon 27th May. It’s the North’s most authentic medieval event with thrilling battle reenactments, archery, jousting, amedieval market, encampments and an archaeological dig. Read more
	York Early Music Festival 2013 The 2013 York Early Music Festival (5 – 13 July) focuses on the unrivalled musical heritage of Rome – The Eternal City – from the time of the medieval Popes, through the Renaissance polyphony of Palestrina, to the exuberant baroque of Handel. Central to this theme is the 300th anniversary of the iconic Italian composer and violinist Arcangelo Corelli who devoted his entire career to Rome and became a pivotal figure in the development of classical music. Read more
	Objectivity at Harewood Feb-Sept 2013 The Servants’ Hall at Harewood House is to host an extraordinary exhibition of ordinary: useful tools that have made an impact on our lives and items that in themselves are considered a work of art by collector, David Usborne. Items that are beautiful, often with their inventors uncelebrated and their function difficult to gauge, adorn the Servants’ Hall, a space that provides an apt backdrop as Harewood’s original hub of domestic activity. Read more