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Contents SUMMER 2022

9 L IFESTYLE Inspiring ideas for your home.

16 HIGH FLIERS Swallows, swifts and martins are busy in the summer skies, Brian Pike reports.

24 WILD ANGLE Photographers celebrate the beauty of the natural world.

26 S PARKLING WATERS Adam Appleyard on plants to prettify your pond.

35 GARDEN NOTES Garden news, products and advice for the summer months ahead.

38 IN BUSINESS We meet award-winning landscape architect Alistair Baldwin.

42 GROW FOR IT Growing your own strawberries is incredibly easy, and they take up little space, says Nicki Trench.

47 FOOD NOTES Food news, events and fabulous seasonal, local produce.

50 T HE DISCERNING DINER Claudia Blake visits The Fleece Hotel in Richmond.

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58 A SLICE OF SUMMER Kate Humble shares some simple, seasonal recipes, perfect for lazy summer days.

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W ILD AT HEART

Rediscover the joy of eating alfresco with these simple recipes from Gill Meller.

72 A PERFECT DAY FOR A PICNIC Delightful dishes to enjoy in the great outdoors.

82 COLLECTED WORKS Classic Beswick pieces are highly sought after on the collectables market.

87 AUCTION HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS Coin collecting is no longer reserved for the elite, says Rick Parrish.

90 H ORSE SENSE Ann Duffield has turned her racehorse training yard into a thriving business hub.

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94 DALES DIARY A guide to local events compiled by Liz Hanson.

112 DALES LIFE LOVES A collection of gorgeous goodies for the new season.

117 POWER POINTS Continuing our series on legal issues we talk to David Shackleton about Lasting Power of Attorney.

129 TO DINE FOR Great places to eat and stay in the Dales.

EDITOR Sue Gillman DEPUTY EDITOR Brian Pike PRODUCTION Claudia Blake ADVERTISING Sue Gillman ART EDITOR Stefan Suchomski PROOF READER Steph Morgan PROPRIETOR Sue Gillman CONTRIBUTORS Adam Appleyard, Claudia Blake, Liz Hanson, Kate Humble, Gill Meller, Rick Parrish, Brian Pike, David Shackleton, Jane Tennant, Nicki Trench.

COVER IMAGE © RSPB Images Opinions or statements expressed in this magazine are those of the individual and not necessarily those of Dales Life

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editor’s letter

58 K E E P I N G I T B E T W E E N O U R S E LV E S We often get feedback from visitors to the area. And one comment that comes up time and again is how much better Dales Life is than the free magazine they get at home.

One reason for this, I’m sure, is the uncompromisingly high standards we set for our writing, photography and layouts.

But there’s another – even more important – reason. Ever since we launched the magazine 30 years ago we’ve been 100% focused on the Dales. We write from a Dales perspective, about Dales people, Dales businesses and issues that Dales folk care about. As far as our readers are concerned we’re an indispensable part of their community.

We’ve always refused to promote businesses from outside our own beloved corner of the North. We’re determined to champion local businesses – even if it costs us revenue.

It’s a policy we don’t intend to change, especially at a time when Dales entrepreneurs are facing unprecedented challenges. During the last 30 years, Dales Life has been the voice of the Dales. And that’s the way it’s going to stay.

Sue Gillman Editor

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1. Port Isaac fabrics by Sanderson, Milners of Leyburn, milnersofleyburn.co.uk 2. Cushion in Voyage fabric, made to order at Bear Cottage, Hawes, bearcottageinteriors.com 3. Enamelled mussel pot, Swinton Estate Shop, Masham, swintonestateshop.com 4. Home Grown collection of homeware by Sophie Allport, Mainsgill Farm Shop, Richmond, mainsgillfarm.co.uk 5. Seahorse fine bone china jug, giselagraham.co.uk 6. Botella blue throw by Walton & Co from a selection at Mainsgill Farm Shop, Richmond, mainsgillfarm.co.uk

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1. English Garden fabric collection by Prestigious Textiles, Fiona Calvert Interiors, 07800 647651 2. Green glass pendant light, idyllhome.co.uk 3. W hite daisy gin glass from a selection at Mainsgill Farm Shop, Richmond, mainsgillfarm.co.uk 4. 'The Pea Thief' flower jug by Wrendale, Dovetail Interiors, Bedale, dovetailinteriors.co.uk 5. Roses birthday card by Hannah Green, hannahlgreen.co.uk 6. Gold peacock bookends by Gisela Graham, swintonestateshop.com

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Swallows are expert fliers and feed by snatching small insects from the air.

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High Fliers Swallows, swifts and martins are busy in the summer skies above the Dales. Brian Pike investigates these intriguing aerial acrobats

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ozens of species of migratory birds that spend the winter in warmer climes have now arrived on our shores to nest and raise their young.

Of these fair-weather visitors, the nation’s favourite is undoubtedly the swallow. One swallow may not make a summer, but no sunny summer’s day in the country would be complete without the sight of these elegant birds wheeling and diving above our fields, parks and village greens.

Swallows are expert fliers and feed by snatching small insects from the air. There are three other summer visitors that make their living in much the same way, namely house martins, sand martins and swifts.

Sometimes it can be difficult to tell the different species apart, though, so let’s start with the easiest distinction to make: swallows and martins versus swifts.

COMINGS AND GOINGS Swallows and martins generally arrive in the Dales in early-to-mid April, and set off back to Africa in September. Swifts are here for a far briefer time. They arrive about a month later, in May, and leave a month earlier, in August.

A swift on the wing appears to be black all over (although in reality swifts are a very dark brown) whereas swallows and martins are blue-black with prominent splashes of white. And swifts have long, narrow, sickle-shaped wings, whereas swallows and martins have stubbier, triangular ones.

Astonishingly, swifts spend virtually their whole lives on the wing, even sleeping in the air. Swallows and martins, by contrast, will readily perch on telephone wires and fences.

Swifts can’t do this – their legs and feet are simply too weak.

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If you’re still in doubt about whether you’re looking at a swift, use your ears. Swallows and martins twitter or chirp, whereas swifts call to each other with piercing high-pitched screeches, especially when they gather together into larger groups after a day spent foraging individually.

Telling the difference between swallows, house martins and sand martins requires slightly keener eyes – unless, that is, you happen to see them on their way to their nests. Swallows like to nest on ledges under bridges or inside buildings that are open to the outside world, such as stables, outhouses, carports or sheds. House martins prefer the sides of buildings, typically tucking their nests up under the eaves. And sand martins nest in tunnels in sandy river banks, gravel pits and sea cliffs.

PAT T E R N M AT C H I N G Without a nesting site as a clue, take a good look at the bird’s tail and plumage. Swallows have long, forked tails, whereas both species of martin have short, stubby tails. And whilst all three are predominantly black and white, swallows – unlike martins – have red chins.

As for telling the difference between house martins and sand martins, it’s the precise pattern of black and white that is key. Both birds have white undersides, but the sand martin has a black bar across its chest.

The two species are equally distinctive when seen from behind: the house martin has a prominent white rump.

Swallow fledglings waiting to be fed

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By the way, don’t assume your job is done once you’ve identified a single bird in a group. Swifts keep themselves to themselves, but swallows, house martins and sand martins often form mixed flocks, especially as summer draws to a close. All three species frequently mingle on telephone wires and migrate together.

Although swifts, swallows and martins all feed on flying insects, they have different foraging patterns. Martins tend to stay fairly low, skimming a foot or two above fields, lakes and streams. Swallows, with their longer wings and more powerful flying style, often climb higher.

Swifts, however, are the ultimate aeronauts, with a top speed of 70mph and a head for heights. You’ll often see them circling at high altitude, especially in the evenings, but just how high they venture wasn’t appreciated until a First World War French airman on night operations flew into a party of swifts asleep on the wing at a height of 10,000 metres.

Other species of bird may fly higher than the swift – the current record is held by a Rüppell’s griffon vulture that collided with an aircraft at 37,000 feet – but none stays aloft for longer. Swifts touch down only to nest, and researchers tracking the birds with electronic monitors discovered that some individuals stayed airborne for a whole ten months straight. Even birds that landed for short periods still spent over 99 percent of their time in the air.

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CHANGING FORTUNES The number of swallows, martins and swifts arriving in the UK varies considerably from year to year depending on weather conditions and the relative abundance of the insect populations on which they feed.

In terms of long-term trends, British Trust for Ornithology statistics suggest that populations of swallows and sand martins are just about holding their own, but that numbers of house martins and swifts are declining rapidly. Swifts have suffered especially badly, and there are now less than half the number arriving in the UK than there were when surveying began in 1994.

Swifts mate for life and return to the same nest sites year after year, and the ongoing refurbishment of old buildings has deprived them of many of the traditional nest sites they occupied for centuries. Installing swift nesting boxes in suitable locations may help to reverse the trend. Both the RSPB (rspb.org.uk) and Swift Conservation (swift-conservation.org) provide useful information on how to do this.

ABOVE Sand martin hawking for insects over a lake BOTTOM House martins resting on power lines before migration LEFT House martin collecting mud for nest BOTTOM LEFT Common swift flock in flight Opening image © Klein & Hubert, all others © RSPB Images

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WILD ANGLE PHOTOGRAPHERS CELEBRATE THE BEAUTY OF THE NATURAL WORLD

The common blue butterfly

by Brian Pike The sixty or so species of butterfly found in the UK include several ‘blues’, although in most cases, including the common blue, it’s only the male that has conspicuously blue wings – the females are predominantly mousy brown. In both sexes the undersides of the wings – seen when the insect is at rest – are a silvery beige studded with an intricate pattern of black, white and orange ‘eyes’.

As its name suggests, the common blue is widespread throughout the British Isles, although it is less frequently seen in gardens than some of our more familiar butterflies such as tortoiseshells, red admirals and peacock butterflies.

The reason lies in the preferred food plants of the common blue’s caterpillars, which include bird’s-foot-trefoil, black medick, white clover and common restharrow. These are plants of rough open grassland, heaths, coastal dunes, woodland clearings, roadside verges and waste ground, which is where you’re most likely to find these gemlike little butterflies on a sunny summer’s afternoon.

The common blue’s caterpillars are mid-green with yellow stripes. Like other ‘blues’ they produce a sweet, honeydew-like liquid which is irresistible to ants. To protect this valuable food supply the ants will defend the caterpillars against potential predators, hence increasing their chances of survival.

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Common blue butterflies (Polyommatus icarus) resting on a poppy stem in York, July.

Photographed by Simon Roy (rspb-images.com)

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Sparkling Waters

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pond isn’t just a bonus for the local wildlife, it’s an opportunity to grow some gloriously colourful flowering plants that will brighten up your garden from early summer through to mid-autumn.

Pond plants vary considerably in their requirements. Some need to be planted half a metre or more below the water’s surface whereas others prefer a depth of just a few centimetres. Yet others thrive in the damp, muddy margins. If you’re creating a new pond or remodelling an existing one, allow for maximum variety by incorporating slopes and terracing to provide both deep and shallow planting areas.

Here’s a selection of attractive, easy-to-grow aquatic plants whose flowers will add colour and sparkle to your pond and its environs.

IN THE MONET Waterlilies (Nymphaea spp.)

With their supremely elegant flowers and heartshaped floating leaves, waterlilies are some of the most stunning aquatic plants you can grow.

And with modern dwarf cultivars you don’t need a massive pond to give them a home. Some will thrive in as little as 30cm of water, meaning that you can grow them even in a modestly proportioned tub. Larger cultivars will be more suitable for wider, deeper ponds, so discuss your requirements with nursery or garden centre staff before committing to a purchase.

Waterlilies like full sun and, most importantly, calm water. If you have a fountain, cascade or other splashy water feature they will need to be kept well away from it.

H E R E B E D R AG O N S Menyanthes trifoliata Some of the largest waterlilies need up to two metres of water to grow in, but the majority of aquatic plants are less demanding – and more flexible – in their requirements.

Menyanthes trifoliata, which sends up stems of gorgeous, delicately fringed pink-and-white flowers, can be planted at any depth from 1cm to 60cm – or even, at a push, in reliably damp soil.

Commonly known, somewhat unflatteringly, as bog bean, Menyanthes trifoliata is a British native species; you can see it growing wild at Foxglove Covert Local Nature Reserve in Catterick Garrison.

Like many tall marginal species it is popular with dragonflies and damselflies, who use clumps of it as egg-laying and perching sites. It is happy in either sun or part shade, but being a fairly vigorous plant it is not best suited to very small ponds.

B R I L L I A N T LY B L U E Pontederia cordata A striking plant for the 15–25cm deep zone is Pontederia cordata, also known as pickerel weed. It has bright green, arrowhead-shaped leaves and bears stout spikes of small, densely packed, vibrant blue flowers in late summer. A white cultivar (Pontederia cordata ‘Alba’) is also available, although it lacks the visual impact of the blue form.

Pickerel weed hails from the New World and thrives in the wetlands of Canada, so it can happily survive a harsh Yorkshire winter. It likes full sun and will benefit from an annual feed.

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PRETTY IN PINK Butomus umbellatus The flowering rush, Butomus umbellatus, is another handsome British native plant.

Despite its popular name and its tall, grassy leaves it’s not technically a rush. Whereas true rushes generally have fairly sombre green or brown flowers, Butomus umbellatus bears generous domes of rose-pink, three-petalled flowers in June and July.

Butomus umbellatus is a bold, structural plant that shows to best advantage in medium-to-large ponds. It does best in a sunny spot with its crown 15–20cm below the water’s surface. Like waterlilies, it’s a nutrienthungry plant, so dose it with slow-release fertiliser tablets every spring.

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ON THE EDGE Lobelia siphilitica Finally let’s turn to three plants that prefer to grow in shallow (0–10cm) water or reliably moist soil at the pond’s edge.

Lobelia siphilitica, the cardinal flower, is another vivid blue plant from the Americas that flowers in late summer and early autumn. It makes a splendid cut flower but should be handled with gloves as – like many lobelias – it contains an irritant sap. Grow it in full sun or partial shade.

E XQU I S I T E I R I S Iris laevigata Iris laevigata, the Japanese iris, has rich blue, purple or violet flowers striped with creamy white. Unlike some irises it is an enthusiastic repeat flowerer, providing colour and interest on-and-off from late spring into early autumn. There’s an especially appealing cultivar, Iris laevigata ‘Variegata’, which provides additional visual interest in the form of boldly striped leaves.

Iris laevigata prefers a sunny spot in soil on the acid side of neutral. Propagate by dividing the rhizomes in midsummer.

C O L O U R F U L C H A R AC T E R Houttuynia cordata ‘Chameleon’ Let’s end with a plant guaranteed to catch the eye of garden visitors: Houttuynia cordata ‘Chameleon’.

The tangerine-scented flowers of Houttuynia – yellow spikes ringed with white bracts – are interesting enough in their own right, but it is the heart-shaped leaves that are this plant’s most notable feature. Green splashed with gold, they acquire increasingly bright pink tints as the season wears on, ending the year as a vibrant mass of colour.

Houttuynia spreads readily by underground runners, making it an excellent ground cover plant.

And if you end up with too much of it you can always consider eating the excess. The aromatic, peppery leaves are widely used in Indian, Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine – hence the plant’s alternative name of ‘fish mint’ – and the rhizomes can also be cooked and eaten.

THIS PAGE: TOP Small wildlife pond planted with irises, waterlilies and equisetum ABOVE Lobelia siphilitica LEFT Houttuynia cordata ‘Chameleon’

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SEASONAL SENSATION RUDBECKIA With their masses of bright, starry flowers, rudbeckias are perfect for adding vibrant colour to your borders from midsummer through into autumn. The new double and semi-double varieties are especially attractive. Braithwaites in Leeming Bar (braithwaitesnursery.co.uk) currently have an excellent selection in stock. Plant in full sun or light shade, keep well watered, and deadhead regularly.

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It’s time to harvest your onions when the tops turn brown and flop over. On a sunny morning, gently lift the bulbs, ensuring the stems stay intact. Lay them in the sun to dry out, then move them into a garage or shed to cure. When the skin turns papery and the roots become brittle, they’re done.

Gardening can be tough on the knees, so it’s well worth investing in a top quality water-resistant memory foam kneeler. This colourful ‘British Bloom’ design example from the RHS shop (shop.rhs.org.uk) is smart and practical, and will make planting and weeding a lot more comfortable.

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Once they’ve flowered, it’s good practice to divide congested clumps of iris to reinvigorate your plants and increase your stock. Carefully lift each clump and cut into sections, discarding the older, woodier parts.

Shorten the leaves by half to prevent wind rock and replant in a sunny spot.

This is the prime time of year for gathering cut flowers to beautify your home. These super-sharp specialist flower scissors from Niwaki (niwaki.com) come in two sizes and a choice of five colours – perfect for creating floral displays from the bounty now blooming in your borders.

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PLANT IT NOW HEBE ‘GAUNTLETTII’

A bushy, metre-high evergreen shrub with lovely pink flower spikes, Hebe ‘Gauntlettii’ – also known as Hebe ‘Eveline’ – is a splendid, low-maintenance plant that will thrive on well-drained soil in a sheltered spot in full sun. Protect with horticultural fleece if winter temperatures dip below minus 10°C.

TAKE A SEAT

Sunny days are here again, and you’ll want to take every possible opportunity to sit outside enjoying them! Fall Timber at Leeming Bar Industrial Estate (falltimber.co.uk) has a splendid new range of outdoor furniture to help you do just that. Made in the firm’s inhouse joinery department, this is heavy duty kit that will stand the test of time. Perfect for gardens, pubs, hotels or campsites.

Yes butt…

Rainwater is best for watering plants, especially if you’re growing acid-loving species in a hard-water area where tap water won’t suit them. Store it in style with this lovely Georgian-inspired steel water butt, available in two sizes from Harrod Horticultural (harrodhorticultural.com)

HANGING OUT

Smart wall planters like this one from Garden Trading (gardentrading.co.uk) can be used either indoors or outdoors, and are a great way to feature trailing plants. Good choices for outdoor planting include Hedera helix ‘Goldchild’, Glechoma hederacea ‘Variegata’ and Vinca minor f. alba ‘Gertrude Jekyll’.

Less is more It’s better to have dozens of big apples and pears than hundreds of miniature ones. Fruit trees naturally drop a proportion of their immature fruit in June; as soon as this happens it’s time to thin them further. Aim for just one apple or two pears per cluster, and no more than two fruits every 15cm.

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Beyond Borders An innovative Yorkshire-based school of garden design is opening its doors later this year.

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orkshire already boasts some of the country’s finest gardens, both traditional and innovative. And this autumn an exciting new garden design school will open to budding northern designers. It will be based in the inspiring surroundings of Harewood House, renowned for its 120 acres of gorgeous gardens set within a magnificent ‘Capability’ Brown landscape.

The Yorkshire School of Garden Design is the brainchild of Richmond-based landscape architect Alistair Baldwin, whose consultancy, Alistair W Baldwin Associates, has undertaken a string of prestigious projects both locally and nationwide. Northern highlights of their impressive portfolio include the delightful Rose Gardens at Wynyard Hall and the stunning new flower garden – and restored historic Japanese strolling garden – at Grantley Hall.

Alistair, a Chelsea Show Garden medal winner who studied garden design at Leeds, traces his passion for landscape design back to his childhood. “My father was in the Foreign Office and as children we were lucky enough to be exposed to some amazing landscapes in Spain, Italy, Syria and the Lebanon. From an early age I knew I wanted to spend my working life outside, making things.”

D I S T I N C T LY D I F F E R E N T So what decided Alistair on the idea of the Yorkshire School of Garden Design? “I spent twelve years as an academic at Leeds Metropolitan University before becoming director of a landscape design firm in York and subsequently setting up my own practice. I loved teaching, and I really miss it. It’s very much a two-way thing, and you learn so much from your students!

“Whilst there are currently a limited number of places where you can study garden design here in the North I’m keen to offer students something rather different.

“I have my own particular approach to teaching garden design, based on the principle that everyone designs in their own way. Garden design is an art, and you can’t simply tell someone how to be an artist. For me, teaching garden design is about drawing out each individual student’s potential, creating talented, individualistic designers who follow their own vision rather than just following a set recipe.

“I think it’s the ideal approach for designers who will be working here in the North – which is why I wanted the word ‘Yorkshire’ in the school’s name. The client base here in Northern England is distinctly different from that in the South, and I want our courses to reflect that.”

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S O M E T H I N G F O R E V E RYO N E The school’s flagship Diploma in Garden Design course has been devised to equip students with all the design, technical, business and communication skills needed to start their own practice or join the team of an established designer.

There will be two days of contact per week during term time. One will consist of lectures, workshops, seminars or field visits led by Alistair and his team of talented, top-flight professional designers. On the second day students will design in a studio environment and receive oneto-one tuition and feedback from tutors.

As well as the one-year Diploma the school will be offering an exciting variety of short courses for aspiring practitioners, established designers and enthusiastic amateurs.

If you’re considering becoming a garden designer, An Introduction to Garden Design will provide an outline of the basic principles and give you a taste of what to expect from the Diploma course.

For designers with their sights set on the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Designing and Delivering a Show Garden will bring students together with medal-winning designers, contractors and nurseries for two days of discussion and workshops covering all aspects of getting a design accepted and built.

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And for keen amateur gardeners, Designing with Plants: The Know-How behind the Beauty and Seasonality and Layering: Planting for a YearRound Display will teach you how to transform your own outdoor space into the kind of picture-perfect vision that you see in garden and lifestyle magazines – with the beautiful setting of Harewood House and a trip to the nearby York Gate Garden to give you inspiration.

“I knew I wanted to spend my working life outside, making things.”

The school is clearly a project that Alistair is intensely passionate about. “Making gardens involves a combination of collaboration, conversation and the face-to-face exchange of ideas,” he says. “I’m very excited to be launching the school to shine a light on the garden design talent of the North, as we emerge from a time of reflection and renewed connection with the places in which we live.”

For more information about the Yorkshire School of Garden Design visit ysgd.co.uk. For information about Alistair W Baldwin Associates landscape architecture and garden design practice visit alistairwbaldwin.co.uk

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Grow for it Tasty home-produced fruit made easy

STRAWBERRIES hese are the most popular soft fruits. They’re very easy to grow either in the vegetable plot or in containers. Plants produce the best crop after two years and usually last three to four years, after which they will need replacing to produce the best crops. The large-fruited varieties produce runners bearing young plants, which can be planted into the soil to produce more new plants.

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PLANTING They prefer a sunny, sheltered site, but will tolerate a little shade. Good drainage is necessary and well-rotted manure or compost should be added to the soil. Plant little plants during late summer and transplant them 12 inches (30cm) apart in rows 18 inches (45cm) apart. Dig a large enough hole to spread the roots out evenly and make sure that the crown is level with the soil. Cover with soil and water well. Keep strawberry beds free from weeds, as they can inhibit the growth of the plants. If planting in containers, plant at any time.

Bright red strawberries to make strawberry jam, or just to eat as picked with cream or strained plain yoghurt.

After producing fruit, the plants send out new shoots and little plants start to develop along them. These can be secured into the soil or compost to grow roots. When they have rooted, separate them from the main plant and replant them.

To protect from frosts, cover plants with fleece or a cloche. Use straw as a mulch, which also serves to rest the fruit and keep it off the moist soil. Water all plants during a dry spell.

Keep water off the plants by watering in the morning so that they have a chance to dry out before the night. Use netting to protect the fruits from birds.

HARVESTING Pick the fruits when they’re red and shiny.

Harvest them frequently to encourage new fruit to develop.

Bright red strawberries to make strawberry jam, or just to eat as picked with cream or strained plain yoghurt.

PRUNING Straight after harvesting when all the fruits have been picked, cut off all the leaves to approximately 3 inches (7.5cm) above the ground.

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P L A N T I N G S T R AW B E R R I E S I N A B OX Strawberries grow very well in containers.

If you plant them in an old wooden fruit box, the colour of the bright red strawberries against the rustic brown box makes a very attractive addition to the garden or a lovely gift for a gardening friend. The moss is used decoratively and pushed into the outside gaps of the box to cover up the black plastic that holds in the compost.

1 Line the box to contain the compost. Try

recycling a used plastic compost bag by cutting it up and lining the inside of the fruit box. Cut holes in several places in the base.

2 For drainages, either add some broken

pieces of terracotta pots, or recycle a polystyrene plant holder by breaking it into small pieces and distribute evenly in the base of the box.

3 Fill the box generously with a good-quality, moisture-retaining compost.

4 Plant six to eight strawberry plants evenly and water in.

5 Tear off pieces of moss and push into the

gaps at the side to cover the black plastic. Place in a warm, sunny position and wait for the fruits to grow.

6 When the fruits begin to emerge, add

some clean straw at the base of the plant.

This holds the weight of the fruits and acts as a mulch to keep soil temperatures down and deter weeds.

Taken from The Home Farm by Nicki Trench.

Published by Ryland Peters & Small.

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Food news, events and fabulous local produce

HIGH STEAKS Love a good steak? Then head for Mainsgill Farm Shop (mainsgillfarm. co.uk), whose Tomahawk Steak won the ‘Best Fresh Meat’ category at the 2021 Deliciouslyorkshire Taste Awards. “Quality from start to finish,” reported the judging panel. “Well butchered and obviously produced with care and skill. We love the beautiful flavours and juicy texture.”

Be picky

Picking your own fresh fruit is a great way to spend a sunny summer’s afternoon. From midJune onwards Hutton Bonville Farm near Northallerton will be open for you to forage your own juicy strawberries, gooseberries, raspberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants and tayberries.

Follow their Facebook page, @huttonbonvillefruitfarm, for the latest news on what’s ripe and ready to harvest.

The big cheese

Old Roan is a smooth, creamy cheese that harks back to the golden age of Wensleydale farmhouse cheesemaking. It’s made by hand, in small batches, from raw milk provided by the hundred-strong herd of Holsteins and Friesians that graze the pastures of Home Farm in Aysgarth. You can buy Old Roan at Campbell’s of Leyburn (campbellsofleyburn.co.uk)

JAM-PACKED NICE ICES

If you’re going to cool off with an ice cream, make it a really luxurious one! Archer’s award-winning artisan ice cream is produced using Jersey milk from the family farm and, wherever possible, local ingredients such as fruit, fudge and honey. Indulge yourself at Archer’s Ice Cream Parlour at The Station in Richmond.

Few fruit preserves can claim to contain 100% British fruit, but Annabel’s Deliciously British range is an honourable exception. Showcasing Yorkshire strawberries and Yorkshire forced rhubarb, it includes an intensely flavoured strawberry jam, a rhubarb and strawberry conserve, along with two chutneys: strawberry and chilli, and rhubarb and mango. Now in stock at Booths in Ripon.

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SUMMER SIZZLERS Your barbecue deserves the best of bangers, and at the butchery department of Campbell’s of Leyburn (campbellsofleyburn.co.uk) you can find a truly compendious selection of scrumptious homemade sausages. Their cracking combos include Pork & Leek, Honey & Mustard, Black Sheep Ale, Lincolnshire, Red Onion Chutney, Hog Roast, Toulouse and Beef & Guinness. Call 01969 625600 to check what’s currently in stock.

Impeccable pecorino

Yorkshire Pecorino Cheese Ltd is an artisan cheesemaking business based in Otley that creates a range of award-winning cheeses from fresh local ewes’ milk. Owner Mario is a perfectionist whose love of his craft is reflected in the exquisite quality of his mouthwatering products. Now in stock at Mainsgill Farm Shop, mainsgillfarm.co.uk

MAYO MAGIC

GORGEOUS GIN

Perfectly timed for summer, Swinton Estate has just launched its own delightfully refreshing craft gin. Celebrating the flavours of Swinton’s 20,000 acres, it includes lemon verbena from the estate’s walled garden, juniper, coriander, lime, lemon and grapefruit peels, basil, rose petals, heather flower, lavender and orris root.

You can buy it from the Swinton Estate Shop, swintonestateshop.com

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Give your salads a boost with the fresh, bright flavour of Charlie & Ivy’s Lemon & Dill Mayonnaise – part of a range of vegetarian-friendly, gluten-free mayos made by the award-winning Ryedale family firm. Charlie & Ivy’s other flavoured mayos include Garlic & Thyme, Chilli & Lime and Smoky Paprika, Chilli & Cumin. Now available at The Greengrocer in Bedale.

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• A range of ready meals created by our butchers

• Innovative products from start-ups and artisans

• An unrivalled selection of world-wide wines and spirits

• Succulent local meat from ‘Dales’ farmers • National and international delicacies on a rst-class delicatessen counter • An extensive choice of artisan and mainstream cheeses from around the world

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Diner

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n a town that’s famous for its Georgian architecture, The Fleece is unapologetically different.

Thumbing its nose at its elegantly understated neighbours, the hotel is a riot of fairytale turrets, oriel windows, crenellations and faux-medieval detailing. The design was decidedly controversial when it was built in the 1890s; nowadays it’s revered as one of North Yorkshire’s most extravagant examples of the Victorian Gothic style.

Inside, The Fleece has the lofty, spacious rooms typical of its era.

The dining areas have been decorated to achieve a stylish, contemporary feel that shuns Victorian fussiness whilst remaining in sympathy with the quirky grandeur of the building itself. Muted blue paintwork, pale wood tables, a stone-tiled floor and quirky modern light fixtures create a cool, relaxing ambiance.

SALAD DAYS We visited The Fleece for Sunday lunch, but whilst most fellow diners were tucking into generous portions of beef, pork or chicken with all the traditional accompaniments, we decided to try out some of the more adventurous, less obviously Sunday-centric offerings.

The first of our brace of starters, a warm salad of smoked duck, peas, broad beans and Jersey Royal potatoes, convinced us that Chef – who serves from an open kitchen between the bar and the restaurant – knows what he is doing and is determined to make his mark.

The smoked duck itself was delicious, but it was the attention to detail that had been expended on the other elements of the salad that particularly impressed us. The vegetables had been immaculately prepped: broad beans had been peeled, shallots and peppers were finely minced and radishes reduced to wafer-thin, red rimmed disks. The result was a riot of colour that tasted as zingy and vibrant as it looked, boosted by a lovely sharp dressing and a scattering of cumin seeds.

Our other starter, a double-baked cheese and spinach soufflé, offered less scope for presentational oomph but nonetheless packed masses of flavour – in fact it was one of the best soufflés I’ve had for some while. Made with a fearsomely tasty aged Cheddar, it sported a smart, crispy brown top and was set in a moat of supremely creamy sauce. Without the addition of spinach it might well have been too rich even for my self-indulgent palate.

GOAT’S STORY On to mains, and a wild mushroom, leek and goat’s cheese risotto topped with a soft-poached egg. I felt the risotto itself could have been a touch lighter – and the rice a little more al dente – but the flavours were bang on. The goat’s cheese and leeks announced their presence boldly and the mushrooms had kept their individual texture and character. I don’t believe I’ve ever had nigella seeds sprinkled on a risotto before, but they certainly added extra jollity – well done Chef for trying something a bit off-piste.

Like the risotto, our other main – lamb and black pudding shepherd’s pie with creamed cabbage and bacon – was a cosy, comforting plateful of grub. The black pudding added richness, spiciness and an interesting point of difference to a traditional favourite, and the creamy mélange of cabbage and smoky bacon was totally in keeping as an accompaniment to this hearty Sunday lunchtime option.

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WHAT TO EXPECT Scrumptious, meticulously cooked and boldly presented dishes, from a team that evidently cares about good food.

ATMOSPHERE Unexpectedly calm, reflective haven set in a neo-Gothic extravaganza.

SERVICE Friendly, prompt, professional and unobtrusive.

THE BOTTOM LINE Three courses from the Sunday lunch menu currently cost £28 per head.

Alternately you can choose one course for £16.50 or two for £23.

DOWN THE HATCH As for desserts, our sticky ginger pudding with pineapple, butterscotch sauce and clotted ice cream was – as the name suggests – a kissing cousin of sticky toffee pudding. The large, juicy slab of pineapple set on a dusting of ginger biscuit crumbs was a refreshing addition to the plate, and the pudding itself was winningly light. Personally I would have dialled the ginger content up a notch or two.

Our chocolate and amaretto mousse cake, with its exuberant decorative chocolate shard, was a delightfully rich indulgence, but for me it was the nugget of smooth, ethereal tonka bean ice cream that stole the show. Tonka bean – which, if you haven’t tried it, tastes like a heady mixture of vanilla and air freshener – is an ingredient I adore but which seldom appears on menus nowadays.

It partnered the chocolatey vibe of the rest of the dish perfectly.

At £28 per head for three splendid courses, The Fleece represents excellent value if you’re looking for a lunch that pushes gently at the culinary boundaries without alienating diners with more traditional tastes. It’s a very welcome addition to the culinary scene in a town whose other dining options are mostly underwhelming. I look forward to visiting again soon to find out what else Chef and his team have got up their starched white sleeves.

For more information about The Fleece Hotel visit thefleeceyorkshire.co.uk or call 01748 503104.

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A good selection of wines by the glass, with prices starting at £3.75 for 125ml. We enjoyed a refreshing glass of Chilean Blanc Pacifico Sur (£4.75/£6.50/£8.25 for 125ml/175ml/250ml).

CHOICES, CHOICES… The Fleece also serves lunches and an à la carte evening menu from Thursday to Saturday.

THE LONG VIEW Take a stroll round Richmond’s panoramic Castle Walk to work off some of those recently acquired calories.

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Tupgill Estate, situated in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales with 513 acres of glorious Yorkshire countryside, is home to The Saddle Room restaurant.

At The Saddle Room we believe passionately about sourcing our ingredients from really local suppliers and wherever possible within a 10-mile radius of the restaurant.

The Saddle Room also has 5★ rated Accommodation with Cottages and Bed and Breakfast rooms creating the perfect place to relax and unwind.

Grand honest food cooked to perfection

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Overlooking the brewery town of Masham, e Black Swan provides the perfect setting for that special occasion.

• Food prepared from the finest local produce • Far-reaching views from the beer garden • Private dining room • 14 en-suite rooms • Log fires • eakston’s and Black Sheep Ales

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Welcome to The White Bear High quality food, cooked to perfection using fresh local, free range produce.

We have a pop up BBQ & pizza kitchen in the beer garden.

We are a VisitEngland 5 star property.

Menus changed seasonally.

Excellent selection of wines, cra� beer and ales.

14 beautiful bedrooms.

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Unique dining experience in a traditional atmosphere Enjoy Roux Scholar Jonathan Harrison’s unique cuisine in the traditional surroundings of the Sandpiper Inn. Modern British food using only the finest local ingredients, beautifully prepared and presented.

Fine wines, real ales and friendly service.

Accommodation available.

Market Place, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 5AT sandpiperinn.co.uk

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GIN-CURED SALMON WITH RYE SODA BREAD This recipe involves almost no work, but the curing process takes 24–36 hours, so do plan ahead. It’ll be worth it.

SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 500g piece of skin-on, salmon fillet (choose a piece of salmon cut from the centre of the fillet if possible, you want a piece that is roughly rectangular) 150g caster sugar 150g coarse sea salt 50ml gin 40g dill

GIN-CURED SALMON Put the salmon, skin side down, in a baking dish big enough so it can lie flat. Mix the sugar, salt and gin together in a bowl.

Chop up the dill, including the stalks, and add it to the gin curing mixture. Stir it in, then spread the cure over the salmon, making sure all the flesh – including the sides – is covered in the lovely, green-flecked, salty, sugary, gin-soaked mixture.

Cover the salmon in a few layers of clingfilm, pressed down against the flesh, then put a board or a plate on top of it and weigh it down with a kitchen weight or a couple of cans or jars. Put it in the fridge to ‘cook’. And it really does effectively cook. If you like a light cure, leave it for 24 hours. If you prefer it a bit more cured, leave it for 36 hours.

When it’s had its time, take it out of the fridge and scrape off as much of the cure as you can. Don’t worry about the dill, which will cling, it’s the salt and sugar you need to remove.

Give it a quick rinse under the cold tap and pat it dry with kitchen paper.

It is now ready to eat. I like it sliced as you would a loaf, each slice around 5mm thick, or a bit less. The skin will just gently peel off. It is, I promise, soft and meltingly delicious.

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GIN-CURED SALMON WITH RYE SODA BREAD continued Rye bread is a quintessential part of Scandinavian meals but making it from scratch is a time-consuming affair, and if you are an inexperienced bread maker like me, it feels like too many things could go wrong. However, our failsafe friend soda bread can be made with rye flour and, honestly, I think it is just as good.

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MAKES 1 LOAF INGREDIENTS 25g oats 25ml boiling water 400ml natural yogurt 1 tablespoon brown sugar 400g wholemeal rye flour 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 ½ teaspoons bicarbonate of soda

RYE SODA BREAD Preheat your oven to 180°C/gas 4. Put the oats into a bowl with the boiling water and leave to soak for 10–15 minutes. Once they are nicely mushy, stir in the yogurt and sugar. Then mix in the flour, salt and bicarbonate of soda until everything is combined and you have a sticky dough. Scoop out onto a floured work surface and shape into a long baton. Put on a greased baking tray and cook for 45–55 minutes.

Give its bottom a tap and if it sounds hollow, it’s done.

Cool on a wire rack.

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CONTRARY CHEESECAKE This recipe is a mash-up of a cheesecake my mum makes and one that my friend Penny makes. It requires a little beating and a bit of bashing and it is very amenable to any adaptations you might want to make.

SERVES 4–6 FOR THE CREAMY BIT 250g mascarpone 150g cream cheese (I use a light one because I prefer the texture, but full-fat is fine too) 25g caster sugar zest and juice of 1 unwaxed lemon 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 100ml double cream FOR THE CRUNCHY BIT 100g ginger nut biscuits (about 10) 30g butter TO SERVE 350g mixed summer berries zest of 1 unwaxed lime, plus a squeeze of juice mint leaves (I like to chop them into ribbons) icing sugar

FOR THE CREAMY BIT With an electric hand whisk, beat together the mascarpone, cream cheese, sugar, lemon zest and juice, vanilla extract and cream until smooth and well combined. Chill in the fridge. You can chop and change your citrus flavours at will – use an orange, a lime or two, or a clementine – and play around with the biscuit base accordingly.

FOR THE CRUNCHY BIT Put the biscuits in a bowl, break them up a bit with your hands and then bash them a bit with a rolling pin until you have a nicely uneven crumb. Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the biscuit crumbs and stir so they are well coated.

Pour the mixture into a nonstick tin (you are going to break this base up, remember, so it can be any size tin), pat the crumb down with a wooden spoon then put the tin in the fridge. You can add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder (or more) to the mix to make a chocolate ginger crumb. Or use digestive biscuits instead. I’ve added a handful of chopped hazelnuts on occasion too. Add a teaspoon of spice – cinnamon or mixed spice for a wintery version.

TO SERVE How you present this pud is really up to you. In glasses, a bowl or a plate. Biscuit crunch beneath the cream and the fruit, or on top.

Anything goes. I like the berries mixed gently with the lime juice and zest, some of the mint leaves and just a sprinkling of icing sugar. I’d serve them alongside a generous blob of the lemony topping, scatter the ginger crunch with abandon and decorate with a couple more mint leaves.

Recipes taken from Home Cooked: Recipes from the Farm

by Kate Humble, published by Gaia (£25). Photography by Andrew Montgomery.

When berries aren’t in season, a rhubarb compote will go well (perhaps with orange rather than lemon in the creamy bit). Or frozen fruit, like cherries or blackcurrants, gently thawed and served warm alongside it – in which case I might go against type and serve it in a glass to make the most of the juice.

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Heart

Rediscover the joy of eating alfresco with these simple dishes from Gill Meller

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LEMONY COURGETTES with basil, burrata and rocket

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GRILLED LAMB with lavender, feta and honey

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LEMON AND BAY RICE PUDDING with brown sugar baked apples

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LEMONY COURGETTES WITH BASIL, BURRATA AND ROCKET If courgettes are young and fresh, they’re simply delicious, which is why I’ve taken to growing a few in the garden. They love a bit of flaky salt, lemon juice and good extra-virgin olive oil, but want for little else.

Bright, fragrant basil, creamy, rich burrata and bitter, peppery rocket are nothing more than flourishes.

SERVES 2–3

METHOD

INGREDIENTS 4 firm, fresh small–medium courgettes, a mixture of colours would be nice 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil finely grated zest and juice of 1 large lemon 1 small garlic clove, grated or crushed to a paste a couple of handfuls of peppery rocket leaves a handful of basil, leaves picked 1 burrata flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Nick the tops and bottoms off the courgettes with a sharp knife.

Use a vegetable peeler to pare nice, thin, wide slices from the courgettes. If you don’t have a peeler that will do this, use a sharp knife instead. Place the ribbons of courgette in a bowl.

Trickle in half the extra-virgin olive oil, and add the lemon zest and juice, the garlic and the rocket leaves. Season with salt and pepper.

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Tumble the courgettes together with all these ingredients.

Cut half of the basil leaves into ribbons and add these to the courgettes. Give everything another mix. Arrange the dressed courgettes over a large plate or serving platter. Tear over the burrata and season everything well with salt and pepper. Trickle over the remaining extra-virgin olive oil and scatter over the remaining basil leaves.

GRILLED LAMB WITH LAVENDER, FETA AND HONEY Lavender and lamb are absolutely lovely together. These kebabs play on that same successful combination. I like to finish them with crumbled feta cheese and a spoonful or two of runny honey and pretend I’m in Greece or something.

METHOD

SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS about 400g lamb (off the bone), from the leg or the top of the shoulder 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 4–5 lemon thyme or regular thyme sprigs, leaves picked and roughly chopped 2–3 heads of fresh lavender flowers, or 2 teaspoons dried petals, plus extra to finish 3–4 oregano sprigs, leaves picked and chopped 100g feta 1 tablespoon runny honey sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Place the lamb down on a board and use a sharp knife to trim away any excessive sinew, membrane or fat. Slice the lamb into 1cm medallions or thereabouts. Place them in a bowl and add the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon zest (not the juice at this stage), garlic, thyme, lavender flowers and oregano. Season the meat with salt and pepper and tumble everything together. Leave to marinate in the fridge for a few hours, or overnight if you like. When you’re ready to cook, take the lamb from the fridge and thread the pieces of meat onto two skewers, or four if you prefer. Don’t force the meat on too tightly because that would mean the heat will take longer to reach the middle.

Light your fire or barbecue and when you have a hot bed of glowing embers, set the kebabs down on the grill. Cook them, turning every 4–5 minutes, for 12–14 minutes if you’re using leg and 20–25 minutes if you’re using shoulder (that might seem like a long time, but lamb shoulder takes a bit more cooking), until the meat is lovely and caramelised on the outside and cooked through. Lift the kebabs off the grill to a board or plate. Crumble over the feta, sprinkle with a few extra lavender petals and trickle with honey. Serve with a good spritz of lemon juice, some flat breads and some minted yogurt or lemony hummus.

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LEMON AND BAY RICE PUDDING WITH BROWN SUGAR BAKED APPLES I used to make something like this in the farmyard kitchen at River Cottage. During the winter, it was a cold place to work, even with the stove on. I remember baked apples and rice pudding would always bring a heartening smile to everybody’s faces.

METHOD

SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS 500ml whole milk 200ml double cream 50g caster sugar finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 4 bay leaves 100g pudding rice, rinsed 2 apples 2 tablespoons light brown soft sugar a knob of butter

Recipes taken from Outside: Recipes for a Wilder Way of Eating by Gill Meller which is out now (Quadrille, £30).

Photography by Andrew Montgomery.

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Once you have a gentle fire going, put the milk, cream, caster sugar, lemon zest and bay leaves in a shallow, heavy-based pot and stir them over the heat. Warm up the milk and cream to help dissolve the sugar, then add the pudding rice.

Stir well and wait for the liquid to come to a boil, then move the pan to an area of the fire where it’s just simmering. Cook gently for 35–45 minutes, or until the rice is tender. It’s important to stir it once in a while to prevent the rice from catching on the bottom of the pan.

Halve the apples from top to bottom (there’s no need to peel or core them). Lay the apple halves, cut-side up, on a double layer of foil, large enough to encase the apples in a parcel. Sprinkle the tops of the apples with the brown sugar and dot over the butter. Sprinkle over the lemon juice, then fold the foil over the apples to create a neatly sealed parcel. Set the parcel carefully down in the embers of the fire. The apples need to be cooked in a gentle, glowing heat, so don’t let them come into contact with any parts of the fire that are super-hot. Bake for 20–25 minutes, rotating the parcel occasionally to ensure the apples cook evenly.

Remove the parcel, open it and prod the apples with a knife to check that they are tender. If they’re not quite ready, rewrap and return to the fire for a little longer until they are. Serve the apples hot, alongside the rice pudding, with all the sweet, buttery juices from the parcel.

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CRAB TART Crabmeat always feels like such a treat to me and I almost prefer the rich umami kick you get from brown meat to the delicate sweet white flakes. This recipe uses both, but if you prefer a more subtle crab flavour, stick to only white meat.

SERVES 2 PREP TIME 20 MINUTES + CHILLING TIME COOK TIME 45 MINUTES FOR THE PASTRY 150g wholemeal or white spelt flour 100g plain flour, plus extra for dusting 150g unsalted butter, cubed and well chilled 1 egg yolk FOR THE FILLING 2 eggs, plus 2 egg yolks 2 tsp olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 70g crème fraîche 150ml double cream ½ tsp English mustard powder 50g brown crabmeat 200g white crabmeat sea salt and freshly ground black pepper watercress, to serve

METHOD For the pastry, blitz the two types of flour and the butter in a food processor until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Add the egg yolk and ½ tbsp chilled water and pulse until the pastry comes together into a ball. Add a little extra water if the pastry is still too crumbly. Wrap in cling film and chill for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6. Roll the pastry out on a floured surface and use to line a 23cm loose-bottomed cake tin. Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes.

Prick the base of the pastry case all over with a fork, then line with baking paper and ceramic baking beans/pie weights (rice or dry pulses also work), and cook the pastry for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, tip out the baking beans and remove the paper.

Crack the eggs for the filling into a large jug and lightly beat with a fork. Lightly brush the base of the pastry case with a little of the beaten egg and return to the oven for 5–7 minutes for the pastry to get some colour and to seal the base. Set aside.

Reduce the oven temperature to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small frying pan (skillet) over a low heat. Add the onions, season with salt and pepper and cook for 8–10 minutes until softened. Use a wooden spoon to mix the crème fraîche, double cream and mustard into the jug with the eggs. Season well then stir in the softened onions and crab meats. Slowly pour into the pastry case and bake for 25–30 minutes or until the top is lightly golden and the filling is just set in the middle (a slight wobble is good). Leave to cool on a wire rack.

I like to keep the tart in the tin, to make it easier to transport.

Serve with a scattering of watercress.

The tart will keep for 1 day at room temperature.

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CRUSHED ROASTED POTATO AND SALSA VERDE SALAD Give this a try if (like me) you are not a fan of potato salads made with mayo. I love serving it with the porchetta sandwiches as a Sunday roast picnic.

SERVES 4–6 PREP TIME 5 MINUTES COOK TIME 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 1kg medium new potatoes large pinch of crushed red chillies 2 tbsp olive oil sea salt FOR THE SALSA VERDE 1 tbsp salted capers, rinsed, squeezed dry and chopped 2 anchovy fillets, chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 25g bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves only, chopped 25g bunch mint, leaves only, chopped grated zest of 1 unwaxed lemon 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 2 tsp Dijon mustard

METHOD Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6. Cook the potatoes in a pan of salted boiling water for 20–25 minutes until cooked through. Drain well.

Tip the potatoes into a large roasting tin and use the back of a fork (or the heel of your hand if the potatoes are cool enough) to gently push down on the potatoes, crushing them slightly without breaking them apart completely.

Season with salt, scatter with crushed chillies, then drizzle with the 2 tbsp olive oil. Roast for 40–45 minutes, turning halfway through cooking, until golden and crispy.

Meanwhile, combine all the ingredients for the salsa verde. I like to keep mine quite chunky, to keep the flavour of separate ingredients distinct, but you can chop finely, or even whizz in a food processor, if you prefer.

Transfer the roasted potatoes to a large bowl and toss through the salsa verde. Do this while the potatoes are still warm, so they soak in all the flavours of the dressing. Set aside to cool before packing. Ideally, make the salad on the day of your picnic, so it keeps its crunch, but it can also be made a day ahead and chilled in the fridge, in which case take it out of the fridge in time for it to come to room temperature before eating.

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PORCHETTA SANDWICHES WITH FENNEL & APPLE SALAD Roasting a whole piece of pork belly to make a sandwich might sound excessive but think of this as the centrepiece of your picnic. Cooking the pork rind separately makes the porchetta much easier to carve and helps achieve extra-crispy crackling.

SERVES 8 PREP TIME 20 MINUTES COOK TIME 2 HOURS 50 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 20g bunch sage, leaves picked and finely chopped 4 sprigs rosemary, leaves picked and finely chopped 1 tsp fennel seeds 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tbsp olive oil 1.2kg piece boned pork belly (you’ll need the rind, but ask your butcher to separate it from the meat and score it for you) sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 ciabatta rolls and garlic mayonnaise, to serve FOR THE FENNEL AND APPLE SALAD 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced 1 Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced juice of 1 lemon olive oil, to drizzle

METHOD Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6. Put the sage, rosemary and fennel seeds in a bowl with the garlic and 1 tbsp of the oil. Lay the pork onto a chopping board, rind-side down, then rub the herb mixture all over the flesh. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Roll the meat into a long sausage shape and tie securely several times with kitchen string. Rub the outside with salt and pepper. Rub the remaining 1 tbsp of oil over the scored rind and season.

Lay the meat into a large roasting tin with the rind draped over it (this will help keep the meat moist), cook for 20 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4 and cook for a further 2½ hours.

When there are 30 minutes of cooking time remaining, move the crackling to one side and baste the porchetta with the cooking juices in the tin, to give it a chance to brown.

Transfer the porchetta and crackling to a tray lined with kitchen paper. Once cooled all the way through, wrap in foil. The porchetta will keep for 3 hours at room temperature, or transfer to the fridge and keep for up to 3 days.

The fennel and apple salad benefits from being made just before you head out to your picnic. Simply put all of the ingredients in a bowl and toss in some salt and pepper to taste. To assemble, spread the ciabatta rolls with garlic mayo, then fill with thinly sliced porchetta (be generous!) and the crispy apple and fennel salad. Wrap the sandwiches tightly in baking paper or foil, using string or rubber bands to secure. Break the crackling up into small pieces and pack them separately to serve on the side.

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TOMATO AND PEACH PANZANELLA WITH HONEY, SMOKED SALT & LAVENDER This is the easiest of recipes, but I break the prep into three parts: first, I season the tomatoes, giving the smoky salt a chance to get right into them; second, 30 minutes to 2 hours before the picnic, I toss in the onions, dressing and toasted sourdough to give the bread a chance to soak up the juices; finally, I top the salad with peach wedges and a flourish of lavender and honey, just before tucking in.

SERVES 4 PREP TIME 5 MINUTES COOK TIME 5 MINUTES + 30 MINUTES SITTING INGREDIENTS 800g ripe tomatoes, in a variety of shapes, colours and sizes flaky smoked salt, to taste 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1½ tbsp red wine vinegar ½ red onion, thinly sliced 2 thick slices day-old sourdough bread 2 ripe peaches, cut into wedges a few lavender flowers (optional) good-quality honey (I like to use a lavender or wildflower honey)

METHOD Slice the tomatoes, or cut them into halves, quarters or wedges, depending on their shape and size. Put them in a large bowl and season generously with smoked salt.

Cover and set aside for at least 30 minutes (longer is fine). 30 minutes to 2 hours before you plan on eating, toss the olive oil, vinegar and red onion into the tomatoes. Toast the bread until well charred and, once cooled, break large chunks into the salad. Toss well to combine, then transfer the salad to an airtight container and keep chilled until you go out.

Just before eating, add the peach wedges and scatter with the lavender flowers (if using), breaking the flowers slightly between your fingers as you go. Toss the salad well to combine, then drizzle over some honey; about 2 tsp should do it.

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GOOSEBERRY & ELDERFLOWER TRAYBAKE Gooseberries have such a short season that every bite of this traybake feels like a real treat, and a taste of British summer. Substitute raspberries or cherries when gooseberries are not in season.

MAKES 12 PREP TIME 20 MINUTES COOK TIME 40–45 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 125g self-raising flour 75g ground almonds 100g soft light brown sugar 150g butter, melted, plus extra for greasing 2 eggs, lightly beaten 75g natural yoghurt grated zest of ½ unwaxed lemon 3 tbsp elderflower cordial, plus extra for the icing (frosting) 150g gooseberries 2 tbsp granulated sugar 15g flaked almonds 2 tbsp icing sugar crème fraîche (or mascarpone spiked with a few tablespoons of sweet muscat wine), to serve

METHOD Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4.

Grease and line a 20cm x 15cm cake tin.

In a large mixing bowl, use a wooden spoon to combine the flour, ground almonds, brown sugar, butter, eggs, yoghurt, lemon zest and elderflower cordial. Beat until smooth. Scrape the batter into the prepared cake tin and level the surface using a palette knife.

Toss the gooseberries in half of the granulated sugar, then gently arrange them on top of the batter, spaced evenly. Scatter the remaining granulated sugar and the flaked almonds over the top and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Allow to cool in the tin.

To make the icing, put the icing sugar in a small bowl and mix in just enough elderflower cordial to form a thin paste with a drizzling consistency.

Drizzle liberally over the cake.

It’s easiest to take the cake to the picnic in its tin, but you can cut it into 12 pieces beforehand, and wrap to take with you.

Serve with crème fraîche or, if you’re feeling indulgent, mascarpone spiked with sweet muscat wine.

Recipes taken from Foolproof Picnic by Marina Filippelli (Quadrille, £12.99).

Photography by Laura Edwards.

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COLLECTED WORKS

Beswick figurines

Beswick Arab ‘Xayal’, rocking horse grey gloss. Sold by Tennants for £2,800.

he Beswick pottery was founded in 1894 in Stoke-on-Trent. Originally the factory produced tableware and ornaments, and it wasn’t until the eve of the Second World War that they started making the high quality animal figurines with which the name is now synonymous.

Classic Beswick pieces are enthusiastically sought after on the secondhand collectables market.

Nowadays the Beswick brand belongs to Dartington Crystal, which continues to produce figurines under the Beswick name.

“From 1939 onwards Beswick started modelling horses, with Arthur Gredington as the firm’s first full-time modeller,” says Jane.

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Jane Tennant, Director of Tennants and a specialist in Beswick figurines, has kindly selected and commented on some examples of classic Beswick that have gone under the hammer at the Leyburn auction house.

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Beswick Belted Galloway Bull,

Beswick Black Bass, brown and

black and white gloss. Sold by

dark green gloss.

Tennants for £800.

Sold by Tennants for £90.

Beswick Beatrix Potter ‘Mrs. Rabbit’

Beswick Gamecock, brown, teal

first version, small size,

green, cream and red gloss, and

umbrella out. Sold by

Beswick Leghorn Cockerel, teal

Tennants for £600.

green, red, orange and yellow gloss. Sold by Tennants for £200.

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“Initially Beswick released horses in chestnut and rocking horse grey. Other colours were added later, at which point Beswick dropped the earlier colourways, making them scarcer at auction today. They even made a blue gloss example, but I have yet to see one – readers should keep their eyes peeled! Rocking horse grey models always achieve good prices, especially when in good condition.

“Mounted figures, such as the cowboy shown here, are amongst the more popular Beswick items. However they are more complex and intricate in their design and consequently prone to damage and less commonly found in good condition.

“Figurines of cattle have sold well over the years, with buyers mainly in the agricultural sector.

The models are based on champion stock, so have well-known names. Models with long production runs are quite common and don’t command a premium but more specialist breeds such as Belted Galloways and Shorthorns are more keenly sought after at auction.

“These charming Red Friesian cattle figurines illustrated here were produced in very small numbers for the Beswick Collectors Club and issued in 1992. Prices have fluctuated over the years but dedicated collectors are willing to pay substantial prices for such rarities.

“Interest in Beswick tends to focus on the animal kingdom, and within that on British wildlife or domestic animals. In 1948, however, Beswick secured the right to reproduce a range of Beatrix Potter characters. These figurines are also very collectable, with the earliest models proving to be the most popular.”

For more information about Tennants Auctioneers, or to arrange a valuation, visit tennants.co.uk or call 01969 623780.

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Beswick Canadian Mounted Cowboy, palomino gloss. Sold by Tennants for £380.

Beswick Red Friesian Bull, limited edition of 129, Red Friesian Cow, limited edition of 130, and Red Friesian Calf, limited edition of 132, all in brown and cream gloss. Sold

by Tennants for £4,100.

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AUCTION HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS

COINS AND BANK NOTES Rick Parrish introduces some notable lots that came up for sale this April at Ripon-based auctioneers Elstob & Elstob

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oin collecting has been popular for over 2,000 years. The ancient Roman emperors collected and gifted coins issued by earlier Greek kings, and the practice of coin collecting was revived by 14th-century European monarchs, earning it the nickname ‘the hobby of kings’, explains expert numismatist Rick Parrish.

Today coin collecting is no longer reserved for the elite, with collectable categories to suit every whim and budget. The Royal Mint now issues large numbers of celebratory and commemorative coins that can be found in circulation, and these coins are hugely popular because of the nostalgia they offer.

Recently coin collecting has seen something of a boom, and sale records are regularly being broken. With bank interest rates so low, collectors have looked to diversify their savings and investments. And thanks to the advent of third-party grading and authentication, even novice collectors can now buy a rare coin and have no doubts about its authenticity.

Coins offer something tangible that other investments such as alcohol in bond or stocks and shares do not. It is this link to the past, combined with good financial performance and an ever-growing demand, that has taken the hobby from strength to strength.

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1 Operation Bernhard was a Nazi

Second World War operation to forge British bank notes. The initial plan was to drop the notes over Britain to bring about a collapse of the British economy. The unit successfully duplicated the rag paper used by the British and produced nearidentical engraving blocks. The Bernhard unit closed in early 1942 but was revived later in the year with a new aim of forging money to finance German intelligence operations. Prisoners from concentration camps produced British notes until mid-1945. This Operation Bernhard fifty pound note was sold by Elstob & Elstob for £120.

2 Gold guineas are especially keenly

sought after as they represent Great Britain’s first machine-made gold coinage. They were first minted in 1663 under Charles II and were discontinued in 1814. Gold guineas were withdrawn from circulation to be melted and recoined as sovereigns, and hence are scarce today. This 1794 George III guinea – known as a ‘spade guinea’ because of the design on the obverse – was sold by Elstob & Elstob for £550.

3 Silver double denarii of the joint

emperors Balbinus and Pupienus who were elected in the year 238. Having returned to Rome after defeating their rival Maximinus in battle, they soon began arguing amongst themselves about who was the most important.

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They proved unpopular with the people of Rome and were executed by the Praetorian Guard after reigning for a mere three months. These two coins, both in ‘Near Extremely Fine’ condition, were sold by Elstob & Elstob for £300 and £480 respectively.

4 Following the trial and execution of

Charles I, Cambridgeshire Parliamentarian Oliver Cromwell eventually assumed the title of Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland, a position he occupied from 1653 until his death in 1658. His head appeared on coins of the period, styled as a Roman emperor. This 1658 Cromwell shilling was sold by Elstob & Elstob for £1,000.

5 This particular version of the one pound

note, bearing the signature of the Bank of England’s Chief Cashier Cyril Patrick Mahon, is quite rare. The type was first issued in 1928 to replace the preceding ‘Treasury notes’. However in 1929 Mahon was succeeded by Basil Gage Catterns, making this combination of note and signature a one-year type. This scarce note is made yet more desirable by its immaculate uncirculated condition.

Sold by Elstob & Elstob for £100.

For more information about auctions at Elstob & Elstob visit elstobandelstob.co.uk or call 01765 699200.

Rick Parrish is the founder of Numiserve, a coin cataloguing and authentication service.

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nn Duffield certainly doesn’t believe in resting on her laurels. In 1999 she and her husband George Duffield, MBE – a now-retired top jockey with some 3,000 wins under his belt – bought Sun Hill Farm at Constable Burton and swiftly transformed it into a first-class racehorse training yard.

Just over two decades later Ann is still a well-respected trainer, currently eyeing up the future prospects of the un-raced two-year-olds she bought at this spring’s ‘breeze-up’ sales. But her business activities have now diversified well beyond the stable yard, bringing Sun Hill a degree of stability to counterbalance the natural ebbs and flows of what can be a harsh and volatile industry. She’s at the helm of a number of exciting ventures, all of them giving a welcome boost to the local economy.

FIT AS A HORSE Concern for her horses’ wellbeing has always been a top priority for Ann – summed up in the cleverly ambiguous tagline to the Ann Duffield Racing logo: Where Horses Come First.

Operating under the umbrella title of Sports Horse Fitness & Rehab, Sun Hill’s enviable equine facilities are now open for use by local show jumpers, eventers and point-to-pointers.

Olympic medallist Nicola Wilson, one of Yorkshire’s most successful horsewomen, is a big fan of Sun Hill’s cold salt water treadmill – a resource few yards in the country can boast – which provides a low impact but high intensity workout suitable for all types of horses, including those recovering from injuries.

Other non-invasive rehabilitation and fitness treatments include a solarium and a VitaFloor vibrating floor system designed to increase bone density, stimulate blood flow and help with soft tissue injuries, joint and muscle soreness. And of course there are comprehensive outdoor facilities too, including a 60 x 40 metre arena, an all-weather hill gallop, a fibre-sand round canter, a walker and a weigh bridge.

S TAY I N G I N S T Y L E It’s not just equine visitors that are welcome at Sun Hill but human guests in search of a little R&R. Sun Hill Lodges is a collection of thirteen one-, two- and three-bedroom timber-built bespoke luxury lodges. Thanks to the site’s elevated position there are panoramic, and often spectacular, views of the lush Dales landscape to be enjoyed from the lodges’ picture windows, outdoor hot tubs and private gardens.

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The luscious lodges aren’t the only accommodation options at Sun Hill either.

There are two cosy, characterful cottages and – the jewel in the crown – Sun Hill Farmhouse.

This spacious, 300-year-old building sleeps ten and can be booked in conjunction with the adjoining cottages, allowing for groups of up to 18 guests.

The farmhouse is a winning mix of quirky period features and state-of-the-art home comforts. Highlights of the property include a formal dining room with hand-painted French wallpaper, a large conservatory with a venerable grapevine, and a spacious garden with extensive views. As with the other rental properties, Ann – seemingly indefatigable – has taken responsibility for all aspects of interior design herself.

GOING THE EXTRA MILE For anyone even remotely interested in horses or horse racing, a stay at Sun Hill is obviously a real treat. Guests can see horses in training – in many cases simply by looking out of their windows – and stable tours are available to give a behind-the-scenes insight into the workings of a racehorse training yard.

Ann is always looking for extra ways to enhance guests’ stay at Sun Hill, and one of the latest is ‘Pradeep’s Kitchen’. Pradeep is a member of staff who is not only an able horseman but a highly experienced chef.

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…quirky period features and state-of-the-art home comforts.

On two nights a week he offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy an authentic Indian takeaway, meticulously prepared from scratch.

It’s proving very popular.

As well as tantalising guests’ tastebuds, Sun Hill also caters for their physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. The Sanctuary is a new suite of treatment rooms where holistic wellbeing specialist Tamara Heppell provides indulgent treatments for the mind, body and soul.

Therapies that Tamara offers – to both Sun Hill guests and locals alike – include aromatherapeutic massage, remedial deep tissue massage, luxury bespoke facials, crystal and reiki therapy, Indian head massage and reflexology. She also provides lifestyle coaching.

With so much going on at Sun Hill, how does Ann manage to keep all the plates spinning?

“I’m lucky enough to have a really good staff team,” she says, “and the different businesses neatly dovetail with one another. Yes, there’s a lot to do, but it’s never a chore. All the things I’m involved in are activities I would do as a hobby. It’s a huge amount of fun, and it doesn’t feel like work at all!”

To find out about accommodation at Sun Hill visit sunhill-lodges.co.uk, and for information about Sports Horse Fitness & Rehab visit sportshorserehab.com. For more about Ann Duffield Racing visit annduffield.co.uk

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Garden Lunch

Forest Bathing

28 June, 5 July, 19 July, 9 August and 23 August

21 July, 4 August and 8 September

Join celebrated gardener Dame Susan CunliffeLister for a two-course garden lunch, garden talk over coffee and a guided tour of the grounds.

Each lunch is themed on a different topic, whether it be on the parkland and lakes, or the walled garden. £50 per person.

Yoga Spa Day 6 July, 9 August and 14 September Join Swinton Country Club and Spa for a Yoga Spa Day. Combine the benefits of yoga with relaxation time in the luxury of the pools, saunas and steam rooms at Swinton Country Club and Spa. This is followed by a wholesome and nutritious meal in The Terrace Restaurant. £79 per person.

Birds of Prey Photographic Workshop 10 July, 13 July, 17 August, 21 August and 24 August With this workshop, participants will be introduced to a number of birds of prey, many of which are indigenous to the British Isles. They will have the opportunity to get close to the birds and photograph them in a variety of spectacular settings and landscapes. £99 per person.

To book visit essence-of-light.com/birds-of-preyphoto-workshops

Sound Baths 20 July, 10 August and 14 September A form of holistic therapy, join Janie Beardsall at Swinton Country Club and Spa for a sound journey. Sound waves from the voice or an instrument such as drums or Himalayan Singing Bowls are absorbed by the body to restore balance. It is a beautiful way to relax and meditate, so come and try it. £20 per person.

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Join Forest Bathing UK for a woodland session of mindfulness in the 200 acres of lakes and gardens at Swinton Country Club and Spa. A great way to connect with nature and relax. Through guided activities and exercises, become more mindful in a natural environment, becoming happier and more rounded as an individual, relationships may be strengthened, goals achieved and hurdles overcome. £20 per person.

Woodland School Every Wednesday throughout school holidays The Woodland School at Swinton Bivouac is all about exploring the great outdoors. Learning through play and exciting activities in the Druid’s Plantation. We help children explore nature with a different theme each week. £15 per child.

Awful Auntie Outdoor Theatre 31 July, 6pm Awful Auntie by David Walliams, adapted for the outdoor stage by Heartbreak Productions, is a truly thrilling tale. Join us at Swinton Bivouac to hear the story! Make sure you bring a blanket or chair to sit on. Wood-fired pizzas are available to pre-book for the evening. Book online at swintonestateshop.com

Cooking for Better Health 1 September and 14 September A half-day, health-based cookery course at Swinton Cookery School. Nutritionist Kate Chaytor-Norris will talk through how to reduce sugar intake and offer alternatives, how to plan menus to combat chronic health problems and how food can be medicinal whilst still tasting fantastic! A Cookery School chef will cook a menu based on Kate’s recommendations in front of you.

From £100 per person.

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RHS Garden Harlow Carr Crag Lane, Harrogate, HG3 1QB 01423 565418 rhs.org.uk/gardens/harlow-carr/whats-on

RHS Harlow Carr Flower Show RHS Harlow Carr Flower Show returns this summer (Thursday 23 – Sunday 26 June 2022), marking the start of the flower show season at RHS gardens. The show offers visitors the opportunity to browse and purchase beautiful plants, take in inspirational displays, and enjoy an exciting selection of talks, demonstrations and live music.

Camassia and Sidalcea, cottage garden musthaves which work well in containers or beds.

Camassias are perfect in a naturalistic setting and are excellent for brightening up shadier areas, while Sidalcea are a magnet for pollinating insects. Lancashire-based Brighter Blooms specialise in growing high-quality Zantedeschia suitable for a UK environment. Brighter Blooms also exhibited this bold, exotic-looking plant, known as the Calla Lily, at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022.

A must for garden lovers, the four-day event will bring a fantastic variety of exhibitors to the beautiful 58-acre garden in Harrogate. Discover early summer blooms, tempting edibles, shrubs, bulbs, and rare and unusual perennials. Speak with the growers to learn more about what will work in your garden, and browse a beautiful range of garden ornaments and metalwork, handmade garden gifts and tools at the highquality trade stands.

Visitors to the Harlow Carr Flower Show can also enjoy demonstrations and workshops throughout the event. Renowned Yorkshire-based gardener and RHS judge Martin Fish will be sharing his advice and insight from more than 30 years’ experience, while floral designer Jonathan Moseley will demonstrate how to create stunning cut summer flower displays. Relax to live music and tuck into a delicious selection of local food and drink, including the iconic Bettys Tea Rooms.

The exhibiting nurseries have unrivalled expertise. RHS Chelsea Flower Show gold medal award-winning nursery Hare Spring Cottage Plants are owners of the National Collections of

Tickets for RHS Harlow Carr Flower Show must be pre-booked and the show is open from 9am– 6pm each day. Visit rhs.org.uk/gardens/harlowcarr for more information and to book tickets.

Thursday 23 – Sunday 26 June

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For an online valuation please visit elstobandelstob.co.uk or call 01765 699200 to arrange a home visit.

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Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust Main Street, Clapham, Via Lancaster, North Yorkshire, LA2 8DP 015242 51002 ydmt.org

Yorkshire Butterflies Course

Low Branthwaites Open Day

Wednesday 22 June, 10am–3pm

Friday 29 and Saturday 30 July, 10am–4pm

An introduction to identifying butterflies found in Yorkshire and how to record them, in partnership with Butterfly Conservation. Join us for an introduction to butterfly identification, how to tell some of the trickier ones apart and why butterflies are important.

Visit Low Branthwaites – Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust’s supporter woodland near Sedbergh. This is a chance to explore Low Branthwaites. This open day gives you the opportunity to speak to the team at YDMT and visit the trees that have been planted thanks to your generous donations and tree dedications.

The day will be split between a classroom session and a guided walk through Ingleborough National Nature Reserve’s Colt Park Meadows and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s Salt Lake Quarry.

Location: Colt Park Barn, Ingleborough National Nature Reserve, LA6 3JF. FREE, donations welcome.

Children to be accompanied by an adult.

Booking essential.

To book your place please email: catherine.mercer@ydmt.org

Yorkshire Moths Course Wednesday 29 June, 10am–12pm Get an up-close look at the wonderful moths caught around Colt Park Barn as we do some moth myth busting and introduce you to their role in the ecosystem. Several moth traps will be set up the night before.

At the end of the event there will be a demonstration of how to set up a moth trap and discussion on moth recording for anyone interested in learning more. In partnership with Butterfly Conservation.

Location: Colt Park Barn, Ingleborough National Nature Reserve, LA6 3JF. FREE, donations welcome.

Children to be accompanied by an adult.

Booking essential.

To book your place please email: catherine.mercer@ydmt.org

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Location: Low Branthwaites, near Sedbergh.

FREE, donations welcome.

Children should be accompanied by an adult.

Dogs: Well behaved on a lead.

Booking essential: Please call 015242 51002 or email media@ydmt.org

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Green Howards Museum Trinity Church Square, Richmond, DL10 4QN 01748 826561 greenhowards.org.uk

Special exhibition: Created in Conflict

Mouseman Day Tour

Until 31 March 2023

It may come as a surprise that The Green Howards Museum’s collection includes numerous pieces of Robert ‘Mousey’ Thompson furniture, much of it on display and regularly used at museum events. This summer the museum is inviting fans of the Mouseman’s furniture to find out more about the pieces created for those who served; part of a full day immersed in Mousey, and including a visit to the Kilburn base of this ever-popular Yorkshire furniture maker. “Starting with a coffee here at the museum, in the stunning surroundings of our Normanby Room, sitting on Mouseman chairs at our Mouseman tables, you’ll be introduced to our extensive collection of Robert Thompson furniture. We’ll explore the stories connected to the furniture on display and discuss the different types of furniture commissioned by the regiment. Next, a gentle stroll to the regimental chapel in St Mary’s parish church will enable us to see yet more unique pieces of Thompson’s work. In the afternoon, we’ll head over to Kilburn for a tour of the Robert Thompson visitor centre.” Starts at 9.45am, transport returns to Richmond between 4pm and 5pm.

Booking essential: 01748 826561. £45.

This special exhibition showcases the artistic talents of soldiers who served, and explores the motivation for creative expression during traumatic times.

Admission to the special exhibition is included with your museum entry.

Day Tour: The Hartlepool Bombardment Thursday 23 June The naval bombardment of Hartlepool began on 16 December 1914. Join museum researcher Steve Erskine for a fascinating visit to the town to discover more about the early action, on home soil, of the First World War. The terrain is flat, the pace sedate but the story, fascinating. You will visit sites associated with the attack, many of which still bear the scars of events more than a century ago. £45.

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Kiplin Hall & Gardens Near Scorton, Richmond, DL10 6AT 01748 818178 kiplinhall.co.uk

Silent Footsteps

A chat with the RSPB

New exhibition for 2022

10 July and 14 August, 10am–4pm

Discover the people who worked at Kiplin Hall. Their silent footsteps once kept Kiplin Hall running. Exploring these untold stories of domestic service through the Annie Marchant Kitchen and Dairy Collection.

The UK’s largest nature conservation charity camps out at Kiplin to chat with visitors about its work to protect birds and the environment.

Included with admission.

Included with admission.

Flower Power Fair

Around the World in 8 Weeks

Sunday 19 June, 11am–4pm Held in the orchard Kiplin hosts the region’s finest growers.

Ticketed event. £3 pay on gate (cash).

Coffee Culture Thursday 7 July, 2.00pm–3.30pm A relaxing afternoon with a curator’s talk and coffee tasting with the experts from Rounton Coffee. Discover the history of coffee culture through objects in the museum collection and taste carefully selected blends from around the world.

Pre-booking required. Ticketed event. £12.50.

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Saturday 16 July – Sunday 11 September The destination on your doorstep this summer! Explore cuisine across continents with different street food vendors each week bringing you tastes from around the globe inspired by the museum collection.

Included with admission. Vendors have their own charges.

Rediscovering Wellness at swinton country club & spa

Swinton Country Club & Spa is one of the leading spa destinations in the UK. Situated at the heart of the 20,000 acre Swinton Estate, it draws on the natural elements of light, water and air as well as the landscape of the surrounding Yorkshire Dales. It is the combination of relaxation spaces, extensive pool and thermal facilities, outdoor activities, nutritious food and the best fitness and spa treatments that provide every guest with their personal definition of wellbeing.

Detox, de-stress and recover wellness activities

Choose from a range of wellness activities to relax both mind and body. From Indian Head massage and Reiki massage treatments; to peaceful yoga spa days, group or individual sound baths and forest bathing sessions.

Alternatively head out into the grounds of Swinton Park with wild swimming in Coffin Pond, a visit to the hammocks in the Woodland Wellbeing Space, offering tranquillity in the trees, or our Spa Garden, a dedicated outdoor environment for exercise, meditation and barefoot walking.

spa treatments

Spa therapies at Swinton Country Club and Spa are all about you. We offer both a personal holistic spa retreat or an opportunity to spend time with friends. A combination of wellness, beauty and luxury to suit your needs. Our spa partnership with Bamford allows us to create amazing treatments which reflect the care and attention of our ethos, delivering the three core wellness values: detox, de-stress and re-energise. After your treatment, continue your journey with the three beautiful relaxation rooms.

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Relax, unwind and focus on your wellness by choosing from a range of fabulous full-day and half-day spa experiences.

Enjoy a combination of relaxation spaces, indoor pool and natural outdoor pool, thermal facilities and outdoor activities. The Terrace Restaurant provides delicious and nutritious food and our spa treatments will provide every guest with their personal definition of wellbeing. swintonestate.com • reservations@swintonestate.com • 01765 680900 • Masham, Ripon, HG4 4JH Dales Life | SUMMER 2022 | 103

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Thorp Perrow Arboretum Bedale, DL8 2PS 01677 425323

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Line and Wash Workshop

ABBA Sensation

16 June, 10am–4pm

23 July, 7.30pm–10.45pm

Join John Harrison of ‘Drawn in Yorkshire’ in Thorp Perrow’s private garden for an introduction in line and wash technique: the creation of a pen and ink sketch tinted with a wash of coloured ink or watercolour.

This is a relaxed, informal class where John encourages questions, suggestions, and a sharing of experiences.

For more information on John and his wonderful work: drawninyorkshire.com.

Please bring along watercolour paint and brushes, a fine liner pen (with waterproof ink), sketchbook, pencils and a phone camera to take reference photos. A buffet lunch is provided. £90.

We are delighted to be welcoming our friends ABBA Tribute Band Sensation back to Thorp Perrow to party under the stars this summer! Be transported back to the golden days of the iconic Swedish super-group with a faithful reproduction of the sound, costumes, choreography and musicianship. Always a sell-out, book now to avoid disappointment! Tickets are available via our website thorpperrow.com and click ‘Book Now’. £13–£20.

Evening Tour and Drinks with Sir Henry 23 June, 6pm–9pm Join estate owner Sir Henry Ropner and the Curator for an evening tour around the Arboretum. This after-hours guided walk around the Arboretum will be full of interesting stories & history of both the family and the planting and you will discover more about the work that goes on today to conserve, restore and improve the gardens. After the tour head back for canapés and drinks and a chance to walk around the private garden that is normally closed to the public. £60.

Barefoot ‘Earthing’ Walk 5 July, 10am–3pm Join us on this truly unique experience where we will introduce the healing benefits of earthing or otherwise known as barefooting – after a guided meditation session to increase mindfulness, you will be encouraged to have fun and try new things all in your bare feet. Whether you wriggle your toes in soft sand or take a stroll across a field barefoot, it enables you to reconnect with Mother Nature in the simplest way.

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Foraging for Wild Food and Medicines 14 August, 10am–3pm Spend a day immersed in nature with Paul Holden Ridgeway for an educational and hands-on workshop where you will gain an insight into the edible & medicinal delights of the British hedgerow and woodlands. Paul will be on hand to show you what can be sustainably collected. After a morning of foraging, head to the Summer House for a practical demonstration on how to turn all your findings into drinks, edibles and medicines. £70.

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The Northern Antiques Fair The Garden Rooms at Tennants, Leyburn, DL8 5SG 01797 252030 northernfair.com Thursday 29 September – Sunday 2 October Thursday 11am–6pm; Friday – Sunday 11am–5pm Footfall is everything and last year’s move of The Northern Antiques Fair to The Garden Rooms at Tennants from Harrogate deemed it an overwhelming success with more than 2,600 people visiting the event over the fourday period.

“The fair looked magnificent in the light and airy setting of the Garden Rooms and Cloisters at Tennants and everyone was very impressed with the facilities, not least the excellent catering and ample parking which the location offers,” said a very happy Ingrid Nilson, fair director, on the final day of last year’s fair.

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This year the fair will increase in size to over 40 exhibitors who will be bringing a wide selection of disciplines including formal and country furniture, traditional and contemporary paintings and sculpture, early to modern glass, silver and jewellery, oriental rugs and carpets, ceramics and lighting, clocks and watches, Art Nouveau and Art Deco design objects and much more. Prices range from £100 to five figure sums. Carrying on from last year, the fair’s charity partner is Two Ridings Community Foundation.

Make sure the dates are in your diary and remember to book a table for lunch in Tennants’ renowned café and bistro as it is a very popular destination for a day out.

For a complimentary invitation for two please email DL@northernfair.com

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Treat yourself to a day out with a difference!

A visitor attraction unlike anywhere that you have been before, ideal for adventurers and those young at heart!

Explore The Forbidden Corner’s unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created within a four acre garden in the heart of Tupgill Park and the Yorkshire Dales.

Not everything is as it might seem, so keep your wits sharp for who knows what surprises wait around the next corner.

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SHEEP FAIR 24th and 25th September During the weekend from 10.00 am SHEEP SHOW • SHEEPDOG DEMONSTRATIONS • SHEEP RACING SPINNING & WEAVING DEMONSTRATIONS • HANDBELL RINGERS OLD TIME CHILDREN’S FAIR • WOOL EVENT – WOOL STALLS & DEMOS MORRIS DANCERS • TOURS AROUND BLACK SHEEP BREWERY HARVEST FLOWER FESTIVAL • BISHOP BLAIZE PROCESSION & BANDS HANDSPUN WOOL COMPETITION Further details and entry forms are available from MRS SUSAN CUNLIFFE-LISTER, High House, Swinton, Ripon HG4 4JH Tel: 01765 688417 or susan@burtonagnes.com or at Broadley’s Insurance Office, Market Place, Masham ALL PROCEEDS GO TO YORKSHIRE CHARITIES

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NORMAN F. BROWN CHARTERED SURVEYORS • ESTATE AGENTS • LETTINGS Selling and letting property since 1967

6 Bedale Rose Ave, Leeming Bar

The Hermitage, Little Crakehall

A superb opportunity to modernise this spacious and characterful detached home located in the sought after village of Little Crakehall near Bedale.

An immaculately presented four bedroom detached home. Dining kitchen, sitting room and study, plus four good size bedrooms including a main bedroom with an en-suite, enclosed garden, gas fired C/H, garage, off-street parking. EER B82.

£550,000 Bedale Office

£290,000 Bedale Office

14 Queens Rd, Richmond

01748 822473

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6 Bridge Street, Bedale

01677 422282

Self-build New-build Conversion Refurbishment Extension Defect Identification and Resolution

Lochiel House, St Matthews Terrace, Leyburn

High quality ground floor apartment.

Hall, lounge, kitchen/dining room, master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room/wc, 2 double bedrooms, en-suite shower room/wc, family bathroom/wc, front garden, parking, gas fired C/H, D/G&S/G. EER 60.

£450,000 Leyburn Office 25 Market Place, Leyburn

01969 622194

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LETTER OF THE LAW

Power Points We talk to David Shackleton of Eccles Heddon Solicitors about Lasting Powers of Attorney David Shackleton obtained a Masters degree in Law at Leeds Metropolitan University and is currently a Partner and Head of the Private Client Department at Eccles Heddon’s Ripon office.

Most people are well aware what a will is, even if they haven’t actually got round to making one yet. Lasting powers of attorney are equally important when it comes to taking sensible precautions regarding your own and your family’s future, but are much less widely understood.

A power of attorney, explains David, is a legal mechanism that enables someone to appoint trusted family members or friends as attorneys to make decisions about important matters on their behalf should they have an accident or illness that deprives them of their mental capacity.

“There are two types of lasting power of attorney, and a person can nominate a different attorney or set of attorneys for each type. Property and financial affairs powers of attorney cover issues such as managing bank accounts, pensions, investments and property.”

“Health and welfare powers of attorney cover issues such as what kind of care a person receives – for example choice of care home – and giving or refusing consent to particular kinds of medical treatment.

“Typically accidents and illnesses that make it impossible for you to handle your own affairs come out of the blue,” says David. “Suddenly you’re in the situation that your property and assets still belong to you but you’re unable to manage them yourself. A lasting power of attorney resolves the situation, but you have to set it up in advance, before you know you need it – that’s to say while you still have the mental capacity to put it in place.

“I often describe a lasting power of attorney as akin to home insurance. You set up your insurance and pay your premium, but it’s not until later on, if something goes wrong, that it proves to be worthwhile. And if it does turn out to be needed, you and your family will be jolly glad you put it in place.

“Of course it’s not necessarily a sudden event that can deprive a person of their mental capacity; it could, for example, be a progressive disease. If that’s the case then it’s very important they don’t postpone putting a power of attorney in place. Once mental capacity has waned it’s too late to start the process.”

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“If a person hasn’t put a lasting power of attorney in place and loses the capacity to sign paperwork then somebody – usually a family member – will have to apply to the Court of Protection for a deputyship order. It can be a lengthy process and it’s rare for deputyships to be granted for health and welfare issues.

“The main preparation that people need to make for setting up a power of attorney through a solicitor is to select and obtain permission from suitable attorneys and to provide us with attorneys’ full names, addresses and dates of birth. Up to four attorneys can be appointed, either jointly (their decisions need to be unanimous) or jointly and severally (any one attorney, or any combination of them, can take decisions). Appointing attorneys jointly can be a problem, because if one attorney dies, for example, then that lasting power of attorney becomes null and void.

“You can also select replacement attorneys as a backup to cover situations in which attorneys are unable to act, die or lose their own mental capacity.”

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“Our current charges are £500 plus VAT for a single power of attorney and £600 plus VAT for two. For four – that’s to say property and financial affairs powers of attorney plus health and welfare powers of attorney for a couple – we charge £700 plus VAT. The charging structure reflects the fact that the work done to set up an initial power of attorney makes subsequent ones much quicker to produce. On top of those charges the Office of the Public Guardian charges £82 to register each document.

“From our point of view as solicitors we can usually get the work done promptly – within a week – but due to the backlog of work caused by Covid it can now take the Office of the Public Guardian about three months to register a power of attorney, rather than the two months it took before. Another reason not to delay starting off the process!”

Eccles Heddon Solicitors have offices in Bedale, Ripon and Thirsk. For more details visit eccles-heddon.co.uk

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Chartered Surveyors, Auctioneers, Valuers, Land & Estate Agents covering North Yorkshire and South Durham.

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Our regular round-up of beautiful properties for sale in Yorkshire.

THE LODGE, OUTHGILL, KIRKBY STEPHEN A cosy one bedroom barn conversion in a stunning rural location.

Guide price: £225,000 Robin Jessop Ltd. 01969 622800 robinjessop.co.uk

30 PARK VIEW, LEYBURN An immaculate two bedroom bungalow a short walk from Leyburn Market Place.

Guide price: £315,000 Robin Jessop Ltd. 01969 622800 robinjessop.co.uk

PLUM TREE COTTAGE, CONSTABLE BURTON

JOHN’S STONE, HIGH ELLINGTON

A stunning three bedroom extended cottage with private garden & parking.

Guide price range: £400,000 - £425,000 Robin Jessop Ltd. 01969 622800 robinjessop.co.uk

A substantial four/bedroom country house with gardens & stunning views.

Guide price: £565,000 Robin Jessop Ltd. 01677 425950 robinjessop.co.uk

THE CHANTRY, WEST WITTON A Grade II listed period property with attached annexe, large gardens & 6 acres of land.

Guide Price: £950,000 Robin Jessop Ltd. 01969 622800 robinjessop.co.uk

FIR TREE FARM, EASBY A desirable country residence enjoying a superb rural setting in around 35 acres. Available in two lots.

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Selling and letting property since 1967

4 Isles Cottages, Low Row

The Old Weslyan Chapel, Thirn

A spacious high quality detached rural property (EER 46) enjoying a private 4 acre site with a large one bedroom cottage/annexe (EER 60). Lovely countryside views and a range of outbuildings, conveniently located just a few miles outside of Richmond.

A superbly located terraced cottage.

Lounge, kitchen/dining room, boiler room, bathroom/wc, 4 bedrooms, en-suite shower room/wc, south facing tiered front garden, ample parking, garage, 1/3 acre grass paddock, a section of the River Swale comprising both north and south banks. Oil fired C/H, D/G. EER E51.

£950,000 Richmond office

£475,000 Richmond Office

£275,000 Bedale Office

The Old Brokes Farm House and Cottage, Hudswell

14 Queens Rd, Richmond

01748 822473

6 Bridge Street, Bedale

01677 422282

An attractive former Methodist chapel converted into a lovely 2 double bedroomed detached home with dining kitchen and sitting room to the g/f, modern bathroom to f/f. D/G, LPG fired heating, off street parking. EER E46.

25 Market Place, Leyburn

01969 622194

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Founded by John Blenkiron in 1967 and now managed by his twin sons James and John, we serve the communities of North Yorkshire and County Durham from our offices in Richmond and Barnard Castle. The brothers are supported by a team of ten loyal and dedicated staff including their sister Sarah and their niece Rebecca.

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SWINTON COOKERY SCHOOL

swinton cookery school Explore the culinary world at the Swinton Cookery School on the Swinton Estate.

Whether you’re new to the kitchen, honing your skills, or wanting to learn new cuisines and techniques we have a course to suit you.

Our courses are available for all abilities and ages (we offer children’s cookery courses for children aged 6 to 17) and cover an array of international cuisines, from our Indian Masterclass and Modern World Street Food; to our Michelin Secrets, Sushi Making, Artisan Breadmaking and Quick & Simple Suppers.

You’ll leave us happy and fully equipped with recipes, knowledge and a Swinton Cookery School apron.

View the full list of cookery courses at swintonestate.com/cookeryschool

chef’s table Every Friday evening at Swinton Cookery School

Relax and watch as our Chef prepares a gourmet menu for you and your guests, talking you through each stage. Our Cookery School Chef Tutor brings the experience to life with an array of skills and tips, serving each course as it has been prepared for you.

Cookery School meets gourmet dining experience at its finest!

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To Dine For

Great places to eat and stay in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales

STONE HOUSE HOTEL SWINTON ESTATE Masham

From the award-winning, fine-dining experience in the grandeur of Samuel’s Restaurant to the more relaxed AA Rosette Terrace Restaurant and Bar, serving morning coffee, lunch, dinner and fabulous cocktails. Both restaurants showcase local and seasonal produce with much from the estate and four-acre walled garden. swintonestate.com 01765 680900

Sedbusk

This elegant country house hotel near Hawes now has a new look and an exciting new bar area. With 24 well-appointed guest bedrooms and an award-winning restaurant, it’s the perfect base for exploring the Yorkshire Dales. Open daily for light lunches and dinners. Menus change daily and include the freshest ingredients from the Dales and Yorkshire coast. stonehousehotel.co.uk 01969 667571

TENNANTS GARDEN ROOMS

THE SANDPIPER INN

The Garden Rooms Bistro offers exceptional food in a unique setting. The passionate kitchen brigade pride themselves on delivering beautifully crafted dishes using the best Yorkshire produce; each highly seasonal menu offers an affordable choice of classic and modern British food delivered with outstanding service.

Sample award-winning chef Jonathan Harrison’s unique take on modern British cooking in The Sandpiper’s 40-seater restaurant or the cosy traditional bar serving local ales, fine wines and an extensive range of whiskies. There are two tasteful boutiquestyle en-suite doubles for overnight guests.

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sandpiperinn.co.uk 01969 622206

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THE WHITE BEAR Masham

The White Bear’s talented chefs use locally sourced ingredients to create delicious seasonal dishes, and there’s an extensive wine list to complement the menu. You can enjoy your meal in the charming dining room or the traditional bar, with open fires creating a cosy atmosphere throughout.

SIMONSTONE HALL Hawes

Hearty country house favourites and stunning restaurant dishes showcasing fresh ingredients from the Simonstone Estate, Wensleydale and the North of England. Seasonal elements are combined in creative and exciting combinations to reimagine and refine British classics. Our Chef’s Table private dining experience is new for 2022. simonstonehall.com 01969 667255

whitebearmasham.co.uk 01765 689319

THE SADDLE ROOM Coverdale

THE BLACK SWAN

Grand honest food cooked to perfection, all locally sourced and freshly prepared. Situated on the Tupgill Park Estate near Middleham in the heart of the Dales, The Saddle Room also has nine bed and breakfast units, seven cottages and a wedding venue that will seat 120 people.

The Black Swan at Fearby, near Masham, is a 17th century inn offering a warm welcome, local beers and four-star rooms with fine views of the local moors. The menu and ever-changing specials board feature top quality homemade food based around fresh, seasonal local ingredients.

thesaddleroom.co.uk 01969 640596

blackswan-masham.co.uk 01765 689477

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FAMILY LAW CLINIC We also run a family law clinic once a

For help and legal advice call

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Bedale 01677 422422 Ripon 01765 601717 Thirsk 01845 522324 www.eccles-heddon.co.uk

Please telephone Jane Midgley at Bedale or Liz Kidd at Ripon to book a FREE 30-minute consultation.

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