This article is sponsored by Jules B. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and perhaps the most wonderful feeling of all is the joy of gift giving. There’s nothing quite like seeing a smile on...
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5 Gifts for her this Christmas from Jules B
This article is sponsored by Jules B. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and perhaps the most wonderful feeling of all is the joy of gift giving. There’s nothing quite like seeing a smile on your loved one’s face as they remove the wrapping paper to reveal a...
Snow transforms Ripon into a winter wonderland
Residents woke up yesterday morning to find Ripon wrapped in a white blanket, as the first significant snowfall of the winter covered the city. The Stray Ferret was on hand to capture images from the Millfield play area at Bondgate Green, as parents and children...
Review: Leeds Playhouse’s Oliver! is a glorious festive treat
Lauren Crisp is a book editor, writer and keen follower of arts and culture. Born and raised in Harrogate, Lauren recently moved back to North Yorkshire after a stint in London, where she regularly reviewed theatre – everything from big West End shows to small fringe...
Stray Views: Harrogate Spring Water plans a ‘total tree wash’
Stray Views is a weekly column giving you the chance to have your say on issues affecting the Harrogate district. It is an opinion column and does not reflect the views of the Stray Ferret. Send your views to [email protected]. Harrogate Spring Water state...
Photo of the Week: Snow at How Hill
This week’s photograph was taken by Andy Graham, capturing the snow early Thursday morning at How Hill, Fountains Abbey Photo of the Week celebrates the Harrogate district. It could be anything from family life to capturing the district’s beauty. We are interested in...
Yemi’s Food Stories: My festive favourites from local suppliers
Food often takes centre stage at Christmas, but there are so many elements to the Christmas meal, it can become overwhelming in the kitchen. So, this week I thought I’d share some of my festive favourites from local suppliers which will be sure to wow all your guests....
Have we seen the last of nightclubs in Harrogate?
It’s the Christmas party season, and many of us will remember when a festive do in Harrogate ended, often rather messily, in one of Harrogate’s nightclubs. The town’s club scene was once so good that names such as Carringtons, Jimmys and Josephine’s live on in fond...
GALLERY: Harrogate Christmas Fayre gets underway
Harrogate Christmas Fayre opened today to ensure the town is in full festive swing. The fayre, which is organised by Greater Manchester events company Market Place and tourism organisation Destination Harrogate, includes town centre stalls selling foods, gifts, and...
Christmas Markets: a guide to the Harrogate district
The festive season is fast approaching, so we’ve collated a list of all the Christmas markets taking place across the Harrogate district. If you know of one that we have missed, please email [email protected] and we can add it. Harrogate Harrogate Christmas...
Knaresborough set for Christmas Market Weekend
Knaresborough will begin two days of festive fun when its Christmas Market Weekend gets underway tomorrow. The Christmas market, which takes place from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and 10am to 4.30pm on Sunday, is the centrepiece of a host of activities around the town....
Knaresborough Heritage Centre to open next year
A Knaresborough Heritage Centre will open on the town's High Street next year. The centre will include a shop selling Knaresborough books, gifts and cards, an information centre for visitors and a multi-purpose gallery for exhibitions, talks and workshops. Located in...
Harrogate Christmas Fayre takes shape ahead of return this week
The installation of Harrogate Christmas Fayre is underway ahead of its return this week. The fayre, which will run for 17 days, will feature 50 trade stalls around Cambridge Street selling festive food and drink, gifts, jewellery, homeware and more. There will also be...