Things to do in Yorkshire, events & lifestyle

Thinking of buying your dream home in France?

Tue, 15:02

A typical village street in Provencal. (c) irakite/Getty Images/iStockphoto

Come along to the French Property Exhibition at Wetherby on 18-19 May.

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Dr Subodh Kerkar exhibition at The Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park

Mon, 00:00

Dr Subodh Kerkar with his sculture, Logs of Dialogues, one of the new pieces unveiled at the Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park

New artworks by a renowned Indian artist have been unveiled at the Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park.

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A look ahead to the 2019 festival programme in Harrogate

Mon, 00:00

Harrogate International Festivals stellar summer line-up looks set to pull in the crowds (a bit of sunshine will help too) Photo: Mike Whorley

World-beating musicians and authors flock to Harrogate’s summer festivals

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A look ahead to the 2019 Berry's Tennis Classic event

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Berry’s Tennis at Hazelwood Castle in Leeds will be bigger and better than ever

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Yorkshire Life Luncheon - Middletons Hotel, York

00:00 Words: Heather Dixon - Photos: Andy Bulmer

Pan seared scallops, Yorkshire chorizo, asparagus spears, lemon buerre blanc

An ambitious young chef wowed the guests at the latest Yorkshire Life lunch, held at Middletons Hotel in York

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Yorkshire Life Luncheon

Tell Us Submit your nominations for the 2019 Yorkshire Life Food & Drink Awards

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Who will be the winners of the Yorkshire Life Food & Drink Awards 2019? We want you to help us decide

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A look at the food and drink scene in Leeds

Friday, April 12, 2019 Martin Pilkington

Street food fair Eat North, Leeds Photo: Proud Fox

The food and drink scene is erupting into one of the most diverse and exciting in Leeds as Martin Pilkington reports

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Leeds

Behind the scenes at Rosebud Preserves in Healey

Friday, April 5, 2019 Jo Hayward

Elspeth doing what she loves most – foraging for wild ingredients for her delicious preserves Photo: Jason Ingram

How preserving the natural environment made a budding kitchen business blossom.

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Meet the Chef - Michael Wignall, The Angel at Hetton

Thursday, April 4, 2019 Words: Jo Haywood - Photos: Andy Bulmer

Say ‘halo’ to top chef Michael Wignall as he shares his devilishly good plans for The Angel at Hetton

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Waterways are celebrated in Yorkshire's 10th show garden at RHS Chelsea

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

An artist's impression of Yorkshire's show garden with canal lock as the centre piece

The Canal & River Trust jin forces with Welcome to Yorkshire

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Canals

Cannon Hall restores 70 acres of park and gardens to their former Georgian glory

Monday, April 15, 2019 Words: Jo Haywood - Photos: Kyte Photography

A bench with a view at Cannon Hall in sunny South Yorkshire Photo: Kyte Photography

Hidden gems are beginning to emerge as Cannon Hall ploughs on with its garden restoration.

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Volunteers needed at Tuel Lane Lock on the Rochdale Canal at Sowerby Bridge.

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

The lock is the equivalent height of a double-decker bus with a single-decker perched precariously on top.

You could be the key to helping people from all over the world navigate Britain’s deepest lock.

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Canals

Spending a day in Holmfirth

Monday, April 8, 2019 Ricahrd Darn

View over Holmfirth and the Holme Valley from Holme Moss Photo: Ian Dagnall/Alamy

Take time to explore this prime destination in the South Pennines and you won’t be disappointed, says Richard Darn.

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Holmfirth

Old and new meet to make the city of Ripon a very special place

Friday, April 5, 2019 Martin Pilkington

The obelisk on the Market Place in Ripon Photo: Alamy

In a city as ancient as Ripon it’s no surprise that long established institutions are at its heart. But to survive and thrive, a community must adapt to the times, and it’s clear that Ripon is doing just that.

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Ripon

Style

Spring 2019 Women's Jewellery Shoot - Berrys Jewellers and Ragdoll of Pudsey

Friday, April 12, 2019 Photos: Cat Powell

Berry's 18ct White Gold Rubelite & Diamond Infinity Pendant £2,495
Berry's 18ct White Gold Rubelite & Diamond Infinity Drop Earrings £5,295
Pale Pink with soft green chiffon dress by Veromia

Express your love with a beautiful piece of jewellery. Berrys Jewellers show us a few of their finest.

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Spring 2019 Women's Fashion Shoot - Outfit

Thursday, April 4, 2019 Photography: CT Images

Outfit brings together the best of young fashion brands on the high street in one stylish, easy-to-shop store.

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Sheep to Seat, Fleece to Floor exhibition at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Thursday, February 14, 2019 Photos: Paul Wyatt

Designer Ella Doran at British Wool, Bradford Photo Paul Wyatt

Designer celebrates the skills of wool producers with the help of a few friends

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Walks

10 great hill walks in Yorkshire

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Head for the the heights with this selection of walks on higher ground in Yorkshire.

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South Pennines walk - Mytholmroyd and Cragg Vale

Wednesday, April 10, 2019 Terry Fletcher

The paths are rough and steep but worth the effort to experience a different side of the South Pennines.

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6 great walks near Arncliffe

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Arncliffe is largely bypassed by most Dales visitors for its more famous neighbour of Kettlewell, but it offers a quainter, more quieter base to explore the famous walking spots of the National Park.

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Yorkshire Dales walk - Grassington and Conistone

Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Terry Fletcher

Take a drove road and enjoy classic Yorkshire Dales scenery

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6 great walks near Settle

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

View over Settle including the cricket ground from Castleberg

Settle may be famous for its railway links but it also the perfect base for exploring the Yorkshire Dales, Forest of Bowland and the Three Peaks. This selection of lesser trodded paths all start within a ten mile radius of the market town.

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Settle

Competitions

Win WIN tickets to see The King and I

Yesterday, 10:43

The Lincoln Center Theater production of The King and I

Direct from a sell-out season at the London Palladium, the multi-award winning and critically acclaimed musical The King and I is embarking on a world tour from April 2019

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Win Win a family ticket to The Supercar Event 2019 at Goodwood

Mon, 00:00

The Supercar Event 2018 (Delta Pixels Photography)

The Supercar Event is back on the 1 June at the iconic Goodwood Motor Circuit and we’re giving you a chance to win a family entrance ticket. The hugely exhilarating event, held in aid of The Children’s Trust is the perfect day for the whole family to enjoy

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Win Win a short break at Landal Darwin Forest

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Your family could enjoy a self-catering holiday in the Peak District

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Gardens

RHS Harlow Carr to host Dig for Victory exhibition

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Front cover of the 1940 pamphlet, 'Simple Vegetable Cooking' published by the Royal Horticultural Society as a companion to the 'Growmore' bulletin no 1. of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. This pamphlet sold 24,000 copies in its first few months of publication

What did you grow in the war? Experts want to hear from you

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RHS Harlow Carr

Photography

Photographer profile - Tony Bartholomew

Friday, March 1, 2019

A performance of Polar Quest, by Waterford-based street theatre company Spraoi as part of Coastival, Scarborough

Each month we showcase the work of a Yorkshire artist or photographer. This month we feature long-time photographer at the Yorkshire coast, Tony Bartholomew

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photography

Photographer profile - Charlotte Graham

Monday, February 4, 2019 Photos: Charlotte Graham

Each month we showcase the work of a Yorkshire photographer or artist. This month it’s photographer Charlotte Graham.

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photography

Photographer profile - Martin Jenkinson

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Maxine Duffat, South Yorkshire Passenger Transport's first black woman bus driver. Herries bus garage, Sheffield, November 18th 1983

We often showcase the work of exceptional artists and photographers. This month we feature the work of photojournalist Martin Jenkinson whose first retrospective exhibition has opened at a South Yorkshire museum.

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Homes & Gardens

Ad Feature Choose a new home from a 5 star Yorkshire house builder

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Duchy Homes - Home Builders Federation five-star award winner

Yorkshire-grown house builder Duchy Homes has just been announced as one of the highest-rated house builders in the country as it has been awarded the prestigious Home Builders Federation five-star award for customer satisfaction.

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5 of the best equestrian properties in Yorkshire

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

A collection of homes to suit the dedicated equestrian.

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Why Leeds city centre offers apartment living at its best

Wednesday, March 27, 2019 Heather Dixon

In the middle of the 20th century there was almost nobody living in the city centre then a few pioneering waterfront developments proved successful in the late 1980s and from the turn of the millennium it all took off Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Quality not quantity is the key to successful apartment living in Leeds, reports Heather Dixon

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Leeds

4 million pound properties for sale in Yorkshire

Monday, February 18, 2019

Outstanding properties and, not unexpectedly, with price tags to match

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Local People

Huddersfield - The wonderful women who make the town tick

Yesterday, 00:00 Martin Pilkington

Marsh Ladies Choir (c) Christopher Marsden

The town has had more than its fair share of female pioneers. Martin Pilkington meets some of the women continuing the trailblazing tradition

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Huddersfield

How the Harrogate Club reinvented itself for the 21st century

Monday, April 15, 2019

The Harrogate Club president Andy McMillan

An exclusive private members’ club in Harrogate is now inclusive, modern and progressive. Tony Greenway finds out more.

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Harrogate

Me and my Pet - Michael Kusz and Jo the crow

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Michael and Jo hard at work in the studio (not really; they�re just larking about)

Sculptor Michael Kusz wings the praises of his unusual apprentice

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Celebrity Interviews

Jamie Cullum: 'The left-field jazz that you can dance and lose yourself to is what Cheltenham does well'

Thursday, March 14, 2019 Katie Jarvis

Jamie Cullum will be showcasing songs from his new album at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival – and it’s going to be emotional

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David Hepworth on how the Yorkshire of his youth influenced his love of music

Tuesday, February 5, 2019 Tony Greenway

David Hepworth, the rock journalist and broadcaster, talks to Tony Greenway about The Beatles and Live Aid

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Tony Greenway

Leeds music stars Kaiser Chiefs take over York Art Gallery

Monday, December 3, 2018 Jo Haywood

Kaiser Chiefs have got this curation malarkey licked Photo: Dani Beck

Unique, experimental exhibition, When All is Quiet explores the boundaries between art and music.

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Events

Thinking of buying your dream home in France?

Tue, 15:02

Come along to the French Property Exhibition at Wetherby on 18-19 May.

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Dr Subodh Kerkar exhibition at The Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park

Mon, 00:00

New artworks by a renowned Indian artist have been unveiled at the Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park.

Read Full Story »

A look ahead to the 2019 festival programme in Harrogate

Mon, 00:00

World-beating musicians and authors flock to Harrogate’s summer festivals

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A look ahead to the 2019 Berry's Tennis Classic event

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Berry’s Tennis at Hazelwood Castle in Leeds will be bigger and better than ever

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Arts

Dr Subodh Kerkar exhibition at The Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park

Mon, 00:00

New artworks by a renowned Indian artist have been unveiled at the Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park.

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A look at the arts and culture scene in Leeds

Thursday, April 11, 2019 Tony Greenway

Music on the streets of Leeds Photo: Getty Images

Do outsiders recognise how creatively dynamic Leeds is? Perhaps not, says Tony Greenway

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Leeds

Mackenzie Thorpe unveils 2019 Tour de Yorkshire artwork

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Mackenzie unveils his new work as official Tour de Yorkshire artist

Anticipation of the Tour de Yorkshire is captured on canvas

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Topics of Interest

Huddersfield - The wonderful women who make the town tick

10 pretty villages in Yorkshire

Peter Robinson reveals the real life Yorkshire locations of Inspector Banks

Bestselling crime writer Peter Robinson appeared at the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, Harrogate last year Photo by Charlotte Graham/REX/Shutterstock

12 of the best dining pubs in North Yorkshire

6 of the best dog-friendly days out in Yorkshire

Tommy the terrier braving the wind on Pen-y-Ghent by Tim Cannon

Win a short break at Landal Darwin Forest

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