The Harrogate district took home several gold medals at yesterday's Yorkshire in Bloom Awards. Harrogate in Bloom won the gold medal in the small city category for the quality of its floral displays...
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Harrogate district celebrates gold rush at Yorkshire in Bloom
The Harrogate district took home several gold medals at yesterday's Yorkshire in Bloom Awards. Harrogate in Bloom won the gold medal in the small city category for the quality of its floral displays in the town and on the approach roads. Harrogate in Bloom was also...
Yemi’s Food Stories: A visit to Rudding Park’s kitchen garden
Yemi Adelekan is a food writer and blogger who was a semi-finalist in last year’s BBC TV’s Masterchef competition. Every Saturday Yemi will be writing on the Stray Ferret about her love of the district’s food and sharing cooking tips– please get in touch with her if...
Column: we have met and observed Charles many times, he will be a worthy King
The Liz and Terry Bramall Foundation is based in Harrogate and has been for many years one of the UK’s largest donors to the Prince’s Trust. Here Dr Terry Bramall CBE gives his thoughts on why he believes Charles will be a very worthy King.
Column: The Herculean responsibility of inheriting a role at a young age
Sir Thomas Ingilby of Ripley Castle gives an insight into inheriting a title at a young age, saying his experience was a ‘tiny microcosm’ compared to what lay before the Queen.
Sunday services and books of condolence across the district
Most churches have been open today with books of condolence for people to sign. Tomorrow prayers for Her Majesty The Queen, the new King and the Royal Family will be held across the district. Read here for more details.
Stray Views: Where can we go to escape the stresses of life in Harrogate?
This Sunday evening there are views on the proposed reduction to Harrogate’s fire cover, a response to the KFC debate in Starbeck and why the district council shouldn’t be selling off its land at Oak Beck.
Strayside Sunday: we have zombie leadership locally and nationally
As the Conservative Party reels from the shockwaves of the recent by-elections, Paul thinks we are a country in political limbo with no leadership nationally or locally..
Strayside Sunday: Putin may end up with the upper hand
This Sunday Paul reflects on the conflict in Ukraine and his fear that Putin is “willing to play a game with the highest of all stakes, whilst the West is not”.
Stray Kitchen: Embracing Veganuary, Steph’s recipe to cook for a vegan
Can a meat eater truly enjoy a vegan meal? Here’s Steph’s recipe for vegan roasted vegetable buckwheat pancakes that went down a treat in the Moon household.
Stray Gardener: It’s a Bug’s Life
Take some time in your garden to create a haven for bugs, insects and hedgehogs by creating a bug hotel. The Stray Gardener Fiona Slight shares her advice.
Strayside Sunday: 2022 will see a changing of the guard in Harrogate
In his first Strayside Sunday of 2022, Paul Baverstock, reflects on the performance of our politicians and the big local governmental change that lies ahead ..
Stray Jewels: Christmas Stocking Fillers
Rubies, pearls, diamonds and… mistletoe. Expert Susan Rumfitt shares her advice on what kinds of jewellery make the best stocking fillers.
