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 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! ...
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 ...
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 ...
family dining Discovering the Gem that is 63rd + 1st in Harrogate July 12, 2022
When we were invited in to find out more about 63rd+1st, in Harrogate I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect; so we were totally thrilled to discover fantastic food, superb service and delightful decor! I simply don’t know why more people aren’t talking ...
family dining The Nest Cafe at Northallerton July 07, 2022
The Nest café is located at Crabtree Hall, just close to Northallerton. I made the trip with my Mum for a spot of lunch in some beautiful surroundings. Here’s all you need to know… The Nest Café is all about Home Cooking The Nest cafe at Crabtree Hall has a ...
love our locals Top Five For the Harrogate International Festival July 06, 2022
Here’s the Harrogate Festival Carnival details for this summer… Carnival Saturday 30th July. Around Harrogate. It’s Free. There’s the Carnival Parade at 11am – view the Parade Map Plus family fun in the Valley Gardens all day Discover more ...
love our locals Ogden of Harrogate – A Jewellers Steeped in History June 08, 2022
Last week I was welcomed into Ogden of Harrogate for a tour behind the scenes of one of Harrogate’s oldest and most prestigious establishments. About Ogden of Harrogate The beautiful Edwardian shop front and showrooms you can see today on James Street in Harrogate, ...
family dining Off the Scale Jubilee Afternoon Tea at Mama Doreen’s May 27, 2022
Ahead of visiting Ogden of Harrogate, the jewellers kindly invited a friend and I to enjoy in the delights of the new Jubilee Afternoon Tea at Mama Doreen’s. I can’t wait to share the incredible story and wonderful sights of Ogden of Harrogate with you, stay ...
family dining Four things you might not know about Fodder, Harrogate May 24, 2022
Lunch at Fodder is always a good idea! Fodder serves local, seasonal produce from hundreds of local farmers and producers, plus they support of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, which is a charity. So you can do good, while you eat well! Lunch at Fodder We popped along ...
lifestyle Sereia Bodycare – Yorkshire’s Newest Skincare Range May 19, 2022
If you, like me, are guilty of not looking after ‘the skin below the chin’ then Yorkshire’s newest skincare brand Sereia is for you! Sereia is a new, natural, marine-inspired body-care range, created by Yorkshire’s Charlotte Flather. Sereia is vegan, ...
