Great Yorkshire Show appoints first female show director

Dairy farmer Rachel Coates will take over the role following this year’s show

Alex Black
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Great Yorkshire Show appoints first female show director

The Great Yorkshire Show has announced the appointment of Rachel Coates as its show director. Ms Coates, from Shipley in West Yorkshire will take over from Charles Mills who has been show director since...

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