Win a Taste of Yorkshire on Yorkshire Day

Celebrate Yorkshire Day!  Enter Our Competition to Win the Finest Yorkshire Hamper!

We’re  excited to announce a special competition in honour of Yorkshire Day (1st August)!  As a proud Yorkshire-based company, we are thrilled to celebrate this regional day by giving away a luxurious “Taste of Yorkshire” hamper from Yorkshire’s Finest Hampers to one lucky winner.

Did you know?  Yorkshire Day is celebrated on August 1st each year!  But where did it all start?

Origins of Yorkshire Day

Yorkshire Day was officially established by the Yorkshire Ridings Society in 1975.  The society intended the celebration day to promote local pride and preserve the unique identity of Yorkshire amid boundary changes that were happening at the time.  However, the origins of the date of this celebration can also be traced back to a couple of key historical and cultural events.

  1. Battle of Minden (1759): August 1st marks the anniversary of the Battle of Minden during the Seven Years’ War. The King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry played a crucial role in this battle.
  2. Slavery Abolition Act (1834): Another important event associated with this date is the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, which came into effect on August 1, 1834. This act led to the abolition of slavery in most parts of the British Empire. William Wilberforce, a leading figure in the abolition movement, was born in Yorkshire, and his efforts are remembered on this day.

Over time, Yorkshire Day has evolved into a broader celebration of all things related to our fine county of Yorkshire, including our history, culture, cuisine, and contributions to the arts and sciences. It serves as a day for Yorkshire folk and those with Yorkshire heritage to celebrate their roots and the distinct identity of this historic English county.

 

How to Win a Taste of Yorkshire

This exclusive hamper is filled with a selection of the finest local delicacies, offering a true taste of Yorkshire. To enter the competition, simply head over to our Instagram and Facebook pages, or send an email with your name to alisha@albemarlehomes.co.uk.

To gain an extra entry, include in your email the answer to the below question:

What is the colour of the rose associated with Yorkshire?

How to Enter on Insta or Facebook:

  1. Follow Albemarle Homes on Instagram or Facebook.
  2. Like the competition post.
  3. Tag a friend in the comments who you think would love a taste of Yorkshire.
  4. For an extra entry also comment with the answer to the question…What is the colour of the rose associated with Yorkshire?

The competition will run from Monday 15th July to Monday 29th July 2024 and the winner will be announced on our social channels or via email on Yorkshire Day (1st August 2024).

Join us in celebrating Yorkshire Day and be in with a chance of winning an indulging plethora of Yorkshire goodness.  Good luck to all participants.

 

Terms & Conditions
  1. Albemarle Homes Free Prize Draw is open between the dates of 15th July – 29th July 2024 inclusive.
  1. All entries must be made via Facebook, Instagram and email to Alisha@albemarlehomes.co.uk only by 11.59pm on Monday 29th July 2024.
  2. The winner will be chosen randomly and notified via Instagram, Facebook or email and will win 1 x a Taste of Yorkshire hamper https://www.yorkshiresfinesthampers.com/products/a-taste-of-yorkshire-1
  3. The winner will need to provide their postal address in order for the prize to be delivered.
  4. The prize is non-refundable and not transferable. It cannot be exchanged for any alternative.
  5. If the winner does not claim the prize by Monday 5th August 2024 (by responding to contact made on either social channel or via email), we reserve the right to pick a replacement winner.
  6. No responsibility will be accepted for any entries delayed, lost or not included in the competition for any reason whatsoever.
  7. There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter this competition.

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