This story is sponsored by Victoria Shopping Centre.
Excitement has started to build in Harrogate town centre with the Celebration of Fashion set to take over next week.
The event will be back on the Piazza outside the Victoria Shopping Centre on Saturday, May 18, from 11am onwards, to highlight Harrogate’s retail and fashion offer to visitors and residents alike.
With a wide selection of Harrogate retailers taking part from independent and national sectors, the event promises to be a fantastic celebration of the town’s excellent businesses.
Following feedback from BID Member businesses, there will be three catwalks held over the course of the day, displaying outfits in categories including ‘Summer Season’, ‘Activewear’, ‘A Day At The Races’, ‘Harrogate on the High Street’, ‘Prom Season’ and ‘Wedding Season’.
Each walk will showcase every category in the celebration to ensure nobody misses out on viewing the clothing and accessories on display.
Not only will there be a range of elegant outfits on show, but in between the walks two presentations from Space, West Park Antiques and Rituals will wow the crowds as they wait for the models to re-take the stage.
A spokesperson for Victoria Shopping Centre, said:
“We are absolutely delighted to be hosting the Harrogate Celebration of Fashion on the Victoria Shopping Centre piazza for the second year running.
“The event brings together and celebrates some of Harrogate’s best retail – and it is an event we are so proud to be a part of. We have no doubt this year’s event will be another huge success.”
Sponsorship opportunities for each of the categories in this year’s Celebration of Fashion remain open. Included in the set price will be presenter mentions on the day, dedicated social media posts and adverts on the big screen.
The Stray Ferret will resume their role as media sponsors for the Harrogate Celebration of Fashion 2024.
Any further questions ahead of the event should be sent to the Harrogate BID team on info@harrogatebid.co.uk.
Police issue CCTV appeals after Harrogate shop theftsNorth Yorkshire Police has issued CCTV images for two separate shop thefts in Harrogate.
Police are appealing after a theft involving four women from Next clothes store in the Victoria Shopping Centre.
The incident happened in February and involved four women entering the store with pushchairs.
The force issued a statement today, which said:
“They walked around the shop, piling items of clothing and hiding them on the pushchairs. They left the store without paying for the items, which are estimated to be worth more than £500. Please contact us if you recognise the people pictured on CCTV, as they may have information that will assist our investigation.”
Next CCTV supplied by North Yorkshire Police
Email katie.hicks@northyorkshire.police.uk, call 101, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website. Quote reference 12240022674 when passing on information.
Harrogate Waitrose theft
Police have also issued a separate CCTV image of a woman they would like to speak to after a theft from Waitrose in Harrogate.
The incident happened on Saturday, March 2.
A police statement said the theft involved:
“A woman filling a basket with products worth more than £200, and leaving without paying. Please contact us if you recognise the woman pictured on CCTV, as she may have information that will assist our investigation.”
Waitrose CCTV supplied by North Yorkshire Police
Email katie.hicks@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101. To remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Quote reference 12240038563 when passing on information
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Adult learning opportunities showcased at Harrogate pop-up event today
Anyone wanting to start the new year by learning something new can find out about the courses available to them at a pop-up event in Harrogate’s Victoria Shopping Centre today.
The event, organised by North Yorkshire Council (NYC), runs from 9.30am to 1.30pm, and breakfast is included.
NYC teachers are at the shopping centre to answer any questions that visitors may have about the learning opportunities available, and there’s a family learning teacher on hand to look after children while their parents discuss their options.
Jennifer Ferguson, marketing officer for Adult Learning North Yorkshire, told the Stray Ferret:
“At the start of the year, a lot of people will be thinking of a career change, and we can help them make an informed decision.
“Whether you want to train as an accountant or become an accredited teaching assistant, we can point you in the right direction.”
The council runs part-time adult education and training courses to help learners brush up on English skills or improve their numeracy through the government’s Multiply scheme, and there are also courses in IT, wellbeing, cookery and crafts.
A full course list can be found on the Adult Learning page of the NYC website.
Jennifer added:
“If you’re thinking of learning something new this year, go for it. Come along – you’ve got nothing to lose.
“We’ve got really friendly staff who can talk you through all the courses we offer and help you find the best one for you.”
Many of the courses are free of charge, but even for those courses that are not, 92% of NYC’s learners receive full funding.
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Key witness appeal following sex assault in Harrogate public toilet
North Yorkshire Police today issued an appeal to find a key witness follow a sexual assault in Harrogate.
The incident, which happened in the Victoria Shopping Centre toilets, took place on September 17.
A man and a woman entered a cubicle together and police believe the man in the image may hold important information.
The force said in a statement:
“The suspect in the case has been identified and officers want to stress that the man they want to trace is not a suspect, but a witness who may be able to provide vital information.
“A man and a woman went into public toilets in Victoria Shopping Centre in Harrogate, opposite the railway station.
“They were both followed into the toilet by the man in the image below. The man appears visibly surprised to see both the man and woman enter the male toilet together and may remember the incident.”
The statement added officers hope the man reads the appeal and gets in touch because he “may be able to provide key information that could assist their investigation”.
The police added:
“If you believe that you are the man, or you also saw a man and woman in the male toilets that day, please get in touch.
“Anyone with any information is asked to email lorraine.whipp@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101, press option 2 and ask for Lorraine Whipp.”
Quote reference number 12230176639 when passing on information,
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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