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Jul 2024
Business Breakfast: Yorkshire vineyard wins a golden wine award
Dunesforde Vineyard, between York and Harrogate, has won a gold medal in the WineGB Awards – the first Yorkshire vineyard ever to do so in the competition’s eight-year history.
The medal-winning wine is Dunesforde Still Pinot Gris. The WineGB Awards gave 56 gold medals were handed out and only 21 of these were given to still wines.
All wines in the competition were judged blind by expert judges including Oz Clarke OBE, Susie Barrie MW and Peter Richards MW.
Peter Townsend, head of wine development at Dunesforde said:
We are thrilled to have been awarded a gold medal in the WineGB Awards for our Pinot Gris. Growing grapes in North Yorkshire isn’t always easy but we are delighted to be recognised for our hard work and dedication to making delicious, high-quality wines.
Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce meeting tonight
The event titled ‘Marketing for the Future’ is open to members and registered guests, offering valuable insights for businesses of all sizes.
The meeting will feature presentations from Emma Harris, Commercial Manager at The Stray Ferret, as well as Will Lynch, a B2B marketing professional and Beth Bevis, founder at Up The Anti.
Martin Mann, HDCC chief executive said:
In today's dynamic business environment, staying ahead of the curve in marketing is crucial. Our July meeting delves into the exciting potential of Artificial Intelligence and other cutting-edge marketing strategies. This session is a must-attend for businesses of all sizes looking to refine their marketing approach and unlock future growth.
Robert Moore - The Police Children's Charity
Legal firm donates to local charity to celebrate 25th anniversary
Property search partner X-Press Legal Services North and West Yorkshire has donated £1,000 to a local charity that helps police families nationwide facing life-changing circumstances.
Harrogate based X-Press Legal Services has donated to The Police Children’s Charity in celebration of 25 years in business.
Robert Moore, owner of X-Press Legal Services North and West Yorkshire said:
We are delighted to have been able to include a local charity in our quarter of a century celebrations. Policing plays a vital role in our communities and The Police Children’s Charity is doing incredible work to help families.
Megan Turner from The Police Children’s Charity, which has headquartered in Harrogate, added:
The Police Children’s Charity is dedicated to helping police families who have experienced life-changing events. Our mission is to care for these families by easing financial pressures, ensuring they can maintain stability and focus on rebuilding their lives.
World of their Own
Children’s play business looks to expand
World of their Own is small family run children's play business based on Hornbeam Park in Harrogate.
The business had a two-day visit from the former Global Creative Director of innovation at Merlin Entertainments, Justin East, and his business partner Glen Chapman.
Mr East has over 30 years’ experience in designing theme parks and immersive attractions to include the Legoland parks, Alton Towers and Madame Tussauds.
The duo have now founded a new company, Wondertree Creative, that specialises in the development of themed environments and attractions across the world.
Mr East visited the little Wild West themed Play Town and said it is like a “cinematic version of play.”
With Mr East’s support the business is now looking for larger premises and investment to expand and develop the brand in Harrogate.
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