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Another great meeting with local residents, this time in the packed village hall in Scruton.

I visited one of our great local businesses in Swinithwaite, Berry’s Farm Shop and Cafe, who just won an Award. 

Hawes Auction Mart this morning to meet with farmers. The auction mart here is 100 years old and renown for its September sales of North of England Mule sheep.

I met with two of the larger employers in the constituency, both located on the Leeming Bar Industrial Estate: R&R Ice Cream and Vale of Mowbray.

A day spent in the some of the more remote villages of the Dales.

After a busy day meeting people in Reeth, Gunnerside, Keld and Muker, I headed to Tan Hill, which at 1732 feet is the highest pub in England! 

A nice end to the evening at the Kings Arms where I spoke to dozens of residents over a drink. 

I spent the day meeting businesses in Hawes: from the large Wensleydale Creamery to small shopkeepers, I spoke to busineses about what they need to keep growing.

I spent the morning at an engaging conference organised by Richmondshire District Council and the Yorkshire Post at Tenants Auction House in Leyburn. The theme was about how to keep young families in rural areas.

In some respects we are very aware of where our food comes from as we see sheep and cows every time we drive anywhere in the area. But abattoirs are also a crucial part of the supply chain getting food on to our plates at home.