Residents could be seen enjoying a popular country show while Rishi Sunak was sighted doing the rounds across North Yorkshire.
Residents from across North Yorkshire took part in the Reeth Show in Swaledale this Bank Holiday Monday (August 28) as horses, produce, and even stuntmen were on show at the event.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was also present at the show and could be seen admiring the scenes.
Meanwhile, the PM was also spotted at the agricultural show in Leyburn, North Yorkshire on Saturday (August 26) alongside his wife and dog.
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The festivities got underway with the Reeth Brass Band parade through the village.
Organisers said the show had been a big success and drew thousands of people to Reeth.
Tony Sunter, chairman of Reeth Show, said it had been one of their best with an estimated turnout of over 6,000 people including Prime Minister and Richmond MP Rishi Sunak.
He said: “It has been an excellent show, Rishi Sunak helped with the traditional opening, marching down from the village with Reeth Brass Band to the showground.
"He spent over an hour and half talking to exhibitors and visitors, examining many highpoints from the prize cattle to the carved walking sticks. I think he had a good time and it was nice to see him.
“It has been absolutely marvellous, thankfully the weather was good without being too hot. All the exhibitors did really well, the numbers were up on previous years.
"We are mostly volunteers and I think it’s fair to say all our hard work has paid off, and we want to say thankyou to everyone who came for their support.”
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The performance was headed by the show committee and judges, starting at 9.30am.
Residents could be seen enjoying the agricultural competitions on offer, as well as observing the horse, cattle and sheep competitions.
The Fremington Edge Fell Race also saw competitors young and old scaling the steep neighbouring fellside.
Adding to this, the open dry stone walling competition attracted many looking to test their skills alongside master builders attending the event.
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Horticulture and craft classes were also on offer, while there were also displays of gifts and crafts.
Trade stands offering rural crafts and excellent food were bustling with attendees eager to try their wares.
More pictures of the event can be seen below:
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