The Duchy Hospital in Harrogate has won a national award.
The hospital, which is run by Circle Health Group, received the recognition for commitment to patient safety.
The award was given by the National Joint Registry, which monitors performance of hip, knee, ankle, elbow and shoulder joint replacement operations to improve clinical outcomes.
The hospital was granted the NJR quality data provider certificate for standards in patient safety.
Michelle Eardley, executive director at the Duchy Hospital, said:
“Improving patient safety is of the upmost importance and is a key priority for all staff.
“We fully support the National Joint Registry’s work in facilitating improvement in clinical outcomes and governance for the benefit of joint replacement patients and we’re delighted to be awarded as an NJR quality data provider.”
Local businesses offered chance to trade at Harrogate Christmas Fayre
Destination Harrogate is offering the chance for local businesses to trade for free at this year’s Christmas Fayre.
The Jolly Big Business Boost competition offers for firm’s with “eye-catching, exciting and creative products” to be part of the event.
Visitors pictured at the Harrogate Christmas Fayre.
The Harrogate Christmas Fayre will run from December 1 until December 17 and is operated by Market Place Europe.
John McGivern, destination events manager at Destination Harrogate, said:
“The Jolly Big Business Boost supports our amazing local businesses to maximise this opportunity, which Christmas in Harrogate offers, and we’d encourage all interested and eligible businesses to take part in the initiative.”
Those interested in entering the competition are asked to submit a short written application with a two-minute video telling the judges about their product and themselves.
This year’s winner will be chosen by a panel of judges drawn from across the Harrogate business community and organisers of the Harrogate Christmas Fayre.
For more information and to apply, visit the Destination Harrogate website here.
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Business Breakfast: Harrogate bid specialist appoints director
A Harrogate bid specialist has appointed a new managing director.
Big Bamboo BIDS has hired Ken Erksine, who has 36 years in the industry, to the post.
The company was incorporated in May 2022 and since then has won and retained work with clients in the construction, engineering, soft and hard FM and infrastructure sectors.
Mr Erksine, whose most recent role was head of bids and proposals at Careys, will be tasked with growing Big Bamboo’s business.
He said:
“Having spent 36 years working in bid and proposals in many of the UK’s leading contracting businesses, I am excited to be taking a leap into the world of consultancy.
“Having found myself in a situation where I was looking for a new opportunity, I was approached by numerous companies. Nicola, the founding director and I were introduced via a mutual connection, and it became clear very quickly that we both saw an opportunity for a consultancy that could offer something different and disrupt the marketplace.”
Homes Together sponsors Harrogate Town junior supporters club
A Harrogate housing provider is set to sponsor Harrogate Town’s junior supporters club.
Homes Together, which is based on Victoria Avenue and provides accommodation for disabled people across the district, has agreed the sponsorship deal with the club.
Harrogate Town junior supporters club with Homes Together officials.
The supporters group was founded with an aim to engage more younger fans with the football club.
Joanne Towler, commercial director at Harrogate Town, said:
“We recently launched our very first junior supporters club, and the take up has been astounding, engaging with our younger fans in a fun and interactive way to enhance their experience with the club is key as we grow our next generation of Harrogate Town fans.
“Homes Together are the ideal partner as we both continue our journey to serve the Harrogate Communities, and we are grateful for their valued support on our mission.”
David Ashton-Jones, managing director at Homes Together, added:
“This is a fantastic opportunity for Homes Together to support a local club that is so important to the people of Harrogate.
“Supporting the communities that our homes reside in is a top priority for us, and we’re fully on board with Harrogate Towns goal to grow the next generation of fans.”
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Business Breakfast: Ripley butchers wins regional business award
A Ripley butchers has won a regional business award.
Castle Meats of Ripley, which was formerly Hutchinsons Butchers, won best butcher category at the Yorkshire Retail Business Awards 2023.
The ceremony, which is part of the England Business Awards, was held at the Queens Hotel in Leeds.
Brian Robinson, who is now in his fourth year trading at Ripley, was voted by the public of Yorkshire and now qualifies to enter the national finals.
He said:
“It was a team effort, my wife Tracy and son Aaron work as hard at trying to give that extra bit of customer service.”
Harrogate company becomes first to join hospital charity scheme
A Harrogate company has become the first business to join a Friends of Harrogate Hospital fundraising initiative.
The scheme invites local firms to donate £1,000 and become an “enterprise friend” with the charity.
(left to right) Greg Tunesi, Friend; Rachel Tranter, EnviroVent; John Fox, Chair of the Friends and Andy Makin, Managing Director of EnviroVent.
EnviroVent, which is based at West Business Park, has become the first company to join the initiative.
Andy Makin, managing director at EnviroVent, said:
“Hospitals are at the centre of our communities, there for when we need them most.
“For this reason, EnviroVent are delighted to support Friends of Harrogate Hospital as their first Enterprise Friend and congratulate John Fox and his fellow trustees on creating this initiative and look forward to joining other Enterprise Friends in supporting for many years to come.”
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Business Breakfast: Women in business networking group returns to Harrogate
A networking group aimed at business women in Harrogate is set to return this month.
Harrogate Ladies Who Latte was launched in February and has so far signed up 100 members.
Now, the group is set to return with a meeting at the Lilypad restaurant, King’s Road, at 9.30am on September 13.
The group is free to attend and is open to all women in employment or running their own business.
Business consultant Sarah Shaw, who founded Ladies Who Latte with Carol Beeley, said:
“We’ve had an incredible response so far, and it’s wonderful to hear some of the fantastic outcomes from connections made in the group.
“We can’t wait to get going again and would love to see new faces alongside our current members.”
For more information on the meeting, visit the Ladies Who Latte website here.
Rudding Park partners with Harrogate lighting company
Rudding Park has announced a partnership with a Harrogate-based lighting company ahead of the Christmas period.
The hotel and spa has partnered with Lights4fun to help enhance the estate with festive lighting and illuminations.
The company will set up a “Follow the Christmas Stars” experience, which will allow guests to discover stars adorning the trees and glistening golden rings during the night time.
Nicola Cook, head of marketing at Rudding Park, said;
“We always strive to enhance our guest experience, so this year we are delighted to be collaborating with our friends at Lights4Fun whose talented creative team are helping illuminate a series of outdoor spaces to inspire magical and unforgettable moments.”
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Major expansion of Rudding Park recommended for approval
Council officers have recommended councillors approve an expansion of Rudding Park Hotel and Spa to create a new golfing clubhouse, family hub, tennis courts and the reinstatement of a walled garden.
Rudding Park is a luxury tourist destination on a sprawling 300-acre estate three miles south of Harrogate.
Planning documents say that its current clubhouse was originally built as a temporary facility but has now outgrown its useful life and “considerably discredits the course”.
The new building would be spread over two storeys and also would feature swimming pools, restaurants, a gym and changing rooms.
A replacement family hub would also be built to include a creche, softplay area and swimming pool.
Masterplan of the renovations as proposed by Rudding Park.
A walled garden was converted into a caravan park in the 1970s but would be reinstated.
Four new tennis courts and a pavilion are also proposed as part of the plans.
According to planning documents, the improvements will result in an additional 75 full time jobs and will lead to an extra £14.3 million being spent in the local area every year.
Documents state:
“Over the last 50 years, Rudding Park has become the standard bearer for quality hospitality in Harrogate, and positions Harrogate as a UK wide and international tourist destination. The owners have made consistent and intentional decisions to design and build the highest quality amenities and experiences for Harrogate, the North and the UK. With no exception.
“The vision is to create the UK’s best independent luxury resort and, to do this, the resort requires a new club house, redeveloped family facilities and additional sports amenities.
“To remain the jewel in the crown for Harrogate tourism, Rudding Park must develop these high-quality fitness, sports, leisure and recreational spaces to complement the hotel, spa and house and the legacy of the last 50 years’ development.”
The application will be decided by councillors who sit on North Yorkshire Council’s strategic planning committee in Northallerton on Tuesday (September 12) rather than those on the Harrogate & Knaresborough planning committee.
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Business Breakfast: Harrogate accounting firm rebrands
A Harrogate accounting and advisory firm has rebranded.
Saffery Champness, which has offices on North Park Road, will now be renamed Saffery.
The firm, which has 10 offices across the UK and Ireland, said the rebrand would help the company to grow.
Jonathan Davis, head of the Yorkshire practice at Saffery, said:
“This is a hugely exciting time for the firm and our team here in Yorkshire. Our new brand provides a platform for success and will help us to continue our trajectory of growth in the region. It follows a period of consistent growth in our client base and the development of our team.”
Growth hub to host business support session in Harrogate
York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub will host a free business support session in Harrogate this week.
The session will be held at Harrogate Co-Lab on King’s Road from 10am until 4pm on Wednesday, September 6.
The event will offer one-to-one consultations for businesses, expert advice and help with resources and programmes.
John Hartley from Forsta Projects in Harrogate said:
“The drop-in sessions, and the Co-Lab workspace, help to bring the local business community together and it provides immediate access to a range of sources of support.
“Our goal was to make new connections and we’ve achieved that – we’ve met some great people.”
For more information on how to register for the event, visit the York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub website here.
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Business Breakfast: Harrogate restaurant confirms Leeds venue opening date
A Harrogate restaurant has confirmed an opening date for a new venue in Leeds.
Farmhouse, the breakfast and brunch destination owned by Jordan Aspinall, opened in Harrogate four-and-a-half years ago.
It has now acquired the site formerly occupied by ASK Italian on Lands Lane in Leeds.
The restaurant has now said it will open in the city on Monday, September 11.
Area manager Nicole Mangnan said previously that the two restaurants will be run on similar lines, serving customers from 8am to 5pm.
She added:
“Harrogate has been doing well and we always wanted to open in Leeds.”
Harrogate care group wins industry award
A Harrogate care group has won an industry award after being ranked among the top 20 care providers in the UK.
St Margaret’s Homecare, which is based on Cornwall Road, was given the recognition after being ranked by homecare.co.uk.
The award is based on the home care group’s reviews from the people they care for, plus their friends and relatives.
Ross Kneller, director at St Margaret’s Homecare, said:
“We are humbled and proud to have won this award.
“It’s a testament to the dedication, care and compassion of our care professionals who go above and beyond to ensure that our clients and their families and safe and assured.”
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Business Breakfast: Harrogate law firm to offer free e-commerce legal advice
Harrogate businesses that sell products and services online are being offered free legal advice.
LCF Law, which is based on Station Parade, is offering the advice as part of an online event during Leeds Digital Festival.
The event will be held on September 21 and aims to offer insights into e-commerce regulations and compliance.
James Sarjanston, head of commercial and digital at LCF Law, said:
“We will explore key topics, including consumer rights, marketing to clients, data protection and upcoming legislation, shedding light on the complexities and challenges faced by e-commerce entrepreneurs.
“Through practical guidance, we will provide invaluable knowledge on implementing effective strategies that ensure compliance, safeguard a business and help to foster long-term growth.”
For more information and to register for the event, visit the Eventbrite page here.
Northern appoints new recruitment head
Northern has appointed a new head of talent acquisition.
The rail operator, which runs services through Harrogate and Knaresborough, has appointed Matthew Moxton to the role.
Matthew Moxton, new head of talent acquisition at Northern.
Mr Moxton, who is from Boston Spa and was the company’s legal and general executive, will now be responsible for recrutiment.
Lisa Leighton, people director at Northern, said:
“Matthew brings with him a wealth of experience from multiple sectors including engineering, construction, logistics and other support functions.
“He has an impressive track record in employee mentoring and coaching as well as developing a high-performance culture and we’re thrilled to add him to Northern’s first class HR team.”
Mr Moxton added:
“I am delighted to be joining the team at Northern. I see a wonderful opportunity to build on the great work that has already started and to enhance the talent attraction and on-boarding within the business.”
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Business Breakfast: Boroughbridge holiday park raises £32,000 for charity
The Stray Ferret Business Club’s next meeting is an after work drinks event tonight (Thursday, August 31) at The West Park Hotel in Harrogate between 5-7pm.
The Business Club provides monthly opportunities to network, make new connections and hear local success stories. Get your tickets by clicking or tapping here.
A holiday park in Boroughbridge has raised £32,000 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
Old Hall Holiday Park has raised money for the charity for more than 13 years through a range of events including an annual hog roast, live bands, discos, children’s parties and games, raffles and Halloween parties.
In recognition of Old Hall’s fundraising efforts, Wendy Whittle, park manager, and her husband Denis were invited to the charity’s unveiling of two new state-of-the-art helicopters at Nostell Airbase near Wakefield.
Mrs Whittle said:
“The Yorkshire Air Ambulance is such a fantastic cause and one which everyone at the Old Hall supports.
“We are lucky to have such a wonderful community at the park, with all our holiday home owners joining in our fundraising activities and giving generously.”
Linda Stead, Yorkshire Air Ambulance’s regional fundraising manager for the North and East, said:
“We are extremely thankful to everyone at the Old Hall Holiday Park for their continuous and unwavering dedication over the last 13 years.
“This remarkable donation is a testament to their commitment to our mission of saving lives across Yorkshire and from the whole team at YAA I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for their invaluable support.”
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New bar set to open on Harrogate’s Cold Bath Road
A new bar looks set to open in a former Harrogate shop next month
17 Miles, which will be based on Cold Bath Road, is set to open its doors in the former Scandinavian clothes shop Bias.
Harrogate man Matthew Gray, who owns the new bar, told the Stray Ferret that he decided to set up the pub as a passion project.
Mr Gray, who was granted planning permission for the conversion back in April, said he wanted to open in the Cold Bath Road area which he described as “up and coming”.
He said:
“I think the vibe around the area is increasing.
“In terms of the venue, it immediately catches the eye of passers by with its windows.”
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17 Miles, which was given the name for the door number and Mr Gray’s son, Miles, will be based at 17 Cold Bath Road.
It is set to offer punters a range beers from independent breweries to non-alcoholic options.
Inside the new 17 Miles bar on Cold Bath Road.
Mr Gray also has plans to introduce cheese and meat boards in the future, but added that he was focused on getting the bar off the ground first.
The bar is set to open from 4pm to 11pm Tuesday to Friday, 12pm to 11pm on Saturday and 12pm until 9pm on Sunday.
Dogs will also be welcome.
Mr Gray said he hopes to open 17 Miles in September once he has received final approval from North Yorkshire Council.