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Yorkshire Day celebrations in Richmondshire

Story published: Tuesday, 8 July 2008

Both the District Council-run centres will be decorated with Yorkshire gifts, give away free samples of Taylors Yorkshire Tea and host competitions for all ages throughout this week.

Leyburn will have flower arranging demonstrations and Richmond a plant stall and much more!

Yorkshire Day has been celebrated on August 1 at various venues throughout the county since 1975 to help preserve Yorkshire heritage and identity.

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