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Herriot Country at Kings Cross London 18th June 2019

Tuesday 18th June 2019 will be Herriot Country at Kings Cross London when the World of James Herriot and the Herriot Country Tourism group presents ‘Welcome to Herriot Country’

Where: Kings Cross Station, London – When: Tuesday 18th June 2019, 7am to 5pm.

A team from The World of James Herriot, Grand Central Rail and Herriot Country Tourism Group will be descending on Kings Cross London on Tuesday 18th June for an event that will celebrate the author James Herriot (Alf Wight OBE) and to promote Herriot Country for holidays and short breaks.

An exhibition of Herriot Country in North Yorkshire with ‘Flavours of Herriot Country’ will be held on Kings Cross concourse for the whole of the day, including morning and evening commute times. Visitors will be encouraged to enter a prize draw for a ‘Breakaway to Herriot Country’ courtesy of the Herriot Country partners.

The exhibition will include exhibition pieces from the World of James Herriot, a selection of local ‘Flavours of Herriot’, including artisan chocolate makers Inspired Chocolate of Leyburn, a selection of Herriot Country craft beers from the Wensleydale Brewery, plus, Richmond’s ‘Mad Hatter Tea Company’ with samples of specialist teas and coffees. Information about Herriot Country Tourism group members, holiday options and details about the area in general and leaflets encouraging short breaks in Herriot Country will be distributed.

“This is our fourth year of meeting Londoners and travellers at Kings Cross who learn directly about Herriot Country and how easy it is to reach by rail and especially via Grand Central whose service stops at Thirsk and Northallerton in the heart of Herriot Country and North Yorkshire. We are very grateful to Grand Central Railway, Network Rail and our partners from Herriot Country for their generous support of this initiative.” said Ian Ashton, managing director of the World of James Herriot and chairman of the Herriot Country Tourism Group.

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In addition to the Herriot team, the entourage will include representatives from Grand Central Railway whose services from London stop at York Thirsk and Northallerton in Herriot Country.

The alliance will demonstrate to Londoners and travellers passing through Kings Cross the many benefits and reason for visiting Herriot Country in North Yorkshire.

Ian Ashton adds:

“We are delighted to be working with Grand Central Railway to share the good news about Herriot Country. We will also be encouraging people to learn about the James Herriot Foundation Trust, which provides support for veterinary nurses.”

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Russian Language Website Launched and Russian Speaking Coordinator appointed at World of James Herriot

Russian Language Website Launched and Russian Speaking Coordinator appointed at World of James Herriot

As a follow up to a James Herriot Exhibition held at the State Darwin Museum in Moscow, and building on the success and growth of Russian visitors, the ‘World of James Herriot’ has launched a Russian language version of the World of James Herriot website www.jamesherriotrussia.com and appointed an International Marketing and Promotion Coordinator to promote the attraction in the Russian speaking market.

A native Russian speaker, Alfiya Stephenson from Central Asia who now lives in North Yorkshire, has been appointed to raise the profile of the World of James Herriot and Herriot Country in Russian speaking markets.

Alfiya has set about the task of building relationships with tour operators, travel companies, schools and social groups across the Russian speaking world.

Launched to coincide with Alfya’s appointment, the new website is in support of the initiative and intends to deliver the information about the attraction and Herriot Country to Russian speaking visitors.

“Our aim is to open up Herriot Country and it’s many attractions to Herriot fans and others in Russian speaking countries following our successful mission to Moscow.” comments managing director Ian Ashton at the launch of the Russian website, “….it doesn’t seem fair to keep all this wonderful stuff to ourselves” he added.

The new Russian language website highlights the World of James Herriot and many attractions of the North Yorkshire countryside and proposes packages including visits to stately homes, clay pigeon shooting, horse riding, off road driving, visits to traditional pubs and breweries and sampling the many wonderful eateries serving fresh local produce in traditional recipes of Herriot Country.

“Would you believe there has rarely been a year since the 1970s when the Herriot TV programme hasn’t aired in the former Soviet Union” said Alfiya. She went on to explain that there are Herriot fan clubs in Russia who meet to watch and discuss re-runs of the series.   “There is even a school in Russia using the Herriot books to teach English language to children” she said.

Episodes of the programs are available on YouTube with Russian voice overs and subtitles. The new initiative is targeted at Russian commercial tour operators, individuals and families.

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BBC Antiques and Classic Car presenter David Harper’s visit to the World of James Herriot

David Harper at the World of James Herriot

BBC Antiques and Classic Car presenter’s visit to the World of James Herriot

David Harper, BBC TV antiques expert has visited the World of James Herriot to see his featured memorabilia of the Austin7 car that was used in the BBC TV series in the 1070’s and 1980’s and which he has painted a special limited edition of the car.

One of the most memorable scenes in the TV series is the car splashing through a ford in the Yorkshire Dales and the new memorabilia is a reminder of that scene along with the fact that car is on display in the World of James Herriot.

David’s visit follows increasing demand for Heriot memorabilia and the fact that the vet and author has generated a whole new legion of fans through books sales in the USA, Australia, Russia and other countries where the books have been translated. In addition the popularity of Herriot has been boosted by the continuing channel 5 TV Yorkshire Vet series which is based at the modern equivalent of James heriot’s veterinary surgery in Thirsk.

Kate Pawlett, centre manager said: “It still amazes me at the interest and affection that people have for the books about life in rural North Yorkshire and the impression it made on their lives. To have David visit with his personal and occupational interest in all things about the past is a delight and the new range of memorabilia featuring the Austin 7 painting is already proving to be very popular.”

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GP at Group Leisure with Herriot Country

GP at Group Leisure with Herriot Country

Great Potential (GP) is at the Group Leisure Show at the NEC Birmingham on 12th October 2017 with partners from the Herriot Country Tourism Group as ‘Attractions with Great Potential’ on Stand H421.

Great Potential Tourism Marketing is bringing together  three Yorkshire Attractions and Hotels with news of the Yorkshire collective’s ‘Heritage, Herriot and Hotels’ package offer for group operators.

“These Herriot Country Tourism members are leading the campaign in the groups market to attract more operators to Herriot Country which is enjoying high consumer demand following the continuing marketing of Herriot Country in the USA, Russia and the ongoing Channel 5 TV series The Yorkshire Vet.” comments John Gallery, director of Great Potential and vice chairman of the Herriot Country Tourism Group.

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GP client World of James Herriot to visit The State Darwin Museum Moscow in Russia

Great Potential’s client the World of James Herriot team to visit and meet Moscow’s Herriot Fans at James Herriot Exhibition at The State Darwin Museum Moscow in Russia.

John Gallery, md of Great Potential will accompany Ian Ashton, md of the World of James Herriot to The State Darwin Museum Moscow in Russia which has set up an exhibition of James Herriot Memorabilia in honour of Alf Wight (James Herriot) whose 100th birthday celebration was held in October 2016. Ian and John will be travelling to the Russian city on 15th February where they will meet museum officials including Anna Kliukina director of the museum and Maria Scheglova, Head of the English Club of Fans of James Herriot Moscow.

News of the exhibition reached managing director Ian Ashton via an email from the Director of the State Darwin Museum Anna Kliukina who forwarded photographs of the opening of the exhibition plus a range of other images of the exhibits that have been prepared and displayed at the State Darwin Museum.

“We are extremely honoured that this exhibition has been staged and delighted to have been invited to visit. It’s amazing how many followers we have in Russia and shows just how far and wide James Herriot’s stories have reached around the world,” comments Ian Ashton, managing director of the World of James Herriot.

Alf Wight visited Russia accompanying a boatload of sheep in October 1961 and included the story of the trip in one his books “The Lord God Made them All”. The books and TV series continue to be popular in Russia, so much so that there is an ‘English Club of Fans of James Herriot Moscow’ and some members have visited the World of James Herriot.

Ian adds: “The Russian people are so enthusiastic about everything Herriot and we’ve had many Russian visitors coming to visit the area and see the places that Alf Wight based his books on. We never expected such a fabulous exhibition but it is important that we continue to develop this relationship and make the trip to Russia.”

MD Ian Ashton and PR manager John Gallery are making the trip to Moscow and have appointments arranged with several members of the Fan Club and officials at the Darwin State Museum.

“We are making the effort to learn Russian greetings and etiquette before we go but the Russians are keeping us guessing about who we shall meet. That is probably just their way but we will be presenting gifts from Herriot Country to our hosts. We are also gearing up for the cold weather and have purchased Herriot branded ‘ushanka’ fur hats to help us cope with the temperature. comments John Gallery.

Ian Ashton (L) and John Gallery Cropped

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Church Welcomes All Creatures

Sophie Ashton with Lady Margaret Hunton Church Warden Tracey Taylor Ark Club Leader

Church Welcomes All Creatures

Where: St Mary’s Church, Kirkgate Thirsk North Yorkshire, YO7 1PR
When: Sunday 18th September 2016 at 10.15am

As part of the celebrations for the 100th anniversary of the birth of local vet and author Alf Wight – better known as James Herriot – St Mary’s Church in Kirkgate, Thirsk, is to host an Animal Blessing Service.

The appropriately named Revd Canon Ian Fox will bless animals and give special prayers and readings at the service at 10.15am on Sunday 18th September when all creatures – large and small – are invited to accompany their owners to an informal service.

“This is an All Age Worship service, open to all, with or without their pet, where anything might happen!! “ comments Ian Ashton, managing director of the World of James Herriot.

Taking part in the service will be children of St Mary’s Ark Club (Sunday School) and at least one of the “Yorkshire Vets” has promised to attend.
Churchwarden, Margaret Hunton, said “We are looking forward to welcoming a variety of animals into the church, just along the street from the World of James Herriot, where Alf and Joan Wight were married”.

The James Herriot Foundation Trust aims to provide bursaries for veterinary nurses was recently launched following the installation of a statue of Alf Wight (James Herriot) in the gardens of the World of James Herriot, Alf Wight’s former home and surgery in Thirsk. Jim Wight and Rosie Page, son and daughter of Alf Wight (James Herriot) are Trustees.
On Saturday 1st October at Tennants Garden Rooms, Leyburn a black-tie dinner with silent auction in aid of the James Herriot Foundation Trust is to be held to celebrate the Anniversary. Opera star Lesley Garrett will sing at the event, which will be hosted by Harry Gration of BBC TV’s Look North. http://bit.ly/HerriotHundred

Sophie Ashton with Lady Margaret Hunton Church Warden Tracey Taylor Ark Club Leader
Sophie Ashton with Lady Margaret Hunton Church Warden Tracey Taylor Ark Club Leader
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World of James Herriot Award at Askham Bryan College York

Ian Ashton and Ellie Tomlinson

Ian Ashton, managing director of the World of James Herriot in Thirsk presented an award to Ellie Tomlinson at the annual Askham Bryan College Graduation and Awards ceremony on Wednesday 30th June 2016 where the guest address was given by Dr John Sentamu, Archbishop of York.

The World of James Herriot Award is in recognition of Ellie’s achievements in gaining the Special Award of Best Practical Veterinary Nursing Student following her studies for a Foundation Degree in Veterinary Nursing. Ellie also received the Handbook of Veterinary Nursing.

Ian Ashton said: “I’m so pleased to have been able to present this award to Ellie as it recognises her efforts and commitment to the care of animals which is why James Herriot joined the veterinary profession. The Award is one step in her career progress and hopefully this will support Ellie in her future work and like the many others who have been inspired by the James Herriot books, TV series and films.”

The award was presented at Askham Bryan College during the annual Graduation and Awards Ceremony on behalf of the James Herriot Foundation Trust, based at the World of James Herriot in Thirsk, North Yorkshire.  The World of James Herriot is now a privately operated company whose management has a vision to continually develop it and attract more visitors including the launch of the James Herriot Foundation Trust which aims to provide bursaries for people wishing to enter the animal care world and for whom the James Herriot stories have been an inspiration. 2016 is the 100th anniversary of the author’s birth and a fundraising black-tie dinner is to be held on Saturday 1st October at Tennants Garden Rooms, Leyburn to celebrate and raise funds for the Trust.

Ian Ashton added: “We are delighted to continue our relationship with Askham Bryan College and to recognise Ellie’s achievements in the spirit of the James Herriot Foundation Trust.”