Yorkshire-Kitchen The inner “BBQ Zen” In this amusing article, our talented Chef Tim Bilton shares his thoughts on the summer tradition of barbecuing. You might not have all of your family and friends round at the moment as we all try to begin some sort of “new normal”. It has been a challenging time for By The Editor • 4 min read
Lifestyle City Varieties Music Hall celebrates 155th Birthday The world-famous City Varieties Music Hall – and Guinness World Record holder for the longest running music hall in the UK - turns 155-years-old on Sunday 7 June 2020. On a day that should be marked with great occasion, the doors to Leeds oldest theatre remain firmly closed as a result By The Editor • 3 min read
Lifestyle When you see a Cone, slow down That’s the message the author of The Cones Books for children wants to send out in a very simple way, with Cones characters on wheelie bins to encourage children to persuade adults to slow down when they see a Cone. The subtext is that it is not only where By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing As cycling doubles, bike week celebrates health & wellbeing Cycling UK’s annual bike celebration runs from 6 to 14 June, with online events themed around the health and wellbeing benefits of cycling * Cycling has doubled in England and Scotland during the Covid-19 crisis * Cycling UK has helped almost 3,000 health and social care workers onto their bikes By The Editor • 3 min read
Health & Wellbeing Spa Life Spa Life after lockdown - Vicky from VJW Holistic Therapies shares why it’s going to be crucial to take time out when some kind of normality resumes. Are you looking for ways to develop a healthier lifestyle post lockdown? Your healthy living plan should be a sustainable balance of By The Editor • 3 min read
Entrepreneurs Yorkshire Businesswoman meets author Milly Johnson Milly Johnson is a Yorkshire born and bred romantic comedy novelist, scriptwriter, poet, newspaper columnist, professional joke writer and after dinner speaker, the latter is where Yorkshire Businesswoman editor Gill Laidler first came across Milly. “Milly was speaking at the Yorkshire Society Awards in March, just before lockdown started,” said By The Editor • 2 min read
Free holiday for key workers The Principle Trust Children’s Charity, based in Skipton, North Yorkshire aims to improve the quality of life for children across Yorkshire by providing free holidays at one of their five holiday homes. Originally founded in 2011 by Mike Davies (MBE), the charity works closely with referring services and government By The Editor • 1 min read
Yorkshire-Kitchen Field & Fawcett ‘Food Hall’ Opens 4 June Field & Fawcett, the wine merchants and delicatessen at Grimston Bar, will open its doors to customers on Thursday 4 June as a food hall. Open 9am to 5.30pm from this Thursday, the award winning shop and wine merchants will be selling a wide range of gourmet food items By The Editor • 2 min read
Lifestyle Amazing use of cornflour Cornflour is one of those staple pantry items, it has so many uses for cooking. In the world of culinary delights, corn flour is used as a binding agent for puddings and similar recipes. It is commonly used as a thickener for soups, stews, sauces and other dishes. The completely By The Editor • 2 min read
Lifestyle Welcome to Yorkshire Chelsea Garden Wins BBC RHS People’s Choice Award The Welcome to Yorkshire garden, inspired by the iconic Yorkshire Dales, won the highest honour of gold, Best Construction Award and the coveted People’s Choice Award back in 2018 at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Blooming great news … today the cultivated creation, complete with cowpat and vegetable patch, By The Editor • 3 min read
Lifestyle The gateway to summer June is often referred to as the gateway to summer and a very busy month for a keen gardener. The recent weather combined with the extended lockdown has encouraged many who have not had the time to enjoy their outdoor space before, to also learn new skills. Here are some By The Editor • 2 min read
Yorkshire-Kitchen Amazing Asparagus The month of May most certainly has proved to be one to remember for many reasons, two bank holidays, extended lockdown and soaring temparatures too. For those who enjoy dining alfresco and don't want to be a slave to the kitchen our talented resident Chef Tim Bilton finishes By The Editor • 1 min read
