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Homeward Bound - A 96 Hour Journey To The UK
Our Time for Life correspondent Sharon Cain and photographer Steve Hare have made a hard but necessary decision to embark on a 2,000 mile journey from Spain to return home as the Coronavirus pandemic deepens. Sharon describes the surreal nature of her 96 hour journey through Spain and France - as…
Beer In The Year Of Covid
Andrew Liddle
Features Writer
How can you can get close to the taste of fresh cask beer without going to the pub? Well beer in bottles, especially that bottled with active yeast may well be your best answer. To accompany my series of reviews of beer and breweries, I offer the following observations in…
6:51 PM 3rd April 2020
Slingsby Sofa Sessions
Ultra-premium Slingsby Gin, will be hosting its second Slingsby Sofa Session this Friday, 3rd April - if you are missing the pub, then tune in to Slingsby’s very own Gin Quiz. Slingsby Gin’s mixologist George will be going live on Instagram and Facebook at 6pm, with the quiz lasting around 40…
2:53 PM 2nd April 2020
Beer Of The Week: Pennine Heartland: Dark Amber Ale With A Rich Smooth Flavour
Andrew Liddle
Features Writer
It pours with a glow like polished mahogany and has a deliciously creamy head. It is a genuine pleasure just to behold Pennine Heartland, still more to take the first heady quaff. It is my beer of the week. Describing it as ‘a dark copper-coloured traditional ale with a toffee, malted-caramel…
12:45 PM 2nd April 2020
Week 3 Of The Spanish Lockdown: Tips As Cases Surge To All Time High
Sharon Cain
Time for Life Correspondent
Brainpower boost: Scrabble as a positive distraction
Spain has now registered coronavirus fatalities above 800 in a 24-hour period for the sixth consecutive day - with confirmed cases exceeding 110,000 - and the number of deaths over 10,000 The latest figures come as tighter restrictions were enforced this week with non-essential workers also going into lockdown. Our Time for…
8:26 AM 1st April 2020
Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority Grateful For A Quiet Weekend
Ahead of the weekend, North Yorkshire Police supported by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority issued a clear message to the public to stay home and not to travel to countryside beauty spots for exercise or any other non-essential reason. David Butterworth, the National Park Authority’s Chief Executive said: “This weekend…
8:42 PM 30th March 2020
Happiness Tip 97
Welcome to tip 97 I have been reminded during this 'lock down' of what makes me happy..yes perhaps a bit indulgent for a Happiness Coach!...but anyway...I have, as I say, been reminded about me. And what makes me happy is a happy mix of friends and family, praying, doing something…
1:52 AM 30th March 2020
Bradford Council Is Reinforcing The Message That Travel To Exercise Is Not Essential Travel
To help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID 19) and encourage people to limit their journeys to essential travel only, Bradford Council has taken the decision to close its car parks at certain destinations. The closure will take place with immediate effect until further notice. The destinations where this will apply…
5:57 PM 28th March 2020
Beer Of The Week: Saltaire Blonde: 'A Straw-Coloured Light Ale With Spicy Czech Hops'
Saltaire Blonde, a beautiful peachy-coloured pale ale, brewed in the heart of the West Riding, with a light refreshing taste, is my beer of the week. It is fitting that I begin the series with this appealing beer for a variety of reasons. But, first, let me very briefly set out…
1:20 AM 27th March 2020
West Nab & Wessenden Valley From Meltham, Huddersfield
Caroline Spalding
Features Correspondent
Sometimes the best walks are the serendipitous discoveries you make on your doorstep, and for residents of Kirklees – this 9.6-mile route certainly falls into that category. Above the settlement of Meltham rises the dramatic ridge that curves between the peaks of Shooters Nab in the north and West Nab at…
3:32 PM 26th March 2020
Spain Closes Ports And Airports And Extends Lockdown
Sharon Cain
Time for Life Correspondent
Spanish Government extends existing travel restrictions to airports and ports
As the UK faces life under tougher measures, the World Health Organisation is warning that the coronavirus pandemic is accelerating as the number of cases globally exceeds 300,000. In Spain - where the country’s death toll has rocketed to over 2,300 with more than 35,000 confirmed infections - airport and…
6:28 AM 23rd March 2020
Happiness Tip 96
Vivienne Barnes
Happiness Coach
Welcome to tip 96 I am thinking about how Appreciation of all we have as opposed to Anxiety about all that we don't have .....and how that Appreciation brings us Happiness I am thinking about big stuff and little stuff and everything in between I suggest that you consider, say, 5 things you are…
3:54 AM 23rd March 2020
Jasmine Martini Cocktail
Another lovely cocktail from the makers of Slingsby Gin. Martinis are the absolute classic gin cocktail. Sexy, simple and elegant. Ingredients: 25ml Slingsby London Dry Gin 25ml Cocchi Americano 15ml Jasmine Syrup Method: Combine all ingredients into a mixing glass and stir down until appropriately diluted. Strain into a Martini glass. Garnish with a…
10:49 PM 21st March 2020
Spanish Spritz Cocktail
Recreate the taste of Spain with Slingsby's twist on the Aperol Spritz. You can make this cocktail at home using their newest flavour variant - Marmalade. Why not make it for your mum this Mother's Day. Ingredients: 25ml Slingsby Marmalade Gin 15ml Lime Juice 25ml Apricot Liqueur/Brandy 15ml Sugar Syrup Soda & Prosecco Top Method: Combine…
10:43 AM 21st March 2020
Aldo's Italian - A Taste Of Italy In Bradford
When everyone keeps telling you that you should visit Aldo's Italian in Apperley Bridge in Bradford, sooner or later you are going to submit to their pleas and pay a visit. That the restaurant has won the Best Restaurant in Bradford in 2019 in the British Restaurant Awards is another…
9:00 PM 18th March 2020
Government To Grant Permission For Pubs And Restaurants To Operate As Takeaways As Part Of Coronavirus Response
Communities Secretary confirms the government will set out measures so that pubs and restaurants can operate as hot food takeaways to serve people having to stay at home Relaxation of planning measures will be introduced as soon as possible and will apply for…
9:51 PM 17th March 2020
The Royal Horticultural Society Cancels Upcoming RHS Shows & Garden Events
The Royal Horticultural Society has issued the following statement cancelling upcoming RHS Shows & Garden Events following latest Government COVID- 19 Advice. Following the Government update on 16 March 2020 and ongoing situation with COVID-19, all RHS Shows, Garden events and school visits will be cancelled with immediate effect until 30…
12:29 PM 17th March 2020
A Real Taste Of Italy At Portofino In Harrogate
Graham Clark
Features Writer
The last time I visited Portofino in Italy involved a rather bumpy boat ride from Santa Margarita. When we got there my thoughts were that although Portofino was picturesque it all seemed a little too make believe, a bit like Port Merion in North Wales. The journey to the new Portofino…
5:00 PM 11th March 2020
Stockdales Of Yorkshire Announces New Head Chef And Unveils Mouth-watering Spring à La Carte Menu
Exterior of Stockdales of Yorkshire
Stockdales of Yorkshire announces new head chef and unveils mouth-watering spring à la carte menu Michelin Plate recommended Leeds restaurant Stockdales of Yorkshire is launching a new mouth-watering spring à la carte menu in March, following the arrival of new head chef Giuseppe Romano. Since joining in January 2020, Bradford-born Giuseppe has…
4:18 PM 11th March 2020
A Brief History Of Gin
The Aperitif Guy
Features Writer
Cinchona - the bark yields Quinine, amongst other medicines
Gin’s been around for the best part of 500 years. Dutch apothecaries were adding juniper berries to tonic drinks in the 16th century, to mask the harshness of the malt wine base. They named the drink Jenever, the Dutch word for juniper. A century later, they had switched to distillation…
9:34 AM 11th March 2020
Walk 11 - Bingley, St Ives Estate, Goitstock Wood, Hewenden Viaduct And Cullingworth
James Goodall
Cartoonist and Rambler
Bingley Five-Rise Locks
A pleasant, leisurely and varied walk, taking in hills, woodland and waterfalls, starting and finishing at Bingley town centre. “The town's history dates from Saxon times although the first settlements in the area were started in the bronze age. It is referred to in the Domesday Book (1086) as 'Bingheleia' ……
10:56 AM 9th March 2020
La Manga Club
The internationally renowned La Manga Club has hosted an abundance of sporting icons including the world’s greatest golfers and footballers - not to mention high-profile celebrities. Three times the size of Monaco, its stunning location and wealth of sports, leisure and dining facilities makes it a perfect resort to recharge the…
12:19 PM 8th March 2020
Review: Punch Bar And Tapas, Honley
As a belated Valentines Day treat with my husband we thought we’d return to the place we’ve fondly dubbed ‘the scene of the crime’ where we shared one of our very first dates – and far too many glasses of Merlot – as impressionable twentysomethings. Although we first ate across the…
5:49 AM 5th March 2020
Review: The Good Luck Restaurant And Bar In Leeds
Wellington Place in Leeds, if you don't know is the new business centre on the western side of the city, although it is only a 5 minute walk from the Leeds' central railway station it feels a soulless place. New tower blocks rise from the ground like the first daffodils…
10:12 AM 3rd March 2020
Theakston Brew Special Beer For Harrogate Beer & Music Festival’s 30th Anniversary
Masham brewers T&R Theakston Ltd, as one of the festival’s main sponsors, has brewed a special beer for the two-day festival, taking place at the Crown Hotel on Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7. It is hoped this year’s event – which will feature a host of real ales, ciders,…
9:17 AM 27th February 2020
Cadiz
Sharon Cain
Time for Life Correspondent
Clowning around at the Cadiz carnival. Image by Steve Hare.
The annual carnival is in full swing in the beautiful and bustling bay of Cadiz. A gateway to the Mediterranean and home to the Spanish navy, Cadiz is almost entirely surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. Our Time for Life correspondent Sharon Cain has been finding out why Cadiz can…
5:01 AM 27th February 2020
Leeds Charity HQ Host Tea Party With A Twist
Ginspiring the people of Yorkshire to raise a cuppa (gin or tea) are brainstrust, a charity dedicated to supporting people with a brain tumour in Leeds and across the UK. This March is their national campaign G & Tea Fest, raising funds to support people with a brain tumour and…
7:00 PM 26th February 2020
Local 4 Lent
The Aperitif Guy
Features Writer
“What are you giving up?” I was asked at work last week. Britain is a largely secular country, and yet the idea of Lenten penance prevails. I wonder if we simply realise that self-discipline, be it Dry January, WeightWatchers or the gym, is easier to keep up when we do…
2:03 AM 25th February 2020
Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day
Jan Harris
Assistant Editor
Pancake Day or its correct name of Shrove Tuesday is the day before the first day of Lent (Ash Wednesday) and is always 47 days before Easter Sunday. This is a moveable feast based on the cycles of the moon. It is a day that falls between 3 February …
4:00 AM 24th February 2020
Turtle Bay Delivers A Taste Of The Caribbean In Leeds
After another consecutive wet and windy weekend, walking into Turtle Bay in the centre of Leeds felt like summer had arrived. The décor has a Caribbean theme and is mainly in the Jamaican colours of red, green and yellow with the music to match; by the time I had left I…
6:00 PM 22nd February 2020
PAZZA Arrives In Leeds
PAZZA, who specialise in fresh pasta and delicious sauces have brought their unique take on the beloved Italian staple to Leeds, popping up at MOD Pizza, Leeds City Centre. Their ‘Make your own’ pasta concept aligns perfectly with MOD’s custom pizza offering, so the collab is an obvious fit to be…
11:00 AM 19th February 2020
Córdoba
A magnificent Jewel in Andalucia’s crown, Cordoba boasts a wealth of history, art and architecture - including the world’s largest mosque. As our Time for Life correspondent Sharon Cain has been finding out, it is also home to the Royal Stables of Cordoba and the legendary and majestic pure-bred Spanish…
9:04 AM 19th February 2020
Bradford Garden Centre To Host Free Planting Advice Sessions
A Bradford garden centre is launching a series of six free planting advice sessions. Tong Garden Centre is holding the first of its ‘Learn with Joe' events on Saturday, 7th March, when its resident expert, Joe Appleyard, will be sharing his hints, tips and advice for planting up spring containers and…
6:00 PM 16th February 2020
Slingsby Blossom Cocktail
London Fashion Week is a good excuse to try another lovely cocktail from Slingsby Gin. Slingsby Blossom: served in a martini style glass, elegant and stylish. This chic libation tastes floral and delicate on the palate. The Slingsby mixologists were inspired by one of 2020's biggest fashion trends: pastels. Ingredients: …
9:00 AM 16th February 2020
Espresso Martini Cocktail
With London Fashion Week in full swing here is another lovely cocktail from Slingsby Gin. Espresso Martini: The Espresso Martini was created by bartender Dick Bradsell, started in mid-80s when a model walked into his bar and asked for a drink to ‘wake her up'. Ingredients: 30ml Slingsby Pure Grain Vodka …
8:00 AM 15th February 2020
Slingsby Tuxedo Cocktail
A lovely stylish cocktail from Slingsby Gin inspired by London Fashion Week. Slingsby Tuxedo is a classic Gin cocktail, and a trend (especially in Women’s fashion) that we hope to keep seeing on the catwalk. It is a slightly sweeter take on the classic gin cocktail, with a hint of spice. Ingredients: …
2:00 AM 15th February 2020
Love Is In The Air
Jan Harris
Assistant Editor
Celebrated on February 14th each year Valentine's Day, the Feast of Saint Valentine or Saint Valentine's Day is a day when all around the world cards, chocolates, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones. How did it all start? It originated as a feast day to honour the early saints named…
9:01 PM 13th February 2020
Nidderdale Looks To The Stars
Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is asking the public to help save its dark skies. Together with the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the AONB is campaigning to make the Yorkshire Dales an International Dark Sky Reserve. The status is rewarded to lands that possess an exceptional quality of starry nights…
5:00 PM 13th February 2020
Pub Hours Extended To Mark 75th Anniversary Of VE Day
The Home Secretary has confirmed pubs in England and Wales will be able to open for longer to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. Pubs, clubs and bars, which are licensed to trade until 11pm, will be allowed to open for an additional two hours, on…
9:00 PM 12th February 2020
Ripponden, Mill Bank And Cotton Stones - The Hidden Gems Of Calderdale To The Curious Walker
An 8.5-9-mile route requiring the OS Explorer OL21 Map, with much of the terrain very wet and muddy at present. The village of Ripponden is a brilliant starting point for numerous walks in the beautiful district of Calderdale. Originally it was the meeting point of packhorse routes from Elland and Halifax,…
9:00 AM 10th February 2020
Happiness Tip 95
Welcome to tip 95 ... those of you who've been following me for a while will know I do bang on about the importance of our thinking..and how this affects our happiness and well being ..and what I am about to share is along the same theme... ..one can make oneself unhappy by…
3:10 PM 9th February 2020
Ey Up Rhubarb Cocktail
With Valentine's Day just around the corner here is another lovely rhubarb gin cocktail to try from Slingsbys Gin. Ingredients: 25ml Slingsby Rhubarb Gin 12.5ml Hibiscus Syrup 20ml Fresh Lemon Juice Rose Lemonade to top Method: Combine Rhubarb gin, hibiscus syrup and lemon juice in a cocktail…
10:00 AM 8th February 2020
Rhubarb Fizz Cocktail
With Valentine's Day just around the corner here is another refreshing gin cocktail to try from Slingsbys Gin. Ingredients: 50ml Rhubarb gin 50ml pink grapefruit 25ml elderflower Top Grapefruit lemonade Method: Add all ingredients to a tall glass over ice, stir. Garnish with a wedge of pink grapefruit. For…
9:00 AM 8th February 2020
Hotel Du Vin, A Fine Vintage In Harrogate
Graham Clark
Features Writer
From the outside it looks like a long terrace row, step inside the Hotel du Vin in Harrogate and the first thing that you feel is the warm ambience. The hotel has been open in Harrogate for a few years and I must have walked past it many times without…
9:00 AM 8th February 2020
Rhubarb Fling Cocktail
With Valentine's Day just around the corner how about trying this wonderful gin cocktail from Slingsbys Gin. Ingredients: 35ml Slingsby Rhubarb Gin 15ml Cocchi Rosa 15ml lemon juice 7.5ml simple syrup Top with Fentimans rose lemonade or prosecco Method: Combine all the ingredients in a Collins glass. …
8:00 AM 7th February 2020
Visiting Sierra De Cazorla In Andalucia
The magnificent mountain range of the Sierra de Cazorla in Andalucia combines rich fauna and Flora with breathtaking landscapes.
A designated UNESCO site, the acclaimed national park is a paradise for those who relish wildlife and the great outdoors - as our Time for Life correspondent Sharon Cain has been discovering.…
5:21 AM 3rd February 2020
Moist January
I say moist, as it definitely wasn't dry for me! I was set a challenge at the other end of the dry January scale. I was to have a drink every night for the month of January. Why make the first month of the year a difficult one? When everyone…
3:43 AM 3rd February 2020
A Taste Of Italy, All The Way From Leeds
It’s not every day you get to meet an international cheesemaking champion, but that’s what happened for me a couple of weeks ago. I’ve been following Mario Olianas and his cheeses on social media for a few months and was invited to meet him and his partner at their Yorkshire…
2:08 PM 1st February 2020
Cairn Hotel - Seclusion And Shortbread In Harrogate
When you hear a guest who was checking in commenting that he was a regular and his stay wouldn't be the last, then the Cairn Hotel in Harrogate must be doing something right. As you enter the hotel the first thing you notice is the smell, it has that old World…
9:00 PM 30th January 2020
Vivido Restaurant - A New Beginning In Harrogate
Graham Clark
Features Writer
You might have visited the Vivido restaurant previously many years ago when it was known by another name or indeed visited when it was its present name. Things have changed recently as although the name of the Italian restaurant remains there are new family owners who have brought new enthusiasm…
4:00 AM 30th January 2020
Flushing Away The Lies.....
Peter Williams with his book
The world is constantly telling us that we aren’t good enough. The TV shows us houses we will never be able to afford, and cars we will never have the opportunity to drive. Social media constantly pops up with the great days people have had, or the new shiny bicycle…
3:00 AM 27th January 2020
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