How to avoid big mistakes, how to carve out intricate details and how to navigate the politics. Meet the hidden gem sculptor in Pateley Bridge who wants to build up a strong reputation.
Lifestyle Hidden Gems
The Pateley Bridge sculptor carving out a name for himself
Hammer and chisel on stone. Those three basics have not changed much in thousands of years, but this hidden gem Pateley Bridge sculptor hopes to carve his name in the history books. Joseph Hayton is based in the King Street Workshops. It was once a base for bin...
‘Hidden gem’ Knaresborough knitting shop stocks more than wool
Knitting, Diane explains, is in her blood. Both her parents knitted and she often looks fondly on a picture of her grandmother, who would often be found knitting near the fire in a rocking chair.
Stained glass artist a Harrogate ‘hidden gem’
Caryl Hallett Stained Glass, which is tucked away just off Starbeck’s high street in Spa Studios, has always used traditional methods but she uses them to create bright, colourful and contemporary pieces.
‘Hidden gem’ lockdown bakehouse eyes up first shop in Knaresborough
Orders are already picking up for their brownies and cookies – with more treats are on the way – so they now have an eye on a shop unit on Knaresborough’s High Street.
Boroughbridge shop ‘hidden gem’ for owner’s wine knowledge
Nick Chadwick is the owner of Winearray, a hidden gem of a shop tucked away in the small town of Boroughbridge which has become a weekend pilgrimage for many in the Harrogate district since it opened its doors 16 years ago.
Hampsthwaite cafe a ‘hidden gem’ for walkers and cyclists
Ten years ago this week Sophie Jacob, flanked by her husband Steve and three teenagers took on a derilict building in the picturesque village with a lot of ambition.
‘Hidden gem’ Harrogate shop more than a greengrocer
The shop front of Roots and Fruits will change throughout the year with pumpkins, Christmas trees and flowers on display but there always seems to be a steady flow of people popping in to shop and chat.
Harrogate cafe a ‘hidden gem’ for locals and hospital staff
Some tried to dissuade the owner Simon from opening a cafe outside the town centre but Simon was confident that it could become the heart of the local community.
Mum and daughter team behind floral Ripon ‘hidden gem’
The pair may have been in the same spot for 35 years but people are still stumbling across their shop, whether in person or online.
Bespoke Harrogate jeweller is a ‘hidden gem’
The jewellers have made their name on their engagement rings, which are all made to order and designed with a sheet of paper and pencils.
Hidden gem: Harrogate traditional bakery on the rise
The secret is getting out about this bakery in Harrogate. It started out of a home in Harrogate but soon started to grow with the demand for artisan bread.
Little Ripon shop is a ‘hidden gem’ for book lovers
While the online behemoths find it easy to offer cut-price books, more and more people have been flocking to the likes of The Little Ripon Bookshop.