Category Archives: Yorkshire Sport and Pastimes
Active Hobbies and Costs
8 years ago Yorkshire Bank were worried that we spend too much money on our hobbies. That is a bit rich coming from a bank then owned by the Aussies National Bank. Within months Yorkshire bank with Clydedale were divested … Continue reading
Money Saving Tips for Gardeners
Yorkshire folk like value for money and why not? Southerners can buy there plants from Chelsea flower show or get the latest fashionable plants from foreign breeders. The doughty Yorkshire gardener will consider his options and grow accordingly. Best Money … Continue reading
Dales Cyclists and Cycling
For the novice cyclist the climb from Silsden to Embsay Moor is quite steep and the bends can be sharp. It’s not a good descent for experts as these dual signings warning of ‘slow’ and ‘max speed of 15mph’ for … Continue reading
Yorkshire Premiership Soccer Limelight
What do Sheffield United, Hull FC, Sheffield Wednesday, Barnsley FC, Middlesbrough Huddersfield Town, Bradford City and Leeds United all have in common? Loyal fans, tenacity and club spirit undoubtedly but also records of promotion and relegation to and from the … Continue reading
Was His Nibs a Yorkshire Man?
Not all great phrases and sayings are Yorkshire-centric and ‘His Nibs’ is probably one created for the home counties elite. In one version of the meaning and derivation ‘His Nibs’ is ‘a mildly derisive mock title used to refer to … Continue reading
Participation Sport
What can be flat or crown? social or competitive? indoor or outdoor? What can be for cereal, soup, fruit or salad? Bowls I hear you shout! But with the title ‘Participation Sport’ it unlikely to be a form of device … Continue reading
Quirky Knitting Facts in Yorkshire
Old Shop Baa Baa Brighouse has teamed up with a number of Yorkshire based indie dyers to bring you the Yan Tan Tethera Yarn Club. They produce specialty yarns, that have been reared, sheared, spun or dyed in ‘God’s Own … Continue reading
Teach Your Budgerigar to Speak Yorkshire
I remember my father saying he breed budgies before WWII in his attic at home. It was more than a hobby as he then sold them to Luther Wrights pet shop and any budgerigar fanciers. There was a skill when … Continue reading
Yorkshire Carrier of Pigeons
A racing pigeon needs a carrier and a carrier pigeon needs a boy racer in a silver car to help transport them. Fancy That : Pigeon Facts There are over 300 species of pigeon and dove or columbines as they … Continue reading
Off to Wetherby Races
If you are thinking of a drink on the way to or from the races, jump too it. Bear in mind that you need to be well shod at the Three Horseshoes on the Horsefair at Boroughbridge (below). The Wetherby … Continue reading