family things to do Get 20% Off at Stockeld Park this Christmas November 03, 2022
Stockeld Park are opening up on weekday evenings, when the Smalls are on their way to bed. Which means the park will be much quieter and the atmosphere a little more grown-up! Mid-Week Night Out All which makes for the perfect opportunity for you to enjoy; a mid-week date-night ...
Harrogate Six things to consider with your teen as they leave school for college or sixth form November 01, 2022
My twins are now 15 (where does the time go?) and that means they’ll be heading on to further education next year and leaving their school uniform behind. Sob! While one of them has ‘already decided what she’s going to wear on her first day in sixth form’ (!), they ...
family things to do Pumpkin Picking at Yolk Farm October 21, 2022
This weekend sees the first Pumpkin Picking at Yolk Farm at Minskip Farm in North Yorkshire. It’s just a 20 minute drive from Harrogate. Pumpkin Pop-up For £5 you can pick your Yolk farm pumpkin, take selfies at their many selfie spots and best of all carve your pumpkin ...
family holidays Visiting Walt Disney World Florida September 30, 2022
2022 was the year we finally got to go away on holiday after three long years without – we were fortunate enough to go to Walt Disney World in Florida. Here are all the details, where we stayed how we ‘did it’ and all the bits in-between! Accommodation ...
opinion How I got my Instagram Account Back September 14, 2022
I’ve been overwhelmed with the kindness and support after my Instagram account was h**cked. I have been very fortunate to be able to get my account back, with a lot of perseverance, help from Harrogate lovelies and a touch of good luck. Here’s how I managed it ...
family dining Discovering the delights of Keelham Farm Shop August 20, 2022
Keelham Farm Shop is located just on the edge of Skipton, about a 40 minute drive from Harrogate. In the beautiful Yorkshire Dales countryside. We went to check it out for a spot of lunch in their restaurant! They also have a separate coffee shop selling some delicious baked ...
for grown ups Summer Wreath Making at 63rd+1st August 15, 2022
I had loads of fun visiting 63rd+1st last week to create this beautiful summer floral wreath. We were welcomed with a cocktail, mine was non-alcoholic and tasted amazing, fruity and sharp all at the same time, someone behind the bar was a master of mixology for certain! ...
lifestyle The Hundred – cricket at Headingley August 15, 2022
The Hundred is an action-packed, unmissable, 100-ball cricket competition that will put you on the edge of your seat. Everyone is welcome. We took the three kids (15 year old twin girls and the Small Boy, 9). Grandma has also got massively into The Hundred, so she came along ...
Harrogate 1/3rd off for you at YO!Sushi August 15, 2022
Fancy 1/3 off at YO! Sushi? I’m sharing a whisper code below! The kids LOVED YO!Sushi for lunch last week! The menu has changed so much since I last visited! The Tostadas are my top recommendation. Fresh, tasty, bitesize plates of deliciousness! Have you tried them? The ...
for grown ups Robbie Williams and Elbow Headline at Radio 2 Live in Leeds – Cancelled August 02, 2022
Updated 9th September 2022 “Following the very sad news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, as a mark of respect, BBC Radio 2 Live in Leeds will now not take place on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September. Ticket holders will be issued with ...
opinion When I was filmed live for BBC Look North July 28, 2022
During the opening event at Stockeld Park for the launch of their new PlayHive BBC Look North interviewed me live for their evening TV Show. We were asked about our experiences of the new PlayHive and what we thought of the price point. The show aired on Thursday 21st July ...
for grown ups Yo!Sushi Sushi School is OPEN July 28, 2022
Know someone who is a complete foodie, loves sushi, or just fancies a fun evening out? Well the Yo!Sushi Sushi School might be the perfect experience for them! I was lucky enough to take part in a Sushi School class at the Yo!Sushi at Trinty Leeds. It was loads of fun, here’s ...
lifestyle BBC Radio 2 Live in Leeds July 25, 2022
Updated 9th September 2022 “Following the very sad news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, as a mark of respect, BBC Radio 2 Live in Leeds will now not take place on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September. Ticket holders will be issued with ...
opinion How it Feels to have your Instagram Account Stolen July 18, 2022
Not my usual cheery post, but a really upsetting one. I can’t use the word Hac*k*d on this post as the poor unfortunate souls – who are these people, just spam me – as another way to attempt to extort money. So bear with me while I try and write about being ...