MORE than 2,000 dogs and 20,000 people are expected to attend the Yorkshire Game Fair which is being held at Hornby Castle near Bedale this year.

Over the past eight years the event has been held at Harewood House, Leeds, and Newby Hall, Ripon but this year the organisers chose the 14th Century Hornby Castle.

Held on May 24 and 25 the organisers say it’s a family fair with the emphasis on country pursuits, and field and country sports.There’s also a field kitchen and a devoted to dogs section with a fun dog show which is expected to attract over 2,000 entries. For more information go to www.yorkshiregamefair.co.uk