Gorgeous dates for your diary

October 16, 2018 No comments

Here’s our round-up of upcoming gorgeous events – the perfect place to discover what’s on in Yorkshire. If you’d like to be featured, simply email gorgeousyorkshire@gmail.com Celebrate National Chocolate Week, which ends on Sunday (Oct 21), at the former home of the Terry family in York with events including talks, trails and tastings. You can[Read More]

Self-build is book lover’s dream

October 12, 2018 No comments

Like many other “Grand Designs” addicts, I’d love to build my own home one day and I’m always on the look out for inspiration. This Yorkshire project grabbed my attention and has me longing for a library, though I’ll have to boost my collection of books after having a massive, and at times heartbreaking, clear[Read More]

Learn to weave tomorrow at Anthropologie Leeds

October 5, 2018 No comments

If, like me, you have ever wanted to learn to weave, this might be your chance. Anthropologie in Leeds is hosting a Weaving Workshop with Yorkshire crafter Curiosity – and there are a few places left. Here’s what they say: Knot and weave your very own woven wall hanging at this workshop with Craftiosity. Using[Read More]

Gorgeous dates for your diary

October 2, 2018 No comments

Here’s our round-up of upcoming gorgeous events – the perfect place to discover what’s on in Yorkshire. If you’d like to be featured, simply email gorgeousyorkshire@gmail.com 10th Annual Harrogate Comedy Festival, Oct 3-20, Harrogate Theatre. Top attraction Sarah Millican has already sold out. Other comics appearing include Nish Kumar, Jason Byrne, Sara Pascoe, David O’Doherty,[Read More]

Inspirational quotes from Yorkshire

September 25, 2018 No comments

A trip to my local heritage centre got me thinking about inspirational quotes from Yorkshire. Tucked away in a corner was this, below, from Alan Bennett. It was most apt as the centre is now under threat of change that could see it extinct within a few years.  Fortunately, concerned and community minded people are[Read More]