Category: Columns

Since I last wrote, it would seem that not much has changed in terms of ownership of York City. What has changed, however, is the chairman of the York City Supporters Trust, Mike Brown, stepped down as promised. Acting chair Seth Sowerby has taken the helm which to me feels like a move in the […]

By Ben Robinson. I’ve really been getting into reading memoirs. There is something quite magical and enticing about reading someone’s story, they can take you from the grunge, underground culture of noughties NYC, to the English countryside and how it inspired them. Whatever you like to read, there is always something for you. I thought […]

By James Christie. CANCER *STARSIGN OF THE MONTH*This is a month in which you have to make at least one awkward choice. Do I go this way and do this or do I go that way and do that? Obviously, you can’t do both, so unless you have a clear vision of possible outcomes, follow […]

Moor Monkton, Red House, and the Nidd and Ouse This short stroll, very suitable for a summer’s evening, offers some of the best riverside walking close to York. There’s lots of variety. As well as the waterside stretches there are views to Nun Monkton Priory and Beningbrough Hall across the river, birds aplenty on the […]

Tech giant, Amazon might want out of the publishing industry, but the industry itself is in the midst of a resurgence.  And, despite popular narratives that print is “on its way out” or even “dead,” new surveys show that when it comes to both magazines and books, print is very much alive and kicking. For […]

From glistening blues to emerald hues. Make waves with your home decor and have a home that others will envy. Glorious Velvet Footstool, £99 from Joe Browns Palm Glass Picture Frame Gold, £149 from Furniture Village Velvet Crush Chair, £149.99 from HomeSense Patterned Paper Seaweed Paisley Cyanotype, £2.50 per 50x70cm sheet from Cambridge Imprint Emerald Throw, £29.99 […]

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 […]