Yesterday, Wednesday 9th July 2025, the Mayoress Sherrie and I had the honour and pleasure of attending a Cocktail Party and the traditional Beating the Retreat ceremony at the Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate.
This memorable evening was held at the kind invitation of Major General Zac Stenning OBE, Colonel of The Royal Yorkshire Regiment, and Colonel David Fuller OBE DL, Chairman of the Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association. We extend our sincere thanks to them, and to the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, for their gracious hospitality and for allowing this special event to take place at the Harrogate Pavilions during the Great Yorkshire Show.
It was a true privilege to witness such a proud display of military tradition and community spirit in the heart of Yorkshire.
Cllr Carl Tate
Mayor of Richmond