Harrogate Life Magazine - October 2021

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

FREE

HarrogateLife HARROGATELIFE.CO.UK

MAGAZINE

#BE KIND

OCTOBER 2021

LOCAL INTEREST

HOME & INTERIORS

ST. MICHAEL’S HOSPICE EVENTS PATELEY BRIDGE MEN’S SHED

RECIPE: INDONESIAN CHICKEN WITH NOODLES GARDENING TRENDS

The Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Specialists

HARROGATE Serving Yorkshire For Over 25 Years Est. 1988

Carpets

World Class Reputation…

Local Solution Immediate Telephone Quote Provided

Commercial & Domestic • Upholstery • Rugs

• 100% safe & non toxic • Patented hot carbonating cleaning process • No saturation or risk of shrinkage • Fast drying (1-2 hours) • No sticky residues / longer lasting results • Professional stain removal and pet odour treatment • Professional certified technicians • 100% satisfaction guaranteed / fully insured • Rug cleaning service

• Ma tr

www.chemdryharrogateyorkleeds.co.uk Call 01423 325 880 or Freephone 0800 123 013 Units SU2 & SU3, Brickyard Road, Roecliffe YO51 9NS

esse

PROFESSIONAL TILE/STONE CLEANING & SEALING

s • Cur

tain

s • Leather Cleaning

1 www.harrogatelife.co.uk FOOD/DRINK | BOOKS | TECHNOLOGY | HEALTH/FITNESS | HOME/GARDENING | PUZZLES

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

G IS A NECESSI TIN TY EA

Cook ing is an Art

STUNNING GOOD LOOKS ARE SIMPLY AN APPETISER If you’re considering a new range cooker or built in oven, then visit our showroom for beautiful collections from leading brands on display with matching hoods and splashbacks and co-ordinating appliances.

NORTH YORKSHIRE’S

With independent and expert advice on innovative features, finishing touches and quality that is designed to last, let us help you choose the cooker that’s right for you!

ON DISPLAY

LARGEST SELECTION OF

RANGE COOKERS

A family business since 1936 Herbert Todd House, Monks Cross Drive, Monks Cross, York YO32 9GZ Tel 01904 628676 48 Tower Street, Harrogate, HG1 1HS Tel: 01423 701496 • 16 York Road, Acomb, York, YO24 4LU Tel 01904 798283

www.htodd.co.uk

We Deliver. We Install.

We Care.

2

BUY NOW PAY NEXT YEAR WITH NO DEPOSIT

FINANCE Tel OPTIONS 01423AVAILABLE 771200

Contents 08

BOOK REVIEW

42 RECIPE

10

BEAUTY

44 TECHNOLOGY

Chilling Reads

And breathe… aromatherapy

12 CROSSWORD 16 GARDENING

Let there be light

50

WHAT’S ON Cont’d

56 ST. MICHAELS’S HOSPICE EVENTS 59 SUDOKU 62 INTERIORS

24 HEALTH

Don’t suffer in silence

26 28 32 40

Garden trends

Indonesian chicken with noodles

SEASONAL FOOD WHAT’S ON PATELEY BRIDGE MEN’S SHED STAYCATIONS

Fan the flames

68 QUIZ ANSWERS 68 SPECIAL OFFERS 70 INDEX & USEFUL NUMBERS

Cosy Autumn getaways

WELCOME TO THE OCTOBER ISSUE OF HARROGATE LIFE MAGAZINE

somewhere to buy a real tree and decorations.

Take a look through all the pages and see what these businesses have to offer. Let’s remember that our local businesses really need our support right now to get us all back on track, so let’s try and forget about the big internet companies and please shop local & independent wherever we can.

As we write this, travel restrictions have eased quite considerably. If you weren’t able to take a holiday yet this year but are yearning for some sun, then pay a visit to Ben at The Travel Journal in the Montpellier Quarter in Harrogate.

Ben has many years experience in the travel industry and can offer his expertise to book the perfect vacation for you See page 41.

As usual, we have our recipe- This month it’s Indonesian chicken with noodles on page 42 and our gardening section, with a new writer, this time informing us of garden trends on pages 16-19. Our health article this month is Don’t suffer in silence, all about hearing loss.

If you have any problems in this area then do pay a visit to the Yorkshire Hearing Clinic in Harrogate who are offering free hearing tests for Harrogate Life readers see page 25 for details.

We won’t be free of Covid for the foreseeable future but with care and consideration for ourselves and those around us, life should bear more resemblance to pre 2020. Our What’s On feature on pages 28 & 50 have lots of ideas for things to do and places to visit over the next few months and even live entertainment for us to look forward to now that Autumn is here and we have more normality. With entertainment venues open again now, Harrogate has plenty to offer,

Did you know that you can still see the latest issue of Harrogate Life Magazine, even in the months that you don’t receive it through your letterbox? Just visit www.harrogatelife.co.uk

Sorry to say this so early into October, but Christmas isn’t too far away. Within our pages we have local businesses providing gift inspiration, meat and cheese to feed family and friends and

Take care until next time.

Best wishes, Paul & Fiona.

If you would like to advertise in HARROGATE LIFE, have any feedback or have a community event that you would like to advertise free of charge, then please email: hello@harrogatelife.co.uk or call on 01423 771200 Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of information at the time of publishing, Harrogate Life Magazine cannot be held responsible for any omission, error or subsequent changes. Neither can the Harrogate Life Magazine be seen to endorse nor be held responsible for the content or claims of articles, advertisements or advertisers. Harrogate Life Magazine cannot guarantee a response to any advertisement or article.

www.harrogatelife.co.uk

3

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

HARROGATE LOCKSMITHS • Lock fitting • Lock Repair • 24, hour fast response lockout service • Burglary Repairs • CRB Checked • Insurance approved

Quote DEAK40 for 5% discount

Tel: 01423 538098 Mob: 07889 489803

Call 01423 608376 or 07990 709456

www.harrogatelocksmiths.co.uk

Established in 2000 to carry out small individual projects such as:

• Refurbishments • New Builds • Extensions • Dropped crossings • Driveways Approved Contractors List

Unit 13, Killinghall Business Park, Killinghall, Harrogate HG3 2BA Tel: 01423 564909 Email: dalebuild@btconnect.com

4

Tel 01423 771200

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

ENTERPRISE RETIREMENT LIVING

THE RED HOUSE

CALL TO FIND OUT ABOUT OUR OFFERS AND EVENTS

THE RED HOUSE

Discover luxurious retirement living

The Red House is a stunning, established retirement village in the heart of Ripon, with excellent community amenities set within over four acres of beautiful landscaped gardens, and the reassurance and convenience of 24-hour on-site staff.

• • • •

Restaurant • Bar • Gym Salon • Lounge • Library Guest suite • Gated setting 24-hour on-site staff

Call 01765 540046 or visit redhouseripon.co.uk The Red House, 41 Palace Road, Ripon HG4 1FA

www.harrogatelife.co.uk

5

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

6

Tel 01423 771200

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

Complete end-to-end solutions

DESIGN. PLAN. BUILD. INTERIORS. Extensions • Conversions • Garden house/office

Over 20 years project management experience and time-served tradespeople

Call Owen: 07434 801101 or email: info@trajanprojects.co.uk

WWW.TRAJANPROJECTS.CO.UK www.harrogatelife.co.uk

7

FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTE

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

Books Chilling Reads

By Kate Duggan

I

t’s all about the spooky, criminal, weird and macabre this month…

Triflers Need Not Apply – Camilla Bruce This is a fictionalised account of the life of mass murderer Belle Gunness, who started her killing spree back in 1900.

In the novel, a horrific attack as a young woman sets Belle on a very different path to that of her peers. She realises that while women may not have legal power, they can be just as ruthless as men. As the bodies pile up, so too do Belle’s finances. But how long can her appetite for murder go unnoticed? You’ll veer between pity and loathing for the main character, with perhaps a touch of horrified admiration at times.

The Rising Tide – Sam Lloyd Lucy seems to have it all, until one day her family’s yacht is found drifting at sea, empty.

She soon realises her husband is missing, and with him her children. A storm is brewing that threatens to wipe away any clues and any hope of finding survivors. Atmospheric and with twists galore, The Rising Tide will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World – Elif Shafak If you didn’t read this book back when everyone was talking about it two years ago, don’t let it slip through your fingers again. The central character is Leila, who lies murdered and dumped in a rubbish bin in Istanbul. As her brain shuts down, we’re taken through her life up until that point. Not the happiest life to be sure, but one rich in friendship. And those friends will stop at nothing to make sure Leila isn’t just another victim in an unmarked grave. A startlingly unique, vivid read.

The Man Who Died Twice – Richard Osman Sequels rarely live up to the hype, but boy does this one deliver. The Thursday Murder Club has another crime to solve (which is lucky as the pensioners were getting a bit bored). Elizabeth has received a cry for help from an old flame – one she neither likes nor trusts. But he’s in danger and she’d rather he didn’t end up dead. As you’d expect, there are plenty of red herrings to throw them (and you) off the scent. Cosy crime at its best.

8

The Haunting Season – various authors There’s a time-honoured tradition of curling up on a cold winter’s night to devour a ghost story. You might not be reading the tales in The Haunting Season by candlelight, but they’re sure to delight nonetheless. Eight leading authors have contributed, including Laura Purcell, Kiran Millwood Hargrave and Andrew Michael Hurley. While each story is set in winter, the similarity ends there. Some verge on horror while others are more deliciously spooky.

A Slow Fire Burning – Paula Hawkins A multi-layered mystery with unreliable characters, A Slow Fire Burning is certain to appeal to domestic noir fans.

Daniel is found dead on his houseboat. Laura is the last known person to see him alive and was seen leaving with blood on her clothes. And then there’s Carla, Daniel’s aunt, who’s still grieving for her son and sister. And Miriam, the woman who says she found the body.

Plus several other characters, all with their own stories to tell and secrets to hide…

Tel 01423 771200

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

For Your Perfect Gift

John Atkinson Fine & Rare Books 5 Royal Parade Harrogate HG1 2SZ

07540 279 897 | 01423 561 461 info@johnatkinsonbooks.co.uk

www.johnatkinsonbooks.co.uk www.harrogatelife.co.uk

Member of the ABA, ILAB & PBFA

9

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

And breathe…

Aromatherapy has been used for centuries to help people de-stress, unwind and get a better night’s sleep.

(All benefits that most of us could probably do with after what the last year and a half has thrown at us...)

Fragrance Combinations

Not keen on lavender? Other scents that promote relaxation include bergamot, nutmeg, palmarosa, ylang-ylang and frankincense.

Or if you want an energy boost, try citrusy aromas such as grapefruit, lemon, sweet orange, lemongrass and lime, or warm, spicy ones such as cinnamon, clove and cypress.

If you’re trying to focus on well-being this year, our simple DIY bath and body oil deserves a place on your to-do list.

Why not experiment with a few different essential oils to see which combinations you like best? (Try

the blends out in an oil burner by adding a few drops to water and lighting a candle underneath.)

Relaxing Bath And Body Oil

First off, you’re going to need a base or carrier oil, such as jojoba or sweet almond oil. These are suitable for all skin types, very moisturising and packed with antioxidants.

Comforting Face Mask

While the following recipe from Green People doesn’t include aromatherapy oils, the fragrance from the honey and lemon is both comforting and refreshing. The mask helps to nourish and soften dry skin. It won’t keep for long, so use it as soon as you’ve made it. It should prove a welcome treat after a stressful day.

Pour the carrier oil into a bottle. Ideally use an amber coloured, rather than clear, bottle. The oil will then stay fresh for longer as it’ll have greater protection from light.

Add a few drops of lavender essential oil and geranium essential oil to the bottle. As a rough guide, you’ll need around fifteen drops of essential oil for each 30ml of carrier oil. Lavender and geranium are a match made in heaven. Together, they can help to promote a feeling of calm and relaxation.

Mash half a medium-sized avocado, and mix it with one tablespoon of Manuka honey and one teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Massage the mixture into your face and neck. Then lie back and relax for fifteen to twenty minutes, before rinsing the mask off with warm water.

Ideally, leave your bath and body oil to ‘brew’ for forty-eight hours before using it. Then just add a splash of the oil to your bath, or massage it into your skin. It should keep fresh for a few months as long as you store it out of direct sunlight. If you’re making it for a gift, don’t forget to write the ingredients and directions on a sticky label or tag.

Safety Tips

To avoid irritation and other side effects, don’t apply undiluted essential oils directly to your skin. When you’re diluting them in oil, keep them under 3% of the total mix. Some essential oils are not recommended during pregnancy, so do check the bottle.

10

Tel 01423 771200

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

www.harrogatelife.co.uk

11

Puzzles

The October quick crossword Across

1 3 9 10 11 12 14 16 19 21 24 25 26 27

Employed (4) Loyal (8) Whirlwind (7) Big (5) Ceremonial leader (5) Save (6) Twist together (6) Thick oil (6) Steps (6) Friends (5) Not dead (5) Beginning (7) In company (8) Small insect (4)

Down

1 2 4 5 6 7 8 13 15 17 18 20 22 23

Utmost (8) Not late (5) On a ship (6) Relates (5) List of ingredients (7) Vegetable (4) Round container (6) Communications (8) Zero (7) Wealthier (6) On land (6) Distinguished (5) Alliance (5) Silly (4)

Answers on page 68…

We are now offering eye tests.

4 Royal Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 2SZ reception@bespokeeyewear.co.uk

Call to book an appointment.

12

01423 520330

www.bespokeeyewear.co.uk

Tel 01423 771200

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

Bias Stores - Harrogate and Leeds

Scandi influenced independent boutiques in Yorkshire BiasHarrogate

BiasHarrogate

BiasHarrogate

BiaS FaSHion SHow Thursday 21 October - Tickets £10 available at www.bias.store new labels Sofie Schnoor, Levete Room and Summum Woman

Tel: 07798 927638

w w w. b i a s . s t o r e

Victoria Gate Shopping Centre 10am to 6pm every day except Sunday 11am to 5pm

Sheer Bliss Sheer Bliss was opened by Jayne 9 years ago and since opening has been established as a personal and professional lingerie fitting boutique.

Sheer Bliss is situated at 14 High Street, Knaresborough opposite the bus station, we stock a large selection of lingerie from A cup to K cup, we stock a large variety of brands including Fantasie, Freya, Wacoal, Marie Jo, Prima Donna, Chantelle, Elomi, Goddess, Lise Charmel, Mey to name a few all our lingerie is proffessionaly fitted and styled just for you and your body shape www.harrogatelife.co.uk

We also stock maternity bras, mastectomy bras and my first bra as well as a large selection of swimwear again styled and fitted for you So whether you need an everyday bra or something special we have the perfect lingerie for you, in our modern and beautiful boutique Please follow us on our social media links all of which can be obtained by heading to the website www.sheerblissuk.com or by calling 01423 869096 to find out more We look forward to welcoming you to Sheer Bliss.

13

17 Cold Bath Road, HG2 0nL 10am to 5pm Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sunday 11am to 4pm

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

Luxury Holiday Lets Filey

Luxury holiday accommodation, can sleep parties from 4-22 people.

A yarn lovers’ paradise in the heart of Harrogate

• State of the art modern kitchen with corian worktops

Come join our workshops and Classes

• Sumptuously furnished open plan living areas • Beautifully designed fully tiled wet rooms and bathrooms

Stockists: King Cole, Stylecraft, Scheepjes, Grundl, Erika Knight Yarns and more!

• Luxuriously fitted bedrooms • Safe enclosed rear courtyard with barbecue area, seating and outdoor shower

17 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate H62 7SR

• Close to beaches, park and shops

Tel: 01423 885565 Email: orders@yarnetc.co.uk Website: www.yarnetc.co.uk

Visit our website at www.coast2coastholidays.co.uk

07949 078059 or 07580 272007

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.

Government guidelines allowing, Phil will be exhibiting at the Knitting and Stitching Show 18th-21st November at the Harrogate Convention Centre.

14

Tel 01423 771200

mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts VISIT FITRIGHTPlease FOOTWEAR Dedicated to making you think AND TREAT YOUR FEET differently about shoes THIS WINTER

Fitright footwear is one of the UK’s leading specialist shoe shops. With a great range of shoes for both men and women, in a variety of widths, depths and styles to suit all kinds of different shaped feet, fitright footwear aims to give customers the very best choice, by offering something for everyone.

Whether you have bunions, Morton’s neuroma, plantar fasciitis, arthritis or hammer toes, the friendly, professional fitright footwear team is used to dealing with all kinds of feet and is dedicated to helping customers select footwear that is fit for purpose and suits their feet best.

Stocking brands such as Finn Comfort, Joya, Fidelio, Legero, Waldlaufer and DB Wider Fit Shoes, means that there is a huge choice of footwear to suit all types of feet and foot problems.

Put a smile back on your feet and visit fitright footwear.

APPOINTMENTS ONLY Available between 10am and 5pm Wednesday to Saturday Footwear photography by: Kirsten Platt

Book now on 01423 561172

Measure - Fit - Go

OUR COMPLIMENTARY, ONE TO ONE, ADULT MEASURING AND FITTING SERVICE IS TOTALLY UNIQUE. The appointment system ensures a relaxed, no rush approach and our in depth, professional training ensures our fitting team has all the knowledge necessary to help each customer that steps through our door.

At fitright footwear we consider that correctly fitting footwear is an investment in health and wellbeing. The wide range of shoes we offer our customers cannot only help with existing foot problems, they can also ease and prevent problems becoming worse. Wearing the correct footwear can also help with back, knee and other joint pain. We have many customers who say that our footwear has transformed their lives. You simply cannot beat wearing the correct footwear.

If our feet hurt, we are less likely to keep moving.

3 Bower Road, Harrogate, HG1 1BB

15 www.harrogatelife.co.uk Find us on harrogate@fitrightfootwear.co.uk www.fitrightfootwear.co.uk

Gardening Garden trends – what’s hot and what’s not Passion for gardens has probably never been greater.

T

hanks to the Covid-19 pandemic and the restrictions that we were all obliged to follow, outside spaces have taken on a whole new vibe. The trend for utilising even the tiniest of outdoor areas is probably here to stay – at least for the next few years.

This fact is borne out by estate agents who have noticed that at least a quarter of potential property buyers are seeking more green space. Flats with gardens are now hugely popular, whereas a few years ago most people purchasing an apartment weren’t interested in owning outdoor space. Working from home has encouraged people to use every room in their house and to value their garden equally. Many will continue to use their home office rather than commute, because it makes perfect sense.

In line with our new appreciation for gardens, many of us have created garden ‘rooms’, where the inside flows into an outdoor kitchen and dining area. The lines between indoors and out have been blurred. It is no longer unusual for people to install outdoor fridges, cookers, storage, food-preparation surfaces and, of course, seating. The latter will probably include a dining table with chairs but also an outdoor lounge with comfortable furniture. Sometimes this can take up most of the garden, but hopefully there will be some attractive planting to provide

screening, perhaps a soothing water feature and definitely a firepit so that everyone can stay outside during the evening.

Gardens need life Treating a garden as an extension to the home is a developing trend for those who can afford this impressive display of luxury. But is it good for gardens? Paving over lawns and restricting planting to very limited zones isn’t great for biodiversity.

Beware of creating a desolate, cheerless space with little life to be found. Most people love the softness that plants bring to hard landscaping, therefore every opportunity should be taken for prioritising plants over paving.

Aim to develop a passion for the right plants in the right places.

We can all learn from the experts. The re-scheduling of RHS Chelsea Flower Show invigorated people at a time of year when interest is generally waning. We were wowed by the array of plants that look stunning, even though summer

16

had passed. The show exemplifies the very best combination of hard and soft landscaping and this is what we should aspire to.

A garden can, indeed, perform many functions and a seating place amongst the planting enables us to enjoy it to the full.

Above all else we should make provision for wonderful plants that will attract pollinators, provide structure, movement, scent, colour and soak up the excesses that the sky deposits.

Plants absorb pollution, they clean the air and produce oxygen.

Just relax by some lush planting and see how it makes you feel – plants really are good for us.

Allow a little rewilding in your garden and consider it a compliment when spiders and insects populate your space.

Don’t be tempted to prune your hedge every time it grows beyond the picture-book rectangle. Try to change the way you see things and avoid the concept of a tidy garden. These can be hostile places in terms of nature.

Continued on page 18…

Tel 01423 771200

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

A wide range of seasonal plants for sale and our new tearoom is now open Otley Road near Beckwithshaw Open Monday to Saturday 9am until 4.30pm and Sunday 10am until 4pm

www.horticap.org | 01423 522876 Registered charity 517234

is a charity, based in our own plant nursery on Otley Road, near Beckwithshaw. Our students. all adults with learning difficulties come here to train in horticulture and gain all sorts of life skills. We are passionate about our environment and use green technology throughout the nursery.

Our shop and tearoom are open Monday to Saturday 9am until 4.30pm and Sunday 10am until 4pm

• • • • •

Landscape Gardeners Design Construction Maintenance Artificial Lawns

T: 01943 468 614 T: 07710 028337 E: info@proctorlandscapes.com www.proctorlandscapes.com www.harrogatelife.co.uk

17

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

Gardening UK are following a meatfree diet. Almost half the population now grows fruit and vegetables at home. Not only is it fun and rewarding, but it can be completely chemical-free too.

…Continuted from page 16

The greatest garden trends during the last two years •

•

•

Al fresco dining, often with built-in appliances and heating and even a retractable canopy.

Extending interior decor into the garden. People now decorate gardens with lanterns, ornaments, colourful accessories, rugs and cushions. Some even sacrifice kitchen dressers, sofas and throws in a bid to make a bold outdoor statement that creates a cosy space.

Grow-your-own is a growing trend. At least fourteen per cent of adults in the

•

•

Dry stone walling, gabion walls using wire baskets filled with stones, and rocks, boulders and pebbles are all increasing in popularity.

These contemporary features combine style with function and they provide wonderful nooks and crannies that are valuable for wildlife.

Porcelain garden paving is the surface of choice for a growing number of householders. It’s a rapidly rising trend. Porcelain can

18

look like stone but is less porous, therefore it doesn’t turn green quite so easily.

It’s long-lasting, tough, slipresistant and contemporary.

•

Sowing seeds and planting for wildlife. There has been a record demand for wildflower and other seeds over the last eighteen months, with sales increasing more than 600 per cent.

Tel 01423 771200

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

J.nelson building & lAndscAping

All Aspects of building & lAndscAping work undertAken

01423 712515 or 07768 481831

pateley bridge, north Yorkshire

FULL E-COMMERCE SITE NOW LIVE!

PROUD TO SUPPLY HARROGATE AND SURROUNDING AREAS We are your local Garden Machinery Specialists selling quality products at fair prices.

Weekdays Monday – Friday 9:00 – 17:00 Weekends Saturday 9:00 – 13:00

01423 500222 info@chaplins.garden Unit 1SB, Killinghall Stone Quarry Business Park, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2BA

Give us a try today!

Book y o Winterur service now www.harrogatelife.co.uk

Opening Hours

www.chaplins.garden

19

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

The Fitted Carpet & Flooring Specialist

Mike Spalding Carpet Services For complete carpet service from initial advice through to selection and professional fitting

Highly competitive prices Skilled fitters Friendly local business Dedicated to giving excellent service

Quality products and skilled fitting are paramount.

We are confident that you will find just what you are looking for.

Excellent choice from our range of sample books.

Call Mike Spalding now for free personal advice, planning and a no obligation quotation.

t 01423 770519 m 07831 507085

The UK’s No1 dry carpet, upholstery and hard floor cleaners

in room a m r u Get yo d and save cleane on all r furthe rooms

50%

Dry carpet cleaning Upholstery cleaning Leather restoration Hard floor cleaning Wooden floor cleaning

LOC A

L

Fam Busiily Run ness

Domestic & Commercial Services Available 20

0800 180 4054

zerodrytime.com

Tel 01423 771200

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

LIGHTING AND LAMPSHADE SPECIALISTS SINCE 1947 Décor is famed for one of the largest collections of quality lampshades in the UK.

We are a selected stockist of David Hunt lighting and have a large select to view in store.

Our quality and service is never, ever compromised.

15 % OFF

ALL LAMPSH ADES ONLINE USE CODE HD D15

Address: 22-24 Crescent Road, Harrogate HG1 2RS Telephone: 01423 503285

www.harrogatelife.co.uk

Please visit our website for our full product range WWW.DECORHARROGATE.CO.UK Facebook.com/decorharrogate

21

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

Dales Sculptor Gains national

recognition at Stone Awards.

Renowned Yorkshire sculptor Joseph Hayton has yet again been recognised for excellence in his field, this time by Stone federation of Great Britain.

T

he award was given in the carving, lettering and sculpture category at the online event held earlier this year.

The work that captured the attention of judges is called Pagan Pillars and Roundels.

The pillars features pagan icons and imagery, including green men and a tree of life, while also incorporating lines of text from the Iliad poem by Homer.

The work’s roundels feature a Yggdrasil Viking tree of life and a green man.

The stone work is carved from Portland limestone

quarried in Dorset and Kilkenny Irish Limestone.

In their comments about Joseph’s winning work, judges said: “The craftsmanship applied to each piece sparks the imagination and encourages further study of the subjects depicted.”

They described the pillar structures as appearing “gravity-defying”, looking “ready to topple over”, while praising his technical ability.

“Each piece is carefully constructed, intricately carved and timeless,” they said, concluding: “The dark Kilkenny plinths provide the perfect contrast to the limestone pieces that will continue to bring pleasure to those fortunate enough to visit these grounds.”

It is not the first time Joseph’s work has been recognised by the federation. In 2016, his public sculpture Pillars Past was Highly Commended in the same category.

Joseph is based at the King Street workshops in Pateley Bridge, A home to artists and makers for nearly 30 Years.

Joe’s workshop and Gallery is open to the public and is well worth a visit to discuss a project and see works in progress.

Working mainly on a commission basis, in Marble, bronze or stone, Joseph’s Striking work will add elegance to your home or Garden.

22

Tel 01423 771200

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

Multi award-winning stone carver and bronze sculptor based in Pateley Bridge

www.josephhayton.co.uk

Joseph produces stunning bronze and stone sculptures for homes and Gardens, please get in touch to discuss your project

07817 747962 Unit 3 King Street Workshops, www.harrogatelife.co.uk

info@josephhayton.co.uk King Street, 2 3 Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 5LE

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

Health Don’t Suffer in Silence Pressure in your ears Your sinuses and ears are closely connected so when you have sinus congestion, this can lead to pressure in your ears. Having clogged sinuses can lead to pain, dizziness, and a muffled sensation.

Treating the congestion in your sinuses is the first step. Try using a nasal saline decongestant spray or hold a warm, moist muslin cloth to your face – this can help to ease the pressure and discomfort. Drink plenty of fluids too, as staying hydrated can help to keep nasal mucus thin.

Swimmer’s ear

T

he ability to hear is one of our most important senses, enabling us to connect to and make sense of the world. It’s the brain’s main connection to what’s happening around us and our hearing is always on duty, 24 hours a day, every day. It’s a sense we tend to take for granted, yet ear problems can develop at any time due to blockages or infections.

Despite the name, you don’t need to have been in the pool to get this! It has the medical name otitis externa and is an infection of the ear canal. Swimmer’s ear is usually caused by bacteria, although it can sometimes be brought on by a virus or fungus. Symptoms include itching in the ear, pain, and trouble hearing (sound may seem muffled as your ear canal swells). You might also experience fluid draining out of the ear. Prescription ear drops are the most common treatment for this condition.

Here, we look at some of the common causes of ear discomfort.

Earwax build-up Earwax is produced inside your ears to keep them clean and free of germs. This usually passes out of the ear harmlessly but sometimes too much wax can build up and lead to blocked ears. It’s a very common problem and can often be treated with over-the-counter (OTC) drops.

Hearing loss This often develops gradually with age, although it can also be caused by repeated exposure to loud noises. General signs of hearing loss include misunderstanding what is being said to you, asking people to repeat themselves or regularly watching TV with the volume turned up higher. There are a number of treatment options and recommendations will depend on the cause of your hearing problems.

Some people naturally produce a lot of earwax leading to regularly blocked ears.

Other factors that can increase the risk of too much wax building up include: • Producing naturally hard or dry earwax • Having narrow or hairy ear canals

Who to ask for help?

• Getting older, as earwax becomes drier with age

A sudden change to your hearing is likely to need an appointment with your GP. But if you have ongoing problems such as regular earwax build-up, or you have gradual age-related hearing loss, then it’s worth visiting a specialist.

If you have a build-up of earwax, you may experience symptoms such as: earache, hearing loss, tinnitus, itchiness, vertigo or develop an infection.

24

Tel 01423 771200

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

We are here for you Independent hearing specialist Hearing tests, private hearing aids, microsuction earwax removal, hearing aid repairs and servicing, custom noise protection Free, no-obligation hearing aid trial Book an appointment online!

Telephone: 01423 44 45 46 Email: support@theyorkshirehearingclinic.co.uk

E E R F

H

TEST G N I EAR 90)

TH £ (WORu book quotzininge’

yo a ga When ate Life M og ‘Harr

CLINICS: Windsor House, Cornwall Road, Harrogate HG1 2PW The Grange Medical Centre, Dacre Banks, Harrogate HG3 4DX

Home visit s are availa ble at an additio nal ch arge

Mr. Andrew V. Armitage, Clinic Director

25 www.theyorkshirehearingclinic.co.uk

www.harrogatelife.co.uk

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

Pumpkin Typically thought of just for Halloween carving, for which of course they are excellent, pumpkin is a tasty and nutritious vegetable that is sometimes overlooked in the UK. It has a fairly neutral taste so while good in savoury dishes such as pumpkin soup or roasted as a side vegetable, it’s also delicious in pumpkin pie or with the addition of pecans in pancakes.

October

The weather is slowly changing and pumpkins hog the limelight in October. But let’s not forget the rest of the vegetable patch (although strictly speaking pumpkin is a fruit), as well as lateseason fruits.

Quince Not a particularly wellknown fruit, quince are too hard and sour to eat raw.

Cooking, however, softens them and brings out the floral aroma they hold deep inside, along with a lovely sweetness that balances out their sour edge. They are very rich in pectin, making them ideal for jams and jellies, while the fruit’s sourness is a great complement to the rich flavours of meat when added to a savoury stew.

Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes are nutritious, high in fibre and an excellent source of beta carotene, vitamin C and potassium. Although only distantly related to regular potatoes, they are often used in the same way – boiled, baked or as fries. They are a staple in vegetarian cooking, adding colour and flavour.

Kale/Cabbage Kale and cabbage are of the same family and are packed with vitamins and minerals. Both kale and winter cabbages such as cavolo nero (black cabbage) go well with partridge, pheasant, guinea fowl and duck. On its own, kale is delicious sauteed in a little olive oil.

Marrow Like an oversized courgette, marrow can be stuffed, roasted, slow-cooked, used in chutneys or grated into cake.

Shallots The flavour of a shallot is much milder and sweeter than that of its close relative the onion, meaning if a recipe specifies shallots, substituting onions won’t give the same results. However, if adding onion will overpower a recipe, shallots are ideal. Ideas include adding to gravies and sauces, gently cooking and adding to a warm salad, or serving with fish where the delicate flavour will be a complement.

Pears A powerhouse of vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants, pears are delicious, nutritious and versatile. You can eat them just as they are, but they cook beautifully provided you don’t overdo it.

For a special meal as either a starter or a dessert, pear, walnut and blue cheese tart is a taste sensation.

26

Tel 01423 771200

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

The Cheeseboard of Harrogate The Cheeseboard of Harrogate has been established since 1981 and has become one of the most respected purveyors of cheese in the region.

1 Commercial Street, Harrogate HG1 1UB Established in 1981, we are one of the most respected purveyors of cheese in the region.

Their expertise in the care and handling of cheese means that only the freshest seasonal products are on display.

of the cheeseboard at Christmas or any other occasion, as help and tasters are always at hand.

Friendly, knowledgeable staff can offer you advice from their wide range of over 200 cheeses. So, don’t feel daunted if you’ve been put in charge

Also available: a wide range of delicious & unusual cheese accompaniments, cured meats, pates and other delectable fine foods.

Our knowledge and expertise in the care and handling of cheese means that only the freshest, seasonal products are on display.

Friendly, experienced staff can offer help and advice on your selection of cheeses plus suggestions from our delicios and unusual range of accompaniments.

01423 508837 • www.thecheeseboard.net

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

“Fully COVID-19 Compliant”

“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 Market fresh vegetables available daily Monday - Saturday, 8am - 6pm Open 6 days a week for new and old customers Tel: 01423 770110

www.harrogatelife.co.uk

Gift Vouchers Available

27

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

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

USUALLY ON THE 2ND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH: 14th October, 11th NOVEMBER, 9th DECEMBER Cambridge Street, Harrogate, HG1 1RX Yorkshire Farmers’ Markets sell fresh and organic produce, direct from the producer and sourced as locally as possible. 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 good-quality, hand-made craft items including jewellery woodcraft, soaps, pottery and woollen products.

HARROGATE THEATRE EVENTS 6 Oxford St, Harrogate HG1 1QF

BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE: Covid-19: If an event isn’t able to go ahead for any reason, then the Box Office will contact you with a new date or the option of a credit, refund, or donation.

Contact Harrogate Theatre Box Office for more information about any of their events on: 01423 502116. e: info@harrogatetheatre.co.uk, boxoffice@harrogatetheatre.co.uk HARROGATE COMEDY FESTIVAL 4TH-16TH OCTOBER VARIOUS venues - CHECK WHEN BOOKING Harrogate Comedy Festival is returning – and this year is the 12th year of this fabulous

festival of funny talent. The festival takes place every October and has become an institution for the town, putting Harrogate firmly on the comedy map as ‘Comedy Capital of the North’ Some of the lineup for 2021 has already been announced Bridget Christie, Kae Kurd, Tez Ilyas, Jason Byrne, Fascinating Aida, Iain Stirling, Jimeoin and Jimmy Carr.

Already sold out are Jason Manford and Jon Richardson.

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

welcome back Evening Standard x TikTok Future Theatre Award Winner Caitlin Mawhinney who will be designing the show. Working directly with a combined intergenerational community and professional cast- this play has been made by the town and for the town.

To enable viewing visit: https:// www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk/ book?eventId=141602 KATHERINE RYAN MISSUS

To book: https://www. harrogatetheatre. co.uk/whats-on/

14TH OCTOBER THE HARROGATE CONVENTION CENTRE, HG1 5LA

OUR GATE “ YOUR FUTURE IS IN OUR HANDS”

Creator and Star of Netflix smash hit The Duchess (along with two global Netflix comedy specials: In Trouble and Glitter Room) comedian and TV’s Katherine Ryan makes a hugely welcome return to the stage with her brandnew live show, Missus. Having previously denounced partnership, Katherine has since married her first love, accidentally. A lot has changed for everyone and we can look forward to hearing Katherine Ryan’s hilarious new perspectives on life, love, and what it means to be Missus.

8TH-10TH OCTOBER Online version of the original performance Can’t make the live performance?

Loved it so much you want to see it again? Now is your chance!

Online version of the original performance. The town is in crisis -tensions are rising to the surface - a group of children have gone missing, an unidentified yellow residue is spreading across the buildings and the H2 Flow campaign has drastic plans for our water. The clock is ticking... Who has our best interests at heart?

Whose side are you on? Our future is in your hands! Live recording of the original immersive play.

Our Gate is a dynamic immersive community play with Harrogate and it’s citizens at its core. The show will travel between indoor and outdoor locations along Oxford Street with the audience at the centre of the action. Created by local writer Rachael Halliwell and Director Amie Burns Walker who brought the hugely successful Great Gatsby to Harrogate Theatre in 2019. We are delighted to

To book: https://www. harrogatetheatre.co.uk/ book?eventId=144402 STEVE HACKETT, GENESIS REVISITED Friday, 22nd October 2021 At The Royal Hall 19.45 The show will feature the 1977 Genesis live album Seconds Out in full, plus More! Steve will be joined on the tour by regular musicians Roger King (keyboards), Jonas Reingold (bass), Continued on page 50…

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

Harrogate Life cannot be held responsible for any changes, amends or cancelations of an event

28

Tel 01423 771200

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

www.harrogatelife.co.uk

29

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

Fully insured • DBS checked• References available

THE HOUSE KEEPERS

• General handyman jobs • Interior painting • Small cabinetry/carpentry work • End of tenancy repairs/decorating/cleaning

For a friendly, helpful and reliable service

Call Richard & Linsay 07719 734786 email: thehousekeepers2018@outlook.com Fully insured • DBS checked• References available

Do you struggle getting in & out of the bath?

PP

COVID-1E9 SECUR

E

g Policies New Workin s & Procedure

+

Ha

as

cin

g

n

dw

hin

g + Social Dist

an

Take control of your bathing experience with an easy access solution; designed & installed to help you: • Maintain independence at home • Create a safe & stylish solution • Enjoy peace of mind & freedom • Meet individual needs & requirements • Make daily life easier

Contact us for a free survey & quote: Online: www.moreability.co.uk

Visit our Harrogate Showroom for friendly help & advice:

Call: 01423 870 111

Unit 1 & 2 Beech Avenue Business Park, Beech Avenue, Harrogate HG2 8DS

Email: info@moreability.co.uk

Facebook: More Ability

30

Tel 01423 771200

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

We endeavour to run The Gatehouse as a caring business and the home enjoys Weenviable endeavour to run The Gatehouse as a caring businessasand enjoys an reputation within the discerning community thethe besthome elderly Weenviable endeavour to run The Gatehouse as a caring businessasand the home enjoys an within theindiscerning best elderly Care Home.reputation We pride ourselves creating acommunity homely, homethe from home in a an enviable reputation within theindiscerning as the best elderly Care Home.atmosphere.

We pride ourselves creating acommunity homely, home in a welcoming The Residents can feel secure home in thefrom knowledge that Care Home.atmosphere.

We pride ourselves in creating a homely, home in a welcoming Residents can feel secure home in thefrom knowledge they can savour fabulousThe menu’s created from locally sourced produce. that welcoming atmosphere.

The Residents can feellocally secure sourced in the knowledge they can fabulous created produce. that They cansavour even enjoy time menu’s spent with our from pet hens Fluff and Nip. they can fabulous created locally sourced produce.

They cansavour even enjoy time menu’s spent with our from pet hens Fluff and Nip. They can even enjoy time spent with our pet hens Fluff and Nip. The Gatehouse delivers 5 star luxury, a welcoming atmosphere, Gatehouse aThe Home for life.delivers 5 star luxury, a welcoming atmosphere, Gatehouse aThe Home for life.delivers 5 star luxury, a welcoming atmosphere, a Home for life.

The Home The Gatehouse Care The Gatehouse Gatehouse Care Care Home Home 01423 535730 Call The Gatehouse Manager to arrange a visit at a time to suit you on Call The thegatehouse@thefranklyngroup.com Gatehouse Manager to arrange a visit The at a Gatehouse, time to suit9 you onRoad, Harrogate, HG2 0HP or email Manor Call The thegatehouse@thefranklyngroup.com Gatehouse Manager to arrange a visit The at a Gatehouse, time to suit9 you on or email Manor Road, Harrogate, HG2 0HP or email thegatehouse@thefranklyngroup.com The Gatehouse, 9 Manor Road, Harrogate, HG2 0HP

01423 535730 01423 535730

Other homes included in the Group: Other homes included in the Group: Stobars Hall, Kirby Stephen, CA17in4HD 01768 371291 Other homes included the Group: Stobars Kirby Stephen, CA17 4HD 01768 371291 Hillcrest, ByngHall, Road, Catterick Garrison, DL9 4DW 01748 834444 Stobars Hall, Kirby Stephen, CA17 4HD 01768 371291 Hillcrest, Byng Road, Catterick Garrison, Ilkley, DL9 4DW 834444 Kirkwood, 35 Moorfield Road, Ben Rhydding, LS29 01748 8BL 01943 600653 Hillcrest, Byng Road, Catterick Garrison, DL9 4DW 01748 834444 Kirkwood, 35 Moorfield Road, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley, LS29 8BL 01943 600653 Kirkwood, 35 Moorfield Road, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley, LS29 8BL 01943 600653

www.harrogatelife.co.uk

31

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

Nidderdale and Pateley Bridge Men’s Shed In this issue we give space to a local charity, the Nidderdale and Pateley Bridge Men’s Shed that seeks to reduce social isolation amongst men in the Nidderdale area.

make and repair things and at the same time make new friendships and develop their own support groups. So, Gentlemen if you miss the banter of the workplace due to retirement or unemployment for any reason, why not go along and see what you think.

I

Activities vary greatly, but you can usually find woodworking, metalworking, repairing & restoring things, even rebuilding cars and industrial engines etc!

t is said women talk face to face while men talk “shoulder to shoulder”. Men typically find it more difficult to build social connections than women, and rarely share personal concerns or worries. Women on the other hand find it easier and are far better at joining social groups like the W.I., Given this, it is no wonder that the Sheds movement appeals mainly to men. Therefore, our key “customers” - to use

a marketing term – will, given the evidence nationally, be predominantly men between the ages of 60 – 84*.

Men’s Sheds started in Australia after the Vietnam war and now here in the UK there are 595 Sheds operating with around 140 in development Men’s Sheds are essentially work-shops where men

The “Pateley Shed” aims to grow by becoming involved in community projects such as building things for community groups and individuals in need, helping to maintain green spaces and even restoring and maintaining village features etc.

UK Men’s Shed Association

*

Nidderdale and Pateley Bridge Men’s Shed CIO Nidderdale and Pateley Bridge Men’s Shed CIO or “Pateley Shed” as we call ourselves is about having fun, sharing skills and knowledge with like-minded people and gaining a renewed sense of purpose and belonging.

Men’s Sheds are about social connections and friendship building so why not join us?

We are open Wednesday and Friday mornings 09.30 to 13.00 at the former Youth Centre behind St. Cuthbert’s C of E primary school and access is down the steps to the left off the driveway into King Street Workshops, King Street, Pateley Bridge HG3 5LE.

“I ���� � ��n�� � w��� �n� l��� ��� w�� ��� ��� ��� w��� to�e���� ” For further information contact: hellopateleyshed@aol.com, call Alan on: 07871 284179, or just come along one morning – see you there!

32

Tel 01423 771200

Country ofButchers Harrogate Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

Christmas Hampers £100 2kg Pork Joint 2kg Beef Joint 2kg Turkey Joint 2kg Gammon Joint 4 x 8oz Rump Steaks 1lb Sausagemeat 30 Pigs in Blankets 1lb Bacon 2lb Pork Pie

Christmas Pies

Now taking

Support your local business

Christmas orders 1lb Pork Pie 2lb Pork Pie 3lb Pork Pie Gala Pie Gala Pie with Egg Game Pie 1lb Game Pie 2lb Game Pie 3lb 1lb Pork & Black Pudding Pie 2lb Pork & Black Pudding Pie 3lb Pork & Black Pudding Pie Pork Pie Specials with sage and onion stuffing and cranberry or apricot topping: 1lb, 2lb, 3lb

We have free range white and bronze turkeys plus all other Christmas poultry.

Bronze turkeys, ducks and chickens come from herb fed, and the geese from Waudby Farms.

We will also have all your beef, lamb, pork joints and local game to order.

Free delivery to Harrogate & surrounding villages Locally sourced meats, pies, sausages, bbq packs, eggs, fruit & veg

Order by phone on 01423 502582 or message on our facebook page www.harrogatelife.co.uk 11A Leeds Road, Harrogate HG2 8AW

33

countrybutchers@gmail.com

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

Harrogate Office Evans International Ltd Rydal House 5 Princes Square Harrogate HG1 1ND

Ripon Office Evans International Ltd Unit 5 Melmerby Green Road Barker Business Park Melmerby, Ripon HG4 5NB

Evans International Removals and Storage is headed up by Managing Director, Val Evans.

By combining her exacting standards with the traditional ways of working, Evans International has gained the reputation of being one of the most trusted and caring removals and storage companies around.

Moving house takes a lot of organising, irrespective of the distance you are moving.

Evans International understand that every removal is unique and call upon their years of experience to offer sound advice, specific to your requirements.

Planning ahead is key, and we are happy to give you all the tips and advice you need, whether you are moving around the corner or around the world.

Removals

Storage

Packing

Our services include a full range of packing services, storage and selfstorage solutions, provision of packing materials.

International

T: 01765 640882 E: info@evans-int.com www.evans-int.com Some of the areas we cover: Harrogate, Wetherby, Ripon, Knaresborough

34

Tel 01423 771200

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

FREE estimates (Domestic & Commercial)

House ClearanCes

Specialists in Antiques

Family Business In Harrogate since 1980

All upholstery work undertaken

• From one item to a full house clearance • Contacts with local auction houses • Discreet bereavement clearances • Fully insured • Domestic specialists • Burning licence

Large range of fabrics available to browse in our new showroom Interior Design and Soft Furnishings services available All work is undertaken by our skilled craftsmen Unit 2A Dragon Court Business Park 168-170 Skipton Road Harrogate HG1 4PS t: 01423 503750 m: 07840 383759

01423 503750 07880 344890

Opening Hours * Tuesday-Friday 10am-4.30pm Saturday-Appointment Only Sunday-Closed *Out of hours appointments available on request

info@reevesandcoupholstery.co.uk www.reevesandcoupholstery.co.uk www.harrogatelife.co.uk

info@reevesandcoupholstery.co.uk www.reevesandcoupholstery.co.uk 35

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

01423 44 31 99 PLUMBING-eLeCTRICAL TM

YElloWroc.coM

At YellowRoc ELECTRICAL, we are dedicated to assisting with all of your electrical repairs and maintenance. YellowRoc ELECTRICAL employs a team of dedicated electricians and electrical engineers covering the whole of Harrogate and the surrounding area.

YellowRoc is NAPIT registered and all of our work is fully guaranteed and insured. If you are looking for a quick, hassle-free solution to your electrical issue or emergency, then look no further than YellowRoc ELECTRICAL. CALL 01423 44 31 99 NOW!

At YellowRoc PLUMBING, we are dedicated to helping you with all of your PLUMBING repairs and maintenance.

Our Plumbing team covers Harrogate and the surrounding area.

All our work is fully guaranteed and insured. If you are looking for a quick, hassle-free solution to your plumbing issue or emergency, then look no further than YellowRoc PLUMBING. CALL 01423 44 31 99 NOW!

01423 44 31 99 TM

CONSTRUCTION

YElloWroc.coM

YellowRoc was voted by Build Magazine in 2021 as the leading multi-disciplinary construction company in North Yorkshire.

Building is our business, but we are more than builders!

YellowRoc are specialists in visually stunning turn-key commercial, retail, and themed exterior builds and interior fit-outs. YellowRoc delivers projects on time, within budget and beyond specification.

At YellowRoc, what we build, construct, and fabricate is more than just plans or physical structures.

It is imagination made real.

Showroom | Unit 28, Claro Court, Claro Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, HG1 4BA. Workshop | Unit 5, Claro Court, Claro Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, HG1 4BA. info@YellowRoc.com | +44 (0) 1423 44 31 99 | YellowRoc.com

36

Tel 01423 771200

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

YElloWroc construction find us At

5 -7 NOVEMBER 2021, HARROGATE CONVENTION CENTRE

MAKING YOUR IMAGINATION A REALITY

AWArd Winning Construction And DEsign

01423 44 31 99 info@YellowRoc.com

www.YellowRoc.com www.harrogatelife.co.uk

37

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

BESPOKED #10 THE UK HANDMADE BICYCLE SHOW

15-17

OCTOBER

2021

OPENING TIMES

HARROGATE CONVENTION C E N T R E

FRIDAY 15 OCT 13:00 - 19:00 SATURDAY 16 OCT 09:30 - 18:00 SUNDAY 17 OCT 10:00 - 16:00 DAY TICKET £20 (£15 CONC) 3 DAY TICKET £35

@BESPOKEDUK

B E S P O K E D.C C SEE WEBSITE FOR TICKET OFFERS & FURTHER INFORMATION PHOTO FEATHER CYCLES

38

Tel 01423 771200

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

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.

S

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

www.harrogatelife.co.uk

39

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

Travel Cosy autumn getaways in the UK experience this. The red, orange and yellow leaves contrast beautifully against the backdrop of open heath and moorland.

After a long walk, retreat into a cosy cottage at one of the New Forest’s local villages, complete with a wood stove fire.

Stroll along empty beaches

W

ith ongoing uncertainty about holidays abroad, campfires under the stars, crisp forest air and cosy log cabins sound like an appealing alternative.

As autumn rolls in and the leaves on the trees turn golden, collectively we roll up our polo necks, dust off our welly boots and prepare for a season of cosy campfires and walking in the woods. Here are just a few ideas for autumn getaways to get you started.

Get lost in the woods It goes without saying, one of the best places to find – and lose – yourself in autumn is inside our country’s dense woodland. Admire the everchanging hues of the leaves, varying from rich gold and fiery red to forest green, while searching for signs of wildlife.

The New Forest National Park is one of the best forests to

Anyone who argues that our beaches are just for summer hasn’t been to the right beach in the UK’s shoulder season. Swap swimming shorts for jeans, and amble along a blustery beach that – if you’re lucky – you could have almost entirely to yourself.

Holkham beach in Norfolk was made for autumn strolls.

This striking expanse of sand still manages to feel stark and unspoilt, despite being a worldrenowned filming destination and warm up afterwards with lunch at the Victoria Inn, known for its locally grown ingredients.

Book a city break Often stiflingly hot and busy in warmer seasons, the UK’s cities are much more suited to autumn staycations than summer breaks.

Bath’s famous spa culture makes it perfect for this kind of holiday. You can wallow in the city’s outdoor, naturally heated Thermae Spa, whatever the weather. In fact, the colder it is outside, the cosier you feel!

returning to the centre to sample some of the city’s famous ale.

Treat yourself to a little luxury Sometimes, it doesn’t matter where you are in the world, it just matters where you call home. And what better place to call home for a week than a gorgeous log cabin, complete with a firepit, king-size bed and steaming hot tub?

From luxury lochside lodges in the Scottish Highlands to gorgeous beach cabins right on Cornwall’s world-famous sands, there’s nowhere better to escape the daily grind. Spend the day exploring your surroundings before retreating to your luxury lodge for board games, drinks around the fire and a late-night dip in the Jacuzzi.

Can’t decide whether you want to spend your staycation soaking up city sights or retreating into nature? Many cities in the UK, like Sheffield, are perfectly positioned next to areas of outstanding natural beauty.

Sheffield sits on the doorstep of the Peak District, inviting you to spend your days hiking and eating in cosy rural pubs, before

40

Tel 01423 771200

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

Fashion House Bistro the fashionable place to eat, drink and relax.

Since opening in mid-July, Fashion House Bistro has become a popular ad welcome addition to Harrogate’s café and restaurant scene.

Whether its breakfast with friends, a drink with colleagues or a family lunch or dinner, Fashion House Bistro’s food offering will not disappoint.

Starting with breakfast, ending with dinner and encompassing everything in between, its selection of freshly-prepared, home-cooked dishes together with an array of

beers, wines and spirits are sensibly priced too.

And, to cater for the reduced night timer opening hours, the kitchen brigade has added a number of ‘tapas-style’ dishes, aimed at those looking for an earlyevening treat.

Fashion House Bistro Open 7 days - 9am til late

For lovers of live music looking for the perfect way to round off the weekend, each Sunday at 5pm, FHB plays hosts to different performers playing acoustic sets.

Join us for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

You’ll also find fresh coffee, a selection of teas, fine wines and world lagers.

To book a table email: booking@fashionhousebistro.com or call: 01423 528067

Fashion House Bistro, located at 28a Swan Road, is open every day of the week from 9am, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

28a Swan Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire. HG1 2SA. Web: fashionhousebistro.com

Further information about Fashion House Bistro is available from its website, www.fashionhousebistro.com

www.harrogatelife.co.uk

41

Live Music every Sunday

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

Recipe Indonesian chicken with buckwheat noodles

Preparation time: 15 minutes Marinate: at least 1 hour Cooking time: 18 minutes hearty meal in a bowl, lightly spiced and A packed with nutrient-rich vegetables. This dish contains a wealth of anti-inflammatory ingredients, including ginger, garlic and turmeric together with immune-supporting shitake mushrooms and coconut. Buckwheat noodles, also called soba, are a nutritious staple in Asian dishes.

ingredients (SERVES 2)

• • • • • • • • • • • • •

1 lemongrass stalk, chopped Handful of coriander leaves 1 small onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 cm piece of root ginger, grated 1 tbsp coconut sugar or honey 1 tbsp tamari soy sauce 1 tbsp fish sauce ½ tsp turmeric 1 tsp garam masala 400ml coconut milk Salt and pepper 4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs or 2 chicken breasts, cut into large chunks

• • • • • • • •

1 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil 1 red chilli, deseeded and diced 1 bunch of pak choi cut into strips 100g mangetout 4 shitake mushrooms, sliced 60g cooked buckwheat noodles or rice noodles Handful of bean sprouts 2 spring onions, chopped

method 1. Place the lemongrass, coriander, onion, garlic, ginger, coconut sugar (or honey), tamari soy sauce, fish sauce, turmeric, garam masala and coconut milk in a blender and process until smooth.

Pour over the chicken. Season with a little salt and pepper. Marinate for at least one hour.

2. Heat the coconut or olive oil in a wok or frying pan. Drain the chicken, reserve the marinade and stir fry the chicken for 2-3 minutes. Add the chilli, pak choi, mangetout and mushrooms and cook for a further minute. Add the marinade and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked. Toss in the noodles. Sprinkle over the bean sprouts and spring onions to serve.

Nutritional information per serving: 394kcal, fat 16.5g (of which saturates 7g), carbohydrate 29.2g (of which sugars 24.1g), protein 32.3g.

42

Tel 01423 771200

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

Treat yourself to a Fine Dining Friday Irresistable enthusiasm for the love of food!

From early childhood with my grandparents, growing & providing quality produce for the table is still a vivid memory.

Cooking is and always has been my greatest passion.

In 2005, we closed the doors for the final time at the Dusty Miller Restaurant, to concentrate on our outside catering at Markenfiled Hall, Grassfield Hall, local village halls & marquees at home.

Our wedding catering took off very successfully. However, the last year has seen a change of direction with Everyday Ready Meals supplied to local shops.

Now Introducing Fine Dining Friday’s once a month.

Please phone 01423 780837 or 07922 483843 between 1st - 20th of the month to pre-order the menu for the last Friday of that month.

To be collected from Oak Tree Cottage on the day.

Special dietary requirements including allergens accommodated wherever possible.

All the dishes are created using grass-fed rare breed meat, sustainably sourced fish & seafood and locally produced vegetables & herbs where possible - classic with a contemporary twist.

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.

Due to demand from previous covid restrictions, we now supply ready made dishes. Stockists are:

Summerbridge Stores - Summerbridge Dales Stores - Birstwith High Side Butchers - Kirby Malzeard Spellows - Marton-cum-Grafton Fine Dining Fridays - for you to enjoy at home - collection only Brian & Elizabeth Dennison

T. 01423 780837 M. 07922 483843 Oak Tree Cottage, Low Laithe Summerbridge Harrogate HG3 4BU

www.dustymillercaterers.co.uk www.harrogatelife.co.uk

43

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

Technology

The smart lights that guarantee a warm welcome on the coldest nights

Let there be lights!

The smart lights that guarantee a warm welcome on the coldest nights

Philips Hue Large LED Filament Bulb The Hue range of smart bulbs is absolutely massive, ranging from tiny GU10 spotlights to garden floodlights and cute retro lighting such as this LED filament bulb. £30, Currys

S

mart lighting technology is having a moment right now: the technology is getting even smarter and even easier to use, and prices are falling dramatically. Where smart bulbs used to cost upwards of £50 for a single one, you can now pick up a Hey! Wi-Fi smart bulb for £10, a Philips Hue filament bulb for £13 and an IKEA Tradfri spotlight bulb for just £6. All of these lights can be controlled via your smartphone and in many cases you can also control them from your voice assistant, such as Google Assistant or Amazon’s Alexa.

Some smart bulbs simply connect to your home Wi-Fi, but Philips’ Hue and IKEA’s Tradfri require connection to another device: a smart hub for Hue and a remote for IKEA. The IKEA bulbs can also connect to a Philips Hue system, although that can be a bit fiddly to set up. A starter kit isn’t expensive, though: IKEA bundles a remote and a bulb for £25, while two Hue bulbs and a hub is currently around £40. If you go for a Hue system you can also add outdoor lights, flexible light strips and even an accessory that expands your TV by projecting the same colours on the wall behind it.

Smart bulbs aren’t the only great option for clever lighting. Nanoleaf’s triangles, hexagons and other shapes enable you to add decorative lighting to any flat surface (and there are normal smart bulbs in the range too). A Hexagon starter kit containing five panels, a controller and everything you need to mount the lights is £119.

Nanoleaf Triangles Starter Kit If you want to really make an impact with your smart lights, Nanoleaf’s Shapes can change colour in time to your music or on a programmed schedule. This starter kit has nine triangles. £177, Amazon

Luminara LED Candle You can get LED candles for a lot less money than this, but the Luminara is very realistic and delivers the same warm glow that a real candle does. £29, John Lewis

You don’t need to go down the smart bulb route to get some warm lighting in any room. Many smart-bulb systems have cheaper copycats that you control with a small remote, and LED candles such as the Luminara (£29) are incredibly realistic with incredibly long battery life. You can even get candle-style LED bulbs that do a really good job of imitating flickering flames.

Expect to pay from around £8 to £25.

TRADFRI Starter Kit IKEA makes smart lighting simple with this combination of bulb and remote.

You can then add more bulbs for as little as £6 apiece and control them with your phone or smart speaker. £25, IKEA

44

Tel 01423 771200

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

Are you thinking about a new bathroom?

PP

COVID-1E9 SECUR

E

g Policies New Workin s & Procedure

+

Ha

as

cin

g

n

dw

hin

g + Social Dist

an

Taking care of everything from design to installation we can help you: • Make your dream bath or shower room a reality • Provide a relaxing space to escape & unwind • Add value to an existing home • Modernise a tired design • Make a new property feel like your home

Book your free design appointment & quote: Online: www.more-bathrooms.co.uk

Visit our Harrogate Showroom for inspiration & advice:

Call: 01423 870111

Unit 1 & 2 Beech Avenue Business Park, Beech Avenue, Harrogate HG2 8DS

Email: info@more-bathrooms.co.uk

Facebook: More Bathrooms

Buywell interiors Fitted Kitchens & Bedrooms

A FRIENDLY FAMILY RUN BUSINESS FOR FAMILY FRIENDLY KITCHENS AND BEDROOMS

Live Well Buy Well Buywell CALL IN TO SEE OUR FABULOUS NEW RANGES AND TURN YOUR DREAMS IN TO REALITY! interiors UNIT 155, AVENUE B, THORP ARCH ESTATE, LS23 7BJ Tel: 01937 844 288

www.harrogatelife.co.uk

45

K i t c h e n s & B e d ro o m s www.buywellinteriors.co.uk

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

HarrogateLife MAGAZINE

Christmas is coming!

Book space now to advertise your business or event in Harrogate Life Prices start at just £44 per month + vat for a quarter page advert Booking deadline for the November issue is Friday 22nd October 2021 Contact Fiona on 01423 771200 or email hello@harrogatelife.co.uk for more information

Waltons Millshop Boroughbridge

Fabrics so good you’ll want to wear them!

Waltons Millshop at The Old Jam Factory Old Chapel Works, Leeming Lane, Langthorpe, Boroughbridge YO51 9BU Tel: 01423 520980 waltonsmillshop@btopenworld.com

46

Tel 01423 771200

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

Book a free consultation*† A COVID-19 safety tariff will apply

Smile again with dentures • Are your dentures loose?

• Do you struggle to eat certain food?

• Do you hide your smile?

Our Clinical Dental Technician, Chris Egan, has over 28 years’ experience working with dentists to help patients with denture problems.

49 GDC no. 1199

For a FREE CONSULTATION*† call

01423 593 157 16-18 Raglan Street, Harrogate, HG1 1LE info@raglansuite.co.uk | raglansuite.co.uk

Terms and conditions: 1. A consultation is free of professional charges but a COVID-19 safety tariff will apply. 2. Patients must be 18 years or over.

1. Free consultations are to discuss options and suitability for treatment. Subsequent clinical examinations and diagnostic tests required, and any associated costs will be discussed prior to treatment commencing. 2. Consultations subject to availability.

†

Raglan Suite is a trading name of Oasis Healthcare Limited. Registered in England and Wales No: 03257078.

Registered office: Bupa Dental Care, Vantage Office Park, Old Gloucester Road, Hambrook, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS16 1GW.

www.harrogatelife.co.uk

47

DUK6792 | Dec20

*

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

Once upOn a time...

A new destination shop just outside Harrogate.

• French Furniture

• Stockist of the Loving Brocante Magazine

• Home Accessories

• Hand Poured Candles

Opening Times: Sunday & Monday Closed Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm

• Coffee & Cake

01423 561862 07940 731219

info@onceuponatimeharrogate.com www.onceuponatimeharrogate.com

Lund Lane Killinghall Harrogate HG3 2BQ

If you can desIgn It we can make It… …and if you find a better price we shall refund you the difference

PIne or oak

amara Jane uk 35A High Street, Starbeck, Harrogate HG2 7LQ (Next to rail crossing)

telephone: 01423 885196 or 07505 453495 agm1949uk@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/AmaraJaneltd

48

Tel 01423 771200

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

Was it all Glitz and Glamour?

My Journey as a Belly Dancer is Elizabeth’s true story of the dangers she experienced whilst dancing at night in the Restaurants and Clubs as a professional Belly Dancer.

By day she worked as Temp Legal Secretary, finding herself in two very different worlds.

Many years later, Elizabeth received a letter delivered by a courier.

Someone from her past tracks her down saying he has such fond memories of her and wanted to make contact leaving his personal details.

But does she dare meet up with him as he has become a famous celebrity.

A fascinating and compelling read.

Order: Troubador Publishing Ltd and Waterstones.

Amazon, AbeBooks and Book Depository. Around £9.99

Inger & Rae is an independent shop in the heart of Harrogate, selling an innovative collection of handmade jewellery, art and design.

OPENING HOURS: Mon - Sat: 10am-4pm

01423 569 655

6 Westminster Arcade, Harrogate HG1 2RN

www.ingerandrae.com www.harrogatelife.co.uk

49

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

What’s On …Continued from page 38 Rob Townsend (saxes/flutes) with Nad Sylvan on vocals.

Craig Blundell (Steven Wilson, Pendragon) will be on drums & percussion - he was voted by Modern Drummer and Rhythm Magazine readers as one of the top progressive and forward thinking drummers in the world…

To book: www. harrogatetheatre.co.uk/ book?eventId=121802 WHITNEY HOUSTON, QUEEN OF THE NIGHT Friday 29th October The Royal Hall Taking us on a magical rollercoaster ride through three decades of classic hits that include, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman, Saving All My Love and so much more.

This award winning production features a sensational line-up of musicians and artistes, and together with a powerhouse and breath-taking performance in the spirit of Whitney, deliver a show that exceeds expectation on every level. Brought to you by the Producers of the smash hit Tina Turner show, ‘What’s love got to do with it?’

To book: www. harrogatetheatre.co.uk/ whats-on/Whitney-Queenof-the-Night-2021 JOOLS HOLLAND AND HIS RHYTHM AND BLUES ORCHESTRA 6TH NOVEMBER THE HARROGATE CONVENTION CENTRE, HG1 5LA Jools Holland and The Rhythm & Blues Orchestra will once again take their much-loved annual tour around the UK

featuring dazzling long-term vocalist Ruby Turner, with her breathtaking gospel, soul, blues vocals and songs written with Jools, as well as Louise Marshall, whose mellifluous voice illuminates all she sings.

Also on tour is original Squeeze member and powerhouse Gilson Lavis on drums.

To book: www. harrogatetheatre.co.uk/ book?eventId=109602 STEVE HARLEY AND COCKNEY REBEL 10TH DECEMBER THE ROYAL HALL Steve Harley celebrates his 47th year in music and continues to play concerts around the world.

He says that playing Live is more than a job, it’s almost his life’s blood. Considered one of the most charismatic Live performers at work today, the original Cockney Rebel tours with a full 6-piece rock band and also fronts the Steve Harley Acoustic Band.

To book: www. harrogatetheatre.co.uk/ book?eventId=125002 THE BOOTLEG BEATLES 9TH DECEMBER The Royal Hall.

Tracing the Fab Four’s journey through the swinging 60s, every tiny detail is forensically observed from their authentic period costumes and instruments, to their witty stage banter and ‘inflection perfect’ vocals. With a little help from their own orchestral ensemble, and featuring a special set to mark the 50th anniversary of Abbey Road, this show is an absolute must for Beatlemaniacs of all ages. “Entirely convincing” The Times “Mind-boggling accuracy” The Mail on Sunday “A

Joy to behold” The Telegraph The current running time of the show is approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes including the interval.

To book: www. harrogatetheatre.co.uk/ book?eventId=106202

NORTHERN HOMEBUILDING & RENOVATING SHOW 2021

5TH - 7TH NOVEMBER Harrogate Convention Centre, HG1 5LA Over 240 exhibitors 1000s of products and service Free expert advice from Architects, Planners and Builders Free daily seminars and masterclasses You’ll leave the Harrogate Convention Centre with all of the information, expert advice and inspiration you need to help you create your perfect, bespoke living space.

From foundation to finish and everything in between - the Northern Homebuilding & Renovating Show has it covered!

KNARESBOROUGH CHRISTMAS MARKET

4TH & 5TH DECEMBER KNARESBOROUGH HIGH STREET Held on 4th and 5th December from 10am - 5pm in the Market Place HG5 8AG at the heart of this historic Yorkshire town, a traditional Yorkshire festive market, with a nod to the diversity of cultures around us. Come and hear the brass bands, carol singers and seasonal entertainers too, who bring a lovely atmosphere to enjoy.

The narrow cobbled streets are lined with festively decorated shops, from butchers, bakers and candle makers to picture galleries and antique sellers.

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

Harrogate Life cannot be held responsible for any changes, amends or cancelations of an event

50

Tel 01423 771200

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

Passmore Group Extends More Kitchens Offering With Expansion Into Harrogate Showroom Adding to their full home improvement design and installation service in Oct-19, Passmore Group – home of More Bathrooms and More Ability launched More Kitchens. pting for a phased launch O across their three locations in Yorkshire, which include

showrooms in Leeds and Mirfield, Passmore Group now feel confident in taking the final step, extending their kitchen offering into their Harrogate location.

With a fully refurbished showroom now showcasing a stunning range of classic, linear, and contemporary kitchen designs,

www.harrogatelife.co.uk

while complementing their existing bathroom displays, they are ready and waiting to welcome all visitors in a COVID-19 secure manner.

Commenting on the Harrogate expansion, company Chairman, Tony Passmore adds “it was a business decision to take a planned approach to the expansion of More Kitchens due to wanting to ensure our exceptional reputation and service level standards were upheld in line with the anticipated growth.”

“Today we are the Yorkshire region’s largest, most trusted and

experienced full-service design and installation company for home improvements and that is an accolade I am incredibly proud of and one we must protect as we continue to grow.”

Offering a fully project managed end-to-end service Passmore Group and More Kitchens await an exciting couple of months ahead and “cannot wait to help the residents of North Yorkshire make their kitchens the heart of their homes.”

Time to Celebrate.

In celebration of their expansion, they are running a competition where one lucky customer will win a £150 voucher for Majestic Wines.

To Enter: Place a kitchen order between 1.6.21 and 15.12.21. All orders received within the period will be accumulated and the winner selected at random on 16.12.21.

Visit Harrogate Showroom Location: Unit 1&2 Beech Avenue Business Park, Beech Avenue, Harrogate, HG2 8DS Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday - 9 AM - 4 PM // Sunday – Closed Contact: 01423 870111

51

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

Sofas & Stuff Unveils New Exclusive

V&A Fabric and Sofa Collection Sofas & Stuff ’s love of fine art, textiles and interiors has led to the creation of an exclusive new collection of fabrics and furniture with the V&A, the world’s leading museum of art, design and performance. British creativity and craftsmanship abound in the V&A Brompton Collection, a fabric range which draws inspiration from the museum’s expansive archives and the horticultural history of its site in London.

Printed in Lancashire, on a brushed cotton linen union, the evocative and timeless V&A Brompton Collection fabrics are both soft to the touch, yet robust enough to deal with the demands of 21st century living.

Designed to work together, ten rich colourways run across three of the five fabric designs.

The inspiration for the imagery has been carefully selected from a wealth of textile patterns and botanical illustrations from the 16th to 19th centuries.

Statement broken stripes, exotic birds and floral chintzes mix with botanical studies in a collection that is both contemporary and utterly classic in easy and relaxed shades, or innovatively reimagined, whilst retaining the spirit of both brands. All the new fabrics in the Brompton Collection can be upholstered on to any of Sofas & Stuff’s bespoke furniture ranges.

Two sumptuous V&A sofa models have also been created, inspired by furniture and technical drawings found in the V&A archives. The classic design of the Pugin sofa with its high padded back and beautiful curved sides, that sweep around and together support the deeply padded seat, is complimented by stylish cushioned arms for the ultimate in comfort.

The Brunel sofa harks back to a more traditional design, reminiscent of the grandeur of time gone by. The upright and slimline frame is softened with luxurious cushions on the back panel and a deep seat. Elegant, slightly fanned arms give a feeling of luxury and timeless style that transcends the ages.

The traditional design of both sofas, with their strong hardwood frames, are not without key modern elements included, ensuring that they are as environmentally friendly as possible. Both sofas are handmade in Britain and are created using a totally foam free filling derived from coconut fibres, with the option for customers to choose ecofriendly Quallofil Blue cushion filling, made from ocean bound recycled plastic bottles.

Andrew Cussins, Founder of Sofas & Stuff said: “It was a real honour to be given the opportunity to delve into the textile and furniture archives of this great British institution.

I was thoroughly exhilarated by the vast array of designs from across the globe, curated over many years. Narrowing down our options to create the Brompton Collection was a long and considered process. I feel each pattern really compliments our British made sofa collections, across all the fantastic colorways” Discover the V&A Brompton Collection and sofas in store and online.

www.sofasandstuff.com T: 0808 1783211 52

Tel 01423 771200

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

V

LO

www.harrogatelife.co.uk

53

15% of f

ER

DE

H

Y HAND GL M

A

IN

E I N R I TA B

IN

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

Tel: 0113 288 6117

AT H A R E W O OD

Timber Windows at Harewood The Kennels, 9A Harewood Yard, Harewood House Estate,AT HAREWOO D Harewood, Leeds, LS17 9LF www.yorkshiretimberwindows.com

Harrogate District Directory128w x 94h.indd 1

11/06/2018 13:13

AT HAREWOO D

Pantone 5497C

54

Black

Tel 01423 771200

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

01423 396508 www.aerialservicesyorkshire.co.uk

www.harrogatelife.co.uk

55

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

Hospice Care Week 4-8 October 2021

Register at www.saintmichaelshospice.org or t: (01423) 878 628 for your free pack full of ideas and materials North Yorkshire Hospice Care is a registered charity in England and Wales (518905) with a family of services operating as Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just ‘B’, Saint Michael’s Hospice and Talking Spaces.

North Yorkshire Hospice Care is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (2121179). Registered address Crimple House, Hornbeam Park Avenue, Harrogate, HG2 8NA

56

Tel 01423 771200

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

At Christmas Trees Harrogate

In keeping with 20+ years of selling top quality Christmas Trees, in many varieties, we are now entering the fourth year with ‘The Christmas Barn’ selling the finest quality;

Find us on: facebook.com/christmas-trees-harrogate

Christmas Decorations Christmas Lighting Gifts and Ornaments We hope you enjoy the beautiful rustic charm while you shop for all your Christmas desires.

There will be several ranges of themed decorations to suit all tastes, as well as unique gifts and ornaments and all the extras that you will need to create your perfect Christmas setting!

From 16 November open 10am-late.

With over 1000 trees to choose from & 20+ years experience, why look anywhere else?

Rudfarlington Farm has Nordman Fir, Norway Spruce and Fraser Fir. The Christmas Barn @ Rudfarlington Farm, Wetherby Road, Harrogate (opposite the Kestrel Pub) Contact Mike on 07703435480 or email: sales@christmastreesharrogate.co.uk www.christmastreesharrogate.co.uk

Christmas Trees Harrogate www.harrogatelife.co.uk

57

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

Readings of Harrogate Readings have been established since 1977 (formerly in Wakefield and for 30 years now at our Harrogate premises) and pride ourselves on our warm friendly approach.

We provide the highest level of customer care so much so that our customers become our friends. We are always available to offer help and advice on all aspects when purchasing a car.

Please browse our virtual showroom.

We have a great selection of the best quality pre-owned vehicles at the right price. All our vehicles are shown with multi photos and full descriptions to give you the best possible information before you visit us. Any car not held in stock can be located by our specialist team to your exact requirements.

44 years in business

WE BUY CARS At Readings of Harrogate, we will buy your car at a competitive price.

We can offer excellent finance deals through Close Motor, all vehicles are HPI checked.

Please feel free to browse our stock list.

Pick up the phone and have a chat. For more information contact us on 01423 888100.

Immediate decision ■ Finance settled Vehicles on sale or return Give us a call on

01423 888100 or 07975 856170 readingsh@btconnect.com

2A High Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG2 7HY T. 01423 888100 E. readingsh@btconnect.com www.readingsofharrogate.co.uk

www.readingsofharrogate.co.uk

We sell cars too!

Tuesday sTeak NighT: 2 main courses & bottle of wine £30

Thursday Fish & Chips buy one get one 1/2 price

15th Century pub set in the rural village of Markington serving traditional hand pull ales & locally sourced home cooked food. families welcome, beer garden at the rear. pub opening hours:

Luxury caravans for hire, Tourers and Tents Welcome seasonal holiday static Caraans & sales

Mon: 15:00 - 00:00 Tue to Thu: 12:00 - 00:00 Fri, Sat: 12:00 - 01:00 Sun: 12:00 - 00:00

restaurant opening hours:

Mon: closed Tue to Sat: 12:00 - 14:15 and 17:30 - 20:30 Sun: 12:00 - 17:30

Take a look at our website for our online menu

www.yorkshirehussar.com For bookings call: 01765 677715 58

BookiNg preFeraBLe

Tel 01423 771200

Puzzles

Sudoku sponsored by W. Bowers HOW TO PLAy Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through to 9 with no repetition.

That’s all there is to it.

You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic there’s no maths involved and no adding up.

It’s fun. It’s challenging, It’s addictive!

Answers on page 68…

Independent Funeral Directors of Harrogate and Hampsthwaite

W BOWERS

A NEW APPROACH WITH TRADITIONAL VALUES V

James Funeral Director

3 Sykes Grove, Harrogate HG1 2DB Tel: 01423 505 543 Birstwith Road, Hampsthwaite HG3 2EU Tel: 01423 770 258 w w w. b o w e r s f u n e r a l d i r e c t o r s . c o . u k www.harrogatelife.co.uk

59

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

Yorkshire Architectural Aluminium Services Ltd are committed to providing excellent customer service.

ALUMINIUM WINDOWS AND DOORS PVCu WINDOWS AND DOORS BI - FOLDING AND PATIO DOORS COMPOSITE DOORS GLASS AND GLAZING

TO GET IN TOUCH...

sales@yaasltd.co.uk

01423 873 145

REPLACEMENT DOUBLE GLAZED UNITS

07971 970820

GLASS ROOFS GLAZED OR TILED CONSERVATORIES

www.yaasltd.co.uk

We specialise in: From Planning to Completion • Home Extensions Conversions • Refurbishments • Patio & Driveways Bespoke & Stone Work • All aspects of roofing HRT Building Solutions Telephone: 01677 632 205 Mobile: 07724 523 745 Email: rob@hrtbuildingsolutions.co.uk www.hrtbuildingsolutions.co.uk

60

Tel 01423 771200

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

Social icon

Rounded square Only use blue and/or white.

For more details check out our Brand Guidelines.

www.harrogatelife.co.uk

61

Fan the Flames Even though 95% of UK homes are centrally-heated and a fire isn’t necessary, there is something mesmerising and cosy about a flickering flame.

A

n open fire or a wood burner will give the best aesthetic, but both options come with a number of downsides: wood-burning is the single biggest source of small-particle air pollution in the UK, you need to store wood and coal, there’s the mess and you will need to do a certain amount of maintenance e.g. chimney sweeping.

Modern technology to the rescue then!

Traditional If you have a fireplace and chimney breast, the fire surround is going to be an important feature in your room. This should reflect the style of your house, with Victorian and Georgian styles best suited to homes from that period, and less fussy contemporary styles better in more recently built homes.

For the fire itself, both gas and electric options are available to replicate the real fire look and many are incredibly realistic, with some even making crackling sounds and emitting steam to replicate smoke.

There are many homes with chimneys in the UK so the corresponding large number of fireplace buyers means there’s a plethora of options. You can certainly gain inspiration from looking at choices on the internet, but for such a prominent feature in your living room, a visit to a fireplace retailer is a must.

Modern The beauty of modern electric fires is that you don’t have to have a chimney at all. They don’t create any emissions and therefore do not need to be vented like gas and wood fireplaces.

These modern designs aren’t intended to pass for a real fire at all and many are sleek and minimalist. It’ll be very obvious that you haven’t been piling up logs and coal, but you will still have a similar ambience and they are very effective.

Particularly in well-insulated modern homes, a

62

Tel 01423 771200

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

is that you will just have one focal point in the room. If you are very cost-conscious you can buy predesigned media walls, but if you have one built for your room you will then have complete freedom in the size of TV and style of fire you can install.

Look, No Walls One further idea is to move your fire away from the wall completely. With a bioethanol option you won’t need an electric connection, so you can have flames on your coffee table or in a corner of the garden, and even have more than one. real fire canoverheat the room and it’s only the flame that you want.

A further benefit has to be the safety aspect. If the flame is just an effect and isn’t emitting significant heat, there are no concerns about young children touching the fire or a spark setting the carpet alight.

Media Walls Media walls are very ‘on-trend’. This is where you have a television and speakers installed above an electric fire. One advantage of this design

Open Monday - Friday 9am-5pm Saturday 9.30am-5pm | Tel. 01423 875200

feature fireplaces H a r r O G at e Visit our showroom to see our wide selection of fires, fire surrounds, hearths, log burners, electric fires and accessories. Advice and expertise from this long established reliable business freely given.

Large selection of antique fireplaces available.

FULL SURVEY DESIGN & INSTALLATION SERVICE

Simpson Yard, 15-23 Cold Bath Road HG2 0NL (Rear of Lunns Blinds) www.harrogatelife.co.uk

63

www.harrogatefireplacecompany.com

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

HARROGATE TRAILER & TOWBAR CENTRE T H U L E TOW I N G S Y S T E M S S P E C I A L I S T

Tel: 01423 884962

Unrivaled service and quality equipment, supply and expert fitting of:

email: dale@towbarstrailers.com

Unit 6 Provincial Works,The Avenue, Starbeck, Harrogate HG1 4QE

• Cycle carriers • Towbars detatchable or fixed • Trailers and trailer hire • Roofboxes/hitchlocks

w w w . t o w b a r s t r a i l e r s . c o m Opening Times: 8.30am - 6pm Monday - Friday, 9am - 1pm Satur day

CAR STORAGE EXPERTS

We are known and recognised as the most secure car storage facility in North Yorkshire. Experts in our field with years of experience.

www.uksportsandprestige.co.uk - 01423 797078 Premium Point Grimbald Crag Close, St. James Business Park, Knaresborough HG5 8PW

64

Tel 01423 771200

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

DIRTY OVEN?

OVEN-CLEAN

OF NORTH YORKSHIRE

Ovens, Ranges, Agas, Microwaves, Hobs, Extractors and BBQ’s Domestic & Commercial Environmentally Friendly Products Used In The Home

Call Peter on 07918 056555 Email: ovencleanpete@gmail.com

Stoneclenz

Yorkshire Decor

Painting & Decorating Services

Restoring your stone

Professionally Trained City & Guilds Qualified Over 25 years experience

We restore, protect and maintain all types of natural stone both internally & externally

0800 170 7660 stoneclenz@aol.com

BOOK A FREE QUOTE NOW

www.stoneclenz.com

www.harrogatelife.co.uk

For a proper job, call Robin Turner

Free estimates

65

07866 560335 01423 771421

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

HarrogateLife MAGAZINE

MONTHLY ISSUES

now available online at:

www.harrogatelife.co.uk For What’s on in Harrogate, Informative articles, Recipes, Harrogate Info, Xword, Sudoku and the latest offers from local businesses.

For business owners, visit the website for full details of how we can promote your business to Harrogate and surrounding villages.

Call Fiona on 01423 771200 / 07973 436773 or Paul on 07989 225692 or email hello@harrogatelife.co.uk

Life Harrogate romote can help p ess your busin £44 from just * per month 66

*pricesTel subject vat 01423to771200

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

HaRRogate office maRkS fuRtHeR expanSion Boosting expertise: from left Lisa Russell, Rachel Baul and Julie Simpson.

niche family law firm, Jones myers, has further boosted its Harrogate office with the appointment of Senior Solicitor, Julie Simpson.

Julie joins Solicitor Lisa Russell, a fellow children law specialist and Senior Solicitor, Rachel Baul, whose extensive expertise include high net worth financial cases involving business and trust assets in the UK and overseas.

Regularly representing sports professionals and members of the medical profession, Rachel’s specialisms also span pension assets, cohabitation and prenuptial/post-nuptial agreements involving significant assets.

Our approachable family law specialists guide and support you through problems with your relationship breakdown, the process, finance, and children issues.

our approach helps to ease the strain and advise on options which can avoid conflict and unnecessary costs.

Call Rachel on 01423 276104 or email Rachel.Baul@jonesmyers.co.uk www.harrogatelife.co.uk

67 www.jonesmyers.co.uk

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

Puzzle Answers

Sudoku

Crossword

HarrogateLife MAGAZINE

FREE CONSULTATION at SPA 810 FREE FITTING at Sheer Bliss GET YOUR MAIN ROOM CLEANED AND GET 50% OFF ALL FURTHER ROOMS at Zero Dry Time 15% OFF ALL LAMPSHADES ONLINE at Decor FREE HEARING TEST WORTH £99 at the Yorkshire Hearing Clinic COMPLIMENTARY INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTATION with Sasha Interiors FREE DELIVERY SERVICE TO HARROGATE AND SURROUNDING VILLAGES at Country Butchers

Special Offers

LOFT LADDER, LIGHT AND SWITCH AND 50 FT OF FLOORING for just £277 + VAT with Yorkshire Loft Ladders Page 39 FREE CONSULTATION at The Raglan suite Page 47 15% OFF at Sofas & Stuff Page 53 FULLY FITTED ROLLER GARAGE DOORS with Garolla from £895 Page 54 5 YEAR GUARANTEE with Aerial Services Page 55 STEAK NIGHT 2 MAINS & BOTTLE WINE £30 at the Yorkshire Hussars Page 58 FISH & CHIPS BY ONE GET ONE HALF PRICE ON THURSDAYS at Yorkshire Hussars Page 58 FREE QUOTE at Stoneclenz Page 65

Page 11 Page 13

Page 20 Page 21 Page 25 Page 29

Page 33 68

Tel 01423 771200

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

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

www.harrogatelife.co.uk

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.

www.itgdesign.co.uk

69

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

Index Aerials & Satellite Aerial Services

55

Art Gallery The Hug

29

Bathrooms More Bathrooms More Abilty Bathrooms

45 30

Builders/Building Materials Dalebuild 04 HRT Builders 60 SCE 34 Trajan Designs 07 Yellow Roc 36/37 Les Outhwaite 04 Butchers Shops Hutchinsons Butchers - Ripley 27 Country Butchers 33 Car Sales, Repairs & Services Addymans Car Recycling 55 Impact 35 Trailers & Towbars 64 UK sports & Prestige 64 Car Storage Geoff Reading Cars Buy & Sell 58 Care & Care Homes Gatehouse

31

Carpets Mike Spalding Carpet Services 20 Christmas The Christmas Barn

57

Cleaning/Home Help Services Ovenclean 65 The Housekeepers 30 Zero Dry Time 20 Stoneclenz 65 Chemdry 01 Curtains and Blinds Walton Mill

46

Dentists The Raglan Suite

47

Electrical Retailers & Repairs Abbey Electrical 35 Herbert Todd 02 Yellow Roc 36 Entertainment Your Harrogate Radio 61 Pateley Bridge Mens Shed 32 Bespoked 38 Estate Agent & Property The Red House Ripon 05 Myrings Estate Agents 64 Food & Drink Dusty Miller Caterers 43 Kushi Indian Takeaway 19 Fashion House Bistro 41 Hutchinsons Butchers - Ripley 27 The Cheeseboard 27 Footwear Fitright Footwear 15 Fireplaces Feature Fireplaces 63 Funeral Directors W. Bowers 59 Furniture Sofas & Stuff 53 Amara Jane Furniture 48 Garage Doors Garolla Garage Doors 54 Gardens Bardsey Tree Care 18 James Nelson 19 Chaplins 19 Horticap 17 Proctor Landscapes 17 Gifts Once upon a time 48 John Atkinson Books 09 Joseph Hayton Sculptor 23 Inger & Rae 49 My Life as a Belly Dancer 49 The Christmas Barn 57 Health & Beauty The Raglan Suite 47 Bespoke Eyewear 12 Yorkshire Hearing Centre 25 Spa810 11 Fitright Footwear 15

Heating & Fuel Supplies Feature Fireplaces JLB

63 55

Hobbies Cycle Carriers Yarn Etc White Rose Sewing Centre Bespoked

38 14 14 38

Holidays The Travel Journal 41 Coast2Coast Filey Holiday Lets 14 Home Improvements Walton Mill 46 Feature Fireplaces 63 Dalebuild 04 Yorkshire Loft Ladders 39 The Housekeepers 30 Garolla Garage Doors 54 Zero Dry Time 20 HRT Builders 60 Sofas & Stuff 53 Mike Spalding Carpet Services 20 Buywell Interiors 45 Knaresborough Kitchens 63 ITG Design Kitchens 69 & Bedrooms More Bathrooms 45 More Ability Bathrooms 30 Stoneclenz 65 Trajan Designs Builders 07 Reeves House Clearances 35 More Kitchens 51 Reeves Upholstery 35 SCE Builders 34 Yellow Roc 36/37 Amara Jane Furniture 48 Les Outhwaite Maintenance 04 Sasha Interiors 29

Useful telephone numbers

House Clearances Reeves House Clearances 35 Ladieswear Sheer Bliss 13 Bias 13 Fitright Footwear 15 Lighting Décor 21 Locksmith Harrogate Locksmiths 04 Optician Bespoke Eyewear 12 Painter & Decorator Yorkshire Décor 65 Plumbing J & L Bradley Plumbers 55 Pubs & Restaurants Fashion House Bistro 41 The Yorkshire Hussars 58 Sukhothai 06 Removals Evans International 34 Rocket Removals 65 Sculptor Joseph Hayton 23 Sewing Machines White Rose Sewing Centre 14 Skip Hire Addymans 55 Solicitors Jones Myers 67 Storage Rocket Removals & Storage 65 UK sports & Prestige 64 Car Storage Takeaway Food Kushi Tandoori 19 Travel Agents The Travel Journal 41 Wedding Services Dusty Miller Caterers 43 Windows Window Wise 69 Timber Windows of Harewood 54 YAAS 60

Floodline .............................................. 0845 9881188 National Rail Enquiries ..................... 0845 7484950 Harrogate Library .............................. 0845 0349520 Leeds Bradford Airport .................... 0871 2882288 Tourist Information . ......................... 01423 537300 Harrogate Council ............................. 01423 500600 Odeon Cinema Harrogate . ................. 0871 2244007 Yorkshire Water ................................. 0845 1242424 Electricity NEDL . ................................... 0800 375675 Harrogate District Travel ................ 01423 566061 Taxi Services ......................................... 01423 525200 St Peters C of E Church ...................... 01423 568218 St Roberts RC Church ......................... 01423 873577 Dementia Forward .............................. 01765 601224

Police Emergency ...................................... 999 or 112 Police Non Emergency ......................................... 101 Crimestoppers Non Emergency ............ 0800 55111 Harrogate HospitaL . .......................... 01423 885959 NHS Direct .............................................................. 111 Samaritans ........................................... 08457 909090 Childline ..................................................... 0800 1111 NSPCC 24hr Helpline . .......................... 0808 8005000 RSPCA . .................................................... 0300 1234999 Citizens Advice Bureau ....................... 01423 503591 Macmillan Cancerline ........................ 0808 8080000 Funeral Director ................................ 01423 505543 Gas Emergencies .................................... 0800 111999

70

Tel 01423 771200

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

Celebrating 25 years of designing and installing beautiful kitchens

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

71

www.harrogatelife.co.uk Showrooms in Knaresborough - 01423 862286 | York - 01904 624848 knaresboroughkitchens.co.uk

Please mention Harrogate Life when responding to adverts

Harrogate’s Family Estate Agents

SALES: 01423 566 400 • LETTINGS: 01423 569 007 sales@myringsestateagents.com • myringsestateagents.com

E S T. 1 9 8 8

72

Tel 01423 771200