Category: Columns

If you’re thinking of joining a club in York this month, you’ll be spoilt for choice! We’ve narrowed down five of the best clubs currently meeting in and around the city, centred around everything from combat robotics to reading and gaming… ROBODOJO Readers! Remember Robot Wars? Based in Sutton-on-the-Forest, this local Combat Robotics club meets […]

By Tony Chalcraft Many gardeners will be acquainted with Equisetum arvense, even if they don’t know its fancy scientific title. As with many botanical names, the Latin hints at the plant’s characteristics: ‘Equisetum’ links the Latin for horse (equu) with the word for hair or bristle (seta), while ‘arvense’ loosely translates as ‘of the field’. […]

Walking Football The old men on the indoor pitch surge forward tortoise-like, pass, dribble, feint, attempt a header now and then. Sometimes the ball rolls to a stop. There’s no-one on the touchline singing or cheering  and the ref’s a PE teacher from the Tech. The score hardly matters: we’re talking fitness, getting out, improving […]

Taxi! I watched him, stepping in front of me, hailing the taxi though I had been waiting there much longer. It had been a long train journey and I was not in the mood to argue. I had been down to Southampton to see some friends from University. This was the station; there would be […]

By Nicola Stewart This month, Your Local Link headed on down to the picturesque Murton Park for a family-friendly day out to remember!   We spent a lovely afternoon at Murton Park as a family, which is conveniently placed just 15 minutes away from the centre of York. The site offers a wide range of […]

By Riley Nichol In a rather surprising turn of events, on the 28th of August, York City co-chairs Matt and Julie-Anne Uggla released a public statement regarding the shock decision to part ways with club manager Adam Hinshelwood.  Whilst Hinshelwood and his team may not have had the perfect start to the new season, the […]

Our Daphne has been busy of late! Poor old Daph has had such a busy schedule that our discerning online readers may have missed out on her typically sharp-tongued, yet valuable advice in recent months. Never fear – Daphne is back with a bang – and she’s gone digital! Dear Daphne, I have a new […]

Looking for ways to spice up your lunch break? Keen on getting competitive with your workmates? Check out this month’s selection of desk-friendly Executoys…  Tamagotchi, £14.99 from Amazon.  First unleashed in 1996, Tamagotchis are back with a bang! This enduringly popular Japanese toy kicked off the ‘digital pet’ trend, and the Gen 2 version could […]

Whether you’re after a better night’s sleep, clearer skin, a plant-powered energy boost, or respite from pesky period pains, Your Local Link has hand-picked a selection of the finest health and beauty essentials to get you through the month…   Monthly Cramp Soothing Patches, £7.99 from Period Harmony. Despite being a natural part of the […]

The summer holidays are nearly over, the weather is turning, and it’s time to get back to the grind! Luckily, Your Local Link is at hand with an array of useful gadgets to ease you back into your everyday routine…  Finesse Friendly ‘The Favourites’ Bundle, £49.99 from Tassimo.  A good cup of joe can work […]

Your Local Link had the pleasure of dining at Giggling Squid recently, and we can confidently say it was one of the best meals we’ve had in the city for years – a true Thai gem in the heart of York! From the moment we walked in, we were blown away by the stunning interior décor; the […]

Located in the heart of the city (just around the corner from York Station), The Milner Hotel is one of the most elegant places to stay in town. First opened in 1878, this grand, five-storey building is a great example of late-Victorian architecture and, with its green, flag-laden garden, it’s also a welcoming sight for […]

As one of the most-read, best-loved columns in Your Local Link magazine, Walking With The Wanderer is always a good shout for those seeking out a stroll in and around the York area – this month, we thought we’d try out the Wanderer’s latest route for ourselves!  We began our 6¾-mile walk in the idyllic […]

Struggling to keep the whole family entertained this September? Looking for new ways to stay active, have fun and enjoy a spot of friendly competition with your nearest and dearest? York Golf Range offers a variety of fun-filled activities for everyone to enjoy, no matter how advanced (or lacking) their golf skills may be!  On […]

        “When did we stop doing things like this?” said Alison. I looked at her.          “I… don’t know,” I said. “Maybe it was when we stopped believing in ourselves.”           “It just seems like one day, amazing things were being built and then, all of a sudden, you look around and nothing seems the […]