Category: Columns

Marks & Spencer. Reed Large 2 Seater from £799, Armchair from £299, Overhead Floor Lamp £119, Nord Nesting Tables £299, Nord Coffee Table £299, Navy Cotton Blend Quilted Cushion £17.50, Biscuit Cotton Blend Quilted Cushion £17.50, Small Glazed Terracotta Vase £9.50, Medium Ceramic Pillar Candle Holder £9.50. Add some warming tones to your home with […]

By Ben Robinson They’re perfect for a warm beach day or chill day at home. Whatever your situation — sometimes you just need a book to help you pass the time, or to let you escape to a new world for a few hours. I’ve picked a selection of my favourite quick reads from the […]

By Matt Todd Todd’s exclusive offer for Your Local Link readers is extending through until the end of September. If you didn’t get the chance last month, now is the time to treat yourself to a new kitchen appliance! If you have an old and inefficient kitchen appliance this could be THE best time to […]

By Tony Chalcraft One of the advantages of raspberries, compared to other soft fruits (horticultural speak for berries), is that they can be harvested over a long season. Unlike blackcurrants, which are ready from late June to early August, or gooseberries, which, are usually all done by the end of summer, raspberries can be harvested […]

Aqua Optima Aurora Instant Hot & Cold Filtered Water Dispenser – £199.  Available from Amazon, eBay, OnBuy and B&Q This compact three-in-one water dispenser has the potential to replace any number of your kitchen appliances to transform your worktop into a relaxed and decluttered space. It boasts a 3.8 litre water tank, allowing users to […]

In July I was invited to attend a Specialist trip to Atlantic Canada in conjunction with the New Brunswick & Nova Scotian tourist boards. My journey started from Heathrow Airport on the direct Air Canada service to Halifax, Nova Scotia. With an outbound flight departure at lunchtime, I was able to take the train from […]

With York Environment Week at the end of this month here’s a few social media accounts you take a look at— to follow York’s fight against climate change. THE GRAND HOTELThis hotel proudly looks after approximately 40,000 bees, housing them on the roof! Considering the dwindling number of bees in the UK, it’s so important […]

VIRGO *STARSIGN OF THE MONTH*This is a particularly important month for women who work for themselves, and it’s important on three levels. One is that there is some victory and triumph in some kind of longstanding dispute.  Two, there is a greater degree of fiscal fluidity making its presence felt. Three, you’ll be making important […]

Fairburn Ings and Ledsham A good proportion of this walk is in the RSPB’s Fairburn Ings Nature Reserve, where if you’re lucky you might even spot a Kingfisher. The remainder traverses the undulating countryside found to the south of Ledsham. Despite the proximity of the A1(M), the area is surprisingly quiet and rural. Entry to […]

Don’t get caught up in the false economy of thinking that a cheaply priced advertisement is really a bargain. This can sometimes end up costing you more in the long run! Shhhhh, want to know a secret? This is the advertising industry method (or at least it should be) of how hard your advertising budget […]

Premium Rattan Bistro Set, £399 from Cuckooland.com Make the most of these nice warm days and long summer nights by sprucing up your outdoor space with a touch of tropical colour!  Bright Canvas Bunting, £6 from Hobbycraft  Printed Planters (3pck), £10 from B&M Remarkable Round Outdoor Cushion, £35 from Joe Browns Companero Clay Chimenea, £69.99 […]

With the release of the new Barbie film, Pink is set to have a pretty big moment, and you can achieve your very own Dreamhouse with these home decor picks. Fuchsia Sequin Stripe Velvet Jewellery Box, £22 from Accessorize Giovanna Loveseat in Utah Bordeaux, £1399 from Sofology Neon pink velvet cushion, £12.99 from HomeSense Soothing […]

We made sure to catch up with legendary travel brand Explore! Holidays this month as they mark 42 years of catering the best adventure travel — to update you on some of their bestselling tours for 2023. Their authentic adventure travel experiences explore the sights and culture of a country, with hand-picked accommodation that balances […]

By Ben Robinson There’s something comforting about picking up an old classic. For me, a classic book feels like home. It’s either a timeless one that everyone’s heard of, or one which you re-read often. I thought I would share with you a couple of my timeless favourites, which I pick up year after year, […]

By Tony Chalcraft. It looks, as I write a month or so before the first trees will have ripe fruit, to be a good year for plums. This makes a change as the last few seasons have been disappointing. Various difficulties had me wondering whether there’d ever be a worthwhile crop of plums again. It’s […]