Food and Drink
Food is a pleasing gift for dads this Father’s Day especially if they are Yorkshire favourites
Food is a pleasing gift for dads this Father’s Day especially if they are Yorkshire favourites, says Jane Ramsey
Rapeseed oil - one of Yorkshire’s fastest growing exports
Meet the family behind what is fast becoming one of Yorkshire’s most sought after exports. Annie Stirk our food and drink consultant reports.
A mini-guide to the best afternoon teas in Yorkshire
We set Tony Greenway the enviable task of seeking out the finest tea experiences in Yorkshire and he hasn’t let us down
Animal nutritionist Joanna Palmer explains the basics about keeping pigs
For many smallholders, starting out in farming begins with a flock of chickens and the enjoyment this brings can soon lead to a quest for new challenges. Where time and space allow, rearing pigs is often the next natural step and with plenty of research and careful planning, it can be an extremely rewarding venture. Joanna Palmer BSc (Hons), nutritionist for the Smallholder Range, explains the basics.
Places
My coastal life - Nigel Brunt, director of sales and marketing for the Raithwaite estate
Nigel Brunt, director of sales and marketing for the Raithwaite estate
My coastal life - Janet Deacon, tourism manager for Scarborough Borough Council
Janet Deacon, tourism manager for Scarborough Borough Council
My coastal life - Maggie Mason Gray, gallery manager at Douglas Gray Fine Art Gallery, Scarborough
Maggie Mason Gray, gallery manager at Douglas Gray Fine Art Gallery, Scarborough
Coastal Yorkshire - You’re guaranteed a great time in Scarborough, Whitby and Filey
You’re guaranteed a great time in Scarborough, Whitby and Filey, as Jo Haywood discovers
Yorkshire sand sculptor Jamie Wardley explains how to build the perfect sandcastle
It all starts with a shovel. Throw in four big buckets, spoons of different sizes, a plastic knife, a 30cm ruler and a kitchen spatula and you’re good to go.
Style
Food is a pleasing gift for dads this Father’s Day especially if they are Yorkshire favourites
Food is a pleasing gift for dads this Father’s Day especially if they are Yorkshire favourites, says Jane Ramsey
Summer Fashion - simplicity is the keyword for this season
Sometimes simplicity is the most sophisticated choice for the season, says Jo Haywood.
Father’s Day Gifts - Aftershave and grooming products
Our choice of men’s grooming products to keep dads looking and smelling good for Father’s Day
Walks
Yorkshire Coastal Walk - Runswick Bay
Take in the fine cliff scenery on this rewarding coastal walk.
Yorkshire Wolds Walk - Millington
This walk is designed to be taken slowly and savoured to the full.
South Yorkshire Walk - Roche Abbey, near Maltby, Rotherham
Amble along woodland tracks and across fields to discover church history in South Yorkshire. Words and photographs by Terry Fletcher.
A look ahead to Morvelo City Cross, Halifax - March 3rd
Old Shroggs Tip in Halifax on Sunday March 3rd will host the first Morvelo City Cross Cyclocross races. Organiser Emma Ostenton fills us in on the details.
Competitions
Win a chance to cook with celebrity chef Rosemary Shrager at the Great Yorkshire Show
The Great Yorkshire Show and Yorkshire Life are teaming up to offer one lucky reader the chance to cook with celebrity chef Rosemary Shrager at England’s premier agricultural event. On one of the show days, the lucky winner will cook alongside Rosemary in the Game Cookery Theatre as she inspires and entertains the audience with her culinary expertise.
Restaurant Reviews
Short Break - Hilton Manchester Deansgate
The Hilton’s reputation precedes it. Founded in 1919 by Conrad Hilton, in the intervening years it has played host to such events as the creation of the Piña Colada in 1949 and the famous John Lennon and Yoko Ono Bed-in for Peace in 1969, on its way to become one of the world’s most famous brands.
Short Break - Oddfellows Hotel, Chester
Janet Reeder finds a boutique hotel in Chester the perfect location for exploring the city
Restaurant review - The White Hart Hotel, Harrogate
Beautifully cooked favourite dishes served with a twist are on the menu at The White Hart Hotel, Harrogate as Jenny Green discovers
Gardens
Summerhouses have never been so welcoming as a place to hide from everyday cares
Summerhouses have never been so welcoming as a place to hide from everyday cares, says Jane Ramsay.
Gardening Advice - add colour to your garden but watch out for aphids as the weather warms up
Add colour to your garden but watch out for aphids as the weather warms up says Dan Booth, head gardener at Brodsworth Hall
Prepare your garden for the children’s summer holidays
Where better to spend a childhood summer than in the garden?
Events
What’s On in Yorkshire - June 2013
The county is awash with festivals this month and, we expect, for some months to come. Here’s a round-up of those we think you will enjoy plus a few other events chosen by Tony Greenway.
A look ahead to the 2013 Great Yorkshire Show
Support is strong for the Great Yorkshire Show as organisers ‘weatherproof’ the event
Photography
The Yorkshire Dales as never seen before captured by panoramic photographer Mark Denton
Mark Denton is one of Yorkshire’s leading landscape photographers, a master of the panoramic camera. His latest book The Yorkshire Dales is the last in a trilogy of books about the county. His earlier books Yorkshire Coast and Yorkshire Moors and Wolds are bestsellers and there is no doubt that his latest work will also win acclaim.
Yorkshire Life Reader Photos - June 2013
A selection of some of the best photographs uploaded to our website in recent weeks
Yorkshire Life Reader Photos - May 2013
A selection of some of the best photographs uploaded to our website in recent weeks
Homes and Gardens
Summerhouses have never been so welcoming as a place to hide from everyday cares
Summerhouses have never been so welcoming as a place to hide from everyday cares, says Jane Ramsay.
Dream Properties - Osmotherley, North Yorkshire
Gorgeous gardens are part of the appeal of this stunning family home
Interiors advice - a selection of new and funky goodies to brighten up your home
A selection of new and funky goodies to brighten up your home
Gardening Advice - add colour to your garden but watch out for aphids as the weather warms up
Add colour to your garden but watch out for aphids as the weather warms up says Dan Booth, head gardener at Brodsworth Hall
Local People
My coastal life - Janet Deacon, tourism manager for Scarborough Borough Council
Janet Deacon, tourism manager for Scarborough Borough Council
My coastal life - Maggie Mason Gray, gallery manager at Douglas Gray Fine Art Gallery, Scarborough
Maggie Mason Gray, gallery manager at Douglas Gray Fine Art Gallery, Scarborough
My Yorkshire childhood - John Mitchell, Sowerby Bridge
John Mitchell and twin brother Martin grew up in Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire against the frightening backdrop of war
Life TV
Celebrity Interviews
Hull-born Billy Liar star Sir Tom Courtenay receives lifetime award at Bradford International Film Festival.
It’s 50 years since Thomas Daniel Courtenay first hit the big time as William Terrence Fisher, eponymous hero of the Bradford-based New Wave film Billy Liar.
York-born Dame Judi Dench talks acting, insults and her bond with Bond
York-born Dame Judi Dench talks acting, insults and her bond with Bond
Downton Abbey actress Penelope Wilton returns home to Scarborough
Actress Penelope Wilton swaps Downton Abbey for a day at the Yorkshire seaside
Arts
Yorkshire sand sculptor Jamie Wardley explains how to build the perfect sandcastle
It all starts with a shovel. Throw in four big buckets, spoons of different sizes, a plastic knife, a 30cm ruler and a kitchen spatula and you’re good to go.
‘Gardens and Flowers’ art exhibition Gallery 49 in Bridlington celebrates the importance of nature through local artists
This month we head to Bridlington to feature the work of several artists who are raising the importance of protecting wildlife in East Yorkshire with a summer exhibition.
Theatres on the coast take centre stage when it comes to summer entertainment.
End of the pier shows have long-since fallen out of fashion (mainly because the piers themselves have fallen into the sea) but seaside theatre and entertainment is still booming.
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