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BOOK REVIEW

New Discoveries

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CROSSWORD

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GARDENING

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Feathered Friends

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TECHNOLOGY

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Brilliant buys for bikes

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WHAT’S ON

In Harrogate

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TRY TO REMEMBER

Focus on the good from 2020

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WELCOME TO THE FEBRUARY ISSUE OF HARROGATE LIFE MAGAZINE

STAYCATIONS The Lake District

RECIPE

Tartiflette

INTERIORS

Update your lighting

HEALTH

Beating the February blues

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ST. MICHAEL’S HOSPICE EVENTS

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SUDOKU

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QUIZ ANSWERS

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INDEX & USEFUL NUMBERS

If you are suffering from Winter blues or the stresses of lockdown have taken their toll on you then try reading our health article on page 48 which has suggestions on how to be proactive in looking after yourself. If you feel particularly low, whatever your age, then Just B are there to listen and help. See page 56 for more details on how to contact them.

We hope that you are all managing to stay well and upbeat. Now that the vaccine is available, we can hopefully look forward to the rest of 2021 with some optimism. The one thing that we can all do to help our local economy get back on its feet, is to shop local whenever we can. Our shops and restaurants have never needed our support more than they do now. Although the shops are closed at the moment, many of our local shops have now adapted to offer click & collect and home delivery services and many restaurants have adapted to offer their food as a takeaway service.

Check out your chosen shop or restaurant online or phone them to see how they can help you.

We have a new series focusing on Staycations see page 40 and our usual gardening advice and recipe. Did you know you can see our magazine and read all our articles every month, not just the month you receive the magazine through your letterbox, via our website at www.harrogatelife.co.uk We wish you all the very best

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Books

Books to dip into

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With these books, you can dip in and out whenever you have a spare five minutes.

Dear NHS: 100 Stories to Say Thank You – Adam Kay Adam Kay brings us a series of essays and musings from a range of household names, from Malala Yousafzai to Dame Julie Walters and Johnny Vegas. Each tale is about how the NHS has stepped in to help the writer.

There’s a story of a suspected heart attack that turned out to be trapped wind, several about household accidents (often involving kitchen knives) and plenty of sentimental stories to boot. Plus, all profits go to charity.

Encounters: A Photographic Journey – Levison Wood Award-winning reportage photographer Levison Wood has travelled to more than 100 countries over the last ten years.

Encounters brings together 140 of his images, along with text about each one. You’ll meet a young shepherd girl in Ethiopia, resourceful teenagers in the Congo, stranded nomads, fishermen in Yemen and families surviving in war-torn regions.

The Repair Shop: Tales from the Workshop of Dreams - Karen Farrington (Author) - Jay Blades (Contributor) If you love the TV series about expert craftspeople restoring much loved family heirlooms, you won’t want to miss the accompanying book. It goes into more detail about some of the most interesting items shown in the series, from a rusty miner’s helmet to a circus performer’s dress. It’s the book version of a mug of tea and hot buttered crumpet.

Toksvig’s Almanac 2021 – Sandi Toksvig Fancy ‘An Eclectic Meander Through the Historical Year’?

The main focus is on women that have been all but forgotten.

There’s Begum Samru – an Indian dancer who led an army of mercenaries, Ida B. Wells – an activist and suffragist who cofounded the largest civil rights organisation in the United States, and Annette Kellerman, whose stunts including diving from 60 feet into a pool of crocodiles.

There are also poems, trivia and other fascinating snippets.

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Back to Nature: How to Love Life and Save It – Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin Whether you’re an avid nature lover and wondering how to stop the catastrophic decline in biodiversity, or you’re feeling disconnected from the wild and want to reap the benefits of it once again, this is a great book to help you. There are lots of interesting titbits to digest over a coffee (ever wondered how trees communicate?) and plenty of ideas for how to take action.

Sapiens: A Graphic Novel – Yuval Noah Harari et al.

The original Sapiens is fascinating, but there’s an awful lot of information to take in. If you’re interested in the origin of humans, but want something a little easier to digest, try this instead. It’s the first volume in a graphic-novel adaptation of the global bestseller. Full-colour illustrations and straightforward text take the reader on a journey from the very birth of humankind. It’s absorbing, suitable for older children as well as adults and has a good spattering of humour throughout.

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Puzzles

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Interiors Update Your Lighting By Katherine Sorrell D

uring winter we rely on artificial lighting, so now’s the time to assess what works in your home and plan improvements.

Plan lighting as early as possible A good time to upgrade lighting is when redecorating, especially if replastering. Consider adding wall lights above the living room seating in the living room for greater flexibility or mounted either side of a bed to free up bedside table space.

Other options are a row of lights over the dining table, a picture light above a painting or photograph, or spotlights above your home-office desk.

Light in layers ‘Layer’ lighting from several different sources and directions for both practicality and aesthetics. Professionals think of

four types of lighting: general, task, accent and atmosphere, and you can mix several types in each room using a combination of ceiling lights and pendants, wall washers, floor or table lamps, and special shelf or picture lights.

It is easy to introduce flexibility using floor and table lamps for better illumination at mid and higher levels around the room.

Get the best bulbs Choose modern LED energysaving bulbs – although expensive initially, they are cheap to run and should last for years. For a warm, welcoming light, look for bulbs marked around 2,700K. For brightness, consider lumens (lm) rather than wattage – use around 470lm as the equivalent to a 40w bulb, or around 800lm for a 60w bulb. Note that dimmer switches make all lighting schemes more versatile but it can be trickier to dim LEDs, so consult your electrician if you’re unsure.

The latest in lighting Lighting technology is moving fast. LED lighting allows for very small, slim fittings in places that were not previously possible.

Strip lights can be placed around the home to create interesting effects, while the energy efficiency of LED means that cordless, battery-powered lights can be placed almost anywhere.

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Meanwhile, ‘smart’ lights that wake you up, turn on as you walk into a room or change colour in time to your music are pretty standard now, and can be controlled via an app, a remote control or even voice commands.

Futuristic innovations include lighting that supports biorhythms via adjustable light levels and light panels that look like skylights to bring ‘daylight’ into windowless areas.

Lighting regulations All electrical work in the home in the UK must comply with Part P of the Building Regulations, so for anything other than the most minor works use an electrician who is registered as a ‘competent person’. Lights fitted in bathrooms and outdoors must be specially rated, usually to at least IP44, but check with your supplier and/or electrician before installing.

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Gardening Get Planting I

t’s time to grab a spade, or perhaps a fork, and get planting. Autumn is widely viewed as THE best time for planting, but provided you get going fairly early in the year, then trees, shrubs, climbers or herbaceous plants will all have a decent amount of time to get established before the weather gets hotter and drier.

If you have noticed that your garden has lacked colour, shape or perhaps perfume over the last few years then take a look at the spaces that need filling and go on a shopping trip.

Start by clearing the soil properly by digging or forking it over and removing pernicious weeds or debris. Next, measure the space you have to offer, as it is important that the plant you choose will not outgrow its new home too quickly. It is worth jotting down the approximate measurements of the gaps you have to fill and at the same time making a note of how sunny or shaded the spot is. It is amazing what you find you have forgotten by the time you are in the garden centre.

If you feel the need for a bit of springtime colour from shrubs you plant, then there should be a good selection to choose from right now – perhaps a flowering currant with flower trusses in red or pink, each up to 10cm (4in) long, a star magnolia, Magnolia stellate, with breathtakingly beautiful white or palest pink star-shaped flowers on bare stems, or, if you have a biggish space, how about one of the amelanchiers, which are truly great value because they have tiny, very pretty white flowers with foliage that turns wonderfully fiery shades come the autumn. On acidic soils or in a good-sized pot full of ericaceous

compost, camellias perform well and their large flowers in reds, pinks, yellows and white look great. There is Exochorda macrantha, ‘The Bride’, with delightful arching stems studded with tiny white flowers. The list goes on and on, but take time to wander around a favourite nursery or garden centre and you will be amazed at what is there and how it has the potential to transform you garden this spring and for years to come.

When you have got your purchases home, try to get them planted as soon as possible.

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Dig a good-sized hole for each, making it several inches wider than the root ball all round, and fork the base and sides of the hole over thoroughly, especially if you garden on clay. On clay soils it is best to do as much soil preparation as possible with a fork, as this will be less likely to cause further compaction of the soil than if you use a spade.

If the soil is either heavy clay or extremely light and sandy, it is well worth digging a much bigger hole, gradually incorporating more of the Continuted on page 20…

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Gardening …Continuted from page 16 ‘natural’ soil into the compost or planting mix as you get closer to the sides of the hole.

Before planting, remove the pot and firmly tease out the roots – soaking the root ball in a bucket of water for an hour or two should help if they are quite congested. It is essential that you do this or else the plant may not ever get properly established, as its roots will not move out into their new surroundings. Ideally you’ll not buy a plant that is too pot-bound (I always recommend checking carefully before you buy) but if there are any really large, woody roots encircling the root ball you may need to prune these out, so that you can release the remainder of the roots.

of the plant’s precise name and details, or remove the label and keep it somewhere safe – that way you will never be stuck for information about how to look after your plant, or how big it may grow!

The plant should be planted at the same depth that it was in its pot and make sure that just the roots, and no part of the stem, are below ground level. Watering in is necessary even if the soil seems fairly moist, as it helps to settle the soil around the fine roots.

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Brilliant buys for bikes Technology is doing amazing things for cyclists right now, so if your plans for 2021 including spending more time on two wheels there are all kinds of devices to help you.

4iiii Precision Power Meter If you’re really serious about cycling, a power meter can log not just your power, but how much power you’re pushing to each pedal. It lasts for about four days on a single coin battery. £269, halfords.co.uk

The important consideration is safety.

Many modern bike helmets have integrated MIPS (Multi-Directional Impact Protection System) to help protect against certain kinds of impacts, and many also have integrated LED lights to make you more visible to other road users. Safety shouldn’t mean sacrificing comfort, though, and good helmets are precision designed to be as light as possible while delivering serious protection. Some even direct airflow to keep your sunglasses fog-free.

Bell Formula LED MIPS This helmet provides a superb combination of safety features including built-in LED lighting and MultiDirectional Impact Protection System (MIPS) to protect you from serious impacts. £109.99, bellbikehelmets.co.uk

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Call James on: 07967 627945 or Nikki on: 07425 154425 or email: james@pickardonline.co.uk All current Government guidelines followed.

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What’s On guide to what’s on in harrogate for FEBRUARY HARROGATE FARMERS MARKET

(all events subject to change due to Covid 19 restrictions)

February Half Term Fun – ‘Whatever the weather’

Usually on the 2nd Thursday in the month.

11th February, 11th March

Saturday 13 - Sunday 21 February 2021

Yorkshire Farmers’ Markets sell fresh and organic produce, direct from the producer and sourced as locally as possible.

Join us this half term come rain or shine, grab your wellies and do some puddle jumping! Explore the garden and enjoy outdoor play whatever the weather.

The wide variety of stalls include bread, honey, jam & preserves, fresh eggs, plants & herbs, Italian and Indian foods, pies, pork, bacon and beef products, soups, baking and confectionery, local cheeses and fruit & vegetables. We also have goodquality, hand-made craft items including jewellery woodcraft, soaps, pottery and woolen products.

We continue to prioritise the safety of our visitors and have reduced the number of tickets available for daily entry to the garden and we ask that visitors wear face coverings in enclosed spaces.

Entry to the garden is by pre-booked tickets only.

For more information and to pre-book your visit, go to:https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/harlow-carr Entry is free for RHS members.

STUDFOLD EASTER EGG AND FAIRY HUNT! In the Easter holidays, from Saturday 27th March until Sunday 11th April 2021 we have our very special, and popular, annual Easter egg and fairy celebration event. The theme this year is ‘springtime fairies and their friends’!

It’s a day the whole family can enjoy. Pick up a clue sheet and then explore and discover large willow nests, brightly coloured eggs, golden rabbits and the famous Studfold spring fairies and their countryside friends. The woodlands at Studfold are always magical but spring sees an extra level of enchantment!

HARLOW CARR The garden is open every day (except Christmas Day) from 9:30am – 4pm, with last entry at 3pm.

Start counting the rabbits on your way to Studfold from Pateley Bridge - there should be 4! From our car park, follow the white rabbits all the way to Reception! Once on the Adventure Trail you can count the golden rabbits, learn what life is like as a fairy, make a wish and plant it in the fairy wish garden. There’s so much to do!

Winter wonders Get outside this winter season and enjoy a wonderful winter walk through the gardens at RHS Harlow Carr.

Discover all the seasonal delights of the garden with coloured stems, peeling bark, fragrant shrubs, tactile grasses and sculptural evergreens, providing a splash of colour against winter skies. What better way to blow away the cobwebs and admire the beauty of the natural landscape than with a refreshing winter stroll.

Admission prices are as follows: Adults: £7.50 Children: £7.50, includes an Easter surprise (while stocks last) Concessions: £6.50

Then why not warm up with some tasty, seasonal treats from Bettys Café Tea Rooms and there’s a fantastic selection of gifts and garden essentials available to buy from the Harlow Carr Shop & Plant Centre.

Children under 3: Free Book via the website: www.studfold.com Telephone: 01423 755228

for further events and full details please visit www.visitharrogate.co.uk

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Yorkshire Loft Ladders - quality you can trust!

These days most homeowners suffer from a lack of storage space.

job. Integrity in that we will turn up at the time we say and make sure the house is spotless when we leave, and Value in that we offer our services at a price people can afford. Our business relies on referrals and we got a huge amount of our calls from people who have been referred to us by our existing customers - that simply wouldn’t happen if we didn’t adhere to our overriding principles.

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o many precious items that need to be kept - but where to store it all? That’s where Yorkshire Loft Ladders come in. The company, based locally, offers homeowners the opportunity to maximise their storage space with a loft ladderm 50 sq ft of boarding and a light all fully fitted in less than a day for just £277 + VAT. But it’s not just the affordability of the package the company offers that makes Yorkshire Loft Ladders stand out as manager Aaron Wilson explains:

At the end of the day the old adage that happy customers lead to more happy customers is true and we work hard to make that happen for every installation we carry out!’

So, if you want to make use of your loft space, however big or small, call Aaron on 0800 612 8359 and he’ll be happy to pop round and give you a no obligation quote so you too can make use of your loft!

‘Our watchwords are Quality, Integrity and Value.

Quality in the materials that we use and the fact that all our loft packages are fitted by time served tradesmen so our customers are assured of the best

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Yorkshire Decor

Painting & Decorating Services Professionally Trained City & Guilds Qualified Over 25 years experience

For a proper job, call Robin Turner

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ITG Design We are a family run business concentrating on affordable quality kitchens and bedroom furniture from two of the top UK manufacturers.

We have been installing kitchens and bedrooms for the last 10 years in the Harrogate area for various companies.

We are passionate about affordability whilst maintaining the highest quality & are able to supply these to you from our two favoured suppliers Omega PLC (kitchens) and Toffs sliding doors (bedrooms). Their products exceed many

major brands for quality and durability.

We do all your design requirements using the Articad 3d HD package so you actually see what your dream kitchen would look like in the comfort of your own home.

We can offer a supply only or can manage your installation from start to finish taking care of any building work, plumbing, plastering and any electrical work and then install your kitchen/ bedroom for you.

Kitchens and Bedrooms Design to Completion or Supply Only Tim Gamble

07944 888097 tim@itgdesign.co.uk

For further help or advice or a home visit to discuss your requirements then please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Harrogate District Foodbank and individuals. We work with over 100 front line agencies to make sure that the food goes to the most needy in the area.

We are open for clients and donations on Mondays 10.30-12.30 at Holy Trinity Church, Knaresborough and Tuesdays and Fridays, 10.30-12.30 at Mowbray Community Church, Harrogate. You can also donate at Waitrose and Jennyfields Co Op.

Harrogate District Foodbank was established in April 2013 when a group of local church leaders wanted to find a practical way to serve the community.

Contact us at: info@harrogatedistrict. foodbank.org.uk for further information on how you can help us or we can help you.

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t the time there was very little in the way of food aid available to the wider community who were struggling and dealing with what we now term hidden hunger. Once we were established in Harrogate we opened in Knaresborough in August 2014. In the last seven and a half years we have fed 14186 men, women and children a three day food parcel.

We would like to thank all those people who regularly support us, we couldn’t do what we do without you.

All the food we give out is donated by generous local businesses, schools, churches

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Every fabric tells a story.

What will yours be?

More than just somewhere to put your feet up at the end of a long day, a sofa is often the heart of any home.

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hether you’re looking to cosy up with a loved one, enjoy a film night, or sprawl out with the kids on a lazy Sunday morning, its important to find something that suits both your home and your lifestyle. And because families come in all shapes and sizes, sofas should too.

Sofas & Stuff specialise in bespoke sofas, chairs, beds and sofa beds, handmade in Britain using the finest traditional techniques. Based near Harrogate, the showroom features a large collection of classic and contemporary furniture pieces, each one lovingly handcrafted and finished to the highest standard.

You can choose loose or tight covers, as well as a range of cushion fillings and feet, and if you see a style you like but it’s not the right size, the team of expert craftsmen will create one that fits your space perfectly. What’s more, each style can be upholstered in any fabric in the world, so there really are no limits when it comes to style and taste.

If you’re looking for a new sofa but aren’t sure where to begin, why not book a private design appointment? The expert design consultants will talk you through the options to help you find your perfect fit. With 15% off all styles as part of Autumn Savings, there’s never been a better time to treat yourself to the sofa of your dreams. Here are just a few of their favourite styles.

The Alwinton The Alwinton is all about bringing together traditional British design, comfort and sophistication. Featuring a classic Howard arm and medium sit cushions, this best-selling sofa will really stand the test of time.

The Abbotsbury If you like the classic Chesterfield style but want something a little bit different, the Abbotsbury is ideal.

Featuring the iconic squarebuttoned back, this updated design is the very definition of modern elegance.

The Lanhydrock

Ready to design your dream sofa? Visit the Harrogate Sofas and Stuff showroom today to browse the collections and start bringing your ideas to life.

Designed in 1986, The Lanhydrock combines comfort and practicality with a touch of understated elegance. Classic features and a soft, clean silhouette make this one of the most versatile styles around.

Sofas & Stuff, The Clock Tower, Oakwood Park, Fountains Road, Bishop Thornton, Harrogate, HG3 3BF. 01423 774020.

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24/7 care at home means I keep my independence.

We are all living in uncertain times and our vulnerable and elderly need protecting and supporting. Having a professional carer living in with you 24/7 providing one-to-one care allows you to live your life on your terms. Live-in care is not just about keeping you safe and well, it is also about ensuring you can continue to enjoy life in your own home with genuine companionship.

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Skell Lodge Care Home We offer independence, choice and comfort when it comes to enjoying everyday life.

Skell Lodge, situated in the heart of Ripon is an important part of the local community and provides quality residential accommodation and care with a ‘home from home’ feel in a welcoming setting.

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Heritage Healthcare Expert Care at Home

household help and complex needs. The team can support a variety of healthcare needs, helping clients living with the effects of dementia or a stroke, have sensory impairments, have a terminal condition, or just need extra support to feel comfortable at home.

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ome care provider, Heritage Healthcare, has expanded its award-winning service to support families living in Harrogate and across North Yorkshire.

Heritage Healthcare has also launched a livein care service, providing an alternative and preferred option to moving into a care home.

Heritage Healthcare has built a respected reputation, opening its first care offices in Guisborough and Cleveland in 2008 and an office in York in 2010, and now delivers care through its franchise offices to communities across the UK. The expansion into North Yorkshire will bring together the provider’s care offices in the North East and York to allow more families access to expert care at home.

Delivering a professional and high -quality service is the focus of Heritage Healthcare, allowing individuals to maintain their independence at home. The care team not only provide essential care but build trusted friendships with clients, providing social support to help more people be part of their local community and to prevent loneliness.

As more people are choosing to remain living at home in their later life, Heritage Healthcare is providing an essential service to help individuals feel safe and secure. Every care package is tailored to the client, working with them, their loved ones and other healthcare professionals to create a bespoke plan that can be adapted to their changing health needs.

With care and support form Heritage Healthcare, you can be reassured you and your loved ones are receiving a service based on trust and dignity.

For more information about Heritage Healthcare, please contact our team on 01904 691000.

Highly trained Home Carers are on hand to deliver support with personal care, companionship,

Heritage Healthcare has expanded its award-winning home care service and is now providing expert care at home to individuals living in Harrogate.

Expert services, chosen by you • Personal Care • Household Help • Companionship • Complex Needs

• Respite Support • Dementia Care • End-of-Life Care • Live-in Care

We create a bespoke care package tailored to your needs to help you feel safe and secure at home.

For a no-obligation assessment, contact our friendly team on:

01904 691 000 joe.atkin@heritagehealthcare.co.uk heritagehealthcare.co.uk/york www.harrogatelife.co.uk

Be part of the Heritage Healthcare team!

We are recruiting professional and compassionate Home Carers to deliver care and support to clients.

• Fantastic pay rates • Flexible hours

• Full training • Paid mileage

Apply today and help people in your local area be supported within their own home.

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Try To Remember fantastic news! The long awaited vaccine, is now being rolled out which should help us in our battle against the dreadful Covid 19 virus. Hopefully the road back to normality will begin in the Spring. So, back to normality then?

• How much you missed your local pubs and restaurants

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o, back to normality then ? Sadly life for many may never be the same again, 50,000 loved ones have died prematurely, new and established businesses have collapsed, unemployment has increased massively, many are going hungry and the country is deep in debt. Not quite a fairy tale ending just yet, but there is light at the end of the tunnel

• What a beautiful nation we have and that a holiday in the UK is not the 2nd best option • How little you used the car, and was it a blessing in disguise?

• The personal service provide by your butcher, the baker, the milkman, the corner shop, • the postmen, the refuse collection, the police who all helped you during lockdown

The last 9 months have been a traumatic and economically crippling time for many, but it has also been a stark lesson to us in what really matters. We have learnt to appreciate those things that previously we often just took for granted:- Our nearest and dearest, members of our own family from whom we may have been separated during the lockdown, our neighbours and community, our friends, our social lives, the lonely and the housebound, the hungry, our NHS and its people, our local doctors, the church services we cannot attend, the personal service provided by local shops and businesses, our local pubs and cafes, restaurants, the great outdoors and the beauty of nature and holidays.

• The Care Homes and their workers, who did their best to protect those we love

REMEMBER SHOPPING? Casually looking, trying on clothes, actually seeing the product you may buy and the great service provided

by Harrogate’s stores. Just imagine if there were NO HARROGATE TOWN CENTRE SHOPS. Think before you purchase from some anonymous faceless internet company, that you could be buying from Harrogate.

For the first three months (and now for a further month) when many businesses were forced to close, we dutifully stayed at home and many of us spent time ordering goods and services on the internet. During this time some businesses boomed and others were crippled or went bust.

When 2021 starts, with the hope of a new life with Covid 19 under control, will we revert to the pre Covid mentality, or will we retain the new insights of appreciation that we have discovered.

Continue to support those in need:- the lonely, the housebound, the impoverished.

Support your local food bank. Yes even people in Harrogate need a foodbank, Our NHS. As the pictures of brightly coloured rainbows on thousands of windows of the houses in Harrogate slowly begin to fade… let’s try not to let the support and solidarity that we all felt for our NHS and key workers also fade away.

Try to remember…

• To never forget our NHS and its people • How bad it was when you couldn’t meet your friends and family • How much you relied on local shops and businesses • How much you appreciated just walking and exploring your locality

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Travel

The Lake District

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n the Lake District National Park, the long ribbon of water called Windermere is the largest natural lake in England. Fed by rivers as it stretches south, it is no more than a mile across but over ten miles long and about 220 feet deep. It is home to Atlantic salmon, arctic char, brown trout and more but most magical for visitors are quaint villages and mountain peaks rising all around, mirrored in its glistening waters.

On the water Dozing around the nineteenth century rail station, the small town of Windermere is a mile or so from the lake but Bowness-on-Windermere, its older neighbour, is the tourists’ honeypot, with a ferry across the water and fabulous cruises on modern or traditional boats, providing allocated seating and commentary. Sail north to Ambleside or south to Lakeside, or book the circular Island Cruise for stunning views of the isles, the mountains, wooded shores and bays.

There are aquatic plants and wintering birds, swans gliding here and there and pretty sails flapping in the breeze.

It’s a lovely way to relax and some cruises allow you to stop and return on a later boat.

Bank on land Attractions are aplenty. The Lakeland Motor Museum or the Jetty Museum of ‘Boats, Steam and Stories’ are both highly rated, or take a look around the Bobbin Mill or the Blackwell Arts & Crafts House. For families, the World of Beatrix Potter is a must. Character displays, storytelling, all sounds and smells, and a fairylike gift shop, it fires anyone’s imagination.

Beatrix loved her holidays in Windermere and later bought a house, ‘Hill Top’ in Near Sawrey, which inspired many of her books. House and cottage garden are open to the public.

Meanwhile in Ambleside, the mock-Gothic Wray Castle is a great place for children to roam around with a chance to dress up and build their own foam castle.

Historic homes Then there are historic houses, such as Holker Hall, home of the Cavendish family, and delightful gardens, among them Ryder Hall and its 500-year-old sweet

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chestnut tree, or in the spring Stagshaw ablaze with azaleas and rhododendrons or the quiet Dora’s Field full of daffodils, just like the originals planted

by Wordsworth in memory of his beloved daughter. The poet, who wrote over 70,000 lines, spent much of his life around Grasmere and you can visit Dove Cottage and its museum and Rydal Mount, the final home near his humble grave in St Oswald’s churchyard.

On the rails Don’t miss the steam train from Haverthwaite to Lakeside and enjoy the scenery along the lake and the river Leven near Fell Foot Park. It’s a short trip but can be combined with a visit to the Lakes Aquarium.

Firing up and winding down For an adrenaline buzz, try mountain biking, treetop walking, kayaking, abseiling, trekking in the hills, horse-riding or any of the on-water activities.

But when evening comes, take time to wander, ‘lonely as a cloud’, as the sun sets all purple and gold over quiet waters.

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Recipe

Tartiflette

Serves: 4

1. Boil the potatoes in a large pan of lightly salted water until just tender.

Drain well, cool for 10 minutes then cut into thin slices. Preheat the oven to 200C / fan 180C / gas mark 6.

Ready in: 1 Hour

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his rich and cheesy potato gratin makes a fabulous warming winter supper.

2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat and fry the onions and garlic for 5-6 minutes, stirring. Add the chopped bacon and continue cooking until the onions are golden and tender. Pour the wine into the pan and bring to the boil. Boil until the liquid has almost evaporated.

Serve with salad and crusty bread.

• 1kg Charlotte potatoes, halved • 1 tbsp olive oil • 2 small onions, peeled and thinly sliced • 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed

3. Layer the potatoes and onion mixture in a large square baking dish. Mix together the cream and crème fraiche and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Pour over the potatoes.

• 4 smoked bacon rashers, finely chopped • 100ml dry white wine • 100ml double cream • 4 tbsp crème fraiche

4. Lay the cheese slices on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbling.

Serve garnished with parsley.

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 150g Reblochon cheese, rind removed and sliced • Sprig of parsley, to garnish

TIP: Use any other cheese you prefer. Try mature Cheddar, taleggio or Gruyere.

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Organic Dales STEvEN LOFTHOUSE, AN ORGANIC FARMER FROM SUMMERBRIdGE, HAS A PASSION TO BRING THE BENEFITS OF ORGANIC PROdUCTS TO THE HARROGATE dISTRICT. His business blossomed from his fathers farm in 2005, initially supplying certified organic milk to businesses and homes in Harrogate. As his trade flourished he expanded the range of organic produce, and now makes his deliveries to Harrogate and North and West Yorkshire. He supplies Organic Milk, Cream, Cheese, Butter, Flour, Eggs, Beef,

We are committed to supplying quality, fresh organic milk, locally produced food with full traceability.

Lamb, Pork, Chicken, Fruit and Vegetables.

His own home grown organic beef graces the shelves of M&S.

We will deliver direct to your door!

Organic Milk, Cream, Cheese, Butter, Breakfast Yoghurt, Cereal, Juices, Eggs, Beef, Lamb, Pork, Chicken, Fruit and Vegetables.

He is confident that the superior provenance, flavour, and quality of his products (sourced from vetted organic suppliers) will appeal to those consumers that appreciate natural foodstuffs grown within the standards of organic certification.

Call us on: 01423 780329 or 07855 955394 Based in Summerbridge Harrogate

Take a look at his website www.organicdales.co.uk or give Steven a call on 01423 780329/07855 955392

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The Dusty Miller

Bespoke Caterers

‘Where only the best will do’ We are a local company with over 35 years experience and can cater for Intimate dinner parties through to larger events.

Please phone us to pre-order ready-made dishes to enjoy at home.

Everyday Dishes & Fine Dining.

• Cookery School • Marquees • Demonstrations • Consultancy • Corporate Events Brian & Elizabeth Dennison

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Can money buy you

health?

In this case possibly yes! During these strange pandemic times, there has been a steady flow of households moving away from built up areas and city centres into the countryside.

Bank Top Farm is a good example where you can definitely enjoy the good life, without being totally isolated (with over 3 acres of private grounds and gardens). This family home has superb flexible accommodation including a separate annex and fully caters for those working from home with superfast broadband and 2 separate telephone lines.

Situated on the outskirts of Bishop Thornton, on a private cul de sac, on the cusp of an Area of Outstanding National Beauty, the wow factor is the stunning, panoramic views over Nidderdale and beyond. The never forgotten, Cut Throat Lane (no barber shops here) sits above the village of Shaw Mills and hosts just five country properties.

The school buses for Harrogate schools, stops at the end of the lane and there are feeder coaches from Ripley just five mins away, for Ripon Grammar School and other private schools such as Cundall Manor and Queen Mary's etc in North Yorkshire.

There are a host of sports clubs in the local area including tennis at Birstwith and cricket in Bishop Thornton, Shaw Mills and Birstwith plus Saturday football at the local schools. There is also a swimming pool at Belmont Grosvenor School in Birstwith and golf and fishing are well catered for locally!

The property is blessed with many miles of walking / cycling from the doorstep on various bridle paths and the Nidderdale Way. The National Trust's Brimham Rocks is on the doorstep and can be clearly viewed from the house. The beautiful Ripley Castle (4 miles) and the award winning Grantley Hall (6 miles) is on the doorstep and the local pub the Chequers, The Boars Head and the Station in Birstwith are all nearby!

If you want to get ahead of the curve and away from the madding crowd, this stunning property might just be ideal for you and your family!

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White Rose Sewing Established in 1979 White Rose Sewing Centre is a friendly, family run sewing machine business based in Harrogate.

The owner, Phil Pearson, moved to new premises in 2014.

The new premises are bigger and brighter

giving Phil more room to display his impressive stock of sewing machines and haberdashery.

Phil has had 40 years experience in the business, so is very well informed to offer advice to anyone wishing to buy a new machine or explore the features of their existing machine.

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A new destination shop just outside Harrogate.

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Health February Blues T

he ongoing pandemic is challenging the best of us when it comes to keeping our spirits up, but even without this the shorter daylight hours of winter can have a huge effect on how we feel.

It’s not good for us or for those around us to feel perpetually negative, so it’s time to take action.

The Great Outdoors Spending some time outdoors each day is crucial to tackling winter blues. Exercise and laughter both stimulate and boost endorphins, those wonderful feel-good chemicals in our bodies that help to lift our mood. Furthermore, spending an hour or two away from the news will distract you from negative feelings through the rest of the day.

Light therapy in the form of a lightbox has been shown to be helpful for many sufferers, but any exposure to light will help: a lunchtime walk or sitting near a window when indoors.

It’s Not All About You Our social lives have been considerably curtailed since March 2020 but contact with other people is so important.

Read All About It… Or Not Reading about ‘the blues’ can help as it’ll reassure you that you aren’t on your own.

Seeing a post on a user forum from someone with a similar problem and reading the encouraging and sympathetic replies will be a comfort to you. “A problem shared is a problem halved” as the saying goes.

When you are feeling down, you might feel you don’t want to bother your friends and family. But imagine if they asked to speak to you? You’d be unlikely to say no, so flip that on its head and remember that they are likely to be glad to hear from you too! Video calls are a real blessing for distanced interactions, but even just a phone call will cheer you.

On the other hand, if the news depresses you and social media makes you feel like everyone else is living their best life, switch it off. When someone boasts about how amazing their life is right now, it’s really not going to cheer you up.

Even better, instead of a phone call, a short walk around the block for an in-person catchup is likely to find conversation flowing more easily. If you are on your own, go somewhere that other people are – a park, the seaside or one of the National Trust gardens.

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Over two million people in the UK are affected

by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). The low levels of light during the winter months can cause a range of symptoms, from slowing down and lacking energy right through to severe depression. Other symptoms include feeling gloomy, lethargic and experiencing feelings of being unable to carry out our normal routine.

OK, admittedly that’s stretching it a bit in January.

But each day has been getting a few minutes longer since the 21st December so there is – literally – light at the end of the tunnel.

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The Fitted Carpet & Flooring Specialist

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T C HI N S O N S U H BUTCHERS TRADITIONAL BUTCHERS 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Ripley Butchers Shop now has new owners Brian Robinson and Richard Massey

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“Best quality local meat for local people” Personal service and Home Delivery Chicken, Pork, Beef, Lamb, Game FREE Glazes, Marinades and Flavours of your choice added while you wait Wishing all our customers a happy & healthy New Year. Thank you for your custom.

Market fresh vegetables available daily Monday - Saturday, 8am - 6pm

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Harrogate Jagwar Specialists Is an independent garage with a trusted reputation for providing high quality services at affordable prices. Our technicians are ATA qualified Jaguar Trained Master and Diagnostic Technicians with extensive experience in all aspects of servicing and repairs. All Jaguar models are catered for including the latest XK,XJ & XF models, with all work carried out in a modern and fully equipped workshop.

Harrogate Jagwar Specialists are now located at new larger purpose built premises to satisfy increased customer demand Harrogate Jagwar Specialists Unit 1B, Follifoot Ridge Business Park, Pannal Road, Harrogate HG3 1DP

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A-Plan Insurance branches out to Harrogate A-Plan Insurance in Harrogate has recently been opened by the Deputy Mayor of Harrogate; Councillor Zoe Metcalfe. he latest branch is located at 10 Princes Street T in Harrogate and comes as people throughout the country continue to value the personal service

that the expanding high street based broker offers.

When cutting the ceremonial ribbon, Deputy Mayor Metcalfe said: “I’m delighted to be opening a new high street insurance premises that adds further value to the Harrogate business community.”

Chris Bishop (Branch Manager) said: “I am excited to be coming back to my Yorkshire roots and bringing the A-Plan experience to the north of the country. I have fond memories of growing up around the Ripon and Harrogate area and am looking forward to engaging with the local community and ‘coming home’ after being away for over 20 years. It’s a vibrant town for both business and pleasure and I can’t wait to introduce my young family to everything the town has to offer.”

cover can be arranged by phone, or by visiting the branch, where the appropriate health and safety precautions are in place. Refreshingly, A-Plan does not have call centres or call queuing systems.

Buying insurance has become an impersonal experience. Call centre handlers are on a schedule, so can’t build up a relationship with you. Comparison websites expect you to do all the work and you can’t always be completely sure that the cover meets your specific needs.

Businesses in Harrogate, and indeed everywhere, have been on a roller coaster ride throughout 2020 and have had to react quickly at every turn. As the town adapts to ‘the new normal’, A-Plan is keen to support the high street at a time where more vulnerable members of the community may struggle with online journeys or lengthy call waiting times in the current climate.

If you have a home, vehicle or other item that is out of the ordinary it can be very hard to be sure you’ve bought the right product for your requirements.

Mr. Bishop continued “We appreciate that buying insurance can sometimes be confusing, but if you talk to a local broker, they will do the shopping around to find the best policy for your individual circumstances.”

As part of A-Plan’s corporate social responsibility commitment, Chris and the team have launched a scheme in support of Saint Michael’s hospice. A £50 donation is activated if people mention the charity when taking out a new car, home or van insurance policy, providing much needed support to the Harrogate based charity.

Providing Harrogate residents and businesses with a more personalised way of arranging car, van, home, travel, or business insurance as an alternative to online insurance sites, A-Plan does all the hard work to find the right cover to suit clients’ individual circumstances. Insurance

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It may be a new year, but COVID-19 is still here

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Eating seasonally IF YOU RARELY THINk ABOUT WHERE YOUR FOOd COMES FROM, YOU’RE NOT ALONE, BUT BUYING FOOd THAT’S BOTH IN SEASON ANd LOCALLY PROdUCEd IS THE MOST ENvIRONMENTALLY FRIENdLY WAY TO EAT. WHAT’S THE BEST WAY OF LESSENING THE ENvIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF OUR SHOPPING?

local farmers, while also making sure that the food you’re buying hasn’t crossed continents to reach your plate.

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Supermarkets usually print their produce’s country of origin, but shopping at a local farm shop or market is the best place to start. By doing so you’ll support

cooking new dishes, stick to simple recipes like soups and stews to begin with. If you have green fingers you could also try growing your own vegetables. Even if you don’t have a garden, many foods like lettuces and herbs can happily grow indoors all year round.

Bananas, avocados and mangoes are just a few examples of foods to avoid or at least cut down on. They always have to be imported and they also need a lot of water and pesticides to grow in industrial quantities. While cutting out all of your favourite foods might be unrealistic, if we all filled our fridges a little more carefully, it really could make a world of difference.

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