Monthly Archives: October 2012

Modern Yorkshire Buildings

Architects are alive and doing well in Yorkshire. Construction continues at a reduced pace from that experienced since the millenium but several notable buildings seem to have appealed to the designers behind various constructions. The mirror effect from the glass … Continue reading

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Yorkshire Rarebit and Fishfinger Butties

Karuna’s Posh Fish Finger Buttie 1) Very lightly spread 2 slices of white bread with butter or spread. 2) Top one slice with 4 grilled Birds Eye Fish Fingers (only the best will do) 3) Add 2 thin slices of … Continue reading

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Flash Birds at Hellifield

As the leaves leave the trees it is easier for the amateur birder to see the birds for the woods. That is not strictly necessary at Hellifield where there are good open views. Little Grebe The Hellifield Flash is an … Continue reading

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York Pictures

York from inside the Friends Meeting House Garden on Friargate.

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The Power of We Yorkshire Folk

15th October 2012 is the day when Bloggers from Yorkshire and all over the world unite in writing about one subject. The subject for this year’s Blog Action Day is “The Power of We” a celebration of people working together … Continue reading

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Yorkshire Staycation Hotspots

So much for our summer 2012 ‘it was grand weather for ducks’ as my grandfather was wont to say. It is still not too late to enjoy a short break in one of our national parks or resorts, even Harrogate … Continue reading

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Night Out in Halifax

The Victoria Theater in Halifax usually has some event or show that suits me or the family but not always both. Still a good night out can be arranged irrespective of the programme if it is combined with a meal … Continue reading

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Classic Cars in Thirsk

 It is an expensive and time consuming hobby to restore a vehicle but I, like others, stop and stare at old cars on the road and it is great to see them loved and cared for. Keep up the good … Continue reading

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Drink Ingleton Dry

Ingleton is a lively place to visit for a weekend or short holiday. We chose the folk festival time when the fields were full of campers and the streets full of crows. There are some very good pubs in the … Continue reading

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Google Can’t Talk Tyke

Google helps direct readers to our Gods Own County website. Several hundred people a day were able to read one of our pages that related to the words or phrase they had searched for using Google’s search engine. We were … Continue reading

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