Category: Columns

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 […]

The White Horse at Kilburn I feel for the horse cut into the hill; he can’t shake his head or twitch his tail. When somebody steps on that one huge eye, he can’t blink them off like a bothersome fly. He never will kick up his heels and run; just lies there all day come […]

If you’re looking to make friends, take up a new hobby, or get out and about more in York, there are plenty of groups and clubs to join in and around the city… YORK ASPIRE  Meeting weekly in alternate locations (between Guppy’s Enterprise Club on Nunnery Lane and other local venues), York Aspire is aimed at local […]

By Dr Laura Pearce Is your pet’s breath making you back away rather than lean in for a cuddle? Bad breath – or halitosis – is one of the most common early signs of dental disease in cats and dogs. In fact, around 85% of pets over the age of three show some degree of […]

By Ben Robinson ‘The Taming of the Queen’ by Philippa Gregory – This novel focuses on the life of Kateryn Parr, the sixth wife of Henry VIII. One of Henry’s lesser-known wives, Kateryn is depicted as not only intelligent, but also cautious and brave, fighting for survival from a man now deemed a serial killer. Philippa Gregory’s talent lies in bringing historical figures to life, without sacrificing historical accuracy. Diving deep into […]

BY GARDENING EXPERT Tony Chalcraft As summer slips into autumn, Keats’s “season of mist and mellow fruitfulness” is almost upon us. This year has certainly been fruitful. The warm and almost frost-free spring has delivered an abundant harvest of ‘top fruit’ – that’s horticultural speak for tree fruit, especially apples and pears. With peak picking […]

This month, Your Local Link is proud to introduce Restore as our Charity of the Month! This local Christian charity provides much-needed accommodation and support for people who would otherwise be homeless, working alongside those who’ve experienced homelessness to help them rebuild their lives. As they approach their fifteenth anniversary, Restore has supported over 400 […]