Category: Columns

By James Christie LIBRA *STARSIGN OF THE MONTH*I think that you are slowly coming to the conclusion that it’s time to leave a few things behind. Not the good, just the bad and the ugly — as the month progresses you get a much clearer picture of which is which. No, you don’t throw the […]

As so often happens in our sport, what in pre-season felt like the beginning of an exciting new era — with the arrival of 17 new signings, now feels much closer to a nightmare. Rather than injecting the team with enough squad depth to push on for promotion, the Minstermen are now winless in eight […]

Clifton, Skelton and the Ouse Starting from the city centre, this walk heads north-west, mainly using green corridors, to Skelton. It then heads for the river Ouse, following it all the way back to the start. If you haven’t got time for all four hours, the walk can be shortened by returning from Rawcliffe Park […]

As YLL’s legendary horticultural expert, people often come to me with questions like ‘what is your favourite tomato?’ The usual reply is ‘it depends’ — a response that often elicits a quizzical look. But it does depend, while the questioner is usually thinking of flavour, to the seasoned gardener; taste isn’t everything. Of course, good […]

I’m in particularly good spirits this month, having just returned from a few days in Croatia. While the fresh fish in Dubrovnik was excellent, and the Adriatic coast beautiful, I was really there to attend the Euronics Conference. Euronics is the largest electronics buying group in Europe, and the one we’re a part of. I […]

By Ben Robinson With spooky season coming up at the end of the month, I always like to get in the mood with a compelling crime or horror book. Whether you’re excited for Halloween, or just want something moodier for the winter months, I have just the selection of books for you.  ‘The Haunting of […]

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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 […]