Great Yorkshire Show 2026 - programme of activities

NOTE: THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED REGULARLY WITH MORE ACTIVITIES

The CLA North team will be out in full force at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show from 14 to 17 July at Stand no.194. In addition, our special guests at this year’s show will be CLA President Gavin Lane, CLA Chief Tax Adviser Louise Speke, and CLA Land Use Adviser Jack Chivers.

As per previous shows, a two course lunch for members and guests is available for purchase between 11.30am and 2.30pm every day. (£25 incl. VAT)

Note: Attending any of the CLA activities does not imply free access to the Show Grounds and members should purchase their show tickets well in advance. CLA members who are farmers can purchase discounted farmer tickets via www.greatyorkshireshow.co.uk/farmers/

All events require registration for capacity and catering requirements. It is especially important to note that our breakfast events on the Tuesday and Wednesday will incur a small charge of £12 upon registration. More information on both of these in our programme.

We are delighted to invite you to join us at the CLA stand during the Great Yorkshire Show for our President’s Breakfast, kindly supported by Charles Russell Speechleys.

Chaired by CLA President Gavin Lane, this engaging session will bring together an expert panel to explore the current political, economic and policy landscape, and its impact on farming and the wider land use sector. The discussion will be followed by an interactive Q&A with attendees.

Panel speakers include:

* Alistair Carmichael - MP and Chair of the EFRA Select Committee
* Jeremy Moody - Secretary, CAAV
* Tristram van Lawick - Partner, Charles Russell Speechleys

Breakfast will be served from 8am, with the panel discussion commencing at 9am and concluding at 10.30am.

Please note that this event is ticketed for the first time. We recommend booking early, as demand is expected to be high. Priority will be given to CLA North members. Business and Professional members are limited to two tickets per firm due to capacity.

We are delighted to announce the launch of the CLA Succession Alliance Partnership following the President's Breakfast.

Just as regenerative farming restores the health of the land for future generations, good succession planning restores and strengthens the health of the family business, building resilience, protecting profitability and ensuring farming families can thrive across the generations. 

The Succession Alliance brings a unique focus to this human side of farm succession, the family dynamics, difficult conversations and long-term planning that sit alongside the legal and financial process. This new partnership with the CLA will ensure that members have access to both the professional expertise and the practical, people-centred support they need to secure the future of their business.

We warmly invite press, regional partners and rural stakeholders to join us for this landmark moment in supporting farming families across the UK.

Members and guests are welcome to join us at the CLA stand during the Great Yorkshire Show for our Tuesday afternoon panel, kindly supported by Youngs RPS and Hall Brown.

Chaired by CLA President Gavin Lane, this panel will explore the multi-generational demands facing family businesses, offering practical guidance on business structure, accounting and strategic planning. It will also examine how factors such as marriage, divorce and inheritance tax (IHT) shape both short- and long-term decision-making. 

Our panel speakers:
- Gavin Lane - CLA 
- Zoe Coulson - Youngs RPS
- Sarah Hewitt - Hall Brown

Each speaker will give their thoughts, followed by a wider panel discussion which will include questions from the audience.

After a busy day at the Show, we are delighted to invite you to a drinks reception at the CLA stand, generously hosted by Knight Frank. Join fellow members for a relaxed hour of networking, conversation and refreshments in a welcoming setting — the perfect way to round off your day.

This is a complimentary event, but places are limited, so we encourage members to book early to ensure we can cater for everyone.

Our Wednesday Morning Breakfast Panel is kindly supported by Savills and Ware & Kay.

Chaired by CLA President Gavin Lane, the panel will cover various aspects of landlord-tenant agreements and relationships, with a focus on strengthening collaboration and delivering greater value for both parties. The discussion will be followed by an interactive Q&A with attendees.

We are particularly pleased to welcome Alan Laidlaw, England’s first appointed Commissioner for the Tenant Farming Sector, who will bring valuable insight to the discussion. Our panel speakers:

* Alan Laidlaw, Commissioner for the Tenant Farming Sector
* Johanne Spittle, Director at Ware & Kay
* Philip Coles, Director at Savills

Breakfast will be served from 8am, with the panel discussion commencing at 9am and concluding at 10.30am.

Please note that this event is ticketed for the first time. We recommend booking early, as demand is expected to be high. Priority will be given to CLA North members. Business and Professional members are limited to two tickets per firm due to capacity.

We are currently in the process of finalising details of this event - but the discussion will be chaired by CLA President Gavin Lane.

RABI– the Farmers Charity will be hosting its FarmersAid Reception on the CLA stand.

FarmersAid is RABI's new free lifesaving app, designed to provide step-by-step guidance in the crucial moments following a serious on-farm accident. Learn more about the app, download it to your phone and discover why every member of the farming community should have FarmersAid readily available.

The RABI team will be on hand to answer your questions, show you how the app works and provide an insight into the next stage of FarmersAid's development. Download the app today at farmersaid.org.uk

On Thursday and Friday we expect to welcome Members of Parliament, rural stakeholders and partners, along with dignitaries to the CLA stand at various points during both day to discuss the CLA’s work in relation to political ‘asks’ as set out in our Rural Powerhouse campaign.

It is essential for members to register for events as indicated above via the CLA’s website www.cla.org.uk/events. Registering for any of these events does not entitle you access to the Great Yorkshire Show, so make sure that you purchase show tickets well in advance. CLA members who are farmers can obtain discounted farmer tickets via www.greatyorkshireshow.co.uk/farmers.

Members and guests requiring further information, can contact the office by telephoning 01748 907070 or emailing north@cla.org.uk