Ace fashion at 5th countryside live

A FASHION FIRST FOR COUNTRYSIDE LIVE

Yorkshire entrepreneurs are finalising their fashion collections of “Country Cool” in readiness for their debut onto the catwalk at this month’s Countryside Live. For the first time, the popular event will feature fashion shows in its line-up and stylish outdoor clothing is being showcased.

Now in its fifth year, Countryside Live is organised by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society and is held at the Great Yorkshire Showground in

Harrogate on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 October. A great day out for everyone with an interest in the countryside, it encapsulates the best of the outside inside. Aimed at the whole family, 90 per cent of the activity takes place indoors within the Yorkshire Event Centre.

The fashion shows are being held three times each day, at 12noon, 1.30pm and 3pm under the title “Country Cool” and are organised by

Bernadette Gledhill of the Huddersfield-based Louise Morton Model Agency. Adding fun and flamboyance will be the

Yorkshire celebrity florist and fashion enthusiast, Carl Wilde as the compere. Originally from Castleford, Carl, is a regular face on television’s GMTV and This Morning.

He said: “I have always been very interested in fashion – before starting in floristry I had wanted to become a fashion designer. Over the years I have also become increasingly interested in the countryside and issues affecting the rural life – I always try and buy

Yorkshire produce and support local businesses.

“I am looking forward to Countryside Live and in particular, seeing the range of country skills being demonstrated, as well as doing some shopping!” said Carl, who now lives in Birstall,

Leeds.

Yorkshire entrepreneurs taking centre stage at the shows will be:

Deerskin clothing presented by Holme Farmed Venison of Sherburn in Elmet,
Fun outfits for the young and young at heart from Eei-Eei-O of Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire
Innovative Climbing Wear from godsrock, Huddersfield
Silk and Wool scarves from The Shawl Stall, York
Luxurious lingerie from Bella di Notte of Helmsley
Clothing from countryside clothing brand Tottie of Bradford

In addition there are wacky wellies and colourful crocs from The Sock Company and stunning and stylish casual wear from Joules.

The fashion shows are also organised in conjunction with the Textile Centre of Excellence,

Huddersfield.

INFORMATION

Tickets cost: Advance Gate Price

Adults £6 £8Concessions £5 ` £7Children: FREE ADMISSION

Car parking is free and extensive and there is free admission for Yorkshire Agricultural Society members on presentation of their membership card. There are also discounts for groups of 20 people or more.

The Great Yorkshire Showground is situated on the south side of

Harrogate, with access off the A661.

See www.countrysidelive.co.uk for more details.