Category: Columns

2023 is flying by and we cannot believe we are now well into the summer season. If you are still looking to get away this summer, there is still limited availability but for peak dates for the best choice of flights and accommodation, we would recommend looking sooner rather than later. Last month, we had […]

We’re now on the cusp of the soft fruit season. Soft fruit, in case you’re not familiar with the term, is horticultural speak for small stoneless fruit: in other words, berries. Starting with strawberries in June and ending with autumn raspberries in October, it’s possible to enjoy more than four months of delicious and health […]

Summer is in full swing and we’ve been busy again improving the customer experience in our Monks Cross showroom. We’re finally back to having a full complement of sales and customer service advisers with Carla, Joe, and Rich joining John, Sarah, Alice, and Bella so you can expect speedy service no matter how busy we […]

OPPO BAND£18.52 from amazon.co.uk Keeping fit this summer and want to keep track of your progress? The OPPO Band is a fantastic little gadget that does just that. With a 12-day battery life, this water-resistant watch features various fitness modes suitable for different exercises, from Outdoor Run mode to Rowing, Swimming to Yoga mode. There […]

It’s time to make those connections! Creative Drinks: York Creatives Monthly Social 2nd June, SPARK York, from 6pm. Come for a drink, and take the opportunity to meet like-minded creatives in the upstairs events space. Click here for more information. Women In Tech York’s 5th Birthday Party! 8th June, Manahatta, from 6-9pm. If you’re a woman studying, […]

We hear from our resident sports writer and York City F. C. fan, Simon Pattinson.  We are currently heading into the off-season, and this time last year, I, like many other City fans was in high spirits, excited to see us back in the National League. Everything was great and it was good to be […]

By James Christie. GEMINI *STARSIGN OF THE MONTH*There are times this month when other people close to you will be running around like headless chickens, while you, in your infinite wisdom, take one step back and let ‘em get on with it. It isn’t a case of you not caring, but there’s nothing much you […]

Starting from Dalby Church (nowhere near Dalby Forest!) this walk explores the quiet and remote Howardian Hills countryside. It offers a mix of woods and farmland, three secluded villages, and far reaching views. Is this walk for me? This is an undulating walk. There’s a long haul to Scackleton on a road and several shorter […]

Your Local Link reader, Ben Robinson has been writing for about five years now. His creative writing has covered topics such as poetry, culture and education, which is a career that he wishes to pursue. Books are Ben’s passion and he’s excited to be sharing some fantastic reads with you. Here are some of his […]

Go back to basics with neutral hues and natural materials. Dutchbone Landa Lounge Chair, £369 from Cuckooland.com Hacienda Black & Natural Wicker Pendant Lamp, £18.99 from HomeSense Mono Wicker Basket, £7 from B&M Sketch Canvas, £7 from B&M Hoss Set of 3 Mango Wood Coffee Tables, £385 from Cuckooland.com Vase with Handles, White, £8 from […]

A nutritious fruit with a tasty flavour, apples can make a great addition to many recipes. Here’s one for you to try. Doctor’s orders! Serves 4 Ingredients:• 1 pack of sausages of your choice• 1 JAZZ™ apple (sliced and cubed)• 1 red onion• Drizzle of olive oil • ½ tsp garlic salt• Large pinch salt & […]

A nutritious fruit with a tasty flavour, apples can make a great addition to many recipes. Here’s one for you to try. Doctor’s orders! Serves 2 Ingredients: For the compote: • 3 JAZZ™ apples – deseeded and chopped into pieces • 1 cup of frozen or fresh raspberries and extra for decoration • 1/2 tbsp of lemon juice• 1 tsp of […]

Last month, I travelled to Paris to join the CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) luxury cruise showcase where I was one of 100 agents hosted onboard Uniworld’s Joie de Vivre on the River Seine. Over the three days whilst we cruised from Paris down the Seine I had the opportunity to meet with representatives from […]

£6.99 | ramersponges.com There’s nowt worse than that uncomfortable, sweaty feeling as you’re finishing a workout. Sure, it’s a sign of hard work…but what if you could keep yourself cool during your workouts to minimise all that sweaty stuff?  The Ramer Performance Sports Towel, which uses clever Ramerfoam technology, will be your best friend for […]

Lots of new gardeners want to grow carrots, I guess because they’re popular and well-known. Another reason may be, as carrots are plentiful and relatively cheap, there’s an assumption that they must be easy to grow. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Whereas carrots grown on a farm scale can be produced relatively easily, usually with […]