‘Coup’ at World of James Herriot! - Six different breeds of Hens introduced and Name the Hens Contest announced.
The World of James Herriot in Thirsk is continuing to add new experiences for visitors to the attraction that encourages ‘hands on’ interest especially for children.
The new Hens follow the recently announced installation of the largest individual collection of Herriot memorabilia secured from a private collector, a World War II Air-Raid shelter in the the attraction’s cellar and a model railway.
The Hens have been acquired from Long Acre Bed & Breakfast, Thirsk, who keep hens for the eggs for guest breakfasts and is a Member of the Herriot Country Tourism Group. The Hens are intended to encourage the children of families and school groups visiting to enjoy a live experience that will be reminiscent of the scenes James Herriot had in his time on farms and small holdings in the villages of his working area.
“We are introducing many new experiences this year and it seemed appropriate that we actually have live animals on site which is what James Herriot would have been dealing with every day. Introducing the Hens, which are easily managed, is a simple yet interesting experiment that will add value to everyone’s visit young and old”. comments The World of James Herriot managing director, Ian Ashton.
The Hens are now on site and a children’s competition is to be held to name them with a prize of free entry to the attraction for the family of the winning child. Family’s Schools and children’s groups should write to Ian Ashton to enter the competition at mail@worldofjamesherriot.com
The World of James Herriot is a unique tribute to Alf Wight, vet and author of the James Herriot stories. Based in his original surgery at 23 Kirkgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire - the 'Skeldale House' of the Herriot books - it takes visitors on a journey back to the 1940s.
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Attached photograph: Left to Right, Will aged 7 and Ava 5 Chesney, from Doncaster. and Kelis Holmes aged 8 from Thirsk.
For further information please contact:
Ian Ashton, The World of James Herriot, 3 Kirkgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1PL
Tel: 01845 524234 E-mail: mail@worldofjamesherriot.com
Press Contact: John Gallery, Great Potential. Tel: 07967 032623
E-mail: johngallery@greatpotential.co.uk
Notes for Editors:
The World of James Herriot is located in the original home and surgery of the author in the market town of Thirsk. The attraction was formally owned by Hambleton District Council and is now operated as a private business. It is the focus for the Herriot Country Tourism Group, the destination marketing membership organisation that includes hotels, guest houses, self-catering and other visitor attractions in the area.
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