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The Stray Ferret's lifestyle team is always hard at work, shining a spotlight on what's happening in the Harrogate district, especially during the festive season.

Last week, our weekend ideas round up featured the Dark Skies Activity at How Stean Gorge, a concert by Harrogate Choral Society, and the first of the festive markets. Don't forget to check out this week’s article to find out what's happening in your area.

We also took a trip to Bilton Methodist Church to visit the Knitted Bible - 36 biblical scenes recreated in full woolly glory - and find out why, nearly 10 years after its first trip to Harrogate, it's still important to the local community.

In time for shopping season, we revisited an article written by Malcolm Neesam about the former Debenham's, Busby's and Buckley's.

Our food writer Yemi also continued her Christmas countdown, with some festive foodie experiences in the district to tuck into.

This Monday, our theatre reviewer Lauren went to see The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Leeds Playhouse - find out what made her describe the show as 'fluid and cinematic'. 

Coming up at the weekend, we've got our regular history column making a return. This time the focus is on the life of the composer Gerald Finzi, ahead of the first music festival in his honour, at Harrogate's Wesley Chapel.

We're also publishing a piece on the continued importance of local libraries to the community - especially in the face of recent cuts to services. 

Finally, by subscribing to the Stray Ferret, readers can enjoy a range of fantastic exclusive offers, discounts and giveaways from local businesses, which we regularly update.

From treatments, experiences and dining out find out what you could save money on this Christmas time. 

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