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Bentham golf club tees

up with UK FOOTGOLF

A new sport, combining Brits’ favourite ball games, football and golf, has kicked off on the fairways at Bentham Golf Club.

Footgolf is played on traditional golf courses with a football substituted for a golf ball. Players use their feet, not clubs, to get the ball into holes rather than goals. The competitor who plays

with the fewest kicks triumphs.

One of the UK’s fastest growing sports, Bentham Golf Club is the latest to adapt part of its 18 hole course suitable for Footgolf - and allow players to enjoy this new and alternative way to play the traditional game of golf.

Isabel Marshall, Bentham Golf Club’s forwardthinking manager said: “The club is really excited about this new venture. We have worked closely with Footgolf UK and are delighted to be able to roll out the game in Bentham. It is a new sport that anyone can play. We have had youngsters playing with their grandparents and seen young families having fun together. It is not as time consuming as golf which helps to make it a really inclusive game, and I think that is probably one of the reasons

it is taking off around the UK, with regional tournaments and a national tour. We are already attracting some new faces to the club to enjoy the new sport”. Other courses across the UK have successfully incorporated the game as the specially designed holes for the footballs are placed in the rough to protect the greens.

Gareth May, Head of UK Development the UK FootGolf Association said “Bentham Golf Club is the latest course to embrace the UK’s fastest growing sport. The game is proving incredibly popular, and this year over 70 tournaments

will be played that will form part of a Regional and National Tour, with prize funds in excess of £30,000”.

Playing the latest hybrid sport at Bentham takes competitors around an hour to play 9 holes, or 2 hours for 18 holes, and does not require any special equipment or clothing.

The balls used for the game can be hired from the club, making it easy to simply turn up and play.

The Footgolf course at Bentham is open on Sunday afternoons and Wednesday evenings with further events and competitions planned over coming months.

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Restored Bramall Hall Opens and Welcomes Back Visitors

Bramall Hall re-opens following restoration, thanks to a £1.6 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

The historic grade I listed building closed at the end of September 2014 to undergo major transformation.

The first visitors to step inside the Hall will see the dramatic changes to the historic rooms and the Hall’s features and architecture. The ornate, plaster ceiling in the magnificent Withdrawing Room has been restored and hundreds of leaded windows have been repaired throughout the building.

Two additional rooms have been opened up to the public. These are a Victorian Butler’s Pantry and a Dining

Room that has been furnished with period pieces, and whose decoration in a striking peacock blue, has been inspired by a fragment of wallpaper hidden behind a panel.

The dilapidated former stable block is now a contemporary space which houses a visitor centre and shop on the ground floor and classrooms on the first floor. The adjacent café, known as the Stables Kitchen, is a bright and airy space for customers to dine both inside and out, with views across the walled garden through glass sliding doors.

Visitor without tickets to go inside the Hall needn’t be disappointed.

There will be a free Tudor celebration

in the grounds of the Hall featuring strolling minstrels, colourful jesters, archery, campfire cookery, traditional crafts and a tented encampment. This will bring a festival atmosphere and provide the perfect setting for the Hall’s re-opening.

Bramall Hall will be open from Tuesday August 2 with its usual opening hours. This is Tuesday to Thursday and Sundays 1-5pm and on Fridays and Saturdays 1-4pm. Tickets to enter the Hall can be brought from the new visitor centre in the stable block on the day of the visit.

There is a packed and exciting programme of events at Bramall Hall over the summer for families

and children as well as a Meet the Restorers Day, Heritage Open Days, a fresh Flower Festival and an Artisan Christmas Market.

Councillor Kate Butler, Stockport Council’s Executive Member for Economy and Regeneration said: “Bramall Hall’s re-opening is exciting news and we can’t wait for visitors to step inside this wonderful building once more.

It is the jewel in the crown of Stockport’s heritage and loved by so many people. For those who have been unable to get a ticket to go inside the Hall, there will be plenty to entertain them with the Tudor Festival taking place outside.”

Council Supports

Love Parks Week 2016

Local Council is backing Love Parks Week 2016 in celebration of our local parks and greenspaces.

Love Parks Week 2016 is a nationwide initiative aiming to get everybody outdoors enjoying the beautiful parks and green spaces in communities up and down the country. To mark the tenth anniversary of Love Parks Week, ‘Do a Love Parks Mile’ was launched where local communities come together and cover a mile in distance either within a park, or starting or ending at a green space.

People don't have to run the mile, they can walk, walk the dog, push the pram, cycle, hop, litter-pick, go in fancy dress, however they want to complete a mile. This is to raise the awareness of how

parks can be a fantastic resource for people to use as a way of staying active and keeping fit. In order to keep improving our parks and greenspaces, the Council has allocated a £708,000 cash boost for local parks across Stockport.

Overall, £615,000 will go towards the improvement of play areas and a further £93,000 towards surfacing works. Councillor Sheila Bailey, Stockport Council’s Executive Member for Communities and Housing, said: “Love Parks Week is a great way to celebrate our parks and greenspaces, which are highly valued by our local communities.

This extra funding will allow us to improve the current facilities and make them better and safer for our children, residents and visitors.”

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Ten great things to do in Peppa Pig Manchester this summer

Manchester’s parks, libraries, galleries and sports venues are all hosting a wealth of activities for the whole family throughout the summer months.

From high fashion to football to computer coding, the city’s packed events calendar promises something for everyone – with most activities on offer completely free.

Executive Member for Culture and Leisure, Councillor Luthfur Rahman, said: “An incredibly diverse and exciting range of activities are happening right across Manchester this summer.

Our leisure centres, libraries, parks and galleries are all great places to visit for the whole family, so don't miss out - make sure you take advantage of everything on offer.”

Information on all of the listed events and many more activities can be found at www.manchester.gov.uk/events.

1. Summer Reading Challenge (Now 12 September) This year’s Summer Reading Challenge is themed on Roald Dahl 100, the celebrations marking the centenary of Dahl's birth. To enter, children aged from 4 -11 need to become a member of their local library (it’s free!) Then all they have to do is read six or more books, which can include anything they enjoy - picture books, fact books, even audiobooks - as long as they are borrowed from the library. As children complete the Challenge, they get stickers, a certificate and those who read six books will be entered into a prize draw to win some fantastic prizes including a £100 toy store voucher and goody bags. www.manchester. gov.uk/summerreadingchallenge.

2. Heaton Park and Hall (All summer) One of the biggest parks in Europe, Heaton Park is also a one-stop shop for a fun-filled summer, with events throughout the season suitable for the whole family. From heritage tours of the iconic Heaton Hall and the long-standing photographer group, to fitness and funfairs, there is something to draw people of all ages

back to Heaton Park again and again www.manchester.gov.uk/heatonpark 3. ‘Olympic Summer’ (Saturday 23 July – Sunday 21 August) Olympic Summer is a four-week, free programme of sporting activities for all ages and abilities, taking place at venues across Hulme and Moss Side. Zumba, football, netball and multi-sports sessions are all included. The programme launches with an opening event on Saturday 23 July, at Moss Side Leisure Centre (12 - 3pm) and runs until Sunday 21 August, with the final event being a community fun-run at Alexandra Park (11am -1pm). Timetables are available at Moss Side Leisure Centre and Moss Side Millennium Powerhouse www.mcrgames.com.

4.

Fashion and Freedom exhibition (Now - 27 November) Part of the WW1 centenary art commissions, the free Fashion and Freedom exhibition at Manchester Art Gallery explores the fashions and film inspired by the women of the First World War. Including original designs by Vivienne Westwood, Roksanda and Holly Fulton w w w. f a s h i o n a n d f r e e d o m . o r g .

5. North Manchester age-friendly summer festival (Now – 31 July) A fortnight-long festival with a real focus on enjoying life and being happy. Everything from dementiafriendly swimming to film showings at the Moston Small Cinema and a swing dance class is on offer.

Presented in association with the Sporting Memories Network, a national organisation working with community groups and training volunteers. Download your North Manchester age-friendly festival guide from www.manchester.gov.uk/events.

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Wythenshawe Hall and Park (All summer long) A green gem in the south of the city, Wythenshawe Park offers loads of activities and events and with something for all ages, the park is a must throughout the summer months.

Blighted by fire earlier this year, the park’s Tudor hall is currently

undergoing repair, but the Friends of Wythenshawe Hall group continue to host their monthly open days and have reopened an undamaged section of the historic property.

Pop along and show your support w w w. w y t h e n s h a w e h a l l . c o m 7.

Computer coding for kids (Every Thursday at Manchester Central Library) Get a leg up for your youngsters and help them learn how to make computer games, animations and websites.

Code Club is a nationwide network of free volunteer-led after school coding clubs for children aged 9 - 11. Find our more at www.codeclub.org.uk 8. Open-air productions at Fletcher Moss Gardens (Various dates) The beautiful Fletcher Moss Gardens will become the stage for open-air performances, bringing Shakespeare's The Tempest and David Walliams’ popular children’s book Ratburger to Didsbury. Standard adult tickets are £15, while children under five and carers go free, with a family concession ticket available. Find out more at www.heartbreakproductions.co.uk.

9. Classic film screenings at HOME HOME takes classic film in the wider sense of the term and so far, their screenings have ranged from The Breakfast Club to the 1959 Palme d’Or winner Orpheo Negro.

A series of matinee screenings are being held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays, with most screenings including an informal post-screening discussion, so you can meet and chat about the film with fellow film buffs.

Find out more at www.homemcr. org/event/matinee-classics 10.

Manchester Mega Mela (Sat 30 July – Sunday 31 July) The Mega Mela is the largest celebration of South Asian Culture in the North of England. Music, dance, food and traditional arts and crafts bring the sights, sounds and spicy aromas of South Asia to Platt Fields Park each year.

The Mela is a two day fun-filled event - full information at www. manchestermela.co.uk.

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Summer Beach

Peppa Pig had children oinking with excitement as she got the summer holidays off to a scorching start.

She joined the Mayor and Mayoress of St Helens, Councillors Dave and Jeanette Banks at the official opening of the hugely popular Summer Beach and Funfair attraction in Church Square Complete with a large beach area for youngsters to tackle with their buckets and spades - and a funfair Summer Beach will run from Friday 22 July until Saturday 3 September in Church Square, 10:00am – 4:00pm.

To mark the launch of Summer Beach, a small street food festival was set up throughout Church Street which will really whet the appetite of town centre shoppers and visitors.

Also that day - as part of St Helens Council’s‘Think Before You Tan’ campaign - a stall highlighting sunbed and sun safety was set up where residents could receive advice and messages from council and Macmillan Cancer Support staff.

‘Think Before You Tan’ aims to: - Raise awareness of the health risks of using a sunbed and sun exposure and the minimum age for a person to use a sunbed - Improve the standards of health, safety and welfare in sunbed salons with regards to employers and users - Educate sunbed operators and business owners on the health, safety and welfare requirements - Ensure the irradiance levels for

the sunbeds provided for use are compliant with the required safe levels Advise businesses on their responsibility to protects their employees - Support local businesses by providing them with advice and supporting material that will help them comply with the law.

The popular iVan was also parked up for residents to call on-board for advice on cancer and cancer screening, early detection and prevention, skin and mole changes and all health related concerns and queries.

Summer Beach is just one of many red-hot attractions part of scorching schedule of summer events taking part in St Helens over the summer.

St Helens is set to stage its annual Summer Streets – an occasion of outdoor performances set against a carnival atmosphere on Saturday 13 August.

Expect a line-up of top artists and attractions including comedy, music, acrobatics, dance, magic and theatre.

All the action will take place on the streets in the town centre and all the performances are free.

Then on Saturday 6 August, prepare to be amazed at this year’s Newton Town Show in Mesnes Park.

Highlights of this year’s event include an artillery display and a flypast by the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight – a Spitfire, Hurricane and Lancaster bomber

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Handy guide to

the summer’s best

local activities

Summer is here and while the weather might not always reflect this, there’s plenty to do in St Helens whether you want to get active, learn something, be entertained or meet new people.

Here’s just a few of the family-friendly events happening across St Helens in the week commencing 1 August: 1.Summer Beach continues – Church Square, 22 July – 3 September.

(FREE) 2.Victoria Park Family Fun Day – Victoria Park, 2 August, 12:00pm4:00pm 3. Captain Tuck’s Pirate Parade – 2 August, Sherdley Park, 12:00pm3:00pm. Crafts, adventure trails, bring a picnic, games and activities.

4. Bee Safari – Fosters Park, 3 August, 10:00am 5. Golf lessons – Sherdley Park Driving Range, 4 and 5 August, 12:00pm-1:00pm and 1:00pm3:00pm.

6. Energy Drinks Awareness – Rainford Library, 5 August, 2:00pm3:00pm. Fun interactive session raising awareness on the effects of energy drinks.

7.

Newton Town Show – Mesnes Park, Saturday 6 August, from 11:00am. Packed with attractions, stalls and the return of the arts and crafts competition!

Something for everyone; young or

young at heart.

8.

Summer Sports Camps – Sutton Leisure Centre, starts 25 July, Sutton Leisure Centre, £10 per day, 4yrs-11yrs.

Bookings taken at Queens Park.

01744 671717 or Selwyn Jones Sports Centre for ‘Inspired Sports’ 01744 677970.

9. Inflatable session – Parr SFC, £3.20, Wed & Fri 1:30pm-3:00pm 10. St Helens Council’s Youth Service runs a regular programme of free clubs, where young people aged 5-17 and those with additional needs can engage in everything from brunch and crafts to sports and outdoor trips throughout the summer. Call 01744 675924. Clubs include: · Junior Brunch Club – Derbyshire Hill Youth Centre, Parr, ages 5-11 yrs (Mon-Fri, 10:30am-1:00pm). · Lunch Clubs – Seneley Green Community Centre and Billinge Chapel End Parish Hall open age. (1:30pm-3:30pm, Mondays). · Transition Lunch Club – Derbyshire Hill Youth Centre, Parr, ages

10-13 yrs (Wed & Thurs 1:00pm3:30pm).

11. Why not sample the Sports Development team’s programme of fitness focused clubs, such as the popular Fit Forever scheme for over 60s. Call 01744 675403. Clubs include: · Boot Camp (14+) – Victoria Park, Phyllis Pope Studio, 5:30pm-6:30pm, T u e s d a y s . · Get Active (Young Disable People 16+) – 4F Centre Rainhill, 1:00pm-3:00pm, Wednesdays. · Boot Camp (14+) – Sutton Leisure Centre, 6:00pm-7:00pm, Thursdays. · Boot Camp (17+) – Derbyshire Hill Youth Centre, 11:00am-12:00pm, F r i d a y s . · Fit Forever (60+) – venues across St Helens, weekdays.

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Penrith Golf Centre & Driving Range is just the place to come for ALL of your golfing needs.

Whilst boasting some of the very best practice facilities in the North of England, the facility also offers an extensively stocked golf shop with professional staff on hand to deliver quality advice and custom fitting for golf clubs whenever necessary.

The executive 9 hole golf course has a par of 28 and is an ideal test for all standards of golfer.

Beginners can improve all aspects of their game with a mixture of short and longer holes, whereas scratch golfers can really sharpen up their short games on the small and undulating greens. Views of the Pennines and Lakeland Fells offer a spectacular

background to the course.

Golf Shop Penrith Golf Centre has one of the best and most extensively stocked golf stores in the North of England.

The fully stocked golf shop caters for all standards of golfer from beginner right through to the scratch golfer.

Choosing the right equipment to use can be mind blowing which is why we always have experienced, professional and knowledgeable staff on hand to offer you the very best and most up to date advice.

Foot Golf If you think golf but play football this is the basic premise of how the

game works. It is suitable for groups of 2,3,4 or 5 to play together, great for families as we have smaller and lighter footballs for the kids.

When playing a hole, think of it as 2 or 3 good corner kicks and a tap in from the 6 yard box!!

The holes are slightly shorter than golf holes and like a golf hole there is a ‘par’, i.e. the number of kicks it is thought it might take to complete the hole.

The final hole for the ball is 22″ wide, massive compared to a golf hole. It is brilliant for a team building event and even a local sports college have brought bus loads to play.

Festival goers take a virtual

flight through the Lake District

Lake District festival goers are being given the chance to soar like a bird, scale a mountain and ripple across the top of a lake – within just three minutes, by experiencing Bird HIVE – a 360 degree virtual flight tour of the iconic Lake District.

Bird HIVE is an innovative, interactive virtual reality experience showcased at Kendal Calling and Lakes Alive festivals this summer in celebration of the Lake District National Park bid to become a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Inspired by the spectacular backdrop of the Lake District, a specialist digital team have created cuttingedge 360 drone films to illustrate the special qualities of the national park as a prospective World Heritage site. Because it uses 360 video, Bird HIVE will be a truly engaging and interactive experience for users.

Festival goers at Lakes Alive, Kendal (26-28 Aug) will be invited to step inside Bird HIVE and take an immersive virtual tour through the Lake District – all without leaving the festival. The 360 videos are hosted on a smartphone app which festival goers will access using Samsung Gear VR headset. Bird HIVE allows people to experience for themselves

some of the unique qualities of the Lake District and the reasons why this special place deserves World Heritage status. From its unique identity, through to the inspiration of the landscape and the desire to look after it for future generations to enjoy – Bird HIVE shares the themes which underpin the bid, currently with UNESCO for review.

John Hodgson, World Heritage Coordinator for the Lake District National Park, said: “The Lake District has been a rich source of artistic inspiration for hundreds of years and this is one of the central themes of the World Heritage bid. So we’re delighted to be part of a very modern, interactive digital art experience such as Bird HIVE, and share with festival goers the unique qualities of our culturally rich landscape. And once the festival is over, we hope people will feel inspired to step out of the virtual world and into the national park, experiencing for real just why the Lake District deserves World Heritage status.”

Sarah Allen, Festival Director for Lakes Alive, said: “Bird HIVE is an innovative, digital co-commission utilising some of the latest technology

to connect festival audiences with the stunning landscape of the Lake District. By showcasing the experience at the two festivals, it will support Lakes Alive’s intention to establish the area as a modern, cultural destination, deserving the ultimate accolade and recognition of World Heritage status.”

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Five Welsh eateries applauded in National Restaurant Awards

Welsh people love good food, but that's not news. What is, though, is that a handful of Wales' finest restaurants have made it onto a competitive list of the best restaurants in the UK. The National Restaurant Awards are a big deal in the UK food world. 150 industry experts, including chefs, restaurateurs, food writers and other food professionals, choose the best 100 restaurants out of all of the restaurants in the UK. There's no short list; any eatery that exists in the UK can be chosen. With this in mind, it's fantastic that five of the 100 are Welsh restaurants.

The Welsh restaurants who made the National Restaurant Awards list are: The Walnut Tree, Llanddewi Skirrid At number 11 of 100, The Walnut Tree is the highest placed Welsh restaurant on the list. The Michelin star restaurant run by Shaun Hill revolves around fresh and local produce, so the menu changes daily to reflect what ’'s in season and available. Famous for its seafood and inventive dishes, the restaurant is a great place to indulge in a Michelin standard meal.

The Hardwick, Abergavenny Just five minutes from The Walnut Tree is another brilliant Welsh restaurant. Placed at 40 in the list, The Hardwick is a comfy yet high end restaurant and hotel nestled amongst the Brecon Beacons. Chef Stephen Terry is all about local produce, serving Alex Gooch's award winning bread from Hay-on-Wye, Welsh cheeses and locally line-caught fish to name but a few delights. For a relatively small place, there is a big

menu to choose from in the hope to appeal to almost everyone.

Wright's Food Emporium, Llanarthne Jumping up 10 places from last year to reach number 60 is this humble caférestaurant. Near the National Botanic Garden of Wales, it is well positioned for a top notch lunch or supper after a day out, though many travel to the area for the Wright's food alone. The menu balances world-inspired dishes with local produce and traditional favourites.

Tyddyn Llan, Corwen At number 76 is Tyddyn Llan, a restaurant run by a husband and wife duo. The top-end dishes and taster menus feature specially-sourced ingredients including fish fresh from the coast and game from the nearby butcher. Their global wine list is

worth a gander, too.

Ynyshir Hall, Machynlleth In at number 85.This multiple awardwinning Michelin star restaurant is an elegant fine-dining masterpiece. With only set menus and taster menus to choose from, diners are treated to an experience, not just a plate of food.

Like the other Welsh restaurants on the list, it excels in finding the best Welsh produce in its vicinity and tries to keep things innovative.

In other foodie news, the Head Chef at Coast in Saundersfoot, Will Holland, was recently named 'UK Restaurant Chef of the Year 2016' at the Annual Craft Guild of Chefs Awards. Recognising the UK's leading chefs, many consider the awards are considered to be the 'Oscars' of the chef industry.

The beaches hotel

We are a large, modern hotel on the beautiful North Wales sauna, steam room and gym. A large with comfy sofas where free Wi-Fi Because of our unique position on the the beaches and sea, or the Prestatyn hills. Every room has coast. We offer free parking, an indoor swimming pool, a reception area is on offer to our guests can be accessed. sea front, all our rooms have views of an en-suite bathroom with either a bath or shower and all the usual home comforts, television with Freeview, free Wi-Fi internet connection, desk/dressing table, tea and coffee making, and hairdryers.

For a very special break you may prefer one of our Sea View bedrooms, available with either double or twin beds. Sea View rooms are larger bedrooms with special features.

Our Promenade Bar serves bar meals and has an outside patio with a decking area, where guests can enjoy beautiful sea views and sunsets. Or you may prefer to dine in our Bryn Restaurant which serves the best local produce.

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Escape the hustle and bustle,

at Plas Isaf Lodge Park

Plas Isaf Lodge Park is an exclusive holiday Lodge Park in Caerwys, North Wales, and they are offering you the chance to own a Luxury Holiday Lodge.

Set in 40 Acres of beautiful countryside with unspoilt and breathtaking scenery, it’s a relaxing rural retreat. The 12 month holiday season means you can holiday all year round. With a choice of lakeside and woodland plots available, each lodge comes complete with luxury decking and double parking bay.

The park is family owned and run by Alun and Ellen Davies and they are

offering owners amazing deals. They have a choice of lodges already sited and ready to own, or take advantage of their unique bespoke design and build service to create your perfect holiday home.

With so much land the emphasis is really on space and open fields, each plot is planned to be as private as possible. “We try to plan each base as though it is ours making sure it has beautiful views, and not to close to another holiday home” The first phase of the development is concentrating on just 10 plots, in possibly the most enviable locations

on the park. Plas Isaf is only 2 minutes from J31 of the A55 so the beautiful beaches and sand dunes of the North Wales coastline are just a 20 minute drive away, and being only ¼ of a mile from the tiny town of Caerwys, which has all you need including 2 pubs, a local shop, pharmacy, Deli and butchers, Post Office, and Church. With all this so close by it helps to preserve the tranquil nature of the park, and the wildlife it attracts.

For more information call 01352 721256 or 07900 216298. or visit www.holidaylodgenorthwales.co.uk

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Yorkshire’s Favourite Family Fun In Yorkshire

Pub Announced

The winner of Yorkshire’s Favourite Pub has been announced at the Great Yorkshire Show after a record number of votes.The Bull Inn, West Tanfield was announced as Yorkshire’s Favourite Pub 2016 by Yorkshire Rows Janette Benaddi and Helen Butters, who were joined by cricket legend, Geoffrey Boycott.

A staggering 18,000 people voted in total for this year’s competition which saw Durham Ox, Crayke come second and Fairfax Arms, Gilling East third.

The competition, run by tourism agency Welcome to Yorkshire, saw the public nominate 700 pubs in total.

Gil Richardson, Owner of The Bull

Inn, said “It’s incredible and it’s a testament to our locals and regulars who have supported us.”

Sir Gary Verity, Chief Executive of Welcome to Yorkshire, said: “The record number of votes shows how passionate people are about Yorkshire’s pubs.“I’d like to congratulate The Bull Inn on being named Yorkshire’s Favourite.

There were some incredibly strong contenders and every pub shortlisted should be proud. Yorkshire’s pubs are truly fantastic and add to our rich heritage for which the region is renowned”. The top 30 most popular pubs will feature in Welcome to

Yorkshire’s new Ale Trail leaflet, which will be distributed around tourist destinations in Yorkshire.

Yorkshire’s Favourite Pub was announced at the Welcome to Yorkshire pop up pub at the Great Yorkshire Show. Which saw one half of the Yorkshire Rows team Janette Benaddi and Helen Butters display their boat for the very first time since they became the oldest female crew to row across the Atlantic Ocean earlier this year. Geoffrey Boycott was a special guest on the stand and took part in a Q & A with fans about his career in English cricket for a quarter of a century

Outdoor Adventures There are plenty of places where little ones can play all day and use up that energy. Lotherton Hall has fantastic options for all ages; the Adventure Playground is perfect for the under 8’s, with climbing frames, roundabouts, swings and more. Or, for older kids, have a go on the zip wires in the Woodland Play area.

With a zipwire, swings and slides, aerial walkways and climbing nets, the Harewood Adventure Playground is a haven for children to let their imagination and energy run wild.

There’s plenty of fun to be had at Stockeld Park too! See if you can navigate the maze, get your skates on and enjoy the ice rink and explore the themed adventure play areas.

Exciting Animals Animal lovers in the family? You’re in for a treat! Visit Tropical World

and explore tropical habitats and other exotic places from around the world: including jungle; desert; water and night-time zones. You can see crocodiles, lemurs, butterflies, bats, snakes and a gorgeous family of meerkats with babies!

Home Farm at Temple Newsam is a great opportunity to come face-to-face with hundreds of child friendly farm animals. They include pigs, sheep, goats, cattle and ducks. Get hands on with the piglets and chickens running free in the yard!

Or enjoy a spot of bird watching in the bird gardens at Harewood House and Lotherton Hall.

Hands on History Not for the faint-hearted, Thackray Medical Museum is perfect for some hands on history. The nine interactive galleries take you on a journey through the history of medicine. The

museum also runs exciting family events during the school holidays.

The Leeds City Museum offers an exciting, fun and interactive day out for all the family. Life on Earth explores our planet's history over the last 540 million years.

Discover all the different types of life on earth and even experience the sights and sounds of a rainforest. Use the interactive displays to feel the skin of a python, and dig for some fossils!

The Royal Armouries Museum, based at Leeds Dock, is one of the country’s best museums for budding historians and fans of adventure.

It is home to the UK’s largest collection of arms, armour and artillery, including Henry VIII’s original armour, as well as hosting a number of workshops and events including sword fighting and jousting.

With even more awesome attractions in Leeds, you’ll never be short on something to do which is fun for the whole family.

Feast with the Family Kids can be picky, but fortunately, Leeds is full of restaurants that will keep them quiet with more than just chicken and chips.

Head to Fazenda and try to distract them from the sword skewered steaks with an activity pack.

Trinity Kitchen is packed with street food vendors from all corners of the globe; kids will love these colourful surroundings too.

For the older kids with an appetite, Brasserie Blanc offers half portions from their main menu of French classics. But if they’re really hungry, get to Almost Famous for their stacked burgers and chilli fries.

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Ulverston Canal Gala

Friends of the Lancaster Canal, and Lancaster Canal Trust members supported the Ulverston Canal event with their spectacular Festival Barrow.

Promoting the Lancaster canal and the highly popular trip boat 'Waterwitch' which is operating Saturday and Sundays throughout August.

The 'boat people' as they are affectionately called, run the boat from Crooklands landing stage from 11am to 4pm, and sometime considerably longer when passenger demand increases.

The Gala at Canal Head was a very enjoyable affair, and typical of this friendly 'Lancashire over the sands community'.

Side shows, Rotary Coconut shy's, canoe and boating, the inshore rescue boat crew hoping they didn't have a call out, Ice cream often licked

but never beaten, and even a stall smashing crockery. We do hope none of Aunty's best china was involved.

What was exceptionally good was

the cake stall manned by the canal committee. Yummy.

A very enjoyable day, and very well attended

All aboard the Bury Trail and Rail!

Some 86 walkers put their best foot forward to walk from Bolton Street Station in Bury to Nuttall Park in Ramsbottom, before hopping on the East Lancashire Railway to make the return journey.

The walk, named the Bury Trail and Rail, was the brainchild of I Will If You Will (IWIYW), the Bury-based fitness movement, Transport for Greater Manchester, East Lancashire Railway and Bury Council’s sport and physical activity service.

Leaving Bolton Street Station at 11am, the walkers followed the Irwell River Trail up to Summerseat station (3.3 miles) before finishing at Nuttall

Park (4.6 miles). Walkers could opt to return to Bury on the train for free from Summerseat or continue to Ramsbottom in what is hoped will become an annual event. Councillor Catherine Preston, deputy cabinet member for health and wellbeing at Bury Council, said: “Walking is one of the most easily accessible activities on offer in Bury and we’re lucky to have so many green spaces to make the most of. The Trail and Rail was a huge success and I’d like to congratulate every walker who took on the trail, both to Summerseat and those who carried on to Ramsbottom.”

Christine, a local walker from Bury,

achieved a huge personal goal on Sunday. “I have had lifelong respiratory problems and I haven’t walked that distance since I was 8 years old, and I’m 67 now!” she said.

“It was with the support of the walk leaders that I felt confident enough to try walking from Bury to Summerseat and I am so proud that I did it.”