Yorkshire Country Shows and Events In May And June

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Here comes summer! June is just around the corner and as the weather hots up, Yorkshire folk up and down the county are gearing up for some of the best Country Shows and Fairs that Yorkshire has…

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Thu 23rd May, 2013 | 8:53pm

How To Get The Best Out Of Your Barbecue This Summer - Make It A Feature!

By Eddie Riby
Garden Features Expert

A few years ago, a BBQ was a metal bowl with a few bits of charcoal and firelighters thrown in.

Now though there are so many different varieties on offer, it can be baffling - whether it's…

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Wed 22nd May, 2013 | 11:03am

Harrogate College's Graduate Fashion Show

Ruth Sturdy UK

Harrogate College's graduate fashion show is their Bachelor of Arts students big opportunity to show-off their designs for 2013.

At this year's event at St Georges Hotel in Harrogate on 23rd May…

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Tue 21st May, 2013 | 1:20pm

Are You Getting The Best From Your Workout?

By Sharon Porter
Personal Trainer

If you put the effort into your fitness regime you want to know that it's going to work! Here are my tips to make sure your workout is working for you.

Warm Up

It's really important to warm up at…

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Tue 14th May, 2013 | 10:01pm

Burnley House B&B In Hutton le Hole

By Richard Trinder
Editor

Burnley House. On the main road at rush hour!

You know the scenario. After searching the Internet in a quest for the best rooms, best location, appropriate price and so on, you breathlessly plump for your holiday B&B. However, despite your…

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Sun 12th May, 2013 | 3:27pm

How To Make That Dream Of A Home Purchase Happen

By Franz Muehlthaler
Independent Mortgage Advisor

Looking for your dream home?

If you are waiting for the right moment to purchase a home, 2013 could be the year to make that happen with the government's push to help people get-on and move with smaller deposits.

The…

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Fri 10th May, 2013 | 10:45am

Leeds Trinity University Students Get a First Glipmse of Gabby Logan's Yorkshire Gown

Samuel Brothers managing director, Lee Dawson

Two Leeds Trinity University students have been given the chance to get a sneak preview of the specially made gown to be worn by the University's first Chancellor, Gabby Logan, at her formal…

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Thu 9th May, 2013 | 11:46am

The Pit and the Pendulum

By Kit Johnson
Correspondent

The Pit and the Pendulum

Recovering from a bad depressive episode, I was minded of the Edgar Allan Poe classic 'The Pit and the Pendulum' and in particular the opening words, which summed up where I was at: "I was…

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Wed 1st May, 2013 | 3:30pm

New Interactive Guide Reveals Yorkshire's Hidden Delights

Everyone has been in the same situation at one time or another: you're on
holiday; looking for something exciting or fun to do, but you draw a blank.

Whether it's because of a poorly-prepared…

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Tue 30th Apr, 2013 | 9:11am

Nominations Needed As Big Clean Up Campaign Comes To Leeds

Nominate your local project for the Big Clean-Up

Is your local community centre, school hall or playgroup in need of a good clean? If so you're in luck.

Vileda, the household cleaning products brand, has announced that Leeds will be the next…

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Thu 25th Apr, 2013 | 2:25pm

Get Inspiration For Your Garden At Harrogate Spring Flower Show

By Peter Foley
Gardening Correspondent

It's that time of year once again: - Yes, Harrogate Spring Flower Show takes place this week at The Great Yorkshire Showground and after the months of foul weather and low temperatures I think all…

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Tue 23rd Apr, 2013 | 1:48pm

Record Number Of Gardens For Harrogate Spring Flower Show

Photo by AdamKR

Yorkshire's glorious landscape and famous landmarks are set to feature strongly among the show gardens being created for this week's Harrogate Spring Flower Show, 25 - 28 April.

Staged at the…

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Fri 19th Apr, 2013 | 3:16pm

Malton Food Lovers Festival Tickets Go On Sale

How about a one hour personal cooking lesson with Antonio Carluccio?

The 2013 Malton Food Lovers Festival tickets are now on sale on the Festival website.

The foodie extravaganza on 18-19 May is free to enter with no charge at all for visiting the square packed…

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Tue 16th Apr, 2013 | 2:40pm

Bring Your Perennials Back From The Brink This Spring

English Lavender

It's been a long winter for our perennial plants. They've been teased with promises of spring, only to be subjected to frosts and snow again, leaving them dazed and confused.

As our plants have…

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Mon 15th Apr, 2013 | 9:06am

Don't Miss Britain's Best Gardening Event!

Yorkshire's glorious landscape and famous landmarks are set to feature strongly among the show gardens being created for this year's Harrogate Spring Flower Show.

Staged at the Great Yorkshire…

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Fri 12th Apr, 2013 | 11:00am

Figure-Flattering Fashion Inspiration from Beyonce

Beyonce's blazer makes her look laid-back and elegant on a walk with Blue Ivy Carter.

The death of Baroness Thatcher has fashion magazines in frenzy over pussybow shirts and cobalt dresses. So we look to Queen of girl-power Beyonce for a lesson in power dressing that is bang up to…

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Wed 10th Apr, 2013 | 2:06pm

Ten Top Tips For Updating Your Spring Wardrobe

By Katie Elliott
Lifestyle Correspondent

Striped dress - Betty Barclay £80

It may be April but it seems spring is on hold this year as a bitter chill bites the country yet again.

The birds may be singing, the sun may even be out but the temperature is icy and the…

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Tue 9th Apr, 2013 | 6:03pm

Spring Time Beginnings

By Louisa Rodriguez
Motivational Writer & Coach

Time to put a spring in your step - Photo by Glen Bowman

The sun is finally shining, the clocks have gone forward, we are blessed with lighter evenings. Spring is here and it is a magical time of year as new life emerges, flowers bloom, blossom on the…

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Thu 4th Apr, 2013 | 11:27am

The D Word: What Are Your Options?

By Hannah Bates
Solicitor and Family Mediator

Your spouse has just mentioned the word that most people dread.....divorce. For many people this comes completely out of the blue and the news that their marriage is at an end is absolutely…

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Mon 1st Apr, 2013 | 5:23pm

Turn Down The Thermostat And Turn Up The Cosy Chic

Invest in a onesie warmer - Photo by acearchie

Despite the chilly temperatures outside, cosy knits, fleecy PJs and warm slippers are out of fashion in Leeds homes. New research reveals that almost a half (46%) of Leeds residents wear summer…

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Wed 27th Mar, 2013 | 1:38pm

Beware The Lifestyle Landlord Trap

By Nichola Wallis
Lettings Expert

The rental market is very competitive - landlords need to offer great service

You'd be mistaken for thinking that becoming a landlord is a sure bet. It isn't; but it can be if you are prepared to sacrifice your time and your money and offer a good service.

Regardless of…

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Tue 26th Mar, 2013 | 2:19pm

Spring Cleaning Can Spruce Up Your Love Life

Photo by Jude Doyland

As National Spring Cleaning Week gets underway, it seems that Spring Cleaning is not just good for your house, but for your love life as well.

According to a recent survey, a massive 63% of…

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Wed 20th Mar, 2013 | 2:48pm