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FROM THE EDITOR

WELCOME “plan an outing or two to keep the kids entertained” ummer is at its height, and what could be more delightful than the prospect of spending long, lazy days outdoors?

Dining alfresco with friends is one of the things I enjoy most at this time of year, and we’ve got plenty of recipe ideas to inspire you to do just that.

On p.60 you’ll find a selection of dishes that are perfect for serving outside on a sunny evening, and on p.70 there are some delicious, super-stylish salads.

If you love gardening you’re probably enjoying lots of fresh home-grown fruit and veg. But instead of picking absolutely all of your crop, why not try your hand at saving some seed for next year? It’s easier than you might think, and a great way to preserve our wonderful heritage varieties. Adam Appleyard’s article on p.24 includes lots of helpful tips.

With the summer holidays underway, you’ll need to plan an outing or two to keep the kids entertained. Luckily we’re spoiled for choice here in the Dales, and to get you started we’ve chosen a selection of our favourite day-out destinations – you can find them on p.96.

If you’re going to be spending a day at the races this summer, turn to p.86 to find out what goes on behind the scenes from local racehorse trainer Ann Duffield. And as for the background story to some of those spectacular hats – well, look no further than our Making It feature on p.82.

We’ll be back again soon. Until then, enjoy the summer!

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IFE STYLE Inspiring ideas for L your home and garden.

18 WILD ANGLE Photographers celebrate the beauty of the natural world.

21 GARDEN NOTES Handy tips for managing your garden.

24 GONE TO SEED Adam Appleyard discovers the lost art of seed saving.

32 BEE POSITIVE It’s time we did our bit to help insect pollinators, says Professor Chris Baines.

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49 42 FUCHSIA SHOCK Give your borders a late summer boost, by Elena Greenway.

49 FOOD NOTES Foods news, products and events.

52 T HE DISCERNING DINER Claudia Blake visits The Saddle Room in Coverdale.

60 EATING OUT A collection of simple seasonal recipes for stressfree entertaining.

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Art Editor Proofreader Art Director Proprietor

Sue Gillman Brian Pike Claudia Blake Sue Gillman Liz Hanson Stef Suchomski Alison Farrell Fiona Plews Sue Gillman

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70 DRESSED UP Sophisticated salads to add sparkle to your summer dining.

86 A DAY IN THE LIFE Behind the scenes with race horse trainer, Ann Duffield.

78 IN SEASON Crisp and aromatic fennel is ideal for light summery dishes.

96 GREAT DALES DAYS OUT A selection of the best places to spend a sunny summer’s day in the Dales.

81 PRIZE LOT This month’s auction room highlights.

82 MAKING IT Continuing our series on regional talent. This month, milliner Jenny Roberts.

102 DALES DIARY A guide to local events, compiled by Liz Hanson.

128 TO DINE FOR Great places to eat in the Yorkshire Dales.

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WILD ANGLE | PHOTOGRAPHERS CELEBRATE THE BEAUTY OF THE NATURAL WORLD

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he sound of grasshoppers busily chirruping in a meadow is one of high summer’s most evocative sounds. Although they are easy enough to hear, getting a close-up look at the songsters can be more of a challenge, thanks to their excellent camouflage

and the fact that they fall silent as soon as they spot a threatening movement.

There are eleven species of grasshopper in the UK, most of which prefer well-

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Grasshoppers also use their hind legs to produce their distinctive, high-pitched chirp. Each leg is ribbed with a series of fine, knobbly projections which, when rubbed on the insect’s wing cases, produce a surprisingly loud sound for such a diminutive creature. Males use it to call to females, but the females also chirp, albeit more quietly.

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This appealing bench, with its graceful Gothic curves, is just the thing to add a touch of finesse to a favourite nook. You can find it, along with a selection of other attractive garden furniture and accessories, at Dovetail Interiors in Bedale, dovetailinteriors.co.uk 01677 426464

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Hebe hail from faraway New Zealand, but many of these delightful little shrubs are hardy enough to flourish here in the UK, especially the smallerleaved varieties. With their smart evergreen leaves and cheery spikes of tiny flowers – usually purple, white or pink – they are easy to grow in pretty much any well-drained soil.

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Watering your plants can be a chore, but there’s no need to take it too seriously! This hand-crafted galvanised iron watering can in the shape of a duck is guaranteed to put a smile on the face of any grown gardener, and kids will simply adore it. It’s part of an endearing series of wonderfully wacky watering cans from countrygardengifts.co.uk.

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ON HAND These Aquasure cotton gardening gloves from Town & Country, with their cute ladybird and ant design, are just the thing for lazy summer gardening.

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gone to SEED You can save money – and our gardening heritage – by rediscovering the lost art of seed saving, says Adam Appleyard.

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Seed saving is a habit I’m keen to see more gardeners rediscover

owadays most of us buy our seeds from the garden centre in gaily coloured packets.

A generation or two ago, though, very few gardeners paid out good money for seed at all – they simply saved their own seed from one year to the next.

Seed saving is a habit I’m keen to see more gardeners rediscover. It’s easy, it’s fun and it will save you a small fortune. What’s more, it could help preserve some of our wonderful ‘heritage’ varieties of garden vegetables, because there’s EU legislation currently under discussion that threatens to make it difficult or impossible to buy the seeds of certain traditional plant varieties.

Seed saving also makes a fascinating hobby, and if you’re prepared to put in a bit of extra effort you can easily dabble in a spot of back-garden plant breeding of your own – which is, of course, how all those lovely heirloom varieties originated in the first place!

Just one word of warning. Many of the seeds sold by the big seed companies are ‘F1 hybrids’. What F1 hybrids are, and whether they are a good thing, is another topic, but what you need to know for the purposes of seed saving is that plants raised from seeds of F1 hybrids are likely to be poor, ill-favoured things.

Grow traditional varieties instead and you won’t have any problems.

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Sternly warn everyone else in the family not to pick and eat them, and simply let them go to seed. What could be easier?

ROOTING OUT THE ROGUES Let’s run through a few basic principles, most of which are basically just common sense. Firstly, don’t save seed from plants that are poor, weak, unproductive or disease-prone because you don’t want to pass these characteristics on to the next generation. Nor do you want these inferior plants to cross-pollinate with more desirable specimens, so the best thing to do is pull up these substandard plants before they flower. Seedsmen call this ‘roguing’, because they are literally weeding out the rogue elements.

Before you root out everything that isn’t absolutely perfect, though, remember that it wouldn’t be a good idea for your plants to become inbred either. You will need a minimum number of plants to maintain a healthy degree of genetic diversity, so it’s important to strike a balance.

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a famously long-podded bean named after Yorkshire amateur gardener George Bowland. You probably wouldn’t be best-pleased if it cross-pollinated with your neighbour’s more run-of-the-mill broad beans because the resulting plants wouldn’t have the classic ‘Bowland Beauty’ virtues. So how much should you worry about keeping your varieties pure? To a large extent it depends on exactly what you’re growing. Fortunately there are many cases in which you won’t need to take any precautions at all.

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PREVIOUS SPREAD CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Cucurbita Pepo Marrow, Aubergine ‘Bellezza Nera’, Dwarf beans ‘Pongo’, Solanum lycopersicum ‘Costoluto Fiorentino THIS SPREAD OPPOSITE: Runner bean flower ‘White Lady’ ABOVE: Sweet peppers, chilli peppers,tomatoes and cucumbers BELOW: Chilli pepper Bangalore Torpedo OVERLEAF TOP: Solanum Melongena Aubergine CENTRE: ‘Butter Garden’ yellow tomato. BOTTOM: Cucurbita pepo ‘Tristan’.

Peas, mangetouts and French beans nearly always self-pollinate, so unless you are growing them absolutely cheek-by-jowl with a different variety then the chances of cross-pollination are virtually zero. All you need to do is select and mark a couple of good plants by tying something colourful to them. Sternly warn everyone else in the family not to pick and eat them, and simply let them go to seed. What could be easier?

Most kinds of lettuce are, like peas, generally self-pollinating and hence another remarkably easy option for the novice seed-saver, but it is probably best to grow only one variety for seed at a time, just to be on the safe side. Don’t choose as your seed sources plants that bolt early; bolting is not, after all, to be encouraged. Collect the feathery, thistle-like lettuce seeds from your chosen specimens by shaking the seed heads into a paper bag.

Most tomatoes and aubergines are inclined to self-pollinate too, so a distance of just a few metres from one variety of plant to the next will ensure pure seed in most cases. The only drawback with saving tomato seed is that you need to clean off the translucent gel that surrounds each seed, otherwise it prevents seeds germinating. There are different methods for doing this, including fermenting the gel away or steeping the seeds in a solution of washing soda. You can find detailed instructions on how to do this online. Aubergines are much easier: simply let the fruit fully ripen, scrape out the hard brown seeds and rinse them off in water before drying them.

IT’S IN THE BAG Chillies and peppers are to a large extent self-pollinated, but to avoid the risk of insect pollination compromising the purity of your seed it is easy enough to slip a fleece or mesh bag over one or two flower trusses – fit it tightly to the stem – to prevent any insects getting through.

With species of plant that don’t self-pollinate, however, you will need to consider the so-called ‘isolation distance’. This is the minimum distance that there needs to be between your own plants and the nearest other plants of the same species to ensure there will be no cross-pollination.

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the standards adopted by commercial growers too strictly. For example, commercial growers will want to see a gap of 1,000 metres between one variety of broad bean and the next, but studies have shown that in a normal garden context 25 metres is perfectly adequate, especially if you plant your broad beans in a block and choose plants from the centre of the block as seed sources.

With courgettes, marrows, pumpkins and squashes, though, you’ll need to carry out the pollination yourself to get good results. Fortunately these plants have lovely big flowers and it’s an easy enough job to do – the kids will enjoy getting involved too.

You’ll need to bag up several male and female flowers until they open. When they do, transfer the pollen from the male to the female, then bag the female flower up again until it starts to set fruit.

Once fruit has been set, the danger of your work being spoiled by meddling bees is past and you can remove the bag. Let the fruit ripen, scrape out the seeds and dry them carefully. You can, of course, eat the remaining flesh just as normal.

ADAM’S TOP TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL SEED SAVING Plant traditional ‘heritage’ or ‘heirloom’ vegetables from enthusiastic specialist suppliers like The Real Seed Catalogue (realseeds.co.uk). These are tried and tested varieties bred by generations of dedicated gardeners.

Invest a tenner in a decent book on the subject, for example the splendid Back Garden Seed Saving by Sue Stickland (Eco Logic Books).

Sieve and clean your seeds, then dry them slowly and naturally in a warm – but not hot – well-ventilated space. When they are completely dry, store them in paper envelopes somewhere that’s dry, dark and cool.

Always label your seeds with the date you harvested them, and use them promptly.

Join a local seed-swapping group, or start your own. This way you can discover – and help to save – unique local varieties.

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RAISE YOUR GAME Whatever you plan on growing you’ll find plenty of helpful information on the Royal Horticultural Society website, www.rhs.org.uk.

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It’s time we all did our bit to help threatened insect pollinators, says Professor Chris Baines

armers and gardeners have always known how important pollinating insects are. Bees and beetles, butterflies and moths do a vital job of fertilising flowers, and without them we would have far fewer food crops and very few fruits and berries in our gardens.

Pollinators can be fascinating as well as functional. Many of us would love to see more colourful butterflies in our local landscapes.

The buzz of the bees is a part of summer’s soundtrack, and anyone who has bothered to look closely

at our night-flying moths will know that many of them have a subtle beauty that equals that of more familiar British wildlife.

And now there is another reason to take more interest in our pollinators: many of them are in serious trouble. Anyone of my generation will recall the ‘problem’ of moths squashed on windscreen and headlamps after a short summer evening’s drive down country lanes.

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I could expect to see dozens of butterflies of several different species, all jostling for nectar on my Buddleia and Michaelmas daisies. These days those same species appear one at a time, only on the sunniest of days and in exceptional years.

It may be very late in the day, but recently there has been a wave of enthusiasm for fostering the return of the pollinators. Agricultural subsidies for conservation have encouraged farmers to revive the insect habitats around their field margins and on the surviving fragments of historic meadow and hedgerow. Simply by cutting out the herbicides and pesticides around the edge of arable crops, a rich variety of native wildflowers – agricultural weeds – have been encouraged to return.

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“single flowers are generally nectar-rich and easier for insects to access.”

PREVIOUS SPREAD LEFT: Bumble bee on Salvia RIGHT: Large white butterfly feeding on Verbena LEFT CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM: Hoverfly, Painted lady butterfly, Bee Bombas pascuorum on Nepeta, Wallflowers, THIS PAGE, ABOVE: Myosotis, RIGHT: Large skipper on Ochlodes Venata OVERLEAF: Female OrangeTip butterfly.

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As a direct consequence there has been a recovery in the range and density of helpful insects. A more sympathetic management of hedge-bottom habitat has revived the fortunes of nesting bumblebees and slughunting ground beetles, and some farmers have built beetle banks across their largest arable fields to provide extra habitat for wildlife.

I have been championing wildlife gardening for more than thirty years, so it is especially satisfying to see the horticultural establishment taking pollinators much more seriously. The Royal Horticultural Society has been conducting a programme of experiments to find the best garden flowers and wildflowers for supporting them, and this spring’s Chelsea Flower Show seemed to have more wildlife habitat than ever in the various show gardens. Nature charities such as Buglife, the Wildlife Trusts and Butterfly Conservation regularly organise national surveys to gather observations from the nation’s gardeners. As a result we have a better idea of the trends in pollinator populations, and we also have better advice on making our gardens insect-friendly.

To bring the buzz back to your garden and enjoy the brilliance of returning butterflies, there are a few simple steps to take. Firstly, learn to live without insecticides, and to tolerate a few more weedy corners in the garden. Secondly, provide good shelter through the winter months. Leaves piled along the back of borders, evergreens trained over fences and walls, and maybe a patch of long grass at the far end of the lawn will ensure that nesting bees and hoverflies, moth chrysalises and hibernating butterflies have somewhere safe to shelter.

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Thirdly, you can make an enormous difference by growing the most pollinator-friendly flowers, and making sure that you are offering nectar and pollen from early spring right through until late autumn.

Choose simple, single flowers instead of complicated double cultivars. The more elaborate flowers are often sterile, while the single flowers are generally nectar-rich and easier for insects to access.

Remember to grow some flowers that will appeal to night-time pollinators too. Generally they will be pale coloured and highly perfumed. In my garden wild honeysuckle, summer jasmine and tobacco plants seem to work particularly well.

Finally, if you are short of space make maximum use of seasonal planting. I always grow wallflowers and forget-me-nots to attract the spring pollinators, and as they are removed I sow a mixture of colourful native annuals, candytuft, Californian poppies and pot marigolds to see me through the summer and early autumn.

Various national surveys are showing just how important gardens can be for nature conservation. For some species of bees, butterflies and other pollinators, the nation’s gardeners are becoming a critical factor for survival. And of course it is no hardship to grow more colourful flowers. The resulting buzz of life will give you a double satisfaction, and with more than a million acres of domestic gardens on our doorsteps, this is one way in which each one of us can really make a difference.

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NECTAR- AND POLLEN-RICH PLANTS In order from early spring to late autumn Grape hyacinth | Pulmonaria (Soldiers and Sailors) Wallflower | Valerian Foxglove | Wild rose Corn marigold | Lavender Honeysuckle | Nasturtium Michaelmas daisy Sedum spectabile (Ice Plant) English ivy

BUTTERFLIES THAT BENEFIT FROM GARDENS Small Tortoiseshell | Peacock Red Admiral | Painted Lady Orange Tip Speckled Wood | Holly Blue Cabbage White

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Plant fuchsias now to give your borders a late-summer boost, says Elena Greenway t’s high summer and everything in the garden is lovely – but what will it all look like in a month or two? As the year wears on, many of us find our borders starting to look distinctly threadbare. The peak flowering season for most species has passed, and only a scattering of latecomers remain to remind us of past glories.

Now is a good time to start planning how to fill this end-of-season gap. Roses and dahlias flower reliably through until the first frosts, of course, and there are other late gems too. I have a particular soft spot for the ‘ice plant’, Sedum spectabile, which bloomed well into November in my garden last year. But for a blast of vibrant late-year colour, nothing beats fuchsias.

Most species of fuchsia originate in South America, and their elongated, dangling flowers come in a variety of carnival hues that match their tropical origins perfectly: deep reds, shocking pinks and intense blue-purples. If you find this vibrant colour palette a touch too ‘Hello Kitty’ then look out for modern cultivars in more muted shades. Some of them – ‘White King’, for example – are so pale as to be virtually pure white.

Fuchsias are available in many different growth habits, ranging from small, elegantly trailing plants – perfect for hanging baskets – to substantial shrubs. You can grow

them as standards in containers, plant smaller varieties as bedding plants or even cultivate them as bonsai plants, so there’s no excuse not to make space for one or two.

PAMPER YOUR PERENNIALS Fuchsias couldn’t be easier to grow, even if you are an absolute beginner. Other than deadheading and the occasional splash of water in dry spells they require virtually no attention.

There’s only one minor drawback, and that’s the issue of hardiness. If you want your fuchsia plants to last from one year through to the next then you’ll have to give some thought to getting them through the winter.

This means either planting them in containers and putting them somewhere frost free – more on this later – or buying hardier varieties and keeping an eye on the weather forecast.

Several species of fuchsia are listed in plant catalogues as hardy in the British Isles, and indeed the lanes of balmy Cornwall, Cork and Kerry bristle with Fuchsia magellanica from July through until October.

A tough Yorkshire winter is another matter, though, and without suitable precautions even ‘hardy’ fuchsias may struggle if the temperature falls below minus 10°C for any length of time.

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The trick is to plant your fuchsias in a sheltered, welldrained site where the soil has the chance of a glimpse of sunshine, even in the darkest months. And plant them deep – a few centimetres deeper that you might normally do – to keep the roots in deeper, warmer soil.

Mulch liberally to give them extra protection, and use plenty of horticultural fleece if temperatures are set to plummet. The plants may die back, but they will quickly revive next spring.

Fuchsia magellanica, being the most widelynaturalised fuchsia in this country, is clearly a good choice if you are concerned about hardiness. It is a substantial plant, and will grow to a height of well over two metres in ideal conditions. Whilst most of the ones that have gone native in the South West seem to have reverted to a near-uniform scarlet colour, cultivars are available in a number of attractive colourways, including the slim, delicate, pale pink blooms of var. molinae. Alternatively choose Fuchsia magellanica var. gracilis ‘Tricolor’ for gorgeous variegated foliage and red-purple flowers.

SOW SUCCESSFUL If you are drawn to less hardy varieties of fuchsias, don’t worry. They are easy enough to grow from seed, and if you start them off on a sunny windowsill in spring you will have large and vigorous flowering plants by the end of the year.

Alternatively, fuchsias planted in containers can be nursed through the winter and brought out again when danger of frosts has passed. You will need to follow a few simple rules though.

If your fuchsias haven’t died back, clip off their leaves.

The aim is to keep your plants in a dormant state, so two things are crucial. Firstly, don’t put them anywhere too warm – the ideal is somewhere only just a degree or two above freezing. Secondly, to stop them rotting, take care not to overwater. Keep the compost only just moist, no more. To reduce the risk of fungal infections make sure they are somewhere the air can circulate.

If you have chosen to grow your fuchsias as ‘standards’ (that’s to say you’ve pruned them into the classic ‘ball on a stick’ look) then wrap the stem with bubble-wrap to give it extra protection. The same goes for hardier plants that you have decided to overwinter outside in your garden.

What you can’t do, unless you are prepared to go to a great deal of trouble, is grow fuchsias indoors.

Admittedly this may have been possible in earlier centuries – in fact legend has it that fuchsias first came to the horticultural trade’s attention when a nurseryman spotted one in the window of a sailor recently back from foreign parts. In today’s comfortable centrally heated homes, however, conditions are simply too warm and dry for them to survive the winter.

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FUCHSIA FACTFILE Worldwide distribution There are over 100 species, mostly from South America, with a few native to Central America, New Zealand and Tahiti.

Usual natural habitat Shady subtropical forests.

Why the distinctive flowers?

In their natural environment most fuchsias are pollinated by hummingbirds.

When were fuchsias discovered

by Europeans?

Fuchsia triphylla was first described in the late 1600s by a French monk who named them after German botanist Leonhart Fuchs.

Where to plant them Well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Will tolerate both acid and alkaline soils.

Propagation By softwood or hardwood cuttings, or from seed.

For fuchsia fans You’ll find lots more information on The British Fuchsia Society website, thebfs.org.uk.

INSTANT INSPIRATION Whether its fuchsia or any other garden plant that you’re interested in, there’s plenty of helpful information on the Royal Horticultural Society website, www.rhs.org.uk. Use the RHS Plant Selector to decide what to plant, and the handy Plant Finder to discover which nurseries can supply it.

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Food notes

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SALAD DAYS Yes, you need top-notch fresh ingredients, but it’s the dressing that will make or break your salad. Louise Pickford’s The Perfectly Dressed Salad (Ryland Peters and Small, hardcover, RRP £10) is full of recipes for dressings to pep up your plate, from classics like Hazelnut and Raspberry Vinegar to exotic brews like Spicy Moroccan Harissa, and Mexican Lime, Coriander and Chipotle.

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Sometimes the simplest things can be the yummiest – like a generously buttered slice of freshly baked bread. Bedale Community Bakery is a notfor-profit community group, recently featured on BBC TV, who are keen to bring ‘real bread’ back to our corner of North Yorkshire. Their mouthwatering artisan baked goods are hand crafted from local ingredients.

Sample a selection at Berry’s Farm Shop, Swinithwaite, berrysfarmshop.com.

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Alongside old favourites like Caramel Fudge and Pistachio they have developed a whole range of must-try quirky flavours, including Beetroot, Basil, and Black Garlic & Dark Chocolate. Available from Fodder, Harrogate or visit yummyyorkshire.co.uk for a list of other stockists.

Produced from North Yorkshire’s and County Durham’s beautiful wildflower meadows and rolling farmland, The Honey B Company’s Wildflower Honey won a Great Taste Award last year for its subtle blend of floral notes and rich sweetness.

Pure and unpasteurised, it has come from hive to jar with the minimum processing possible. For more information about The Honey B Company and their products visit thehoneybcompany.co.uk.

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Food notes

CITRUS SENSATION Raydale Preserves’ Lemon and Lime Curds have that lovely citrus tang that gives a real lift to a summer afternoon scone.

Made with free range eggs and local butter, they are part of a tempting range of jams, marmalades, chutneys and condiments made by hand, using traditional methods, on a family farm near Semer Water. Find out more at raydalepreserves.co.uk.

AROMATIC ADVENTURE When Yorkshire cheese meets Yorkshire lavender, prepare for a unique sensory experience.

Katy’s White Lavender Cheese from Thirsk-based Shepherds Purse Cheeses is a gorgeously sweet, creamy, crumbly ewes’ milk cheese gently suffused with the light floral fragrance of lavender. It’s a deliciously different combination that won a medal at the World Cheese Awards. Buy it online or track down a local retailer at shepherdspurse.co.uk.

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FITS TO A TEA MONKS’ MASTERPIECE Ampleforth Abbey’s extensive cider orchards are the most northerly in Britain, and the industrious monks certainly make good use of them. Their award-winning Ampleforth Apple Liqueur is a half-and-half mix of Ampleforth Cider Brandy and freshly crushed Ampleforth apple juice, and comes in a head-turning mandolin-shaped bottle.

Browse more of the Abbey’s delicious brews at abbeyshop. ampleforth.org.uk.

Here’s a tasty idea for a recipe book: pairing up different teas with sweet treats that match them perfectly.

In Tea and Treats (Ryland Peters and Small, hardcover, RRP £16.99), food writer Liz Franklin ranges well beyond the standard cuppa, taking in fruit teas and more besides.

Inspired combinations include Olive Leaf Tea with Pine Nut Cookies, and Sweet Basil Tea with White Chocolate and Redcurrant Brownies.

HOME ON THE RANGE For lean, healthy venison look no further than Langthorne’s Buffalo Produce at Brompton near Northallerton – although, as the name suggests, you’ll also find some rather more unusual animals on this 400-acre family farm. As well as deer and wapiti (elk) there are buffalo, emu, wild boar, and more besides.

Visit langthornes-buffalo-produce. co.uk for details of their farm shop and farmers’ market timetable.

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The Discerning Diner Claudia Blake visits The Saddle Room in Coverdale

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or twenty years The Forbidden Corner – a labyrinth of tunnels, follies and surreal surprises that bills itself as ‘The Strangest Place in the World’ – has been drawing visitors to Coverdale. Now there’s a new attraction right next door: The Saddle Room, a restaurant and bar, complete with an atmospheric vaulted wine cellar.

If you’ve ever visited The Forbidden Corner you’ll know how exuberantly inventive it is, and the same sense of fun is evident throughout The Saddle Room. It is set in a converted stable block and is just a stone’s throw from the local gallops, so the fact that the new complex is themed around horse racing must have been a bit of a no-brainer. What impresses, though, is the cleverness and eye for detail with which this idea has been put into practice.

To reveal too much would be to spoil the joy of discovering it for yourself, but what you might need to know in advance is that most of the restaurant’s tables are in jollied-up horse stalls with bench seating. If you have a dodgy back and need something to lean back against you may wish to opt for one of the more conventional tables.

The Saddle Room has bagged MasterChef: The Professionals semifinalist Tom Morrell to set their culinary ball rolling, and it was obvious from just one glance at our starters that his time spent sweating over stoves in Michelin-starred kitchens has not been wasted. Well-presented food? I should say so.

My home-cured salmon sat at the centre of a delicate vortex of mint and yogurt dressing, micro salad leaves, cubes of cucumber and wafers of radish – a gorgeous abstract artwork. The same delicacy was evident in Piers’ grilled asparagus and hamcrusted slow-cooked egg, which came with Parmesan shavings so wafer-thin they were hovering on the very brink of existence.

Of course looks aren’t everything, but fortunately Chef’s palate is as discriminating as his eye.

Delicately balanced flavours: check. Perfect seasoning: check. To be honest it’s not often I think that something is perfectly seasoned, and to find two perfectly-seasoned somethings on the same table is definitely cause for celebration.

Mains? Mine was butter-poached turbot fillet with peas, broad beans and tarragon gnocchi. Firm and succulent, the turbot had obviously seen a sousvide cooker from the inside, and had emerged all the better for it. The vibrant greens of the peas and beans threw the neat diamond of fish into relief, and tasted every bit as fresh and summery as they looked.

Gnocchi can be a tad glutinous, but these little beauties had their outsides crisped up to give them a joyful crunch.

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Well-presented food?

I should say so.

Piers’ choice, duck breast with braised fennel and caramelised orange, was equally inspired.

Nobody asked us how we wanted the duck done, which was fine by us because it came pink but not too much so. The fennel still had an endearing crunch, and the caramelised orange wasn’t as sweet as it might sound, offering a clean, modern take on the classic duck-with-orange pairing. The rosti that came along with it was a revelation.

How did Chef cram so much flavour into a potato patty? Yorkshire rosti specialists Bettys may need to go back to the drawing board.

Speaking as one who always feels vaguely guilty about leaving food on the plate, I’m delighted to report that portions were sensibly judged, so there

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wasn’t any problem finding room for a dessert or two. Well, three to be honest, because they were so good that we managed to sneak in an extracurricular one at the end.

Our two ‘official’ desserts were passionfruit mousse and sorbet with a dark chocolate ganache for myself, and a tonka bean crème brûlée with fresh cherries and cherry ice cream for Piers.

The passionfruit really hit the spot, both the creamy, melt-in-the-mouth mousse and the quenelle of super-tangy sorbet, with the dark, luscious chocolate ganache doing a terrific job at anchoring those flyaway fruity flavours.

The crème brûlée was splendid too, with a nice, delicate sugar topping reminiscent of crema Catalana, the Basque take on brulée – a refreshing change to some of the plate-glasswindow toppings you sometimes get served. The unique vanilla-almondy flavours of tonka bean sat beautifully with the cherries – a delightful pairing. Our third dessert, a spiced orange pannacotta with rhubarb and ginger ice cream, also offered cleverly thought out, comforting flavours. Marvellous!

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What more is there to say? Will we be going back?

You bet! If you’re looking to fill up on carbs with bumper portions of stick-to-the-ribs food, The Saddle Room may not be for you. But if you’re looking for imaginative, immaculately executed cooking I think you’ll find it one of the most exciting new entrants on the Dales’ dining scene for years.

For further information about The Saddle Room call 01969 640596 or visit thesaddleroom.co.uk.

What to expect

A winning combination of fine dining and fun.

Ambience

A day at the races, complete with backstage pass.

The bottom line

We paid around £32 per person for three courses each. Wines by the glass from £4.75 (125ml), bottles from £18.50, with a very well-stocked cellar to choose from.

High points

Pretty much everything that came out of the kitchen.

On the down side…

As a critic I’m supposed to find fault with everything, so this review could cost me my job.

Ideal for

A romantic dinner date or a treat for a fellow foodie.

Bright idea

Ask whoever is at the front desk to switch on that big light fitting for you.

Oh my hod!

The vaulted wine cellar won a Best Craftsmanship Award from the Brick Development Association. Reassuring to know someone is still busy developing bricks, isn’t it?

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Stone House Hotel

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The White Bear Wellgarth, Masham, North Yorkshire HG4 4EN The White Bear is a 5 star inn situated in the pretty market town of Masham. We serve delicious breakfasts, lunches, afternoon teas, and dinners, all prepared using the finest local produce. Stay in one of our delightful rooms and experience a real taste of the Dales.

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EATING OUT

Take the stress out of entertaining with this simple seasonal menu

HONEY-ROASTED PEAR, CRISPY PARMA HAM & DOLCELATTE SALAD 4 pears (any type will do, but make sure they are fairly firm) 2 tablespoons clear honey 50 g butter, melted 6 slices Parma ham 150 g dolcelatte cheese 150 g wild rocket sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

SERVES 4

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Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) Gas 6.

Core the pears and cut them into eight wedges lengthwise. Toss them with the honey and melted butter and season with salt and pepper. Bake them on a non-stick baking tray for about 15 minutes: you want them to have begun to turn golden and caramelized, but not to have lost their bite. This is why mediumto-firm pears are essential; if they are too ripe they will fall apart in the oven.

Place the Parma ham slices on a wire rack and roast in the oven for 8–10 minutes. Keep a vigilant watch over them, as they can go from pink to black faster than you think. They should be rigid and deeply coloured, but not burnt. Allow to cool on the rack.

Mix together the rocket, roasted pears and crispy ham. Scatter the dolcelatte over the salad as best you can – it’s a sticky cheese, so it will resist being broken up. If you’ve had a bad day and can’t be bothered with wrestling with an uncooperative dairy product, you can always opt for the more accommodating Roquefort or Stilton.

The results are just as good.

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GRILLED MACKEREL, ORANGE, FENNEL & RED ONION SALAD WITH TAPENADE 8 large mackerel fillets sea salt and freshly ground black pepper FOR THE SALAD 2 oranges 4 bulbs fennel 1 red onion 1 small bunch fresh flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped 1 sprig fresh tarragon or dill, roughly chopped FOR THE TAPENADE 250 g black olives (ideally Kalamata), pitted 1 garlic clove, peeled 30 g pine nuts ½ small bunch fresh basil ½ small bunch fresh flat leaf parsley 1 teaspoon dark navy rum 4 tablespoons olive oil freshly squeezed juice of ½ lemon

For the tapenade, put all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until amalgamated into a rough paste. Add a little extra oil to loosen it if the blades aren’t catching everything. Set aside.

Meanwhile, prepare the oranges for the salad by cutting the skin off to reveal the flesh underneath. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut out each segment between the membranes so that you have a little wedge of pure orange with no white pith. You should end up with nice clean segments and a star-shaped central core of pith. Squeeze the central core to extract any juice and set aside to use in the vinaigrette. Slice the fennel and red onion as thinly as possible. Mix together the orange segments, fennel, red onion, parsley and tarragon.

Preheat the ridged grill pan or barbecue. Put all the vinaigrette ingredients, along with the reserved orange juice, in a jar and shake it to emulsify.

Season the mackerel fillets with salt and pepper, sprinkling a little extra on the skin side to help release the oils during cooking.

Gently place them on the hot grill and cook for around 5 minutes, or until they can be turned over easily. Finish cooking on the other side.

Dress the salad with the vinaigrette and put the mackerel fillets on top. Spoon a little tapenade onto each fillet and serve.

3 tablespoons capers 3 anchovy fillets FOR THE VINAIGRETTE 100 ml olive oil freshly squeezed juice of ½ lemon a pinch of sugar a ridged grill pan or barbecue SERVES 6-8

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ROAST POUSSIN STUFFED WITH HERBED CREAM CHEESE, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES & OLIVES 2 oven-ready whole poussins 25 g softened butter FOR THE STUFFING 150 g cream cheese 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 20 g olives, pitted and chopped 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan 1 small bunch fresh basil, chopped grated zest of ½ unwaxed lemon 10 ml olive oil sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

a few toothpicks

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Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) Gas 6.

Take the poussins out of the fridge so that they come to room temperature before cooking.

Prepare the stuffing by mixing together all the ingredients and seasoning with salt and pepper. If it is too stiff to work (it shouldn’t be, but each brand can be a little different), loosen it with a dash of double cream.

Lay the birds down so that the cavity is facing you. Carefully use your fingers to prise away the breast skin from the flesh, creating a pocket for the stuffing.

Carefully push half the filling under the skin of each bird until it is evenly spread under the skin. Use some toothpicks to close the skin back up.

Rub the birds with the softened butter and season all over with salt and black pepper (this will help the skin to crisp up).

Roast for 35 minutes, basting them with any juices halfway through.

Remove and wrap each bird individually in kitchen foil and leave to rest, breast-side down, for a further 10 minutes before serving.

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ROAST PORK BELLY WITH APPLE, LEEK & FENNEL TWO WAYS FOR THE PORK & ROASTED VEGETABLES 1.3–1.5 kg pork belly table salt, for rubbing the pork 3 apples, cored and cut into eighths 2 leeks, cut into 3-cm rings 2 white onions, cut into eighths 1 bulb fennel, cut into eighths 10 garlic cloves, skin on a small bunch of fresh thyme FOR THE SALAD 1 leek, halved lengthwise and very thinly sliced 3 apples, cored and thinly sliced 1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Preheat your oven as hot as it will go.

Using a very sharp knife, carefully score the skin of the belly, making cuts about 2.5 cm apart and taking care to cut through the skin and fat but stopping before you hit the meat. Rub table salt all over the skin, making sure you get it into the scores. The salt will draw out the water during cooking and will help crisp up the skin.

Season the underside of the pork, but less generously.

Put the pork in a deep roasting pan and roast for 30 minutes.

Don’t open the oven every 2 minutes to check it, or all the heat will escape.

Carefully remove the pork and reduce the oven temperature to 180°C (350°F) Gas 4.

Lift the pork out of the pan and set it aside for a minute. Add the apples, leeks, onions, fennel, garlic and thyme to the pan and sit the pork back on top. Return the pan to the oven and cook for another hour. If the skin is looking too crispy (apparently that’s possible), cover it with kitchen foil.

While the pork is cooking, prepare all the salad ingredients. Put the salad dressing ingredients together in an empty jar, close and shake until combined. Toss the salad with the dressing.

Serve generous hunks of pork with the roasted vegetables and the salad. Apple chutney also goes down a treat with this.

1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat leaf parsley FOR THE DRESSING 100 ml olive oil 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon clear honey freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

a very sharp knife SERVES 6

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CHEAT’S BLOOD ORANGE & AMARETTO ICE CREAM 5 blood oranges 4 tablespoons caster sugar 250 g amaretti biscuits 50 ml amaretto liqueur 500 ml good-quality vanilla ice cream

SERVES 4

Start by making a blood orange coulis, which will then be stirred into the ice cream.

Zest the darkest of the blood oranges and juice all of them. You need around 250 ml juice. Combine the juice and sugar in a pan and cook over medium heat, stirring, until all the sugar has melted. Continue simmering to reduce the liquid until you have a thin syrup, then add the zest and remove from the pan and allow to cool. It will thicken up impressively as it cools. You can test this by removing a teaspoonful while it’s cooking and spreading it on a cold side plate. This will give you a good idea of what you’ll end up with once the syrup cools.

Put the amaretti biscuits in a separate bowl and crush them with your hands until they are nicely broken up into approximately 1-cm chunks. Don’t get over-excited, as they’re useless once they become too small. Put the chunks in a colander and give it a gentle shake to get rid of any powdered crumbs.

Set aside about a third of the amaretti chunks for later. Douse the rest with the amaretto liqueur and stir gently so that it all gets soaked up.

Take the ice cream out of the freezer and tip it into a mixing bowl. What we’re aiming to do is let it soften to the point that ingredients can be stirred in, but not to let it go so far that it melts completely. Keep a careful eye on it, since once it’s melted fully you can’t rescue it by putting it back in the freezer, as it will separate and form layers.

Once you can work the ice cream easily with a wooden spoon, pour in the macerated amaretti chunks and mix until incorporated. Add the blood orange syrup and dry amaretti chunks and stir gently until they are distributed evenly. Ideally you want the syrup to give the ice cream streaks, rather than turning it all a uniform shade of pink.

Place in the freezer to firm up, then serve.

Recipes are from Friends Around the Table by Acland Geddes, with photographs by Kate Whitaker, published in hardback by Ryland Peters & Small and available from all good booksellers, RRP £19.99.

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Dressed Up Who says salads can’t be super-stylish? Here are three scrumptious and sophisticated summer salad recipes from Harry Eastwood to add sparkle to your summer dining

ENGLISH GARDEN SALAD OF PEAS, SHOOTS, SMOKED TROUT AND HORSERADISH 300g baby new potatoes 250g garden peas (fresh or frozen) a small bunch mint leaves, torn from the stem a small bunch chives, finely chopped a small bunch dill, broken into fronds 3 large handfuls pea shoots 250g hot smoked trout, roughly broken into chunks FOR THE DRESSING 240g natural yoghurt 1 tbsp olive oil plenty of salt and pepper 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tsp creamed horseradish sauce SERVES 4

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Boil the potatoes until just tender. Two minutes before the end of their cooking time, add the peas. Once cooked, drain off the water and run the potatoes and peas under cold water until cool to the touch. Drain again.

Next, combine the dressing ingredients and mix well till blended.

Taste and season.

Finally, mix together the potatoes, peas, herbs, pea shoots and smoked trout. Drizzle the dressing over and serve straight away.

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Smoked salmon instead of hot smoked trout. Replace pea shoots with soft green leaves such as lamb’s lettuce, Little Gem lettuce or young watercress. Replace the lemon juice with malt vinegar or the chives with spring onions.

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SPINACH, LAMB AND FIG WITH ORANGE AND HONEY DRESSING 60g slivered almonds 2 tsp olive oil 800g lamb steaks, trimmed of any fat salt and pepper 4 generous handfuls baby spinach, washed and dried 4 ripe figs, cut into quarters FOR THE DRESSING freshly squeezed juice and finely grated zest of 1 orange 2 tsp olive oil 2 tsp runny honey SERVES 4

Toast the almonds in a large dry frying pan for a few minutes until they turn golden, remembering to flip them from time to time. Set aside to cool.

In the same frying pan, turn up the heat until smoking hot and add the olive oil. Fry the lamb leg steaks for roughly a minute on each side (depending on the thickness). You’re looking for a rich brown colour on each side. Season generously with salt and pepper and set aside to rest. It’s better to do the frying in two batches than to overcrowd the pan, since this will steam the lamb as opposed to searing it.

To make the dressing, combine the ingredients in a large salad bowl and add the spinach leaves. Toss to coat them lightly.

Cut the lamb steaks into thin strips so that the pink middle contrasts with the darker edges.

Pile the plates high with the dressed spinach before adding the figs and sliced lamb. Scatter the almonds over and serve straight away.

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Replacing the lamb with a strong blue cheese such as Gorgonzola or Roquefort is a wonderful vegetarian variation of this recipe.

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STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE 200g good white chocolate (with vanilla seeds if possible) 150ml double cream 3 large free-range egg whites a pinch of salt 50g caster sugar FOR THE STRAWBERRY SALAD 1kg fresh strawberries, washed, hulled and diced 3 tbsp Grand Marnier 2 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice 40g caster sugar SERVES 8

Break the chocolate into small chunks and melt in a bowl over a saucepan of boiling water with the cream.

Whilst the chocolate is melting, beat the egg whites with the salt until the soft peak stage. Next, add the sugar gradually and continue to beat the egg whites until stiff.

Scoop a generous spoonful of the egg white into the melted chocolate and beat together with a rubber spatula.

Next fold half of the remaining egg white carefully into the white chocolate mixture until the air pockets have disappeared. Repeat this process with the remaining egg white, handling the mixture with caution so as not to knock out too much air.

Spoon the mousse into the bottoms of eight tumblers or wine glasses – the mousse should come a third of the way up the glasses. Refrigerate for 2 hours whilst you put together the strawberry salad.

To make the salad, simply mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and allow to stand in the ambient kitchen temperature whilst the mousses chill and set.

Top the mousse with the strawberry salad and serve.

SWAP IN

If you don’t want to use alcohol in the salad, replace the Grand Marnier with more freshly squeezed orange juice.

Recipes and photographs are from A Salad for All Seasons by Harry Eastwood, published in hardback by Bantam Press and available from all good booksellers, RRP £20.

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the perfect place for your celebrations

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Fixed price lunch £15.50 and £18.50 also available Monday – Saturday

Tel: 01969 624273 www.thebluelion.co.uk

Tucked away on the banks of Bishopdale Beck and surrounded by rolling countryside, Hendersons is the perfect retreat for weddings, christenings, private parties, corporate events and celebrations.

The restaurant and bar have recently been refurbished, and the splendid lodges are luxurious and finished to the highest standards.

Whatever you have in mind, we can make your event a memorable experience.

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Perfect for romantic getaways, Yorebridge House also offers superb 2AA rosette dining, including delights such as Swinton Estate Venison with Brambles and Chocolate, Beef Fillet with Confit Tomato, Onion & Oxtail, and to finish Dark Chocolate Pavé with Pear, Honeycomb and Praline Ice-Cream.

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The Grill Ro om Now Open Now in addition to our fabulous award-winning seafood restaurant we’ve sourced the finest, most succulent meat in the Dales, marinating it in our secret recipe and cooking it to perfection on our charcoal grill.

From Rosé Veal T-bone to sirloin, organic free-range poussin to Chateaubriand, we’re offering a sizzling range of choice cuts, served up with our special melted butters, trio of sauces and our famous triple-hand-cooked fat chips.

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IN SEASON Crisp and aromatic, fennel is ideal for light, summery dishes – like this simple but stylish pasta recipe from The Wensleydale Creamery

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ennel is a tall, handsome plant that tastes every bit as delightful as it looks. Standing over two metres high, it produces dozens of large, yellow-green flower heads, and its elegant, feathery leaves look particularly stunning when they catch a slanting beam of evening sunlight.

Fennel is a Mediterranean plant and favours open, well-drained spots. It will tolerate poor, inhospitable conditions, and self-seeded fennel can be found thriving in the most unlikely places, including apparently soil-less cracks in city pavements.

The flowers, seeds, leaves and bulb-like stem base can all be eaten, and share a punchy, aniseedy taste that adds a fresh, airy lift to salads, pasta dishes, casseroles and bakes. If you want to grow fennel for its bulbs, choose Florence fennel (Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum). The rather more decorative bronze-leaved fennel (Foeniculum vulgare ‘Purpureum’ or ‘Nigra’) lacks the fleshy stem base but is equally good as a source of flowers, seeds or leaves.

FENNEL AND WENSLEYDALE BLUE CHEESE PASTA (Serves 4) Ingredients 400g flat ribbon pasta such as fettuccine or linguine 2 fennel bulbs 2 banana shallots 4 tbsp virgin olive oil 200g Wensleydale Blue cheese freshly ground black pepper

Method Cook the pasta in a pan of boiling, salted water until al dente. Finely slice the fennel bulbs and shallots, reserving some of the feathery fennel leaves. Gently fry the fennel and shallot slices in the oil until soft.

Crumble the cheese into the fennel and shallot mixture. Add a generous grinding of black pepper and check seasoning.

Drain the cooked pasta and combine with the shallot, fennel and cheese. Garnish with sprigs of fennel leaf.

About The Wensleydale Creamery The Wensleydale Creamery in Hawes is famous the world over as the home of genuine Wensleydale cheese, continuing a tradition of cheesemaking in Wensleydale that dates back nearly a thousand years. Their luscious

cheeses are hand made, using milk from cows that graze the dale’s flowerrich pastures. For more information about The Wensleydale Creamery — and more inspirational cheese recipes — visit www.wensleydale.co.uk

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escaping the everyday Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal

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Discover the spirit of a great abbey and enjoy summer days in the water garden at this World Heritage Site. On weekends follow music to the Banqueting House to be transported to a bygone era.

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AUCTION ROOM HIGHLIGHTS

Prize Lot Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was one of the New York art scene’s biggest movers and shakers in the 1960s. He and other exponents of Pop Art, including Jasper Johns and Roy Lichtenstein, made their names raiding popular culture – advertisements, cartoons, newspapers – for the imagery they used in their artworks.

Warhol’s depictions of Marilyn Monroe are probably the most famous and instantly recognisable of his pieces.

Warhol began his professional life as a commercial illustrator before becoming involved in the Pop Art scene and making his exhibition debut with a series of paintings of Campbell’s Soup cans. He soon progressed to exploring his longstanding obsession with celebrities, including Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe.

In the months following Monroe’s death in 1962, Warhol made a series of more than twenty silkscreen artworks of her, all based on the same image, a publicity still from the 1953 film Niagara. Nowadays original Warhol pieces can sell for staggeringly high prices – his Silver Car Crash made $105m at auction in the US last year.

To acquire one of the original Warhol screen prints of the Marilyn Monroe image reproduced on the Tate’s poster would probably cost between £40,000 and £60,000, but this signed promotional poster offers art lovers who are relatively new to collecting the chance to own a little Warhol magic for a fraction of the price.

ITEM An offset lithographic print poster for the Tate Gallery’s 1971 Andy Warhol exhibition, signed by the artist.

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MAKING IT SHOWCASING REGIONAL TALENT

Jenny Roberts DESIGNER HATS AND HEADPIECES

“What I love about hats is the instant impact they have, the way they can add the finishing touch to an outfit or transform a look.”

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enny Roberts studied fashion at Nottingham Trent University before going on to apply her skills at Debenhams in London. Returning to the North, she took formal training in millinery at Leeds Art College before setting up her own business in 2005. In her studio in central Harrogate she crafts gorgeous bespoke hats and headpieces. And if you’re not sure you want to commission a piece, you can always hire one of her stunning creations – secure in the knowledge that each one is unique.

All of Jenny’s hats are made by traditional methods, moulding the basic shape of the hat with wooden blocks and steamers to fit each individual wearer precisely, and using hand stitching to finish them off.

She especially enjoys using parisisal (“a handwoven straw that’s really lovely to work with”), vintage materials and silks from Yorkshire fabric specialists James Hare.

Jenny describes her signature style as ‘understated elegance’. “You put a bit of yourself into every hat you make,” she says, “but the important thing is to create a hat that will make the wearer look and feel fantastic.

“The ideal hat needs to complement the client’s face shape, their stature, the outfit they plan to wear, and their personality. And, of course, it needs to be something that is carefully matched

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to the intended occasion. If it’s a hat for the mother of the bride then it needs to be elegant and timeless, whereas for a day at the races you can be confident in choosing a style that’s a bit more of a showstopper. The important thing from my point of view is that I always give my clients a completely honest opinion.

“The difference between one of my hats and something you can buy on the High Street – quite apart from the fact that each of my hats is a one-off – is that I make my hats by hand, using quality materials and time-honoured methods.

They may cost a little extra, but you know you’re getting something genuinely special.

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“What do I enjoy most about my work? When a client tries on one of my hats and is delighted with it.”

“And, no, there isn’t really any downside to the job. The only thing I find a challenge is the fact that I never have enough time. My head is always buzzing with lots of ideas for new hats – hats I would dearly love to make – but I just can’t find the time to make them all!”

For more information on Jenny Roberts Millinery visit jrmillinery.co.uk, or call 01423 816511 to make an appointment for a no-obligation consultation.

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• Jacobean Hall now furnished as a comfortable, Victorian home • Crowded with centuries of family possessions including scientific instruments, paintings, portraits, Arts and Crafts • Delightful gardens, woodland and lakeside walks • Home baking and lunches in the Tea Room

Sunday - Wednesday 2pm- 5pm Romeo and Juliet 22 August by the lake.

Bring a picnic or book pre-theatre supper

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The

Racehorse Trainer

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Ann Duffield currently has some 40 horses in training at Sun Hill Farm, near Constable Burton.

Ann and her husband George Duffield, MBE – a retired top jockey with over 2,500 wins under his belt – bought Sun Hill in 1999, converting it from a working farm to a meticulously planned, first class racehorse training yard.

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resumably your working day begins pretty early?

I’m up and out on the yard by 5:45am every morning, looking over the horses to see what condition they are in, and talking things over with my Head Man, James Richards.

James will have been in the yard since 4:30am, when he starts feeding the horses, who need to be fed a couple of hours before being ridden. An important early morning job for me is to put together the work lists that I post at the end of each of our barns. This details our daily plans for exercising each horse, and records which horses are seeing the vet, going racing and so on.

When do the other staff arrive?

They start work at 6:30am, mucking out and putting the horses on the walkers for half an hour of exercise each. We aim to take the first lot of horses out to the gallops – we have our own 6-furlong uphill all-weather gallop – at 7:45am, assuming I don’t need to leave early for a race meeting.

During this time I observe them cantering or galloping from several different vantage points.

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By 12:30pm all the horses will be back in their boxes – now completely mucked out, with fresh water and hay– and eating their lunch.

And in the afternoons?

From 12:30pm until 4:30pm, when the staff come back in, the horses are resting and nobody is allowed in the yard. I will be catching up with the paperwork, if I’m not away racing. From 4:30pm until 6pm the horses are groomed and fed, and I will check them over once again. After that, it’s more paperwork, contacting owners, answering emails, writing my blog… there’s never any shortage of things needing to be done, but I do try to finish work by 9:30pm or so.

How much time do you spend at the races?

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RIGHT: Ann with her husband George Duffield OBE BELOW: Muspelheim (left) at Musselburgh ridden by P J McDonald

off the bugs. And of course horses can get hurt and injured at any time. Training certainly isn’t a profession for the fainthearted. On the other hand, when times are good in racing you get a big, big kick out of it, like nothing else. It’s something you get really hooked on. And every day when I come out onto the gallops, amongst all this breathtaking scenery, I get a real lift, I can’t help thinking how very lucky I am. increasingly cost-conscious – it doesn’t usually make financial sense. That said, of course, we go where we have to go – to the Continent if needs be. However, for average horses of normal racing standard there are plenty of racecourses in Scotland, the North and the Midlands – including more than a dozen within an hour and a half’s drive of here – and there’s no real point going any further. If the owner isn’t going to be at the race, I tend not to go either. To be honest you can often get a far better view of how the horse is running by watching it on the TV from home than from being on site at the racecourse.

What are the highs and lows of the job?

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How do you feel racing is changing?

I quite understand that racecourses have to be commercial, but I think it’s important that they don’t concentrate so hard on the best-dressed lady or on the musical entertainment that they alienate good old-fashioned race-going people, many of whom don’t necessarily appreciate the kind of ‘football crowd’ atmosphere that is in danger of developing in some places. On the positive side, there are many thousands of people out there who genuinely love racing. Many of them believe that owning a racehorse is beyond their means, but nowadays there are some good, well-run syndicates that make joint ownership surprisingly affordable.

So there are lots of opportunities for race-lovers to get involved in the sport, even if they don’t happen to have particularly deep pockets.

For more details about Ann Duffield Racing, or to read Ann’s informative and entertaining horse racing blog, visit annduffield.co.uk.

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Campbells of Leyburn Your family run Fine Food and Wine Emporium

Passionate About Quality and Choice

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ampbell’s independent family owned food emporium has served the dales for over 140 years and continues to inspire artisan and local companies, to help pioneer new products and services to improve customer choice.

Already a first stop for many travellers to Leyburn, Le Grand Depart has attracted even more visitors to the store to view the finest local rare breed meats, an extensive range of store cupboard ingredients, a wellstocked delicatessen and a varied selection of exotic fruits and vegetables.

For those people bored with shopping in supermarkets, and the same limited options, Campbell’s exciting selection of local, artisan and continental cheeses from around the world, fill the whole aisle –and you are

spoilt for choice! Whether it is local Yorkshire and English cheese which includes the famous Wensleydale cheese from Hawes Creamery or something from further afield, you won’t find a better cheese board selection locally.

Doug and Kath Campbell are also pleased to announce the newly extended upstairs wine department where you can discover some of the widest selection of over 1500 quality wines and spirits in the region.

Our already successful Wine Club which hosts visiting growers and major brands invites you to take up free membership to hear about exclusive offers including tastings, previews and discounts.

We look forward to seeing you in store soon.

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Where to find us Commercial Square

Hawes A684

Bedale

Harmby Road

Wensleydale Railway

Campbells of Leyburn is situated in Commercial Square at the top end of the village near to the Bolton Arms pub.

Campbells of Leyburn – serving the Dales community since 1868 – naturally

Heart of the Yorkshire Dales • Farm Fun • Farm Cafe • • Farm Shop and Deli • • Farm Butchers • Swinithwaite, Leyburn, DL8 4UH 01969 663377 • www.berrysfarmshop.com OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND

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Discover The Forbidden Corner

A unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created in a four-acre garden in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. This was the brainchild of Mr C.R. Armstrong CMG 0BE, and was originally built as a private folly but due to popular demand was subsequently opened to the public. Visit this enchanting environment or take a break in one of our four self catering accommodations. Ideal for families & groups of visitors, they are situated in beautiful Coverdale with a free day pass with all stays.

Open every day from 1 April - 2nd November & then Sundays until Christmas Mon - Sat 12 noon until 6pm Sundays & Bank Holidays 10am until 6pm

Admission is by pre-booked tickets only. To reserve your ticket telephone 01969 640638 or visit www.theforbiddencorner.co.uk Tupgill Park Estate, Coverham, Middleham, Leyburn DL8 4TJ

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Great Dales Days Out

Whether it’s unspoiled villages or sumptuous gardens, here in the Dales we have some fantastic places to spend a sunny summer’s day. Here’s a selection of the best.

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Kiplin Hall from tea on the lawns to New World adventuring

iplin Hall, near Richmond, is a Jacobean gem packed with intriguing antiques and curios – and it’s also a fabulous destination for a family day out.

In recent years Head Gardener Chris Baker and his team of enthusiastic volunteers have transformed the Hall’s once neglected pleasure grounds, restoring the elegant formal gardens and creating delightful woodland and waterside walks. Bring your own picnic or pick up some freshly made goodies from the Hall’s tea room and you’ll find no shortage of delightful spots to enjoy them in.

The Peninsula Wood is where the Georgian and Victorian gentry would take leisurely strolls along winding paths amongst a riot of specially planted shade-loving flowers. One of the former lily ponds in the wood has now been cleared and rejuvenated, and an adjoining grassy slope makes a lovely place to unfold your picnic rug. Kids will love the opportunity to go pond-dipping – there’s a specially constructed platform for the purpose – and come face to face with some of the wild creatures living beneath the water’s surface.

Alternatively, take a walk around Kiplin’s substantial lake and enjoy the picturepostcard views back towards the Hall itself.

There are several benches and grassy areas along the way that make ideal locations for a spot of alfresco lunch.

In the 1600s Kiplin was the seat of George Calvert, founder of the US colony of Maryland, and near the lake you’ll find a new wooden play ship, named The Ark and Dove after the ships that took Calvert’s sons and other settlers in search of a new life. Beyond The Ark and Dove

is a bog garden, complete with oak walkways and wooden stepping stones. Planted with tree ferns, palms and willows, it gives a flavour of the conditions the early US pioneers would have encountered, and encourages young visitors to imaginatively recreate the thrill of that first encounter with an exotic foreign land.

Why not order a cream tea, complete with scones, homemade cakes and dainty sandwiches, from Kiplin’s tearoom?

In the White Garden you’ll find masses of white plantings and elegant white Victorian-style seating. In the Rose Garden you can relax to the sound of buzzing bees and the heady fragrance of roses and lavender. Alternatively there’s the Sensory Garden with its camomile and thyme, the Walled Garden with its elegant gates and carefully tended vegetable beds, or the spacious West Lawn. With garden games on hand – including quoits, giant dominoes and Jenga – there’s plenty to keep you busy, even when you’ve eaten your fill.

For full details of opening days, times and admission prices visit the Kiplin Hall website.

If you live nearby you might like to consider Kiplin’s Annual Family Play Pass, which gives two named adults and up to three children unlimited access to the gardens, grounds and play facilities during published opening hours for just £45 a year. kiplinhall.co.uk

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magnificent ruined 12th century abbey set alongside a spectacular 18th century water garden – it’s a unique combination, and a landscape whose special qualities have earned it the coveted status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As a grand setting for a family outing it certainly takes some beating.

By the time of the Dissolution of the Monasteries… Fountains had become the richest Cistercian monastery in England.

Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal a monastic masterpiece and a glorious garden

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Nearby landowner John Aislabie set about creating a garden in his estate in the early 1700s, and his son William expanded his scheme by purchasing the picturesque abbey ruins in 1742.

The extraordinary water garden they created between them uses the abbey as the backdrop for a collection of sparkling ornamental lakes, canals and cascades, Classical statuary and follies.

With its lush green lawns, riverside paths and surprise views, it makes a lovely spot for a leisurely day’s wandering. In addition to the Water Gardens and the abbey, there’s an ancient mill, a spacious deer park and a dazzling Victorian church to explore.

There’s lots laid on to keep the youngsters occupied, including family nature walks, wellequipped play areas, digital treasure hunts and a varied programme of workshops covering everything from building a den from natural materials to creating ‘wild art’ – check the National Trust website for full details. And on summer weekends look out for dancers, stilt walkers and pop-up players bringing a touch of Georgian fun and spectacle to the scene in the Water Garden. nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey/

Newby Hall and Gardens striking sculptures

and a riverside railway Top of any young visitor’s list of attractions at Newby Hall, near Ripon, will undoubtedly be the miniature railway and the adventure playground. But with some of the finest formal gardens in the North, and extensive grounds whose lush woodlands are home to a prestigious annual contemporary sculpture exhibition, there’s plenty that will appeal to older members of the family too.

Newby Hall is the family home of Mr and Mrs Richard Compton. Built in the 1690s and enlarged and adapted by John Carr and Robert Adam, it is considered to be one of the country’s finest examples of Adam’s work. Foremost amongst the garden’s many highlights are the magnificent double herbaceous borders – some of Europe’s longest – that slope gently down from the house to the banks of the River Ure. Other areas of the garden, each with its own distinctive character, include a rose garden, a tropical garden, a rock garden, a white garden, a water garden and a woodland garden.

You can get fine views of many areas of the gardens, including the grand herbaceous

borders and the rock garden, riding Newby’s delightful miniature railway, which runs in a loop parallel to the river. The railway, which dates from the 1970s, is run with all the ceremony and attention to detail of any fullscale line, and it includes a tiny bridge and a 30-metre-long tunnel.

Newby’s exciting Adventure Playground is designed for youngsters of all ages…

On a hot afternoon the interactive water play area will provide cooling, refreshing fun for your overheated offspring. If you want to have a picnic there’s a designated picnic area just outside the gardens, but please note that you can’t picnic inside the gardens themselves. newbyhallandgardens.com

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West Burton

a wonderful waterfall and spectacular views

With its spacious village green surrounded by charming stone-built cottages, it’s no surprise that West Burton is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful villages in the Dales. It makes an ideal starting point for a day’s walking in Wensleydale, and a great place to bring a picnic. Tucked away down a track at the corner of the green is Cauldron Falls, a lovely waterfall that has, over the course of thousands of years, carved the surrounding rocks into a natural amphitheatre. To enjoy one of the best panoramas in the Dales, cross the ancient packhorse bridge in front of the falls and take the footpath up the lower slopes of Penhill. It climbs a relentlessly steep, stony incline where, if you keep your eyes peeled, you can find fossil crinoids (sea lilies) in the limestone. When you reach the wall at the top of this slope you are rewarded with a breathtaking view across Wensleydale, Walden Dale and Bishopdale.

You can turn your excursion into a circular walk by following the old drove road north towards Swinithwaite, near which you can find the remains of a medieval chapel dedicated to the Knights Templar. Alternatively use West Burton as the departure point for a circuit of Walden Dale, or a stroll across the lush pastures to Aysgarth Falls. westburton-yorkshire.co.uk

Brimham Rocks a surreal stonescape atop a high moor

The fairytale scenery of Brimham Rocks, high on the windswept moors near Summerbridge in Nidderdale, is guaranteed to entrance and intrigue young and old alike.A labyrinth of paths meander through a startling collection of huge, fantastically shaped boulders, piled up in vast stacks and often apparently perilously balanced.

These bizarre natural sculptures are chunks of Millstone Grit – a rough sandstone formed hundreds of millions of years ago – that have been carved by centuries of ice, water and wind.

From Brimham Rocks you can easily explore more of Nidderdale’s dramatic landscape.

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A variety of walks, ranging from a one-mile stroll to a six-mile hike, can be downloaded from the National Trust website. Alternatively, take along an Ordnance Survey map and devise your own route.

Entry to Brimham Rocks is free, but there’s a charge for car parking for visitors who aren’t members of the National Trust. There is a visitor centre and shop on site, open daily during the summer months and at weekends during the rest of the year. nationaltrust.org.uk/brimham-rocks/

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Dales Diary SWINTON PARK Masham 01765 680900 www.swintonpark.com Children’s Falconry Club Saturday 13th, 20th and 27th August Find out how to care for birds of prey and fly them, with falconer Sophie Abbott. £15 per session.

Estate Produce Lunches – Grouse 19th August to 5th October Delicious two-course menu celebrating Swinton Estate grouse, together with a Swinton gift.

Tuesdays to Saturdays, pre-booking essential. £25.95 per person.

Children’s and Teens Cookery Courses 25th, 26th, 27th August: Children’s half days from £50. 28th & 29th August: Teens (15yrs) full days £120 Have fun in the kitchen exploring new tastes and learning important life skills.

Courses tailored to age and ability.

Deerhouse Cooking and Dining Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September Delightful BBQ buffet lunch or supper at the converted Deerhouse in the Parkland.

Take the ‘Cook & Lunch’ option to improve your own grill skills.

Cook & Lunch £40; Lunch only £25; Children’s Lunch £15; Deerhouse Supper £35 (all include a glass of Pimms on arrival).

Wine Appreciation Lunch Saturday 13th September Informal tasting and two-course lunch, featuring wines to enjoy during the game season. £40 per person.

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VENNELL’S RESTAURANT Silver Street, Masham 01765 689000 vennellsrestaurant.co.uk Grouse Week 20th–23rd August Celebrate the grouse season with a specially devised seasonal menu that includes mushroom velouté, whole Dover sole and, of course, roast grouse – plus a delicious dessert or cheeses – for just £39.95 per person. Book early for this popular event, and quote ‘Dales Life’ on booking for a 10% discount.

MASHAM SHEEP FAIR Masham, near Ripon www.mashamsheepfair.com Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th September Two days of sheepy fun and entertainment in one of the finest market squares in England! There’s an action-packed programme on both Saturday and Sunday, with events including a sheep show, sheep racing, craft market, Bishop Blaize procession, fleece stalls, wool competition, sheepdog demonstrations, handbell ringers, morris dancers, art exhibition and tours of Theakstons and Black Sheep breweries, as well as an Old Time Children’s Fair. All proceeds from this year’s Masham Sheep Fair will go to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

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KIPLIN HALL near Scorton, Richmond 01748 818178 www.kiplinhall.co.uk Proms and Puds with Leyburn Band Saturday 16th August, 7pm (picnics from 6pm) An evening of music. Bring a picnic, homemade puddings on sale.

Adult £13. Friends/Volunteers £11.

FOUNTAINS ABBEY & STUDLEY ROYAL near Ripon 01765 608888 nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey Deer Watch Wednesday 6th August and Saturday 20th September, 2pm 4pm.

Do you know your stags from your hinds and your Reds from your Sikas? Begin your guided walk of our medieval deer park at the Visitor Centre.

Den Building Tuesday 12th and 26th August, 11am and 1pm Bring your best den-building team to make a makeshift home – just like the first monks did – with branches and leaves. Can you make it waterproof? A great family activity for a sunny summer’s day. Meet at Swanley Grange. Call 01765 643176 to book.

Romeo and Juliet Friday 22nd August, 7.30pm Join the Lord Chamberlain’s Men for the world’s greatest love story! Picnics from 6pm, or book a pre-theatre supper in the Tea Room. Cakes and drinks on sale.

Tickets £15/£13/£8.

Planning a Herbaceous Border Thursday 11th September, 10am–3pm Kiplin Head Gardener Chris Baker explains how to create the perfect border for all-year colour, looking at design, structure and preparation for spring planting. Includes a look around the gardens. Please bring a packed lunch. £15, including morning coffee (maximum 25). Book all three Garden events for £40.

1920s Flappers’ Tea Saturday 4th October, 3.00pm for 3.30pm Throw off your cares and inhibitions and dress up for our Flappers’ Tea. Prize for best outfit. Songs from the era. Adult £12.50.

Friends/Volunteers £11.50.

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Busy Bees Saturday 9th and 16th August and Sunday 10th and 17th August, 10.30am–4pm Members of Harrogate & Ripon Beekeepers Association will be visiting, and Swanley Grange will be a hive of activity! There’ll be lots of fun activities like candle rolling and candle making, and the beekeepers will be giving live demonstrations throughout the day.

Pond Dipping Tuesday 19th August, 2pm–3.30pm Find out what lurks beneath the tranquil ponds of our water garden in this handson family activity. We’ll provide the nets, identification charts and pots. Meet at the Studley Entrance. Call 01765 643176 to book.

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NEWBY HALL near Ripon 0845 4504068 newbyhallandgardens.com

Matombo Zimbabwean Sculpture July 1st to August 31st A truly ‘hands on’ experience of Zimbabwean sculpture by artists Dudzai Mushawepwere and Matthew Nakawhale, whose work, along with examples of other leading Zimbabwean artists, is the largest ongoing exhibition of Shona stone sculpture.

Dudzai and Matthew, who both live and work in Harare, feel that the most important aspects of their residency at Newby are the opportunity to introduce the rich artistic culture of Zimbabwe to a new audience, and the chance for children to feel the shape and texture of the sculptures, which is often not possible at other exhibitions.

The Newby Food Festival Saturday 20th September 10am–6pm, and Sunday 21st September 10am–5pm Simon Rimmer, presenter on Sunday Brunch, will be amongst the celeb chefs taking the main stage at Newby Hall’s actionpacked food festival. With a BBQ theatre and a baking theatre, plus master classes in everything from pasta making and knife skills to cheese making, sausage making and Indian cookery, this is an event no aspiring cook should miss.

There will be street food from around the world, live music and free-of-charge cookery classes and activities for kids of all ages, making it a great day out for the whole family.

Tickets on the day: adults £9.50, seniors £8.50, child £5.00. Tickets in advance: adults £7.50, seniors £6.50, child £4.00.

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HARROGATE AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate 01423 546157 www.flowershow.org.uk Friday 12th to Sunday 14th September Tickets: Friday/Saturday £13.50 when purchased before 2nd September or £16.00 on the gate. Sunday £12.00 in advance or £14.50 on the gate. Under 16s free when accompanied by an adult. Book online at www.flowershow.org.uk or call 01423 546157.

THE HAREWOOD ANTIQUES & FINE ART FAIR Harewood House, near Leeds 01797 252030 harewoodfair.com Friday 12th to Sunday 14th September An unmissable event for interior designers and collectors, the third annual Antiques & Fine Art Fair at Harewood sees some 30 dealers offering an exciting array of art and antiques for sale.

One of Britain’s top three gardening events, Harrogate Flower Show is the only autumn event to offer show gardens. New for 2014 is Inspiration Street, a unique concept in small-scale design, setting a series of small gardens against the backdrop of a Victorianstyle street.

The Avenue will offer beautiful, large scale gardens and designs from community groups and charities. Visitors can also marvel at over 5,000 fabulous autumn blooms exhibited by specialist gardening societies.

Hundreds of the UK’s leading nurseries will be bringing plants for sale and giving advice on getting the best out of them. With thousands of garden products on offer, along with handmade crafts, gifts and artisan foods there will be plenty of opportunities for early Christmas shopping.

This year’s show will also celebrate all things apple, taking visitors on a journey ‘from pip to press’. You’ll be able to learn about apple varieties in a pop-up orchard, and find out how to plant, prune and pamper your own trees.

Displays will include the finest town and country furniture, traditional and contemporary art and sculpture, silver, jewellery, oriental carpets, glass, ceramics, Tunbridge ware, antiquities and historical objects, clocks, mirrors, textiles and many other decorative works of art.

This year the fair coincides with Harewood House being open to the public, and visitors to the antiques fair will have free access to the gardens, grounds and below stairs. Antiques fair tickets are £5 per person. You can upgrade your ticket to visit Harewood’s state rooms – currently hosting a magnificent Sèvres porcelain exhibition – for a special price of just £5.

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Stunning river fronted mill conversion into house with studio or office overlooking Aysgarth Falls 18th century former mill being converted to create a large 2+ bedroom house with self contained studio or office to part of the ground floor area.

Traditional Dales stone. Work has reached watertight completion and internal first fix stage, so affords the opportunity for the buyer to have an input into internal finishing. Completed guide price (subject to finishing requirements) ÂŁ295,000. Representing excellent value in terms of space and location in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

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On the market

Our regular round-up of beautiful properties for sale in Yorkshire.

OIEO £350,000 Waterfall Cottage, Brough Park, Richmond A first class three bedroom detached barn conversion situated in the highly desirable and accessible rural location of Brough Park.

Delightful gardens and useful driveway. EPC rating C. Viewing by appointment.

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OIEO £325,000 2 Sorrelsykes, West Burton, Leyburn An outstanding period house forming part of a wing of three residences. Spacious accommodation with five bedrooms. Wealth of original features. Immaculately presented. Delightful gardens with stunning views over the dales. Useful garage. EPC rating E. Contact Robin Jessop Ltd. on 01969 622800 robinjessop.co.uk

OIEO £300,000 Riverside Cottage, Healey, Ripon An idyllic country cottage in a stunning riverside location. Two double bedrooms with potential to extend. Detached stone outbuilding with potential. Gardens and riverside frontage. Access through ford and over footbridge. EPC rating F. Chain free.

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OIEO £260,000 Sunnyside, West Burton, Leyburn An immaculate period dales stone cottage. Deceptively spacious with two double ensuite bedrooms. Stunning village views. Ideal holiday cottage/investment property. EPC rating D. Chain free.

Viewing by appointment.

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OIEO £250,000 The Old Dovecote, East Harlsey, Northallerton A unique Grade II listed former dovecote. Spacious accommodation with two double bedrooms. Large gardens. Stunning secluded village location overlooking countryside. EPC rating E. Chain free.

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OIEO £35,000 Traditional Stone Barn, Hurst An attractive rural residential development opportunity. Traditional stone barn & walled grounds. Planning permission for conversion to a one bedroom residential dwelling. Gross internal floor area of 38.5 sq metres. All beautifully situated. A rare opportunity.

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On the market

Our regular round-up of beautiful properties for sale in Yorkshire.

Guide Price £595,000 Stepping Stones, Catterick Village Double fronted, four bedroomed, Grade II Listed, Georgian property in the centre of Catterick Village. Sympathetically refurbished in a contemporary style retaining period features, together with adjoining 3 bedroomed cottage, 2 storey converted stable block and 500 sq foot games room Contact GSC Grays on 01748 829217 www.gscgrays.co.uk

Guide Price £450,000 The Green, Ravensworth Stone built family property with views overlooking the village green to the front, and Kirby Hill to the rear, well maintained gardens. 4 bedrooms, 2 en-suite bathrooms and family bathroom, superb breakfast kitchen with conservatory, L-shaped sitting room and separate dining room.

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£499,950 East Nether Bar, Appersett A versatile three bedroom property with an impressive farmhouse style kitchen and flexibility to create a lifestyle business with space for a gallery/ tea room. The property also benefits from a separate one bed annex. Set in approximately 0.69 acres and ample off-road parking. EPC (EER) F32.

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£295,000 Bradford Cottage, Finghall A character three bedroom stone built cottage, finished to a high standard and with wonderful views over the surrounding countryside.

The property benefits from gardens to three sides, garage and offroad parking. EPC (EER) D64.

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£380,000 Brookside, Hunton A well presented stone built, detached period house with 5 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms and large sun room. Garage & south facing gardens.

Contact GSC Grays on 01677 422400 www.gscgrays.co.uk

£330,000 Manor Green, Patrick Brompton A well presented stone built, link detached modern house with 4 bedrooms and recently refurbished kitchen and bathrooms.

Garage & gardens.

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PROPERT Y SALES • VALUATIONS & SURVEYS RURAL CONSULTANCY • RENEWABLES PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT • SPORTING LET TINGS & RESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT Bedale: 01677 422400

Leyburn: 01969 600120

Richmond: 01748 829217 O f f ices a l s o at: B a r n a rd Ca stl e • Ha mster ley • Stokesley

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On the market

Our regular round-up of beautiful properties for sale in Yorkshire.

£220,000 22A Maythorne, Leyburn Spacious semi detached family house with large extension. Reception hall, lounge, sitting room, kitchen, dining room, downstairs shower room/wc, study/ bedroom 4, 3/4 bedrooms, first floor bathroom/wc, driveway, landscaped front and rear gardens, gas fired central heating, upvc double glazing. EER C75 Contact Norman F Brown 01969 622194 www.normanfbrown.co.uk

£599,950 Town Ends, Aysgarth Detached bungalow in private 2 acre grounds. 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large lounge, dining room, kitchen, breakfast room, annexe with 2 rooms, foyer & shower room. Scope for extension. LPG gas central heating. 4 Berth caravan. Excellent business opportunity, EER 28 EIR 34.

Contact J.R. Hopper& Co. 01969 622936 www.jrhopper.com

£140,000 The Bungalow, Newton Le Willows Detached bungalow requiring modernisation. Development potential (subject to consents). Entrance porch, hall, lounge, kitchen, utility room, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, wc, garage/workshop, driveway, gardens, oil fired central heating, upvc double glazing. No forward chain. To be sold by formal tender EER F22 Contact Norman F Brown 01748 822473 www.normanfbrown.co.uk

£179,950 60 Dale Grove, Leyburn Well presented modern town house. 3 Double bedrooms, bathroom & en-suite shower room, modern kitchen, lounge, conservatory. Gas central heating, double glazing. South facing patio, garage & parking.

Excellent family or investment home. No forward chain. EER 73 EIR 75.

Contact J.R. Hopper& Co. 01969 622936 www.jrhopper.com

£385,000 Cragside, Middleham Detached spacious bungalow in cul-de-sac. Entrance porch, hall, lounge, study, kitchen/dining room, sun room, utility room, cloakroom/wc, 3 double bedrooms, en-suite shower room/wc, family bathroom/wc, integral garage, further separate garage, two driveways, front, side & rear gardens, oil fired ch, double glazing, built-in hoover. No forward chain. EER D59 Contact Norman F Brown 01969 622194 www.normanfbrown.co.uk

£255,000 East Cottage, Litherskew Spacious home with glorious views in small hamlet location. 3 Double bedrooms, house bathroom, dining kitchen, Large living room with multi-fuel stove. Night storage heating, double glazing. Integral garage & parking, coal store, south facing garden, wild flower meadow. Perfect for full time or holiday living EER 39, EIR 19.

Contact J.R. Hopper& Co. 01969 622936 www.jrhopper.com

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Charted surveyors • Estate Agents • Lettings Selling and letting property since 1967

Rose Cottage, Blades

34 Maythorne, Leyburn

Hillcrest, Gunnerside

Spacious modernised detached cottage, panoramic views of Swaledale, hill top position above Low Row. Conservatory, kitchen/ breakfast room, pantry, lounge, dining room, bedroom 5/study, utility room, shower room/ wc, 4/5 bedrooms, bathroom/wc, south facing front garden, driveway, outside stores. Oil fired central heating, upvc double glazing. EER E44 £380,000 Leyburn office

Spacious semi detached house and garden. Entrance hall, lounge/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, pantry, cloakroom/ wc, 3 bedrooms, bathroom/wc, driveway, outside store, front and rear gardens, gas fired central heating, upvc double glazing. No forward chain. EER D67

Newly renovated tradtional terraced cottage in the heart of Swaledale. Lounge, kitchen/ dining room, utility room, inner hall, cloakroom/wc, 3 bedrooms, 2 en-suite shower rooms, family bathroom/wc, south facing front patio, electric central heating, double glazing. No forward chain EER F35

£179,950

£229,950

Leyburn office

Leyburn office

14 Queens Road, Richmond • 01748 822473 6 Bridge Street, Bedale • 01677 422282 25 Market Place, Leyburn • 01969 622194

J.R. HOPPER

& Co. EST. 1886

“For Sales In The Dales” SALES • LETTINGS • COMMERCIAL LAND & PROPERTY SPECIALISTS • PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Residential Buying, Selling & Letting. Commercial Sales & Leases.

Holiday Property. Overseas Property. Business Transfers. Acquisitions.

Valuations. Surveys. Mortgage Advice. Inheritance Planning.

Property & Antique Auctions. Removals, Collections & Deliveries.

01729 825311 Bentham 015242 63739 Settle Hawes 01969 667744 London 02072 980305 0845 2802213 Leyburn 01969 622936 Fax

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Superior Kiln Dried Logs Free Delivery See web site for details

Prices range from £14 - £269

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Could you offer a few hours each week to support local families? Free training and support.

Course running Autumn 2014 please contact Kerry or Maria

Tel: 01609 775922

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enquiries@yorkshirefirewood.co.uk Love your stove? Help it love you back

FLOOR TILES & FLAGS CLEANED AND SEALED Kitchens • Conservatories • Halls

JOHN LORD

01748 811452 • 07961 460020 john@steamcleanseal.co.uk

01748 850079 / 07813275345 6 Flints Terrace, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7AH 01748 850079 info@homestartrichmondshire.org.uk www.home-start.org.uk Home-Start Richmondshire is a company limited by guarantee. No. 7003472.Charity No 1136722

T I M B E R

• Oak Beams • Doors • Decking • Sawn Timber • Machined Timber • Skirting • Architrave • Flooring • Cladding

TIMBER SOLUTIONS

Call us or visit our showroom for advice on how we can help you with your project.

GREEN LANE, MELMERBY RIPON HG4 5JB

01765 640564

sales@duffieldtimber.com www.duffieldtimber.com

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TAKE YOUR HOME TO AN ENERGY EFFICIENT FUTURE with Bedale Plumbing & Heating Ltd established in 1970

• PANASONIC ACCREDITED INSTALLERS OF AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMPS • GRANT ACCREDITED INSTALLERS OF SPIRA WOOD PELLET BOILERS. • SOLAR THERMAL & SOLAR PV INSTALLATION. • FULL DESIGN AND INSTALLATION.

WE CAN ALSO PROVIDE: Under-floor heating systems.

Un-vented hot water and heating systems.

Multi-fuel Heatstore installation.

Oil storage tank replacements.

System upgrades.

Powerflushing.

Oil boiler replacements.

Natural gas & LPG boiler replacements.

Boiler service and repair.

Plumbing repairs.

Water mains replaced & repaired.

Landlords certificates.

BEDALE PLUMBING & HEATING LTD 12 Coronation Rd, Little Crakehall, Bedale, DL8 1HZ bedaleplumbingandheatingltd@hotmail.co.uk

bedaleplumbingandheatingltd.co.uk

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Bathroom Suites Design and installation including all joinery, tiling and electrical works.

SWITCH ON TO Bedale Electrical Ltd Welcome to our new sister company Bedale Electrical Ltd. We are a family run business and we will be offering the same reliable service our customers have enjoyed for over 40 years. We are electrical contractors and engineers providing all your electrical needs for both domestic and commercial properties, our experienced team will provide the same friendly and high standard of work we are known for!

• ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION • TESTING & INSPECTION • FAULT FINDING • SECURITY • FIRE ALARMS & EMERGENCY LIGHTING • ELECTRICAL HEATING & CONTROLS • DATA & COMMUNICATION • PAT TESTING

BEDALE ELECTRICAL LTD

12 Coronation Rd, Little Crakehall, Bedale, DL8 1HZ

bedaleelectricalltd@outlook.com

01677 426063 • 07710 741874

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figures based on statistics supplied by the Department of Energy & Climate Change giving average domestic UK combined gas & electricity bills 2012 as £1,279.00

Call now for a no cost no obligation site survey Phone: 01969 622 260 www.ddrsolar.co.uk

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RL CONSERVATION MASONRY RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION

Specialists in traditional lime mortars and conservation building.

Working on historic, listed, ancient and ecclesiastical buildings.

Contact Nick Graham Tel: 01677 450377 or 07546 906975 info@rlconservation.org.uk www.rlconservation.org.uk

The Wensleydale House Doctor Est. 1999

Home Improvement Specialist • Interior & Exterior Painting • Interior Decorating • Tiling • Plumbing • Plastering • Flooring (including laminate) • Kitchens and bathrooms fitted

The Plan Shop Architects Landscape & Interior Designers

No job too small Ring to book your exterior painting and repairs now Friendly and reliable service

Tel: 01677 450810

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The Millings

Putting you at the heart of our care RESIDENTIAL, RESPITE & DAY CARE HOME FOR OLDER PEOPLE North End, Bedale, North Yorkshire DL8 1AF Tel: 01677 423635 www.residential-homes.net

Do you have pain?

Back pain Headaches Neck Pain Frozen Shoulder Sports injuries Pregnancy issues Stress relief Osteopathy - Acupuncture - Massage www.bedaleosteopaths.co.uk

01677 425858

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Premiere Care

North East Ltd.

We are a Leyburn based agency offering high quality care services to our Clients.

Our experienced team supports the various needs of vulnerable people to remain as independent as possible in their home. We provide hourly, day/night and live-in-care.

Testimonial

’Exceedingly high quality ladies, honest, caring and totally trustworthy’ Premiere Care has been awarded by the CQC the highest possible rating on their last inspection in 2009 which confirms the quality of service that we supply.

For an information pack please contact: Premiere Care (NE) Ltd Thornborough Hall, Leyburn DL8 5AB 01969 622 499 www.premiere-care.co.uk

Hillcrest Care Home Dedicated to quality care • Established owners • Experienced management team • Low staff turnover • Pleasant surroundings • Nutritional, attractive home cooked quality meals • Care available - long stay, day care, respite (dependent upon availability)

Hillcrest has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It enjoys an enviable reputation within the community and is totally compliant with CQC. To experience the Home and the expertise of the local management team, why not call in and view for yourself the level of care being offered to the Residents.

Call Hillcrest’s manager Nicola Cooper to arrange a visit at a time to suit you on 01748 834444 or email hillcrest@sirtin.com

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TO DINE FOR Great places to eat and stay in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales.

THE WHITE BEAR The White Bear is situated in the beautiful market town of Masham. A team of talented chefs use locally sourced ingredients to create delicious, seasonal dishes. Enjoy your meal in the charming dining room or the traditional bar; open fires create a cosy atmosphere throughout. An extensive wine list complements the menu. Accommodation is available in fourteen individually designed rooms all en suite.

T: 01765 689319 www.thewhitebearhotel.co.uk

HENDERSONS BAR & RESTAURANT Set in the idyllic riverside surroundings of Westholme Estate in Bishopdale near Aysgarth, Hendersons is a bright, stylish, relaxed bar and bistro-style restaurant with a contemporary feel. Using local and seasonal produce our talented chef creates a menu of Modern British Cuisine.

Restaurant opens Lunch Tues, Wed, Fri and Sat 12–3pm & Dinner Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri and Sat 5.30 9pm. Bar open daily 12–11pm (Sunday 12–10.30pm)

THE BLUE LION

T: 01969 663268 Westholme Estate, Aysgarth.

Regarded as one of the North’s leading country inns. The ‘candlelit restaurant’ provides a stunning setting in which to enjoy a gourmet meal. All food is freshly prepared using a variety of Yorkshire produce. There is an extensive wine list to choose from. The bar, with its open fire and flagstone floor, offers a tantalising range of bar meals, as well as a fine selection of traditional hand-pulled beers.

THE SANDPIPER INN

T: 01969 624273 www.thebluelion.co.uk

T: 01969 622206 www.sandpiperinn.co.uk

THE WENSLEYDALE HEIFER

THE BLACK SHEEP BREWERY

Situated in the heart of the Dales, the Heifer, with two AA rosettes, is renowned for fantastic seafood and locally sourced meat. The restaurant, with its leather chairs, linen table cloths and Doug Hyde artwork, is ideal for an evening out or special occasion. The fish bar is more relaxed, and features wooden tables, rattan chairs and freshly cut flowers. When the weather’s fine, why not dine outside in the garden restaurant? Early Bird Menu 6–6.30pm, food served all day at weekends. Thirteen luxurious guest rooms.

The Black Sheep Brewery Visitor Centre – situated in Masham, is the ideal place for a great day or evening out. You can take a tour of the Brewery, have a meal in the Bistro, and taste their award-winning beers at the ‘Baa…r’. You can also buy lots of goodies from the well-stocked Sheepy Shop. It offers a ‘ewe-nique’ venue for corporate entertaining, product launches, parties and weddings.

T: 01969 622322 www.wensleydaleheifer.co.uk

SWINTON PARK HOTEL

Enjoy Jonathan Harrison’s unique cuisine in the traditional surroundings of the Sandpiper Inn, Leyburn.

Modern British food prepared using only the finest ingredients. Fine wines, real ales and friendly service.

Accommodation is available.

T: 01765 680101 www.blacksheepbrewery.com

THE BURGOYNE HOTEL

An elegant, 30 bedroom luxury castle hotel. With four Red Stars (Inspector’s Choice) and three Rosettes awarded by the AA for excellent facilities, this is one of the most highly rated hotels in Yorkshire.

Award-winning cuisine is served in the sumptuously furnished dining room, using seasonal produce sourced from the hotel’s four-acre walled garden and surrounding estate.

Overlooking Reeth village green, The Burgoyne Hotel is a luxurious home-from-home set in an elegant Georgian mansion. It has eight spacious and beautifully appointed rooms — the panoramic views from some of them have to be seen to be believed.

There’s an emphasis on friendly service and fine food, with generous breakfasts and a four-course dinner menu focusing on fresh local produce sourced from the Dales and the Yorkshire coast.

T: 01765 680900 www.swintonpark.com

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THE QUEEN’S HEAD

THE BLACK LION

The Queen’s Head is a charming, characteristic country inn dating from the 1700s, set in the attractive village of Finghall, near Leyburn. It offers comfortable modern accommodation and a traditional, cosy bar. Owner and head chef Ian Vipond has devised a fresh, new menu for the restaurant, based around tasty local and seasonal produce.

Traditional bar snacks are also available. With original oak beams and a dining room that looks out over the woods, The Queen’s Head combines great food with a genuinely warm welcome.

Now under new ownership, The Black Lion is a friendly bar and bistro on Thirsk’s cobbled marketplace. It offers exciting and varied lunch and dinner menus based around seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, including fresh fish from Hodgsons of Hartlepool, prime meats from R & J Butchers and delicious Brymor ice cream.

With excellent service, a well-stocked bar and a wide ranging wine list from Yorkshire Vintners, it’s a great choice for a luscious lunch or memorable evening meal.

T: 01677 450259 www.queensfinghall.co.uk

STONE HOUSE HOTEL

RICHMOND GRILL AND BRASSERIE Looking out over Richmond’s cobbled Market Place, Richmond Grill and Brasserie offers the chance to indulge in a spot of people-watching whilst enjoying a delicious lunch or leisurely dinner prepared by talented head chef Ross Hadley and his team. There’s an exciting menu catering for all tastes, featuring the finest ingredients – from Lindisfarne oysters to top quality steaks – locally sourced whenever possible. A great choice of vegetarian dishes too, and plenty of mouthwatering desserts to tempt you.

T: 01748 822602 www.richmondgrillandbrasserie.co.uk

T: 01845 574302 blacklionthirsk.co.uk

Stone House Hotel is an elegant, country residence dating from 1908. It is just a short drive from the bustling market town of Hawes. With its cosy bar, library-cum-billiard room and panelled Oak Room, Stone House makes a great place to relax. Enjoy delicious, locally sourced traditional food from breakfast through to dinner, and choose from an extensive list of fine wines. There are three spacious and romantic four-poster suites, and five groundfloor conservatory bedrooms that open directly onto the lawns, popular with dog owners and guests who aren’t keen on stairs.

T: 01969 667571 www.stonehousehotel.co.uk

YOREBRIDGE HOUSE

Fairhurst’s Bistro is one of the most exciting eating and drinking places to open recently in Wensleydale.

Situated in Middleham Key Centre, it has an intimate, relaxed atmosphere and a rustic yet modern interior.

It offers a unique interpretation of classic dishes, using local produce where possible, and its themed nights feature cuisines from all over the world. There is private access from the car park, and the bistro is open Thursday–Saturday evenings. Bistro: 2 courses £18.95 Themed nights: 3 courses £16.95 Middleham Key Centre, Park Lane, Middleham, DL8 4RA

Summer is the perfect time to visit Yorebridge House, nestled in the heart of Wensleydale. We offer luxurious boutique rooms with fine dining in an informal atmosphere and beautiful views across the Dales.

Boasting 5 Gold Stars, 2 Rosettes for our restaurant and menu created by Dan Shotton and the Inspectors Choice Award from the AA Hotels. The lounge and bar areas offer sumptuous interiors, relaxed comfy seating and an open fire. The menu includes local delights such as Whitby Crab with Quail Egg, Pickled Mouli & Apple, Wensleydale Lamb with Confit Lamb Shoulder, Wild Garlic & Anchovies followed by Rhubarb & Custard, a mix of Crème Brûlée & Poached Yorkshire Rhubarb.

T: 01969 624668 www.fairhursts.co.uk

T: 01969 652060 www.yorebridgehouse.co.uk

VENNELL’S RESTAURANT

THE FREEMASONS ARMS

Now in its tenth year, Jon Vennell’s cooking continues to impress with many major accolades and awards under his belt. Jon’s wife, Laura, is front of house and has a relaxed, friendly approach which is probably why customers keep coming back to sample the seasonally changing menu. Even Claudia Blake gave a flawless review. Vennell’s holds many events throughout the year. See the website for further details.

The recently refurbished Freemasons Arms at Nosterfield is set to remain very much a charming, characteristic country inn, offering a traditional, cosy bar and restaurant. With an innovative head chef and exciting new menus based around fresh local produce, there’s something here to please everyone. Diners can choose from pub classics with a twist, daily specials and Chef’s own signature dishes, exactingly cooked and served by a friendly front-of-house team.

FAIRHURST’S BISTRO

T: 01765 689000 www.vennellsrestaurant.co.uk

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Eccles Heddon LLP Solicitors

For your legal ease For help and legal advice call Bedale 01677 422422 Ripon 01765 601717 Thirsk 01845 522324 www.eccles-heddon.co.uk

Family Law (Divorce, Family & Children) Property Law (Residential & Commercial) Business Advice Employment Law Wills, Probate and Family Trusts Estate Planning Lasting Powers of Attorney Advising the Elderly Farming & Agriculture Dispute Resolution

FAMILY LAW CLINIC We also run a family law clinic once a week at our Bedale and Ripon offices.

Please telephone Jane Midgley at Bedale or Liz Kidd at Ripon to book a FREE 30-minute consultation.

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GEORGE CLARKE, CHANNEL 4’S PRESENTER OF ‘AMAZING SPACES’ AND AMBASSADOR FOR OMEGA KITCHENS