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Black Sheep Brewery in Masham will continue its sponsorship of Harrogate Town AFC for next season.
The brewery became the club’s “official beer” last season and collaborated on an IPA called Yellow Black Army.
Black Sheep chief executive Charlene Lyons said:
“We’re delighted to once again be the official beer of local side Harrogate Town AFC.
“We partnered with the club last year and watched as Town fought hard each and every game to once again be proud members of the Football League, and we can’t wait to watch the lads go again when the season kicks off later this month.”
Sarah Barry, chief executive at Harrogate Town AFC, added:
“We’re delighted to be once again supported by our friends Black Sheep Brewery. Local businesses are a vital part of our club and the support of Black Sheep Brewery for another year is a terrific boost for us and our fans.
“We hope to offer Black Sheep beer to home and away fans in the 22/23 season to come which will provide another exciting progression for our club as we aim to offer the best fan experience.”
Raworths’ team top ranked in independent guide
The trust, wills and estates team at Harrogate law firm Raworths has been ranked high on the Chambers High Net Worth Guide.
The publication is one of the leading guides to the international private wealth market and base their rankings on extensive independent research.
Comments from the guide include:
“Raworths excels in proactively delivering the services its clients require” and “there is huge knowledge within the team and they always meet our needs”.
The trusts, wills and estates team is listed in the top tier for York, Hull and surrounding area and also for the National Leaders (outside London) category.
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Woman bids farewell to pub industry to open Harrogate tanning salon
A Harrogate woman has swapped the bar for beds after leaving the pub industry and opening her own tanning salon.
Jade Lacey, 27, launched Be Bronze & Beauty…Ful, on Skipton Road, this week.
The new salon, which is above McCanns barbers, has three sunbeds and offers a range of beauty treatments, including lashes, brows and spray tans.
It has been completely refurbished, thanks to her “handy” dad, and she hopes to employ a nail technician in the coming weeks.
Ms Lacey decided to take the leap and open her own business after working in hospitality for many years.
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She was a familiar face at So! Bar and Eats in Harrogate and Knaresborough, as well as the Devonshire Tap House, on Devonshire Place, and the Caravan and Motorhome Club site in Scotton.
But after completing a number of beauty courses during the pandemic, she decided to launch the salon after her dad’s friend offered her the premises.
Inside the salon, which has been refurbished.
Ms Lacey said:
“This came up and I thought why wouldn’t you want to be your own boss? It was a bit daunting completely changing careers, but now I’m up and running, I’m really loving it.”
The irony of opening a sunbed shop on the hottest day of the year was not lost on her.
She laughed:
Popular pub landlords say farewell to Christies“I had to close the sunbeds on Monday and Tuesday as it was too hot!”
It’s the end of an era for pub landlords Marik Scatchard and Jo Jarvis who have left Christies Bar in Harrogate after over 14 years.
The couple had a leaving party this week to toast the end of their time at the pub, which is opposite Harrogate Convention Centre on Kings Road.
The watering hole has now closed for a refurbishment that is expected to take around six weeks.
The couple said:
“Thanks to all the customers over the years.”
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Knaresborough IT company expands
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Integral IT in Knaresborough has accelerated its growth strategy in cyber security and managed IT services by acquiring Digital Media Infrastructure.
Under the terms of the deal, two engineers Tom Roberts and Andrew Johnson have been welcomed into the 10-strong Integral IT support team along with their clients who between them represent 350 clients including accountants, solicitors, estate agents and recruiters.
The acquisition is Integral IT’s first since the company moved to larger premises in the heart of Knaresborough’s, Manse Lane and since Founder Jonathan Edwards started the business back in 2004.
Jonathan Edwards, Integral IT’’s founder said:
“I’m delighted to welcome the team and its clients to the Integral IT team. Nicholas Sumner and his team have done a phenomenal job for their clients since 2006, building a business of excellence that perfectly aligns with our own values.”
Andrew Johnson, support manager at DMI commented:
“It was important for Tom and I to partner with an organisation that shared our core values of putting the client’s needs at the centre of everything we do. It was clear from our first meeting this carried over to Integral IT’s ethos and core values. We will be able to strengthen our service proposition, improve response times to customers and to be a beneficial partner to our clients”
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McCormicks expands crime department
Harrogate Law firm McCormicks Solicitors has added additional expertise to its expanding Crime and Fraud department with two new faces.
Mark Fowler is a solicitor specialising in serious fraud, particularly tax fraud, and the proceeds of crime work connected to such cases.
Mr Fowler has been dealing with serious VAT fraud cases since the early 1990’s, building extensive knowledge and expertise on the subject. He has experience of cases of VAT fraud such as precious metals, mobile telephones, computer chips, scrap metal and the film industry.
Ismael Uddin is a qualified Barrister and police station representative with more than 24 years’ experience in criminal and regulatory law.
Mr Uddin has been involved in prosecuting and defending cases for the Government, public and private sector organisations, such as the Crown Prosecution Service, HMRC, and Environment Agency, but now exclusively defends in all cases.
His experience means he is familiar with Government procedures from the Crown Prosecution Service and cases involving the various Government bodies.
Mark Fowler (L) and Ismael Uddin (R).
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Therapist praises “beautiful energy” of new Knaresborough home
A therapist from Harrogate has relocated to Knaresborough to join its “thriving” business scene.
Karen Smith of The Balance Smith has taken new treatment space at the Town House in Jockey Lane.
From there, she is offering advanced clinical massage, clinical reflexology and scar release, helping clients to reduce pain, improve function and relieve stress.
She said:
“There is a beautiful energy here in Knaresborough and a thriving independent business community.
“I want to create a space to empower those wanting to take action and invest in themselves on their journey out of chronic pain and stress.”
As well as the treatment space, the new venue has a courtyard garden for post-treatment relaxation.
Ms Smith also plans to offer a series of self-care workshops in future, helping people to take more control of their health and well-being.
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Belated celebration for gallery’s Harrogate opening
An art gallery has marked its opening with a celebration at its Harrogate premises — two years after it made the move.
Bils & Rye took on the premises on John Street at the rear of Hotel du vin in 2020, following eight years near the North York Moors.
Its opening was muted because of the pandemic and, after two years trading, owner Nick Bentley threw a party on Saturday afternoon.
It was an opportunity for customers old and new to discuss the work of artists from the Harrogate district and around the UK on show in the gallery. Among those represented were Erin Ward, Joanne Tinker, Jo York, Gary Canning and Robert J Wyatt.
Chef shot his baker at Harrogate gastro pubA chef shot his underling baker in the eye with an air pistol, “effectively” blinding him, a court heard.
Brad Tristan Plummer, 25, fired the gas-powered ball-bearing gun at Aidan Corbyn at their workplace, the Nelson Inn gastro pub in Killinghall, a jury at York Crown Court was told.
Mr Corbyn was taken to hospital for a procedure to remove the ball bearing from his eye, said prosecutor Howard Shaw.
He said the horrific incident on September 29, 2020, began innocently enough but turned into something more sinister.
Mr Shaw said:
“The defendant came into the kitchen and said, ‘I’ve got an air pistol’,”
“(Plummer) was bragging to Aidan Corbyn about the gun, telling him…he wanted to go outside and shoot at some bottles. He asked Aidan Corbyn to join him.”
Mr Corbyn later said that he agreed to go outside because he was scared of Mr Plummer, his boss.
The two men went outside to the back of the pub where they lined some bottles up as targets. Mr Shaw said:
“Both (men) had a go, using the air pistol (to shoot) the bottles.”
Mr Plummer kept firing at the bottles until it appeared there were no more pellets left inside the magazine. They returned to the kitchen at about noon and Mr Corbyn went back to work. Mr Shaw said:
“By this time one of the waitressing staff arrived at work.”
Mr Plummer started pointing the pistol at Mr Corbyn, “pretending to shoot him”, added the prosecuting barrister.
“He kept pointing it at his face several times.”
Safety catch
At that stage, it appeared that Mr Plummer had the safety catch on, but Mr Corbyn was so worried he tried to get away from him.
However, his boss followed him, “laughing and joking and pointing the gun at Mr Corbyn”, which Mr Shaw said amounted to “bullying him”.
Things turned uglier when Mr Plummer pointed the pistol at Mr Corbyn’s face “from a distance of about one metre”.
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Mr Shaw added:
“He pointed the gun straight at his face (and) the air pistol discharged,
“Aidan Corbyn was shot in his left eye, the ball bearing lodging in his eye, effectively blinding him.”
Admits GBH
Mr Plummer admitted inflicting grievous bodily harm at a previous hearing but denies a second count of possessing a firearm with intent to cause Mr Corbyn to fear that violence would be used against him. Mr Shaw said:
“The prosecution say that this was not boyish high jinks.
“The prosecution say that this was bullying behaviour by an older, bigger man in a position of power at work, which was picking on a younger, smaller, more junior work colleague and trying to frighten him with a gun.”
Mr Plummer, who lives at the Nelson Inn on Skipton Road, was arrested and taken in for questioning.
He told police he thought the air pistol wasn’t loaded at the time he aimed it at Mr Corbyn. Mr Shaw said:
“He thought the safety catch had been on and said he hadn’t aimed at Mr Corbyn.
“He said he and (Mr Corbyn) got on well and that this was an accident.”
Mr Shaw said the safety catch was “clearly not on” when Mr Plummer shot the baker.
The trial continues.
GC Motors owner completes £250,000 property refitBusiness Breakfast is sponsored by Harrogate law firm Truth Legal.
Giles Castleton, the owner of GC Motors in Harrogate, has completed the £250,000 refit of Adam House, a four-storey office block adjacent to the car dealership on Ripon Way, Harrogate.
The refurbishment is in preparation for the property being offered for re-letting.
Adam House has parking and electric car charging points as well as secure bike stores.
Mr Castleton said:
“We already own several properties on this site and when Adam House became available we were keen to add it to our portfolio. It’s a fantastic building with a great deal to offer. It’s in a great location, just a mile from Harrogate town centre, it’s very accessible by either car, bike or public transport.”
Clem McDowell, office agency director at property consultants Carter Towler, which is marketing the property, said:
“By removing the existing partitioning, upgrading all the communal facilities including toilets and kitchens, adding energy efficient lighting and air conditioning with air recirculation, this impressive, stand-alone property is now perfect for progressive businesses such as solicitors, accountants, IT and media agencies looking for additional space.”
Harrogate clinic to bring pioneering stem cell treatment to UK
A Harrogate surgery is set to bring a pioneering stem cell treatment to the UK.
Mallappa Kolar, whose family runs Kliniken plastic and cosmetic surgery clinic, is set to pioneer a new variation of the procedure which helps patients with painful osteoarthritis.
The procedure uses a HumanMed ‘Q-graft’ machine that isolates stem cells using a combination of methods to increase the purity of stem cells obtained from the fat.
The treatment itself focuses on utilising fat cells to aid regeneration within the area affected through use of targeted injections at the problem regions and joints.
Mr Kolar said his experience of seeing the effects of arthritis first hand inspired him to pursue stem cell research.
He said:
“It all started when I saw first-hand the disabling effects that arthritis has on both the physical and mental status of an individual, which I witnessed through my own parents’ suffering. This really hit home when seeing my son, their first grandchild, wanted them to join him playing and their inability to join in with him because of the pain.
“I knew then that this was an area I was deeply passionate about and wanting to work further on towards solutions that really work – so that is what I did.”
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Business workshop to take place in Harrogate
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Business workshop to take place in Harrogate
ActionCOACH Harrogate is hosting a free business workshop at Starling Independent Bar Cafe Kitchen next week.
It’s been designed for business owners who want “a more manageable, more profitable business that can work without them.”
Andrew Joy will talk business people through the ActionCOACH “6 Steps” model that’s used by many successful companies around the world.
The free morning of business coaching will include marketing concepts, sales promotion and profit-building systems that can be put into practice straight away.
To register visit here.
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Nidderdale to host events on how farmers can improve their businesses
Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is hosting a series of events throughout August to help local farmers respond to current challenges.
This includes farmers who have taken on regenerative farming practices, or who have diversified into new enterprises, including artisan cheese production and the development of a Yorkshire barn wedding venue.
Speakers include a regenerative farming consultant, a Nuffield scholar veterinarian, and representatives from the Pasture Fed Livestock Association.
The events are hosted in locations across Nidderdale, including Middlesmoor, Grewelthorpe and Blubberhouses. For more information visit here.
Matthew Trevelyan, farming in protected landscapes officer at Nidderdale AONB, said:
Harrogate legal firm makes double senior appointment“We want to help farmers respond to current challenges. It is likely that ‘business as usual’ won’t work for many of the AONB’s farmers in the future, especially as the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) is withdrawn.”
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Harrogate-based Berwins Solicitors has confirmed two new appointments to its senior team.
Natasha Guest and Oliver King have both been promoted to associate director.
The promotions come as the company looks to invest in the development and progression of staff within the firm.
Paul Berwin, managing director of Berwins, said:
“Outstanding people sit at the heart of every successful business and the ability to recognise and reward that excellence is key.
“These promotions recognise exactly that, and we are thrilled to see these two talented solicitors progress in their careers at Berwins.”
Natasha, who has 15 years experience as a litigation lawyer, said:
“This is an exciting time for the firm, with developments to both grow the business and further improve the way we deliver legal service for clients bearing fruit.
“I’m thrilled, through promotion to Associate Director, to be playing an active part in that.”
Harrogate company takes on 10-year business park lease
A Harrogate timber firm has taken up a 10-year lease on a local business park.
Ainscough Properties Ltd has announced that PM Dickson Timber will take over unit 8 on Follifoot Ridge Business Park.
The local timber business will relocate to the 10,304 sq ft unit, which was previously occupied by JCT-600 and used for vehicle preparation and storage.
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New therapy and coaching centre opens in Harrogate
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A new therapy and coaching centre has opened in Harrogate.
The Harlow, which is based at Cardale Park, aims to help businesses, individuals and families through tough times with a team of therapists and coaches.
The centre was set up by Gordon Bethell, who is chairman of Leeds-based marketing agency CreativeRace.
Mr Bethell said he set up the centre after becoming interested in psychology during his career in marketing.
He said:
“For many years I kept my own personal journey discreet as I didn’t want clients and colleagues to know I needed support.
“My whole experience gave me profound insight about my past and how it informed my behaviours. I recognised that therapy can be daunting and confusing for many and there is a critical need for quality triage or assessment so that clients are matched with the best approach.”
The Harlow will be running a series of workshops over the next few months that are for both practitioners and clients.
Topics include parenting, transitioning from primary to secondary school and guiding adults through career choices. For more information, visit The Harlow website.
Harrogate town centre businesses support fundraiser
Businesses in Harrogate town centre have backed a marathon challenge aimed at raising money for children from Wharfedale, Nidderdale and beyond.
Simon Thomas, 62, who is a trustee of The Principle Trust Children’s Charity, will embark upon a mammoth 26-mile walk this Sunday (July 17).
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The walk will begin at 7am at the war memorial on Parliament Street and go around the A61 around Harrogate town centre 13 times to clock up the marathon distance.
Thirty Harrogate town centre businesses have backed the challenge including Three’s A Crowd, Bambinos, Trotters Bar and Mountain Express.
Ahead of the challenge, Mr Thomas said:
“Over the last decade the trust has helped thousands of disadvantaged, disabled and poorly children to escape their everyday troubles and create valuable, happy memories.
“The trust’s 100% donations policy ensures every penny raised directly benefits children and their families and we are indebted to all the Harrogate businesses who are supporting this fundraising challenge.”
To donate to the fundraiser, visit Mr Thomas’ page or visit one of the participating businesses.