Category: Columns

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 […]

By James Christie. LEO *Star sign of the month*Some new opportunities are being presented to you this month which could change the direction of your life. Frankly, you’d be a fool not to take them! Yes, this might mean sacrificing some of the old to make way for the new, but at the end of […]

Now’s the time to replace your broken appliances and upgrade your TV with an exclusive deal from Herbert Todd and Son. Here at Herbert Todd’s, we’re aware of how badly the current cost of living crisis is affecting everyone, and it got us thinking about how we can help out when you need it the […]

JLab Go Air Pop | £25.00. Available from Argos, John Lewis and www.jlab.com.  These Bluetooth earphones surprised us at how competent they are: high quality, easy to use and astoundingly good battery life for a genuinely manageable price. The JLab Go Air Pop makes for the perfect pocket sized assistant, their small size makes them ideal […]

Business over Breakfast Haxby  3rd August, Costa Coffee Haxby, from 8am. Meeting every other Thursday, the Business over Breakfast Club is a great option for individuals who want to actively seek and share opportunities with other local businesses. With a focus on quality not quantity, this gives you a great chance to network without the […]

By Tony Chalcraft Melbourne and the Pocklington Canal Starting from Melbourne this walk takes tracks and quiet lanes before following the Pocklington Canal. There is an option to shorten the walk to less than three miles. Is This Walk For Me? This easy walk traverses the flat countryside around Melbourne. Nearly half of it follows […]

Well who would have thought that being a York City fan and happiness would go hand in hand? There’s been a whirlwind of change since we last spoke, all of which has surprisingly culminated in a happy outcome. Glen Henderson finally sold his stake to new owners Matt and Julie-Anne Uggla allowing a new era […]