Monthly Archives: April 2016
Tha’s Barns In the Dales
No not that sort of barn -‘Tha’s bahn’ to catch thy deeath o’ cowd’ No not that sort of Streak the Ray Stevens sort ‘….. Oh yes, they call him the streak Fastest thing on two feet He’s just … Continue reading
Boroughbridge & The Great North Road
The Great North Road has been in use for centuries. Romans used it when they set up in nearby Aldeborough, , Highway robbers sought out travellers between Scvotland and London and motorists have driven many a mile on … Continue reading
Best Punning Yorkshire Shops
If you want to play guitar in the Aire valley then call in to this shop at Greengates just up the road from the river itself. However, if like me you have settled for the Air Guitar then I can … Continue reading
Coffee with Corrina & Friends
Harrogate’s homeless and vulnerable are benefiting from the food and support provided at Corrina and friends project in Mayfield Grove. The coffee and bakewell tart that I ate was as good or better than anything I could have got at … Continue reading
Novel Eco Gardens Yorkshire
This is a novel post with support from from our sister site which offer tips to gardeners. Cornwall and the west coast of Scotland have some fine temperate gardens well worth a visit but Yorkshire has the grandeur of the … Continue reading
Marie Hartley’s Gayle
Gayle and Duerley Beck by Marie Hartley Marie Hartley MBE would have been 104 this week had she not died in Askrigg at the age of 100. Fortunately there is a significant legacy of 33 books chronicling the Dales, numerous … Continue reading
Dent – Rocks, Knits and Drinks
A trip to Dentdale and a drink in the local hostelries of Dent wont make much of a dent in your bank balance. Fresh air in this valley is free and that should appeal to all Yorkshire folk. In addition … Continue reading
Visit The Chevin Attraction – Otley
The Chevin is a ridge or escarpment to the south of Otley. A popular place for walkers and tourists. In summer there are many bilberries to pick but it is a long job to get enough for a decent pie. … Continue reading
Sport Stars of Sheffield
Danny Willett has captured the Yorkshire spirit with his golfing prowess. The Masters victory in Atlanta is partially attributed to his early training at Rotherham course in Birley Wood. Joe Root has enjoyed a tremendous run of form for the … Continue reading
Jessica Ennis- Hill a Yorkshire Olympic Star
Jessica Ennis-Hill was the face of the 2012 Games in London and competed in Beijing 2008. What about Rio 2016. Jessica sat out for a period whilst she gave birth to her son Reggie before returning to international competition in … Continue reading