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)HHGEDFN We love to hear your news and views about life in Yorkshire WKLQJV WR GR LQ -XQH The weather is warming up nicely so let’s get out there $QG GLG WKRVH IHHW Explore the long distance trials that criss-cross the county 5HDGLQJ PDWWHUV Thousands of pounds are raised to help people who struggle to read
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7KH QDWLRQ¶V WUHDVXUH FKHVW A remarkable collection of artefacts are kept in a Helmsley warehouse 0DGH LQ <RUNVKLUH A new series spotlights the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entrepreneurial talent &KDQFH WR FKDQJH OLYHV Harrogate International Festivals launch its Future 50 campaign $OO RI D IOXWWHU Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s butterflies have endured turbulent times :DON 6WULQHV A moorland walk with a peep into Dambusters country
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%HYHUOH\ Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all go in this sporting town %ULQJ XV VXQVKLQH A few of the best readersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; photos on the theme of sunshine 7KH *DOOHU\ We showcase the work of Pateley Bridge artist Lizzie Hodge 6KDUH \RXU ELJ GD\ Readers send in photos from their wedding album +HEGHQ %ULGJH Events celebrate the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love of the arts /H\EXUQ The town draws visitors because of its historical connections ,ONOH\ The popular spa town hosts a world class tennis tournament 'LVFRYHU WKH FRDVW Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely a military theme this month 7KH 'LDU\ A guide to some wonderful entertainment compiled by Tony Greenway &URVVZRUG DQG 6XGRNX Your chance to win a free Yorkshire Life subscription 0\ <RUNVKLUH ZHHNHQG With Danny Mills former Leeds United right-back
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