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HOME & LIFESTYLE

RECIpE: HAIRY BIKER’S DAIRY FREE VEGAN BROWNIES MARTIN LEWIS: MONEY ON YOuR MIND

GARDENING ALAN TITCHMARSH: GREENFINGERS

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BOOK REVIEW

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FINANCE

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CROSSWORD GARDENING

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BORN FREE

TRAVEL

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WHAT’S ON

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TRAVEL

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ST. MICHAEL’S HOSPICE EVENTS

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SUDOKU QUIZ ANSWERS SPECIAL OFFERS INDEX & USEFUL NUMBERS

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Books for wellbeing

Greenfingers:-The Alan Titchmarsh column Top Five Cruise Destinations

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7 benefits of private schools

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WHAT’S ON RECIPE:

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HOMES

The Hairy Bikers dairy free vegan brownies Spring Cleaning your home exterior

WELCOME TO THE APRIL ISSUE OF HARROGATE LIFE MAGAZINE

Money on my mind: The Martin Lewis column Outdoor activities for all the family

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Walk this way: Aira Force Waterfall, Lake District Make a will month

the nighttime ‘mute all notifications’ setting without which we’d be dreaming in beeps.

There’s something to be said for a printed magazine.

It doesn’t prompt you to turn the page, or make you watch an advert in the middle of an article.

It just sits there quietly, politely waiting for you to read it. It won’t flash a light, make a noise, or insist on reminding you that it’s still there.

Shhh!

We bought a new kettle recently and returned it after the first use. It heated the water just fine, but every time it reached boiling point, it beeped.

I mean, We’ve managed to make ourselves a hot cup of tea for all of our adult lives, why do we need reminding now? It’s just annoying.

This month we have new features from a varierty of celebrity writers, The Hairy Bikers, Alan Titchmarsh and Martin Lewis. So why not make a cup of tea (we found a kettle without a beep), curl up in a quiet corner, and just take a break – be entertained by the features and puzzles, be informed by the what’s on and be inspired by the services offered by our advertisers.

Those beeps are everywhere though. The microwave, the washing machine, the tumble dryer and the car, oh my goodness, the car. We appreciate that if we’ve left the lights on, we want to know about that and the seat belt reminder has our best interests at heart. But amongst other noises - ours merrily dings when I press the start button. I’m sat in it, I know I’ve started it!

Until next time, take care.

Then our mobile phones. A collection of noises and interruptions to alert you to news, messages and updates. Thank goodness for

Best wishes,

Paul & Fiona.

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Buying a ‘proper camera’ locally After very many years, dreaming of taking up photography as a hobby, the birth of my grandson provided the excuse for me to take the plunge and buy a ‘proper camera’.

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he problem was where to start… we are now in the digital era, and a far cry from the purely optical cameras that used a roll of film that we had in my youth.

After trawling the internet and then a few of the mainstream high street photographic shops, I stumbled into Bass & Bligh (Harrogate’s Independent photographic shop) where I was greeted by Justin and his team, who after asking what I required from a camera, patiently explained what options were available to me. I am now a proud owner of a wonderful camera and have taken many glorious pictures of my grandson and I am thoroughly enjoying my new hobby. I have no hesitation in recommending Bass & Bligh, they are very knowledgeable and great people to deal with.

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Books Books for wellbeing

The Comfort Book – Matt Haig

Good Vibes, Good Life – Vex King

The Sleep Book – Dr Guy Meadows

Author Matt Haig has been very open about his struggles with depression. His latest book is a collection of sayings, thoughts and recollections that offer comfort when times are hard. Many of us find it difficult to focus when we’re feeling down, anxious or burnt out. With The Comfort Book, you can just flick through and read the quote that catches your eye. That might be a story snippet, a list, music recommendations or a recipe.

Stuck in a rut and not sure how to move forward? In Good Vibes, Good Life, Vex King gives practical and inspirational tips for tackling negative thoughts, improving self-esteem and finding the motivation to make positive changes. Ultimately, his goal is to help you to both love yourself for who you are now and to make the changes that will improve your life for the better.

Anyone who struggles to sleep knows the impact it can have on daily life. The Sleep Book isn’t a recent release, but it’s one of the most well-researched – Dr Meadows has worked with more than 2,000 insomniacs.

The result is a five-week plan to solve insomnia, mainly focusing on mindfulness and ACT (‘act and commitment’) therapy. It’s not a magic cure, but the advice is practical and easy to follow.

Broken (in the best possible way) – Jenny Lawson

In Reflections, TV presenter Holly Willoughby shares her ‘toolkit’ for living a happier, more connected life. She talks of the rituals, techniques and positive habits that have helped her to reconnect, tackle anxiety and feel more grounded. It’s a deeply personal book – she discusses body image, burnout and other challenges – but it’s not an autobiography.

While most of us don’t lead a celebrity lifestyle, there are still many nuggets of wisdom that readers will find useful.

Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention – Johann Hari We often berate ourselves for spending too much time scrolling through social media or getting distracted when we should be concentrating. Johann Hari explains why the inability to focus is not a personal failing – it’s an all-too-common side effect of modern life. Crucially, he also shares science-backed advice to help you reclaim your ability to focus.

We all need a good belly laugh sometimes. Broken gives you that, plus so much more. As the blurb says, it’s a book about ‘living, surviving and thriving with anxiety’. It’s written like a stream of consciousness in parts, as Lawson shares anecdotes and lessons from her life. Raw, honest, relatable.

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The April quick crossword Across 1 5 8 9 10 12 13 15 17 19 20 22 23

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Gardening

GREENFINGERS… the Alan Titchmarsh column He’s a brilliant presenter, accomplished gardener, talented novelist and allround horticultural inspiration.

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his month, Alan Titchmarsh talks about the advent of spring, and how our gardens are beginning to open back up again.

I’ve said it before, but there is something about spring that just feels like the world is alive and fertile and rich again, and you can usually sense it on a particular day – that day when you can smell the season has arrived. It’s something in the air, in the same way you get with autumn.

There’s a kind of sourness, a tang in the air in autumn and you can smell things just beginning to decay. And for spring it’s similar, but more enriching - when you see those first shoots breaking on an apple tree branch or a hawthorn hedge you know it has happened and come round again.

It’s like all those months of dampness, coldness and struggle have just flitted away on the breeze – the world feels like a different place.

And as a gardener you always have a little moment in February when you think maybe this year it won’t happen, but it always does, and I love it when the first green haze comes across the horizon.

Of course, that’s the signal to formulate plans and consider the things you want your garden to represent this year, and that’s very exciting. A big part of that is anticipation, which is an underrated commodity. People want everything instantly now because they are able to go into a supermarket and have what they want, when they want it.

I quite like looking forward in life, I enjoy anticipation because, Continued on page 20…

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Gardening …Continuted from page 16 of course, when it does happen, it’s that much more enjoyable.

Where the garden is concerned, there are a few basics to look on and check - you need to remind yourself of your plot in terms of sunshine and shade, and its capabilities. Remember, poor soil isn’t a barrier - you can grow all kind of things in tubs and pots and troughs. And just

because what you have may be small, it doesn’t mean it’s hard to find things to grow in it. It’s easy to grow salads in a small space, or tomatoes in summer.

Even dwarf fruit in large pots.

No, you won’t be self-sufficient, but you know that you grew it.

Being an organic gardener for 30 years, I can always go out and pick anything and eat it straight away without worrying, and I love that. I’ll have to wait until August, but strolling around the garden picking Victoria plums off trees is one of my favourite things to do.

A more immediate thing to look forward to, for me, is the first sight of asparagus in April.

What you find is, from this point forward, there will be

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something new poking its head out every few weeks – the garden is like a theatre production playing out in front of you as things gradually come into their natural season… from winter snowdrops through to daffodils, then tulips, summer strawberries into autumn raspberries.

It’s all there in front of you, so make the most of your garden this year by planning for each month now.

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A wide range of seasonal plants for sale and our café, Hopkins, is now open Otley Road near Beckwithshaw Open Monday to Saturday 9am until 5pm and Sunday 10am until 4pm

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Travel Top five cruise destinations eye out for rare seabirds and sperm whales if you’re lucky!

Most cruises will also stop at remote fishing villages, where you can sample some of the freshest, most delicious seafood.

The River Nile

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s there anything more idyllic than waking on a cruise ship and drawing your blinds to reveal an endless expanse of ocean? Add in cocktails by the pool, daily entertainment and shopping galore, and you have all the ingredients for the perfect holiday. That’s not even touching on the destinations you stop off at along the way!

From the Greek Islands to Scandinavia’s Norwegian fjords, cruises can take you all over the globe. To give you some inspiration, here are five of the world’s most popular cruise destinations for 2022.

As far as river cruises are concerned, there aren’t many that compare to a voyage along the Egyptian stretch of the River Nile.

Measuring about 4,160 miles in length, there’s no better way to put the Nile’s sheer scale into perspective than to sail along a portion on a scenic Egyptian river cruise. Whether you’re into your history or simply want to soak up the culture, it’s impossible not to be blown away by the 7,000-year-old history you’ll witness at every turn.

sand, and Santorini, where the sunsets are world-renowned.

The Caribbean The Caribbean’s wealth of white-sand beaches washed by turquoise seas make it an incredibly popular cruise destination for sun-seekers.

Thanks to the islands’ close proximity, you could be snorkelling with turtles in Tobago one day and dancing to reggae beats in Jamaica the next. Although equally colourful, each island has its own distinct character, meaning there’s enough to please wildlife lovers, history enthusiasts, foodies and anyone who just wants to laze on the beach.

Alaska

The Greek Islands

The Norwegian fjords

If you’re more interested in adventure than sun, sea and sand, Norway’s dramatic fjords are sure to deliver. These narrow inlets make up the majority of the country’s northern coast and boast some of Scandinavia’s most exceptional scenery.

Exploring from a cruise ship promises to bring you close to Norway’s tumbling waterfalls and skyscraper cliffs; keep an

With more than 6,000 Greek islands peppering the Aegean and Ionian seas, this is a corner of the world made for exploring by ship.

Start in Athens and spend your first couple of days exploring the capital before embarking on your journey. Top cruise destinations include Mykonos with its waterside cocktail bars and white-sand beaches, Rhodes with its Old Town and uninterrupted swathes of

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Coined ‘The Last Frontier’, Alaska is the USA’s most sparsely populated state – and its wildest.

Sail past gigantic glaciers, snap photographs of sea lions, take a shore excursion to see brown bears and witness breaching whales; the cruise itineraries around Alaska’s untamed landscape are hard to beat. You can also expect visits to Alaska’s state capital of Juneau, only reachable by air or by water, Glacier Bay National Park, and Skagway, a compact city saturated with history from the Gold Rush era.

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Ben is back to where it all began usiness has, in a sense, come B full circle for Ben Poole and his award-winning bespoke travel company, The Travel Journal.

The opening of the agency’s new shop at 63, Leeds Road, Harrogate, means Ben is back working in the place where he spent 15 years of his career in the travel business. The shop had previously been home to an independent travel agency for almost 40 years but when it was acquired by corporate owners, Ben left to pursue his ambition of running his own company. He started up working from home just before the pandemic struck and plans were put on hold. It was always his plan to have his own shop, so once restrictions were lifted he opened

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up in Montpellier Mews where his business grew impressively. So when the premises on Leeds Road became vacant it was a natural fit for Ben to return there.

The Travel Journal specialises in creating unique, bespoke travel and holiday experiences to all parts of the World for travellers keen to seek out somewhere new. Flight and accommodation bookings are a fundamental part of the service but what sets The Travel Journal apart is the concierge experience. People are increasingly looking for extra services, especially post-pandemic when there are still questions about travel arrangements. Clients appreciate being able to call in and speak in person: It’s a world

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away from trying to organize everything over the phone or online.

All this helped Ben to be named Rising Star of the Year at the 2021 Aspire awards. Ben was thrilled to receive the award and to be the only travel agent from Yorkshire to be nominated.

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Your garden is as personal as your fingerprint – no two are the same.

After two years of turmoil, lockdowns and isolation, the 2022 Harrogate Spring Flower Show is set to explore our unique and growing connection with plants, flowers and gardening.

The show is staged at the Great Yorkshire Showground and kicks off the UK’s national gardening calendar on 21 – 24 April. The central theme, Grow Your Home, will celebrate all things horticultural from the resurgence of the humble houseplant and growing your own food, to the physical and psychological benefits of gardening so many of us have discovered, or perhaps rediscovered, during the Covid pandemic.

The GROW! team of BBC Radio York’s Martin Fish, North Yorkshire plantswoman Sarah Hopps and show judge Helen Bainbridge will be on hand with expert advice on getting the most from your garden, while celebrity floral designer Jonathan Moseley inspires his CREATE! audiences with fun demos on bringing the garden into your home with cut-flower arrangements.

Featuring stunning show gardens and spectacular plant nursery displays, the flower show offers plenty of take-home inspiration. There will be plants for every place in your garden, with a wide range of top-class UK nurseries offering an unrivalled choice of annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees.

New for 2022 is a Grow Your Home theatre offering wide-ranging talks, interviews and speakers exploring the impact and benefits for The Human Gardener. The Leeds Allotment Federation is also creating a special feature called Back to Back Gardening, illustrating the surge in the popularity and quality of allotment cultivation.

A packed programme of live entertainment includes talks and demos across four stages. TV cook and chef consultant Stephanie Moon will be creating a mouth-watering menu of dishes from veg patch produce in the Gardener’s Kitchen, with growyour-own guru Martin Walker on hand to offer top tips and advice on making sure you have plenty growing on the plot to fill up your cooking pot.

Spring is the perfect time to plan for the new growing season and look forward to a long, glorious summer outdoors. So, if you want to pep up the patio or get growing in a new greenhouse this year, there will be thousands of essential items to choose from.

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Education 7 benefits of private schools Wondering why people pay to send their child to an independent school? There are more advantages to a private education than you might think…

Size Class sizes tend to be considerably smaller in private schools. An average state-funded primary school now has 26.6 pupils per class, but many classes have more than 30 children and not all classes have a full-time teaching assistant.

According to the Independent Schools Council, which represents 80% of independent schools in the UK, the average pupil-to-teacher ratio in private schools is just 8.9.

Fewer pupils per teacher means more individual attention. Plus, independent schools tend to be smaller than state schools. This means they can often build a close-knit school community, where pupils know more of their peers.

Culture Many independent schools (particularly those that offer boarding facilities) attract children from overseas, giving children a greater opportunity to socialise and learn from other cultures.

Facilities Independent schools often offer better facilities than state-funded ones and more opportunities for trying different types of sport.

This may be one of the reasons that more than 40% of the UK’s medal-winning athletes at the London 2012 Olympics were

privately educated, even though only 7% of the UK population have attended independent schools.

and similar settings, they’re also more likely to be accepted than their state-school peers.

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Earning potential

Budget cuts have led to state schools needing to make difficult choices. Art, drama and music have been some of the main casualties. Research carried out before the pandemic showed a 47% decrease in theatre and drama opportunities and a 36% decrease in music activities.

Grades Children at independent schools typically achieve higher grades than their state-educated peers.

This year, 61% of GCSEs gained by privately educated children were grade 7 or above, compared to 26% of those gained by state-educated children.

University choice State-educated pupils are often at a disadvantage when it comes to getting places at top universities.

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Privately educated people typically earn more than their state-educated peers. In fact, by the time they’re 42, people who have been privately educated are likely to have earned around £200,000 extra. There are many reasons for this; for example, privately educated people are more likely to be able to afford to take unpaid internships to kick-start their careers. However, higher grades, better universities and more connections are likely to play a pretty big role in helping people to climb the ladder.

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If you’ve read this article and thought, “Well, that’s all very well, but I can’t afford the fees,” you’re certainly not alone. Independent schools now cost, on average, more than £15,000 a year. However, many do offer means-tested bursaries and scholarships, so it’s certainly worth doing some initial research before you discount them.

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

USUALLY ON THE 2ND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH: 14TH APRIL, 12TH MAY 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.

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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.

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The group will be performing some of their most loved songs, with their timeless hits Do Wah Diddy…, Pretty Flamingo, Sha La La, and, of course, 5-4-32-1 to be played alongside the individual hits that brought the artists solo success. This includes Mike d’Abo’s solo-penned hits, as well as the McGuinness Flint

classic When I’m Dead and Gone.Joining The Manfreds is the iconic Georgie Fame. First shooting into the charts as the founding member of Georgie Fame & the Blue Flames, he went on to achieve 3 UK Number One singles- Yeh Yeh, Get Away and The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde.

With his much-loved blend of Jazz and Rhythm & Blues, Georgie Fame has consistently worked in the highest musical circles and has become an icon of the British music scene, having collaborated with the likes of Van Morrison and Bill Wyman.

PINOCCHIO BY NORTHERN BALLET TUES 12TH APR 2022 15:00 PMWED 13TH APR 2022 16:00 PM HARROGATE THEATRE, OXFORD STREET, HARROGATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG1 1QF In a faraway land, a hardworking and lonely carpenter wishes for their puppet Pinocchio to come to life. By the magic of a wishing well their dream comes true! Pinocchio is playful and mischievous and must prove himself worthy of becoming a real boy.Join Pinocchio on his adventure as he discovers that where there is love and honesty, there is always magic.

An original retelling of the classic children’s story, Pinocchio is the perfect opportunity for your little ones to enjoy live ballet, music and theatre.With sell-out performances and a string of hugely successful CBeebies TV adaptations, Northern Ballet’s productions for children are not to be missed.An original ballet based on The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi. This child friendly performance lasts approximately 40 minutes.

STRONGWOMEN SCIENCE SATURDAY 16TH APR 2022 12:00 PM SATURDAY 16TH APR 2022 14:30 PM HARROGATE THEATRE, OXFORD STREET, HARROGATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG1 1QF StrongWomen Science is a circus science show for children and families starring two

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women scientists turned circus performers. Aoife Raleigh is an engineer, Maria Corcoran an environmental scientist.

Ever wanted to know how you balance a chair on your chin, if you can juggle liquid, or how circus performers eat fire? StrongWomen Aoife and Maria reveal the scientific secrets behind their astounding tricks.

In a fun, lively and fast-paced family circus performance, find out how jugglers, acrobats and hula hoop artists use science to create their amazing acts.StrongWomen Science doesn’t only illustrate scientific facts. It seeks to promote enquiry, inventiveness and accessibility in science, making it open to all, in particular young women and girls.

JACK DEE - OFF THE TELLY SUNDAY 1ST MAY 2022 20:00 PM SUNDAY 1ST MAY 2022 22:30 PM ROYAL HALL, RIPON ROAD, HARROGATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG1 2SY Join Jack Dee for an evening of entertainment (food and beverages not included) in his new stand-up tour.“In these difficult and uncertain times people need hope – a ray of sunshine to brighten their day.

And that’s very much where I come in” says Jack,.star of TV sitcoms Bad Move, Lead Balloon and Josh, Jack also hosts the legendary Radio 4 show I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue. Additional credits include presenting Jack Dee’s Helpdesk on BBC Two, C4’s The Jack Dee Show, ITV’s Jack Dee’s Saturday Night, BBC’s Jack Dee’s Happy Hour and Jack Dee Live at the Apollo. “In fact,” explains Jack, “I’ve probably appeared in every TV show with my name in the title”.Other sidelines include Motivational Speaking, which Jack describes as “Basically a total waste of time, talking to losers, but the cash is decent” and then adds “Don’t print that”. It’s so hard to tell when he’s being serious. In recognition of his charity work, Jack was denied an OBE in 2015.

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Recipe The Hairy Bikers’ Dairy-Free, Vegan Brownies

Introduction Si, from the Hairy Bikers: The baking revolution of the Noughties was really something to behold, and the momentum of that in the years since has never slowed down.

As a duo, we always felt we had unfinished baking business ahead of our Bakeation series, not least because being on the road, on motorbikes, does limit your ability to use an oven. Also,

Ingredients

I think in some ways, baking can easily get pushed to one side when the necessity is there to get home and cook a meal for your family.

Lockdown finally afforded more time to play about with baking ideas and ingredients, and this dairy-free variation on the classic brownie was one of my absolute favourites.

These brownies contain no butter and no eggs, and are vegan friendly, and these beauties still taste fantastic. Give them a try!

(serves 8-12)

275ml plant-based milk, any sort 150ml groundnut or walnut oil 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp ground flax seeds 60ml hot water 125g plain flour 125g cocoa powder ½ tsp baking powder 100g light soft brown sugar 75g caster sugar ½ tsp salt 150g vegan chocolate chips 100g nut butter, any sort

2. Whisk the milk, oil and vanilla extract together in a bowl and set aside. Mix the ground flax seeds with the hot water and leave to stand for 5 minutes. Whisk all the remaining ingredients, except the chocolate chips and the nut butter, together in a separate bowl.

Method

5. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the brownies have just set. Leave to cool completely, then cut into squares. If you want them extra fudgy, put them in the fridge for several hours.

Otherwise transfer to an airtight container.

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/Fan 160°C/Gas mark 4. Line a 20x20cm brownie tin with baking paper or brush with cake-release spray.

3. Beat the flax seeds into the wet ingredients, then add the dry mixture and fold in as gently as you can. Add the chocolate chips.

4. Scrape the mixture into the prepared tin.

Dot spoonfuls of the nut butter all over the batter, then swirl it through, using the tip of a knife. Don’t mix it up too much!

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Homes Outdoor adventures Spring Cleaning Your Home’s Exterior

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n your home, you’ll realise when maintenance jobs need doing and rooms need cleaning.

But particularly during the winter months, any deterioration to the outside of your property is likely to go unnoticed until the brighter spring days.

The roof

If any part of your roof is north facing, near trees or both, you are very likely to see a buildup of moss. This is not only unsightly, it’s not good for your roof and the moss is likely to block your gutters too.

If your roof is at a low level or can be accessed from an upper window, gently brush the surface to loosen the build-up.

Generally though, unless you happen to own the specialist equipment to ensure you are safe on a roof, this really is a job for the professionals.

The gutters

Some debris in your gutters will get washed away and will mulch down, but more often it’ll just build up. If your gutters are overflowing every time it rains, you are going to need a long

ladder and a pair of thick rubber gloves to clear the slimy mess.

A professional will have a camera on a pole to see where the worst spots are and to help them clear out all the winter debris. Ask about having gutter guards fitted, too to help prevent future build-ups.

Facias and soffits

There are two options if your facias and soffits look tatty and the paint is peeling: repainting is lower cost but it won’t last that long and is fiddly to do; replacement facias and soffits are made of uPVC and will last for years. It’s well worth considering replacing the guttering at the same time.

Pathways

The inexpensive way to clean your path is a bucket of water and a stiff brush. Alternatively, a jet washer is very thorough and reasonably affordable, although you only need to use it once or twice a year.

This is a job you can do yourself, but it’s blooming hard work!

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You will get quite a workout controlling the pressure washer hose or sweeping a brush.

Windows

This is another one of those jobs that is hard work and while it’s easy to access the inside of your windows, the upper floor of the outside is much more difficult.

Furthermore, a one-off clean is not enough – you are looking at your windows all the time so you’ll notice them getting dirty again within a month or two. It’s better to have a regular arrangement with a cleaning company who will usually have a pole system to reach the heights. They normally use purified water, meaning that the windows dry sparkling clean.

In summary

There are many jobs around the home that you are probably capable of doing yourself to save the pennies. But these external tasks don’t need to be done very often and a specialist will have the equipment, the safety training and the insurance to do the job efficiently and quickly.

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Finance Money on my mind... the Martin Lewis column He’s the UK’s leading money saving expert - a journalist and presenter who has kept millions of pounds in people’s pockets as well as lifting the lid on the threats and dangers we need to be aware of as consumers.

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n this month’s column, Martin Lewis looks at budgeting.

Here’s an uncomfortable fact for you - many people are appalling ‘budgeters’. We all know what we earn, but we don’t know what we spend, and you cannot balance the see-sawing budget without being clear on both.

The biggest problem that people have is they look across the month at what they typically pay for things. So, they’ll look at their food bills, their utilities,

which is all the regular bills you need to pay each month; you have your ‘Holidays’ account - you know you spend £1,000 a year on a holiday and that’s about £85 a month. You have your ‘Christmas’ account and you have your ‘Big One-offs’ account. Those are examples, but use whatever is personal to you.

Each month when you get paid, you siphon the right amount of money into the Bills account, you put the right amount of money into the Holidays account, the right amount of money into the Christmas account, and so on. their mortgage, car lease and all those things, and that’s all good and well. But you know what, the average family in the UK spends £600 on Christmas, which is £50 a month. They buy a new sofa every three or four years for maybe £1,000. They buy a television that is £300.

They go on holiday, and so on.

The fact is, rarely are these costs factored into monthly spend, but they should be. We need to break down those big amounts into a monthly cost, across the whole year, and add that to our monthly figures. I have a tool called the ‘Budget Planner’ which is free to use on my website – have a look.

So your Holidays account will categorically confirm to you that you have, say, £512 to spend.

If you’re spending more, you cannot afford it, so you have to cut your cloth accordingly.

Many people swear by this technique, lots of people swear at it too, but it truly works!

In the current climate, we can’t compensate for what’s around the corner, but being equipped to confront it will make you feel good about your finances, your life, and your prospects of overcoming that financial bump in the road.

Ultimately, the way I suggest people manage their money is by using a system I call ‘Piggybanking’. It involves moving things into hypothetical ‘accounts’. So, let’s say you have your ‘Standard Bills’ account,

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xciting outdoor activities that the whole family can find joy in as spring beckons us back into nature.

It’s the season where we can approach the outdoors with confidence – where a flicker of the curtains doesn’t bring about nervous shudders and mental images of trudging across Antarctica.

Family time, anywhere, is important and valuable, but around nature, and when exploring our surroundings whilst letting the benefits of fresh air immerse our bodies and minds, it can provide some of the very best and most valuable experiences.

Here are six suggestions that will be guaranteed to satisfy enthusiastic young minds.

Foraging Foraging is a wonderful opportunity to explore the countryside. Even if you don’t

eat anything that you find, foraging still opens young minds to the possibility of self-sustainable living and an appreciation of food in its natural setting. There are also an abundance of ‘pick your own’ farms in the UK, which evades the possibility of eating berries or mushrooms that are not meant for consumption.

Outdoor arts and craft Whether gathering shells, pinecones and leaves to create art at home, giving them use of a camera to photograph animals and plants, or even just arming the kids with a plain notebook and some pencils to capture their surroundings, there are many ways in which you can make time outdoors that bit more stimulating for young minds.

Treasure hunting Using GPS and a dedicated smartphone app, Geocaching is essentially a global treasure hunt for ‘caches’ – small waterproof containers that are hidden outdoors. Using location coordinates and clues, hunters must hunt out these concealed vessels and upon finding them, either write their name and date of discovery or (in the case of larger caches) swap the trinket within for something else.

catch and place it in a bucket for closer inspection before returning it to its briny haven. If you’ve got no water nearby but lots of greenspace, simply go on a bug hunt instead, cataloguing any minibeasts you encounter.

Hiking Britain has an abundance of beautiful countryside and you can find plenty of walks to suit your ability in either a guidebook of your local area, or online. It’s always worth having a destination in mind… like a picturesque village or a country pub for much-needed libation, or even a secluded place to sit and eat a picnic.

Discovering From castle and monastery ruins, iron age encampments and even disused railway lines, open up your map, see what’s around you, and venture out to explore off the beaten track.

Crabbing or bug hunting Those lucky enough to live near the seaside or a suitable body of water will want to try crabbing.

Using a line and bait – crabs love bacon! – you can reel in your

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

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What’s On …Continued from page 38 DIVERSITY - CONNECTED SUNDAY 8TH MAY 2022 MAIN AUDITORIUM HARROGATE NORTH YORKSHIRE HG1 5LA After nine sell out UK tours, over 600,000 tickets sold, and countless television and live performances Diversity have announced one of their biggest UK tours to date.

Last year marked 10 years since Diversity took the nation by storm when they won the third series of Britain’s Got Talent.

Over the past 10 years thanks to the overwhelming support of their fans and the British public they have continued to wow audiences around the world with their innovative live tours and performances.

ZOG AND THE FLYING DOCTORS SAT 14TH MAY 2022 11:00 AM SUN 15TH MAY 2022 16:30 PM HARROGATE THEATRE, OXFORD STREET, HARROGATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG1 1QF THE ROAR-SOME CREW ARE BACK FOR A BRAND NEW ADVENTURE! Freckle Productions and Rose Theatre present:Zog, super keen student turned air-ambulance, still lands with a crash-bangthump. Together with his Flying Doctor crew, Princess Pearl and Sir Gadabout, they tend to a sunburnt mermaid, a unicorn with one too many horns and a lion with the flu. However, Pearl’s uncle, the King, has other ideas about whether princesses should be doctors, and she’s soon locked up in the castle back in a crown and a silly frilly dress!With a bit of help from some friends and half a pound of cheese, can Pearl make her uncle better and prove princesses can be doctors too?Based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s bestselling sequel, Freckle Productions (Zog, Stick Man, Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales, Tabby McTat) bring the creative team behind Zog, Emma Kilbey and Joe Stilgoe, back together for this truly modern take on the classic fairy tale. Most suitable for ages 3+ but all ages welcome.

STUDFOLD EASTER EGG AND FAIRY HUNT

SATURDAY 9TH APRILSUNDAY 24TH APRIL 2PM STUDFOLD, LOFTHOUSE, HG3 5SG A Dales Springtime Adventure’...

Fairies and their springtime friends. Explore the ‘Great Outdoors’ and discover Studfold’s hidden secrets!

Come along with the whole family and enjoy this popular annual event. Pick up the Easter Adventure Clues and find large willow nests and brightly coloured eggs, the tiny springtime fairies in their homes, and answers to the clues!.. Discover the Gold Rabbits... and win an Easter surprise!

Order a picnic on your arrival, we can then take it to the play area on the trail.

Dogs on leads.. pick up poo!

Open: 10.00am until 5.00pm Last Admission 2.00pm..

Booking essential... you choose a trail arrival entry time.

Refreshments are available in the ‘Nidderdale Way Cafe’.

The Studfold Adventure Trail season has now begun! Check out our events and book online at www.studfold.com or call Anne Challis 01423 755228, Entry £7.50, Under 3 free. Concessions 6.50. An Easter Surprise for each child aged 3 and over.

PATELEY BRIDGE ART CLUB SPRING EXHIBITION 2022 FRIDAY

8TH APR 2022 10:00 AM- MONDAY 11TH APR 2022 17:00 PM BROADBELT HALL, MAIN STREET. GLASSHOUSES, HARROGATE, NORTH. YORKSHIRE, HG35QY The Spring Exhibition will be held this time at Broadbelt Hall Glasshouses from 8th April to Monday 11th April 10am-5pm.

Members of the club welcome you to see their original art work.

It comprises about 100 works of art including paintings in various media, and limited edition hand produced prints. Browsers with unframed works will allow the

purchaser to choose their own frames. It covers representational works (landscapes, figures, still life) as well as abstract work.

There will be greeting cards for sale featuring members’ work and also refreshments. Disabled access and toilets are available.

Parking is directly outside on the Main Street through Glasshouses.

Everybody is very welcome to what will be an excellent display of members work.

RIPON CATHEDRAL SPRING FOOD, HOME & GARDEN SHOW 2022

SATURDAY 9TH APRIL 10AM-4PM RIPON CATHEDRAL HG4 1QT Over 50 traders selling homewares, food, and gardening goods with children’s attractions: furry animals petting farm, chocolate tombola, lego workshops and live music. Refreshment café serving light lunches, cakes and drinks.

Springtime for all the family.

GREAT KNARESBOROUGH BED RACE

2022 SAT 11TH JUN 2022 12:00 PM KNARESBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE Bed Racing is a muchloved annual past time in Knaresborough, combining as it does a gruelling athletic contest with a spectacular fancy dress parade of decorated beds and runners. It has been held annually on the second Saturday in June since 1966, missing two years of the pandemic. Set in the scenic and hilly terrain of Knaresborough, the Bed Race is held over a 2.4 mile course, through leafy parkland, up and down vertiginous climbs and decent, through the Nidd Gorge, across cobbled streets and culminating in a swim through the ever icy waters of the River Nidd. 90 teams of six runners and a passenger (preferably light, young and buoyant) take part; hundreds more participate in the Parade and tens of thousands come to watch.

All organised by volunteers to raise money for local good causes. What’s not to like!

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

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Travel Walk this Way: Aira Force Waterfall, Lake District 3. Go through the gap and down a few steps that lead onto a wooden bridge crossing a stream. Continue over the bridge and straight up a set of stone steps.

W

e look at one of the Lake District’s most inspiring sights, the Aira Force waterfall, and a walk that, while easy enough on the body, provides intense stimulation for the mind.

Distance: 2km Time: Approx. 1.5hrs Terrain: Guided paths and steps Difficulty: Easy Accessibility: Pathways and trails, including some steep ascents Start and End Point: CA11 0JS The 2km walk around the Aira Force waterfall encompasses a woodland walk, two bridges and, of course, the stunning waterfall.

This is excellent for families as it’s a short but stunning route, with most walkers beginning at the main car park (CA11 0JS) – however there are additional entry points at the High Cascades and Park Brow car parks.

The waterfall itself is 65ft high and is crossed by two charming bridges. The walk is circular

and offers an accessible, welltrodden, undulating trail.

Trees, bushes and flowers decorate the sides in an enchanting Hobbit-like valley complete with an abundance of birds and squirrels.

Those wishing to admire this wonderful sight as part of a longer route are recommended to try the 7km Aira Force and Gowbarrow Trail, which ventures out towards Ullswater Lake, the second largest in the Lake District.

Walking Route 1. From the main car park, the walk begins on the righthand side of the information kiosk. Follow past the picnic benches until you reach a wall with a gate.

4. At the top, follow the path. You’ll see a wishing tree trunk where you can leave a coin for luck, and various information signs about the red squirrels that inhabit the woods. There are some steep sections on the way up, which will require the use of a carrier if you are bringing a baby.

5. The path follows the stream and winds through the woodland, before dropping down to a stone bridge.

Go over the bridge and there is a viewpoint for the base of the waterfall.

6. Venture up the steps to the left. At the top you can choose to turn left or right. To view the top of the waterfall, turn left. You’ll see a set of steps down to another stone bridge that goes over the top of the waterfall. Paths lead off towards nearby fells.

Alternatively, to go straight back to the car park, turn right.

2. Now go through the gate and take the path that leads along the boundary wall and fence. Choose the right-hand fork that follows the boundary fence (the left fork goes to the arboretum).

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rey Four has been born out P of many years of giving Harrogate what it is renowned

for; independent service, quality and well chosen clothing from around the world!

With over 40 years of experience in the business, Paul is the owner of Prey Four Store. At Prey Four, we stock clothes from leading brands including Folk, Mac, BRGN, Galli, Circolo, Mircam , Il, Telaio, Martina and Ferri. In addition, we can also provide you with accessories and bespoke jewellery to compliment your outfit. When you visit this store, you will be sure to find something interesting that you will love forever. We recently moved to our new store on Swan Road, Harrogate which means we now also have an entire floor dedicated to our unique interior pieces too. We like to ensure that we always provide our customers with the best quality customer service and pride ourselves on stocking the most beautiful and ethically sourced clothing. We like to keep things different here at Prey Four, you’ll never walk in another store like ours!

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A warm welcome from Yorkshire Radiators

Introducing our York Range of Triple Column radiators There are a few common misconceptions about modern radiators…

We also stock the standard colours of White, Black and Anthracite and can deliver within 24 hours from ordering!

Our prices range from £165 for the 600h x 645w to £345 for our 600h x 1600 wide.

he first is that they are very expensive and T two, that they don’t give off as much heat as the old white steel panels. Well, this is no longer

April special sizes (mm) and prices (Inc Vat) below:

true with our York Triple Column range. We have sourced and imported our own range of high output radiators from the world’s top manufacturers to bring you quality and prices that are unsurpassed.

As we have kept our operation tight and cut out costly cost centres, we are able to offer prices better than can be found on any of the top websites.

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600h x 645w - £165 (3818 BTU’s) 600h x 820w - £195 (4910 BTU’s) 600h x 1000w - £235 (6000 BTU’s) 600h x 1180w - £265 (7100 BTU’s) 600h x 1360w - £295 (8200 BTU’s) 600h x 1600w - £345 (9600 BTU’s)

To upgrade to a bespoke colour is only another £60 additional.

We also offer a personalized ordering and delivery service, with free site visits included! We take the risk out of ordering from the Internet.

We believe in bringing back local business and welcome you to come in and see us in our showrrom: 1 Sykes Grove (Just off the Skipton Road), Harrogate HG1 2DB

With our sizes coming from 650 mm wide to over 1.5m’s, there is a size to cover any space and to fit most pipework.

To make an appointment call Clyde: 07838 497803

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In attractive finishes such as Copper, Anthracite, Black, Sandstone, Bronze and Silver Sparkle.

Radiators in all sizes now available, in 3 modern profiles: Flat Fronted, Round Fronted and Column profiles. all in stock anD available for iMMeDiate turnarounD.

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Saint Michael's Make a Will Month

Make or amend your will this April and local participating solicitors will waive their legal fees so you can support local hospice care. Register today.

Visit saintmichaelshospice.org/events or call (01423) 878 628 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).

Park Avenue, 5 6 Registered address Crimple House, Hornbeam Tel 01423 771200 Harrogate, HG2 8NA.

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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

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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.

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The Yorkshire Hussar’s

TUESDAY STEAK NIGHT 5:30 - 8:30 Pre booking advised

TWO MAINS & A BOTTLE OF HOUSE WINE FOR £30 STEAKS

Yorkshire beef, minimum 14 day aged from Hutchinson’s of ripley. All with chunky chips, oven roasted tomatoes, onion rings and salad.

10oz Rump 10oz Rib Eye

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Peppercorn / Blue Cheese / Mushroom £2

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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

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Index Aerials & Satellite Aerial Services

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Bathrooms More Bathrooms More Abilty Bathrooms

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Builders/Building Materials Dalebuild 06 HRT Builders 45 SCE 04 Butchers Shop Hutchinsons of Ripley 43 Car Sales, Repairs & Services Addymans Car Recycling 20 Impact 27 Trailers & Towbars 26 UK Sports Car Storage 15 Care & Care Homes Gatehouse 35 Rise Mobility/Wheelchaire Hire 34 Cleaning/Home Help Services Ovenclean 54 The Housekeepers 53 Zero Dry Time 06 Stoneclenz 54 Curtains and Blinds Walton Mill Lunns Blinds/Awnings

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Education Ashville College

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Electrical Retailers & Repairs Abbey Electrical 06 Herbert Todd 02

Food & Drink Kushi Indian Takeaway Hutchinsons Butchers The Giggling Squid

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Yarn Etc Listen - Poetry Book John Atkinson Books Bass & Bligh Photography

Fireplaces Feature Fireplaces

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Funeral Directors W. Bowers

Holidays The Travel Journal 25 Coast2Coast Filey Holiday Lets 57

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Furniture Sofas & Stuff

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Garage Doors Garolla Garage Doors

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Gardens Bardsey Tree Care James Nelson Chaplins Proctor Landscapes Greenthumb Horticap Knox Saw Mills Pest Tec Lunns Blinds/Awnings Park Nurseries

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Health & Beauty Bespoke Eyewear Yorkshire Hearing Clinic Fitright Shoes

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Entertainment Circus

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Estate Agent & Property The Red House Ripon Myrings Estate Agents

Heating & Fuel Supplies Feature Fireplaces JLB Yorkshire Radiators

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Hobbies Cycle Carriers

Home improvements Walton Mill 61 Feature Fireplaces 29 Dalebuild 06 Yorkshire Loft Ladders 23 The Housekeepers 29 Garolla Garage Doors 26 Zero Dry Time 06 HRT Builders 45 Buywell Interiors 31 Knaresborough Kitchens 63 More Bathrooms 39 More Ability Bathrooms 34 Stoneclenz 54 More Kitchens 43 SCE Builders 04 Yorkshire Radiators 55 Sofas & Stuff 33 Italian Tile Outlet 51 Atelier – Caroline Bligh 39 - Kitchen Design Sofas & Stuff 15 Lunns Blinds/Awnings 01/53 Herbert Todd Kitchens 02 Castle Timber Buildings 14

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Gifts Workhouse Framing Listen Poetry Book Bias Prey Four John Atkinson Books Inger & Rae

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Ladieswear Bias Prey Four Fitright Shoes

Useful telephone numbers

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Menswear Prey Four Fitright Shoes

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Optician Bespoke Eyewear

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Painter & Decorator Yorkshire Décor

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Pest Control Pest Tec

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Photography Bass & Bligh

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Picture Framing Workhouse Framing

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Plumbing J & L Bradley Plumbers

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Pubs & Restaurants The Yorkshire Hussars The Giggling Squid

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Removals Evans International Rocket Removals

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Skip Hire Addymans

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Storage Rocket Removals & Storage UK Sports Car Storage Takeaway Food Kushi Tandoori The Giggling Squid

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Tiles & Tile supplies Italian Tile Outlet

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Lighting Décor

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Locksmit Harrogate Locks

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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

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Celebrating 25 years of designing and installing beautiful kitchens

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

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

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