Category: Columns

As we approach the end of the calendar year the dark days of December are a good time to look back at the year’s successes and failures. Every growing season is different, it’s what makes gardening interesting after all, but 2022 was more than ‘different’: difficult would be a more apt word. And it was, […]

In this month’s property news, Herbert Todd has something a little different to announce. Perhaps you’re on the lookout for a new job or looking for a new opportunity ready for the New Year. If this sounds like you, Matt Todd might just have the thing… What would you like for Christmas this year? The […]

Rocketbook Mini  £15.99 | getrocketbook.co.uk Don’t let the size of this handy little gadget deceive you. It may look like a regular notebook, but the Mini can be used time and time again, so you needn’t be buying a pad every other month. Simply download the Pocketbook app to your smartphone, scan the page you’ve written […]

By James Christie SAGITTARIUS *Starsign of the month*A cheerful and positive month with most energies directed towards family and family relationships. Although there may be some last-minute changes to Christmas plans and timetables, the festive season should bring you most of what you’re looking for, with a bonus of a bit more besides. There will […]

We hear from our resident sports writer and York City F. C. fan, Simon Pattinson. Well, it is already nearly Christmas and I’d firstly like to wish you all well for the Christmas period and hopefully, it’ll all go very well results-wise for our respective sides during this time. I don’t know about you but […]

Time: 2 3/4 hours    Distance: 5 1/2 miles Harrogate, Harlow Carr, and Birk CragStarting in the town centre, this walk from Harrogate has three distinct sections. The first is an easy stroll, much of it through parkland towards the Royal Horticultural Society’s Harlow Carr gardens. The next section traverses woodlands and crags while the […]

This time of year is so popular for short breaks, be it a couple of days in the Mediterranean winter sunshine or an ice-cool break like somewhere straight from a Christmas card. Here’s a look at five firm favourites for your inspiration this winter: 1. Marrakech, MoroccoLess than four hours flying time direct from Manchester […]

With food price inflation spiralling upwards, growing your own produce may seem a good way to save some money. However, should you be looking to economise by cultivating some fruit and veg it’s easy to overlook that lots of what you’ll need, compost, seeds, plants and so on, come at a price. If a quick […]

Since mid-September and the rollercoaster of information on increasing energy costs and how to save money started it seems like every other website enquiry and phone call we get is about Air Fryers. Martin Lewis, amongst others, gave out some great advice on these super-efficient cooking gadgets and we saw some panic buying over a […]

We hear from our resident sports writer and York City F. C. fan, Simon Pattinson.  As we come into a new month of the season, it’s starting to feel like York City are starting to click. We’ve had a good start and if anything, are performing better than any of us could have expected – […]

Exploring the Howardian Hills countryside to the north and east of Terrington, this walk traverses a pleasant mix of woodland, pasture, and arable farmland. Is this walk for me? There are quite a few climbs on this walk but most are short and relatively gentle. The route is generally clear and well-signed except for some […]

SCORPIO *Starsign of the month* A few ongoing niggles in November when some people will find it hard to accept your decisions and will fail to understand your reasoning and motivation. What you’ve got to do is accept that this is their problem and not yours, and carry on regardless of criticism and obstruction. Things […]

We hear from our resident sports writer and York City F. C. fan, Simon Pattinson. What a whirlwind of a month it has been in sport around York! York City are doing as I thought and certainly looking very at home in the National League – it has been a while since I, amongst other […]

Wharram Percy This walk visits a quiet area of the Wolds. A short climb is rewarded with far-ranging views across East Yorkshire. The route then traverses typical Wolds farming country to follow a deep valley to the deserted village of Wharram Percy. There’s also an opportunity to visit Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s Wharram Quarry nature reserve. […]

This summer, we have had many families take their first holiday since 2019, and many are returning with thoughts towards their plans for the summer of 2023.  Here at Savannah Travel, we are a Jet2 Holidays booking agent which means you can secure your beach or city break at the same price you would pay […]