TWO of Yorkshire's most experienced gamekeepers are being honoured for their long service to the countryside.

Harold Carr, of the Garrowby Estate, near York, and Mike Richardson, of the Duncombe Park Estate, near Helsmley, each have more than 40 years of service.

They will be presented with long service awards at the Country Land and Business Association's 2003 Game Fair.

The fair, which is the biggest countryside event in Europe, is this year being held at Harewood House, near Harrogate, from Friday, August 1 to Sunday, August 3.