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he long, sunny days are back again, and with them our brand new South Dales edition. For years people in and around Skipton and Ilkley have been asking to be included in our distribution area – well we’ve gone one better and given you your very own version of the magazine! We hope you enjoy it – do let us know what you think. To find out where to pick up either edition of Dales Life, North Dales or South Dales, or to read the magazine online, visit www.daleslife.com. If there’s one question that I get asked more than any other when I’m out and about in the Dales, it’s how on earth we manage to give away such a high quality magazine for free. The answer, of course, is that we’re funded entirely by advertising, so it’s our advertisers who deserve the credit for making Dales Life the top-quality publication it is today. So if you enjoy reading the magazine, don’t forget to support Dales businesses – and remember always to mention Dales Life when you respond to their advertisements!

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16 T HE HAY LIFE Summer is the perfect time to enjoy our uplands hay meadows, says Brian Pike. 22 D IVINE DELPHINIUMS They’re big, they’re beautiful and their brilliant blues simply can’t be beaten, says Adam Appleyard. 28 FLYING VISITS On sunny summer days the Dales countryside is teeming with butterflies, Elena Greenway reports. 35 GARDEN NOTES Garden news, products and advice by Adam Appleyard. 38 A DAY IN THE LIFE Behind the scenes with Dales farmer Neil Heseltine. 44 F LAVOURS OF SUMMER Simply delicious food to enjoy on lazy summer days.

50 POSH PICNICS Food tastes so much better outdoors, try this fabulous alfresco feast. 59 FOOD NOTES Food news, events and the best of local produce. 63 D RINKS NOTEBOOK Glorious rosé, local cider and a summer cocktail.

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66 S EASON’S BEST Fresh tomatoes are very much the taste of summer, now is the time to savour them.

70 T HE DISCERNING DINER Claudia Blake visits The White Swan, Gilling West. 74 D ALES DAYS OUT Great ideas for making the most of summer.

86 D ALES DIARY A guide to local events compiled by Liz Hanson.

98 D ALES LIFE LOVES A collection of gorgeous goodies for summertime. 101 BEAUTY FILE Our pick of the latest products and treatments. 102 BAGS OF TALENT We meet up-and-coming artisan weaver Geri Copsey of Fibre and Hide.

109 WILL POWER Not made a will? That could be a costly mistake says Peter Gibson.

110 FLASH DIVE Professor Chris Baines celebrates the remarkable comeback of the peregrine falcon. 119 PRIZE LOT This month’s auction room highlights.

129 TO DINE FOR Great places to eat in the Yorkshire Dales. 6

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hay life Summer is the perfect time to enjoy our upland hay meadows, one of the rarest wildlife habitats in Europe. Brian Pike reports

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“ Here in the Dales we’re lucky to still have some of the best remaining upland hay meadows in the country. ”

HAY-TIME HERBS

t’s often only when something is about to vanish altogether that people finally appreciate what they’re losing, and that’s very much the case with our hay meadows. A century ago virtually every rural community had its own meadows. In summer they were truly delightful places, knee-deep in colourful flowers and buzzing with insects. Today most of them are just distant memories. Now, almost too late, awareness of the plight of the hay meadow has started filtering into the public consciousness. What’s less widely understood, though, is that not all hay meadows are the same. Lowland and upland hay meadows are actually quite different habitats. Whilst both have become scarce, it’s the upland meadows that are the rarest and most threatened. Since the 1930s, in fact, we have lost all but 1% of the upland hay meadows of yesteryear. Here in the Dales we’re lucky to still have some of the best of the few remaining upland hay meadows in the country. And now, thanks to the efforts of enthusiastic local organisations – the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT) in particular – these priceless wildlife havens are at last being protected and restored.

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Upland hay meadows, explains Tanya St Pierre of YDMT, are characterised by a very specific combination of plants. Some, such as yellow rattle, ragged robin, meadow buttercup and eyebright, they share with lowland meadows. Others, however, are found almost exclusively in upland hay meadows. One especially striking upland meadow speciality is the globeflower, a rare and handsome relative of the buttercup. Standing well over half a metre tall, the globeflower bears large, ball-shaped, lemonyellow flowers. Unlike buttercup flowers, these usually remain tightly closed, so you’re unlikely to mistake the globe flower for anything else. Another uncommon native plant that thrives in upland hay meadows is the melancholy thistle, a relative of the Cirsium species often grown in gardens. Despite being called a ‘thistle’, and having gorgeous red-purple thistle-like flowers, the melancholy thistle isn’t at all spiny. It gets the ‘melancholy’ part of its name from the fact that herbalists once believed the plant cured depression. Upland hay meadows can only survive where traditional farming methods are still practised, following a strict annual timetable. Grazing has to stop in the middle of May, and the meadows need to stand untouched until at least the middle of July before they are mown for hay. Cut them too early and the flowers and grasses that make them such a rich wildlife habitat won’t yet have set seed.

Blooming Marvellous: Two terrific hay meadow walks Yockenthwaite Meadows The charming hamlet of Hubberholme, near Buckden, is the starting point for a delightful circular walk taking in Yockenthwaite Meadows, a set of six fields so full of interesting plant species that they have been designated SSSIs (Sites of Special Scientific Interest). The walk also includes a Bronze Age stone circle, fossil-rich limestone pavements and fine views across the fells.

Grassington Meadows In the grounds of what was once Grassington Hospital (an isolated Edwardian sanatorium) you can enjoy a splendid flower-rich meadow on the slopes above the River Wharfe, and picture-postcard views across the valley. With the lively market town of Grassington as start and finish point, this walk makes an excellent excuse for a family day out in Wharfedale. You can download YDMTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suggested routes for these and other meadow walks at www.ydmt.org/hay-time.

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It’s a method of land management developed by generations of farmers who believed – probably rightly – that their sheep favoured herb-rich hay, and were all the healthier for eating it. Nowadays traditional methods of land management have been largely replaced by more intensive farming practices. Upland meadows – difficult to access and subject to extremes of weather – have mostly been abandoned on the grounds that they are simply too much trouble to work.

GOING FOR GROWTH Now, though, the tide is beginning to turn, and YDMT is spearheading the project to restore our local heritage and the biodiversity that goes with it. This spring saw the launch of YDMT’s Meadow Links project, which aims to involve Dales communities directly in conserving the local landscape. This includes the creation of ten community meadows for future residents and visitors to enjoy. Fortunately former hay meadows can be restored, with a little effort. Seeds from species-rich sites are harvested and spread on areas from which they have died out. Plants that are difficult to establish from seed can be grown as plug plants before being planted out in their new home. 20 | Dales Life | Summer 2016

Provenance is crucial here. Over thousands of years, local plants have adapted to the particular microclimate and soil conditions prevailing in their own immediate neighbourhood, and are subtly different, genetically, from plants of the same species growing further afield. Ideally, then, ‘donor’ sites and ‘receptor’ sites will be as close as possible. But the Meadow Links project is looking to do something more important than simply restoring the odd meadow here and there. The plan is to link fragmented areas together – as they were once linked in the past – to create a network of diverse habitats in which plants and pollinators can once more exchange their genes more widely. Although meadows are important, smaller areas of land can play a crucial role as wildlife ‘stepping stones’. So as well as encouraging farmers and volunteer groups to get together to regenerate former hay meadows, YDMT is also looking for homeowners and landowners to create ‘wildlife patches’ – any shape or size will do – incorporating bird boxes, hedgehog habitats, ponds and wildflower areas that will support the growing network. Bringing life and colour back into our rugged uplands is an exciting vision, and future generations will certainly thank us for it. So if you think you can play a part, do get in touch with YDMT – just call 015242 51002 or visit www.ydmt.org.

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divine delphiniums They’re big, they’re beautiful and their brilliant blues simply can’t be beaten. Every garden needs delphiniums, says Adam Appleyard

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NO TRADITIONAL ENGLISH COTTAGE GARDEN is complete without generous drifts of delphiniums – ultramarine, indigo, mauve or white – to add colour and height to the borders. Few other perennials can match delphiniums for sheer physical presence, and if you’re a fan of vibrant blues and blue-purples you’ll be hardpressed to find another family of plants that offers such a wide choice of sumptuous summer shades. OPENING PAGES, LEFT Close up of delphiniums RIGHT Delphinium Magic Fountains THIS PAGE, LEFT Delphinium ‘Atlantis’ TOP LEFT Delphinium ‘Can Can’ TOP RIGHT Delphinium ‘Lilian Bassett’ OPPOSITE Delphinium trial OVERLEAF Early morning sun backlighting delphiniums Images © RHS and GAP

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A TALL ORDER? Delphiniums were a favourite plant in Victorian times, but fell out of favour in the middle years of the last century, acquiring a reputation for being old-fashioned and difficult to manage. Nowadays, though, they’re very much back in vogue. And whilst it’s true that you can’t simply cross your fingers and leave delphiniums to their own devices, it’s well worth spending that extra hour or two catering to their little foibles. They will reward you with tall, elegant spires of summer colour and provide an excellent source of long-lasting cut flowers. Make sure you do your research before buying, and decide which varieties of delphinium are best for your garden. The ‘Pacific’ group of hybrids can grow into majestic plants two metres or more tall, and will create a truly jaw-dropping show. By the same token, though, they’re easily toppled, so if your site is a windswept one you may well want to opt for shorter, more branching plants from the ‘Belladonna’ group. If you’re in doubt as to what’s what, ask for advice at your local nursery. Once you’ve sourced your plants, taking your time to prepare the ground will pay dividends.

Delphinium Decisions There are hundreds of different kinds of delphinium to choose between, but here’s a selection of tried and tested varieties that you should be able to source fairly easily.

Delphinium ‘Blue Nile’ A classic delphinium, this stately cultivar grows up to 1.5m high and produces generous spikes of gorgeous sky-blue, white-eyed, semi-double flowers.

Delphinium ‘Langdon’s Blue Lagoon’ With much the same colour scheme as ‘Blue Nile’, this one is a real back-of-the-border stunner – in ideal conditions it will soar to heights of 2.5m or so. Just make sure you give it a sheltered site and plenty of support.

Delphinium ‘Can-Can’ A tallish delphinium (up to 1.5m) with showy, pale violet, pom-pom-like flowers carried in elegant, tapering spikes.

Delphinium ‘Lilian Bassett’ Take a break from blues and violets with this 1.5mhigh beauty whose pure white, semi-double flower petals contrast beautifully with their dark brown centres. For a taller (up to 2.5m) white-flowered delphinium try Delphinium ‘Olive Poppleton’.

Delphinium ‘Atlantis’ A medium-sized delphinium that won’t grow higher than 1m, ‘Atlantis’ bears neat spikes of single, dark blue-purple blooms – just right for anyone with a more modest space to fill.

Delphinium grandiflorum ‘Blue Butterfly’ If you want a tiny, compact delphinium – so small that it doesn’t need staking – this bijou beauty fits the bill perfectly. It grows to around 35cm tall and will produce delicate, gentian blue flowers, subtly tinted with violet.

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Delphiniums like chalky, alkaline conditions, so if your soil tends towards the acidic you’ll need to apply calcium carbonate, preferably well in advance. They are also hungry plants, so dig in plenty of organic matter such as well-rotted garden compost or blood, fish and bone. And although delphiniums demand generous watering throughout the growing season (without it they’re prone to powdery mildew), nothing upsets them more than damp, waterlogged winter conditions. If your soil is heavy, dig in plenty of grit to help it drain more freely.

PLENTY AT STAKE Whether you opt for tall delphiniums or shorter ones, all bar the dwarf varieties need some form of support to prevent the top-heavy flowering stalks getting damaged. Don’t wait until they start shooting skywards; have your supporting structure in place well before it is needed. One of the best and least visually intrusive ways to protect your delphiniums from unseasonal gusts is to set twiggy sticks (a useful byproduct of pruning trees and woody shrubs) firmly into the ground all around them. Once the delphiniums put on a spurt of growth, your sticks will be barely noticeable but will still give your plants plenty of support. 26 | Dales Life | Summer 2016

Delphiniums don’t have an especially long flowering season, but with a bit of luck you can nudge them into putting up a second flush of flower stems in late summer or early autumn once the first set has gone over. Simply cut the flower stems back hard when they are spent, then mulch and feed your plants generously. Don’t think you can let down your guard once the flowering is done, though, because it’s never too early to think about next year’s delphiniums. Young delphinium shoots make a tasty snack for hibernating slugs that emerge from the soil in spring, and early autumn is an ideal time to apply a biological control such as Nemaslug. Alternatively, wait until early spring and use an eco-friendly repellent to keep those greedy molluscs at bay. Please don’t use poisons, though, because they will harm hard-pressed garden birds like thrushes. Delphiniums are perfectly hardy and don’t need any special protection over winter. Once they start growing again in spring you can easily increase your stock by dividing large clumps or taking cuttings. A word of warning: Delphiniums belong to the buttercup family of plants (Ranunculaceae), and like many of their cousins they are somewhat toxic. They will give you a nasty stomach ache if ingested, so make sure pets and children don’t take a sneaky nibble!

The Ilkley Riverside Hotel is situated adjacent to the picturesque Riverside Gardens and is one of the friendliest hotels in Ilkley. A multiple times winner of the Tourism Flower Award, the hotel has been run by the Dobson family for over 44 years. You are guaranteed a warm welcome, friendly atmosphere and a picturesque riverside setting. Our rooms are all en-suite, and offer stunning views of either the Dalesway and River Wharfe or Ilkley Moor itself. All rates include continental or full English bed and breakfast. Complimentary WiFi access is also available throughout the hotel and on the patio. Restaurant Our Sunday roast is a must. Lamb shanks, half pound burgers, home made steak and kidney & steak pies etc... The full menu is on our website. The restaurant and bar are open to both casual/non resident diners and also hotel guests.

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flying visits On sunny summer days the Dales countryside is teeming with beautiful butterflies. Elena Greenway explains what to look out for IT IS ESTIMATED THAT 25,000 DIFFERENT species of insects can be found in the British Isles. Butterflies, with a mere 59 species, account for just a tiny fraction of this number. Thanks, though, to their delicate beauty and peaceable nature, butterflies are far and away our most popular insect residents. Peacocks, Tortoiseshells and Red Admirals are frequent visitors to our flower borders, and Cabbage Whites are equally frequent (though perhaps not quite so welcome) visitors to the vegetable patch. But take a stroll in the meadows, or up along the winding stone lanes and trackways onto the moors, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find an entirely different set of less familiar, but equally spectacular, winged wonders.

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“ Peacocks, Tortoiseshells and Red Admirals are frequent visitors to our flower borders”

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OPENING PAGES Comma butterfly THIS PAGE, TOP Orange Tip butterfly ABOVE Speckled Wood butterfly OPPOSITE Gatekeeper butterfly OVERLEAF Painted Lady butterfly

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One of the easiest butterflies to recognise is the Orange Tip. True to their name, male Orange Tips have forewings generously splashed with vibrant orange. Other than that, their wings are largely white – when seen from above, at least. The underwings are a different story, consisting of a mottled colour scheme that provides their owner with perfect camouflage when they snap their wings closed. Female Orange Tips are drabber, lacking the orange wing splashes. The Orange Tip can be found fluttering along hedgerows, especially those bordering on damp meadows.

Less common than the Orange Tip, but favouring similar habitats, is the Gatekeeper, a pert little brown and orange butterfly with a single dark spot on each forewing. Unlike most butterflies, it rests with its wings open rather than closed. The Gatekeeper is at the northern limit of its range here in North Yorkshire, but it is still regularly sighted. Gatekeeper caterpillars feed on various grasses. Also at the northern limit of its range, but currently expanding into Yorkshire and County Durham thanks to milder climatic conditions, is the handsome Marbled White, a large butterfly whose bold black-and-white patterning makes it unmistakeable. You’ll find the Marbled White in rough limestone grassland, where the adults are irresistibly drawn to wild marjoram, knapweed and thistles. Their caterpillars graze on the grasses typically found in unimproved pasture. Stay alert when you’re walking woodland margins or forest rides and you’ll probably soon spot the Speckled Wood butterfly. It’s a dapper little butterfly, whose wings are dark chocolate brown, jollied up with creamy specks and blotches. The males can often be seen defending their territory in woodland glades, rising up abruptly to chase off rivals. The females lay their eggs on couch grass and similar plants.

WINGING THE BLUES There are several tiny, gem-like, bright blue butterflies to be found in the British Isles. Unsurprisingly, the one youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll most often meet is the Common Blue. It skims low above grassland dotted with the clovers and trefoils that its caterpillars depend on, and it can even colonise motorway verges and urban parks. Keep your eyes peeled, though, for the higher-flying Holly Blue, which you can find close to the plants on which it lays its eggs, namely holly (in spring) and ivy (in autumn). Churchyards, often well provided with both of these, are a good place to look. Although Southern England is generally richer in butterfly species, we do have our own Northern specialities. These include the Northern Brown Argus, found only in Northern England and Scotland. It is a neat, attractive butterfly, whose dark brown wings are fringed with white and decorated with rows of orange dots. The Northern Brown Argus is rare in the UK due to its exacting habitat requirements: sheltered, unimproved limestone grassland on which the common rock rose grows. The limestone pavements in and around the Yorkshire Wildlife Trustâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grass Wood nature reserve near Grassington are a good place to find it. Try visiting towards the end of June. Dales Life | Summer 2016 | 31

CATERPILLAR CAFÉ Nowadays many gardeners deliberately plant flowers and shrubs that provide bees and butterflies with plentiful sources of nectar. What’s less widely appreciated is that butterflies often need a quite different selection of plants for their caterpillars to feed on. Individual species can have very precise requirements, and the average garden certainly won’t cater to everyone’s tastes. If you want to do your bit to help, though, one of the best ways is simply to let a corner of your plot go wild. As you’ll see from the list below, many caterpillar-friendly plants are ‘weeds’, but a little untidiness is a small price to pay for a thriving butterfly population.

WHO EATS WHAT? Orange Tip, Green-veined White

Sweet Rocket (Hesperis matronalis), Honesty (Lunaria annua), Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata).

Holly Blue

Holly (Ilex acquifolium), Ivy (Hedera helix).

Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock, Red Admiral Common Nettle (Urtica dioica). The Comma butterfly, less common than the Speckled Wood, is another medium-sized butterfly fond of woodland edges. It is unique amongst British butterflies in having deeply and irregularly scalloped, ragged-looking wings. These are predominantly orange, with darker blotches. The underwings carry the distinctive white, comma-shaped mark from which it gets its name. Nettles are the favourite foodstuff of Comma butterfly caterpillars, who disguise themselves from predators by the clever ruse of looking virtually identical to bird droppings. On upland heaths where the bilberry grows, look out for the Green Hairstreak, immediately recognisable by its lustrous green underwings. Whilst the Green Hairstreak is widely distributed throughout Britain, populations tend to be small and isolated. It can be found in the hills above Ilkley and Settle, and also in the higher reaches of Swaledale. 32 | Dales Life | Summer 2016

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Common Nettle (Urtica dioica), Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum).

Small Copper

Common Sorrel (Rumex acetosa), Sheep’s Sorrel (Rumex acetosella) and other docks (Rumex spp.). For more information about caterpillar-friendly plants – and plenty of fascinating information about butterflies and moths – visit www.butterfly-conservation.org

Finally it is worth remembering that not all the butterflies we see in the UK live here all year. The Painted Lady, one of the largest British butterflies, can’t survive our winters, but populations regularly migrate from Africa – and back again – sometimes in staggering numbers. Look out for these hardy long-distance travellers on their favourite food sources, thistles and knapweed.

Set in the delightful village of Grassington in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, the Devonshire offers the warmest of welcomes. The Devonshire Grassington boasts a pleasing stone facade with higgledypiggledy windows and baby bays, you instantly realise you have stumbled across a true gem in the heart of Grassington Square. Once inside you will surely not be disappointed. Our goal is to provide quality accommodation, excellent food, real ales, good company and exceptional service. Nationally renowned brewing company Timothy Taylor’s recently bought this iconic village hotel and joined forces with local pub company Pickles Pubs to invest in refurbishing the hotel back to its former glory. Using their experience they have, with a local management team, created a brand-new dining and drinking experience for all to share. Previously known as the Devonshire Hotel, this attractive old hotel is a true gem in the heart of the Dales, and has recently benefited from a refurb of around £500k to bring this hotel back to its former glory. The eight bedrooms have all been refitted and redesigned and two rooms are now dog friendly. The Devonshire is certain to continue in its fine style. Whether it’s a night away with friends or a romantic break the Devonshire’s Mega breakfast is a force to be reckoned with. Why not stay with us and experience the perfect break in the Yorkshire Dales.

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Open Daily March to October Admission: £9.00 adult, £4.50 child, £25 family (2A + 2C) students and senior citizens £7.50, children under 5 FREE Park your car in Clapham (SAT NAV LA2 8EA) and enjoy the nature trail walk to the cave from Clapham 34 | Dales Life | Summer 2016

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In for a Pond

SORTED If you’ve got a garden pond, now’s the time to give it a bit of TLC, and maybe think about introducing a selection of fish. And if you haven’t got a pond, what are you waiting for? A good place to get friendly advice on all aspects of pond making and pond maintenance – from oxygenation and filtration to keeping the dreaded blanketweed at bay – is Aquatic Finatic in Northallerton (aquaticfinatic.co.uk). Aquatic Finatic were regional runners-up in last year’s Practical Fishkeeping Retailer of the Year awards, so they obviously know their subject inside out. With a huge selection of pond plants and cold-water fish in stock you’ll find everything you need to create a truly first-class water feature.

garden notes Adam Appleyard’s

It’s amazing how quickly the interior of a greenhouse or potting shed can degenerate into an untidy jumble of odds and ends, so here’s a stylish way to bring a little bit of order into your horticultural life: a smart garden organiser designed by Sophie Conran for Burgon & Ball. With nine neat little pots in a matching tray you’ll be able to lay your hands on what you need in a trice. Now in stock at Dovetail Interiors, Bedale, dovetailinteriors.com.

Best Fruit Forward

THE TREE MALLOW Seasonal Sensation

Standing well over a metre tall and bearing masses of bee-friendly pink flowers all summer long, the tree mallow makes a dramatic and eyecatching addition to a mixed border. There are several species of tree mallow, with Lavatera x clementii being one of the most popular varieties. It’s quick growing and semi-evergreen, so it won’t leave a huge hole in your planting scheme when autumn comes. You can find it – along with plenty of other pretty perennials – at Ravensworth Nurseries (ravensworthnurseries.com).

Honey-sweet greengages, eaten straight from the tree, are one of my favourite late summer treats. Greengages were bred from plums, but they have none of the sharpness of their ancestors, and they are usually yellow-green rather than plummy purple. ‘Oullins Golden Gage’ is a self-fertile gage that does well here in the North. You can buy it – along with plum, cherry, apple and pear trees galore, all grown on site – at Braithwaites Gardening Centre, Bedale (braithwaitesnursery.co.uk). Dales Life | Summer 2016 | 35

Sit it Out For those long, lazy days sitting in the sun, a decent set of light but durable garden furniture is an investment you won’t regret. This stylish set from top maker Hartman, hand-woven over sturdy aluminium frames, is bang on trend and super-comfy to boot. You can find a selection of Hartman garden furniture on display at Dawson’s department store in Skipton (dawsonsdepartmentstore.co.uk), or order it online from Dawson’s outdoor furniture site, gardenfurnitureworld.co.uk.

garden notes Adam Appleyard’s

Potted History

Picking the perfect planter is a fine balance: you want something that looks terrific, but which doesn’t make such a bold statement that it steals the thunder from your prize blooms. These elegant galvanised steel Chadlington planters from Love Thy Interiors in Thirsk (lovethyinteriors. co.uk) will quickly weather to a lovely muted metallic grey. Their patina, along with the retro detailing, gives them that ‘always been there’ look that adds a touch of classic charm to any patio.

SCREEN SAVER

HOT TOPIC Now the warm weather has arrived there’s something about the prospect of rustling up a meal outdoors that few of us can resist. But which kind of barbecue is best, charcoal or gas? Both sides of the debate have passionate advocates. Charcoal gives you that authentic, smoky, char-grilled taste, but can be slow to heat and messy. Gas barbies are fast and easy to control but they’re heavier and need more storage space. Ultimately it’s a personal choice, but for professional advice and a chance to explore the options in depth visit Woodbank Nurseries, Bingley (woodbanknurseries.com), who stock a wide selection of barbecues – both charcoal and gas – from top-quality brands including Weber and Outback. 36 | Dales Life | Summer 2016

Growing a hedge from scratch can be a lengthy process – not ideal if you have pressing concerns about privacy or security. Wykeham Mature Plants (www. wykehammatureplants.co.uk) is a North Yorkshire company that specialises in instant landscape transformations, supplying larger trees and shrubs than you’d normally find elsewhere. They deliver nationwide, and even offer design and planting services, meaning you can be relaxing behind a mature hedge in a matter of hours rather than years.

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A DAY IN THE LIFE

the hill

farmer Neil Heseltine farms Hill Top Farm in Malham, along with his partner Leigh Weston. Taking in 1,100 acres of stunning limestone scenery and rising to an altitude of 1,800 feet, Hill Top Farm is currently home to a breeding herd of 120 Belted Galloway cattle and around 200 Swaledale sheep Words by Brian Pike Images by Stephen Garnett 38 | Dales Life | Summer 2016

How do you spend an average day in summer? July, say? To be honest I don’t think there’s ever such a thing as an average day, but in July we’ve got two main priorities: getting the sheep sheared and haymaking. All our land is farmed under the DEFRA Higher Level Stewardship scheme, which is largely about increasing biodiversity. An important part of this is maintaining and improving traditional hay meadows, which have to be managed according to a very specific schedule. Both shearing and haymaking are weatherdependent. Since we might only get a week’s worth of good days, things can get a bit fraught

trying to juggle the two activities. Haymaking may seem like an idyllic prospect but in reality we’re usually up against it, working through until nine o’clock at night with one eye on the storms looming on the horizon. Presumably lambing season is even busier? That’s right. You’re up and out of bed as soon as you possibly can be, first light, and out round the flock. We’ll come in at six or seven in the evening, but there will always be problem sheep and lambs that need to be brought inside and tended during the night. So it’s a twelve- or thirteen-hour day, plus a bit at night on top of that.

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Why did you choose to farm Belted Galloway cattle? They’re a traditional, hardy breed that are a perfect fit for the conditions on our farm. Belted Galloways are very good at living on challenging terrain, and unlike Continental cattle they can stay outside and graze the hills all year round. Year-round grazing has important benefits in terms of improving biodiversity. We’ve been farming Belted Galloways for thirteen years now, and as time has gone by there have been definite environmental benefits. I’ve seen more hares than I have for years, and there’s a greater diversity of plants and herbs. The RSPB tells us we’ve created a much better habitat for groundnesting birds, and we’ve had barn owls nesting and rearing their young on the farm for the first time in years. And the beef? We’re very proud of it! We’re approved suppliers of the Pasture-Fed Livestock Association, so our cattle don’t eat grain. They subsist entirely by grazing our herbrich pastures. Why? Well for one thing it’s a more efficient, sustainable method of production. Why feed 10kg of grain to an animal to get 1kg of meat, when that same grain could be used to feed people instead? What’s more, pasture-fed meat is lower in saturated fat and higher in vitamins, and it always gets great feedback on taste tests! If you want to try it for yourself, we’ve just started selling it through our local farm shop, Town End Farm Shop in Airton.

How do you see the future of the farm? In many ways the ‘new’ things I’m doing now actually go back to techniques used by my father and grandfather when they started working the farm in the 1950s. In recent times most farmers have felt under pressure to increase stock numbers to maximise productivity, hence the need to feed cattle on grain. What we’ve been doing over the last few years is to go back in the opposite direction, reducing the number of stock to a level that’s appropriate to the land we farm, and letting the animals exhibit as much as possible of their natural behaviour. It’s the same story with the sheep as with the cattle. We’ve reduced them from 800 down to 200, and we might even go lower. And whereas there has been a general tendency to start lambing earlier and earlier in the year, feeding with supplements rather than relying solely on grass, we’ve been letting lambing time slip back a bit later. Almost six weeks later, in fact, to fit in with when the grass has grown sufficiently to sustain our flock. You’ve got a remarkably smart website for a Dales farmer. That’s all down to my partner, Leigh, who has developed a fantastic social media following for us: nearly 8,000 followers on Twitter, and even more on Instagram. We think it’s an important part of what we’re doing to develop a closer relationship with people who live in and visit the Dales, and to spread the message about what we believe to be a good way of farming. Dales Life | Summer 2016 | 41

What’s the most difficult part of your job? I think the hardest thing about being an upland farmer is the unrelenting nature of the job. There’s never a day when there’s nothing to do, and there’s nobody else to do it but you, so you really feel the pressure. Even when we’re away from the farm, we’re worrying about what’s going on there. It can be quite tough to cope with, psychologically. And what do you enjoy most? A few years ago I would have said it was knowing I had produced the best livestock I possibly could. And that’s still something I’m aiming at, of course. But what gives me most satisfaction nowadays, what’s important to us as a family, is finding the right balance, farming in a way that doesn’t have a detrimental effect on the environment. Whether or not our daughter will go into farming I’ve no idea, but it’s hugely important to me that this land is farmed – sustainably – for generations to come. 42 | Dales Life | Summer 2016

You can find out more about Neil and Hill Top Farm at hilltopmalham.co.uk. Leigh tweets as @hilltopfarmgirl and is hilltopfarmgirl on Instagram. For those who want to experience the farm at first hand, Hill Top has a Grade II listed cottage sleeping five and a bunkbarn sleeping up to 32.

exploring hidden places East Riddlesden Hall

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Discover something for everyone at this special place which for generations was a hive of farming activity. Enjoy a stroll in the gardens or along the riverbank. Explore hidden history in the Manor house and family fun inside and out.... rounded off with welcome refreshments in the tea room.

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ﬂavours of

Summer Simply delicious food to enjoy on lazy sunny days

RUSTIC FARMHOUSE PÂTÉ

MAKES 4 X 450g JARS OF PÂTÉ: RECIPE CAN BE HALVED

To prepare the clarified butter, place the butter in a small saucepan and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until all the solids (the milk fats) rise to the top. Skim off and discard these solids. You know the butter is fully clarified when it loses its cloudiness and becomes clear. You’ll then be left with the pure golden butter fat, which will be great for preserving your pâté, as it will stop the surface oxidising when you pour it over the top. If not using immediately, your clarified butter will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 year.

PREPARATION: 30 MINUTES COOKING: 30 MINUTES

Meanwhile, to make the pâté, heat the olive oil in a large heavy-based frying pan over medium heat. Sauté the onion, garlic, thyme leaves, bay leaves and speck for 5 minutes, until the onion is transparent.

2 garlic cloves, crushed

Add the chicken livers and butter and cook gently for 15–20 minutes, until the livers are cooked through. Remove the bay leaves, then stir in the brandy and salt.

5 fresh bay leaves, plus extra to garnish

Transfer the mixture to a food processor and blend until smooth. Add the green peppercorns, adjust the seasoning, then spoon into four sterilised jars. Top each jar of pâté with a bay leaf and an extra thyme sprig or two, then cover with the clarified butter. Seal and store in the refrigerator, where the pâté will keep for several weeks. For your picnic, take a jar of pâté in a cooler bag, and enjoy with a crusty baguette and orange marmalade.

CLARIFIED BUTTER 250g unsalted butter

PÂTÉ 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 brown onions (about 300g) roughly chopped

2 thyme sprigs, leaves picked, plus extra sprigs for topping the pâté

250g speck or smoked bacon, roughly chopped 1kg free-range chicken livers, trimmed of any sinew 250g brandy 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons green peppercorns

TO SERVE crusty sourdough baguette orange marmalade

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ZUCCHINI, FETA & ASPARAGUS TART WITH CHIA PASTRY Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F Gas Mark 4).

SERVES 6–8

On a lightly floured workbench, roll out the pastry to about 8 mm thick. Press into a 23cm (9 inch) loose-based fluted flan tin and trim the edges. Rest for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.

PREPARATION 40 MINUTES COOKING 50 MINUTES

Line the tart shell with a sheet of baking paper, then fill with baking beads or uncooked rice or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the baking paper and beads, then bake for a further 10 minutes, or until the pastry is golden. Remove the tart shell from the oven; reduce the oven temperature to 150°C (300°F Gas Mark 2). While the pastry is blind baking, heat the olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Sauté the leek over medium heat for 5–10 minutes, or until soft and fragrant. Remove from the heat and leave to cool.

2 tablespoons olive oil

Spread the cooled leek over the blind-baked tart shell. Squeeze as much water out of the grated zucchini as possible, then arrange on top of the leek. Sprinkle with the mint and chives. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, salt and pepper. Pour the mixture over the tart. Lay the asparagus spears on top, then sprinkle with the Gruyère and feta. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the filling is cooked in the centre and the pastry is golden. This tart is lovely served warm, but is wonderful cold as well — great to take to a picnic.

1 quantity sour cream pastry

2 leeks, pale part only, chopped 1 zucchini, about 150g, grated 2 tablespoons chopped mint 2 tablespoons chopped chives 6 free-range eggs 200ml thin (pouring/whipping) cream 1 teaspoon sea salt 1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 12 asparagus spears, woody ends trimmed 100g (1 cup) grated Gruyère cheese 100g (2⁄3 cup) crumbled feta cheese

SOUR CREAM PASTRY Chop the chilled butter into chunks, then place in a food processor with the flour and chia seeds. Pulse until the butter is the size of cherries. Add the sour cream and pulse again, until just incorporated. Turn out onto a cool, floured surface and form the dough into a rectangle. Cover and leave to rest in the fridge for 20 minutes. Roll out to the shape and thickness directed in your recipe, then press into your pie or tart tin. Trim the pastry edges, then rest in the fridge again for 30 minutes, before baking and filling according to your recipe instructions. TIP: The pastry can be wrapped up and frozen for up to 3 months; simply thaw it in the fridge for a day or overnight before using.

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MAKES 575g PASTRY PREPARATION 10 MINUTES + 50 minutes resting 150g chilled salted butter 300g 2 cups plain (all-purpose) flour, sifted, plus extra for dusting 3 tablespoons chia seeds 125g (1⁄2 cup) sour cream

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LEMON CURD CHEESECAKE Grease the base of a 23cm (9 inch) spring-form cake tin. Line the base and side with baking paper.

MAKES 1 X 23cm (9 INCH) CAKE

Break the biscuits into bits and place in a food processor. Blend until smooth, and the consistency of sand, then tip into a bowl. Add the sugar, melted butter and water and mix until all the crumbs are damp with the butter, like wet sand. Using the back of a metal spoon, and a straight-sided glass, press the crumb mixture into the base of the tin. Place in the refrigerator to set for an hour or so. When you’re ready to bake, preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F Gas Mark 2).

PREPARATION: 30 MINUTES + resting + overnight chilling

To make the filling, beat the cream cheese and sugar in a bowl, using an electric mixer, until soft and well combined. Add the sour cream and beat on slow speed to combine – don’t overbeat the mixture, or beat it too fast, as this will cause the cheesecake to rise during cooking, then crack as it is cooling down: always have the speed set to slow to medium. Add the eggs one at a time, beating in each one until incorporated. Add the lemon zest and juice and beat slowly for about a minute. Pour the mixture over the biscuit base. Bake for 1 hour, or until the cheesecake is a light golden colour, but still a bit wobbly in the middle. Leave to cool in the oven with the door ajar. Refrigerate for 12 hours, or overnight, until chilled. Just before serving, spread with most of the lemon curd. Decorate with big dollops of thick cream and candied lemon slices, if desired. Drizzle with the remaining lemon curd, dust with icing sugar and serve.

LEMON CURD

COOKING: 1 HOUR 150g digestive biscuits, or your favourite biscuits 75g (½ cup) caster sugar 75g unsalted butter, melted 2 teaspoons warm water ½ quantity lemon curd thick (double) cream, to serve (optional) candied lemon slices, to garnish (optional) sifted icing sugar, for dusting FOR THE FILLING 300g cream cheese, softened 180g caster sugar 300g sour cream 3 large free-range eggs zest and juice of 1 lemon

MAKES 1 X 500ml JAR

Put the butter and lemon zest in a heavy-based saucepan and place over medium heat. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar. When the butter has melted, add the egg yolk mixture and lemon juice, then whisk constantly over medium heat until the curd thickens. This will take about 10 minutes. Leave to cool, then ladle into a sterilised jar and seal. The curd will keep for at least 2 months in the fridge.

Recipes and photographs are from In The Kitchen by Simmone Logue, published in hardback by Murdoch Books and available from all good booksellers.

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SERVES 12

PREPARATION: 10 MINUTES COOKING: 15 MINUTES 250g unsalted butter zest of 2 lemons, plus the juice of 3 lemons 3 large free-range egg yolks 190g caster sugar

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Posh Picnics Food seems to taste so much better in the great outdoors. Whether it’s a day at the races or a lazy day by the river, try this fabulous alfresco feast for something a little bit different

Mini tomato, olive and mozzarella tarts Sometimes the simplest combinations are the best, and this is true for these colourful tomato, olive and mozzarella tarts. Partially cooking the heirloom tomatoes brings out their flavour and texture.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan 160°C)/350°F/Gas Mark 4. Heat a little olive oil in a large frying pan, add the tomatoes and garlic and sauté for 4–5 minutes until the tomatoes are tender but not overcooked. Add the olives and season, then tip into a bowl and leave to cool.

olive oil, for frying

Heat a good layer of olive oil in the pan and fry the basil leaves for a few seconds until crisp and translucent, taking care as they will spit and splutter. Remove and drain on kitchen paper.

24 basil leaves

Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface to 2mm thick. Using a 7cm diameter plain cookie cutter, stamp out 12 discs, re-rolling the trimmings as necessary.

6 mini mozzarella balls, halved

Grease 12 individual 6cm diameter tartlet tins or a 12-hole mini tart tin, line with the pastry discs and prick with a fork. Bake in the oven for 6–8 minutes until golden. Leave to cool in the tins for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

15–20 red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced 15 black olives, pitted and chopped 200g chilled shortcrust pastry plain flour, for dusting unsalted butter, for greasing salt and freshly ground black pepper

Makes 12 Preparation time: 15 minutes, plus cooling Cooking time: about 15 minutes

Fill the mini tart cases with the tomato and olive mixture, then top each with a mozzarella half and garnish with 2 crispy basil leaves. Serve immediately.

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Vanilla cured salmon on beetroot and caraway bread I like experimenting with ingredients and as a pastry chef vanilla is my favourite flavour. Trust me, the sweetness of the vanilla and the smoky taste of the salmon really work well together, and the bread is slightly exotic, with a hint of fabulous pink from the beetroot. Use very fresh salmon for this recipe as it will take a couple of days to cure. You can make the bread the day before you want to serve it.

2 tsp vanilla bean paste 300g skinless salmon fillet 250ml vodka 100g rock salt 70g muscovado sugar 1 tbsp mini capers, rinsed and chopped 1 tbsp chopped dill freshly ground black pepper ½ lemon, to serve FOR THE BEETROOT BREAD 250g strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting ½ x 7g sachet fast-action dried yeast ½ tsp golden caster sugar 1 tsp caraway seeds 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for greasing 125ml warm water 70g cooked beetroot, puréed in a food processor

Makes 16 Preparation time: 25 minutes, plus marinating, curing and rising Cooking time: 20 minutes

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Rub the vanilla paste over the salmon fillet, then place in a deep non-reactive dish and pour over the vodka. Cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. Meanwhile, using a pestle and mortar, grind the salt and sugar together. Set aside. Drain the marinade from the salmon, then rub the salt and sugar mixture into the salmon flesh. Cover with clingfilm and leave to cure in the refrigerator for 36–48 hours (the salt will extract the liquid from the fish). Make the bread the day before the salmon is ready to serve. Put the flour into the bowl of a freestanding mixer fitted with a dough hook, make a well in the centre and add the dried yeast, sugar, caraway seeds, salt and extra virgin olive oil. Pour in the 125ml water and the puréed beetroot and knead for 5 minutes. Cover the bowl with a clean tea towel and leave to rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes, or until it has doubled in size. Turn the dough out on to a floured surface and divide into 2 equal pieces, then roll each into a rectangle. Roll up into log shapes to fit the tins, tucking the ends under. Transfer to 2 500g greased loaf tins and leave to rise in a warm place for at least 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 220°C (fan 200°C)/425°F/Gas Mark 7. Bake the bread in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until it sounds slightly hollow when tapped on the base. Turn out on to a cooling rack and leave to cool completely. If baking the day before, store in an airtight container overnight. When ready to serve, rinse the cured salmon under cold running water and pat dry with kitchen paper. Using a sharp knife, slice the salmon thinly. Cut the beetroot bread into 16 slices and cut the crusts off. Top each with slices of salmon and sprinkle over a few capers. Season with black pepper and garnish with the dill. Squeeze over the lemon before serving.

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Tequila king prawn sliders Bring a touch of Mexican fiesta to your picnic with these spicy king prawns that are marinated in a zesty and boozy salsa. These prawns taste super fresh and are best served in a soft fluffy bread roll.

2 tbsp olive oil 1 small red onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 20 raw peeled king prawns, with tails intact, deveined 3 tbsp tequila 1 tsp lime juice 10 small soft white mini rolls extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling salt and freshly ground black pepper

Makes 10 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: about 15 minutes

Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan 180°C)/400°F/Gas Mark 6. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat until it shimmers, then add the onion and garlic, season with salt and cook for about 8–10 minutes until softened and translucent. Add the prawns and cook for about 3 minutes until they just turn pink. Remove the pan from the heat, add the tequila and scrape the bottom of the pan to incorporate any browned bits. Return to the heat and simmer until the smell of alcohol has cooked off and the prawns are cooked through. Remove from the heat, stir in the lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Meanwhile, cut the rolls in half horizontally and drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil. Place the halves on a baking sheet and warm in the oven for about 5 minutes. Divide the prawns and all their juices among the roll bases, top with the lids and serve.

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Spiced banana and walnut bundt cakes Bundt cakes have had a huge revival in recent years and the special cake tins that make their distinctive shape are a real work of art – many are also collector’s items. I really like these spiced banana bundt cakes – they are perfect for a picnic or afternoon tea and are super-yummy, as is the frosting. Remember, your bananas must be really ripe to get that great burst of flavour.

85g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing 140g self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting 115g golden caster sugar 1 large egg, beaten 2 ripe bananas, chopped pinch of salt ½ tsp ground ginger ½ tsp mixed spice ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 100g walnuts, roasted and chopped plus extra to decorate icing sugar, for dusting

FOR THE FROSTING 25g (1oz) unsalted butter, softened

Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan 160°C)/350°F/gas mark 4. Grease and flour a 12-hole mini bundt cake tray. In a large bowl, cream the butter and caster sugar together until pale and fluffy. Beat in the egg and bananas until smooth. Sift the flour, salt, spices and bicarbonate of soda together, then fold in. Stir in the walnuts. Spoon the mixture into the prepared moulds, filling them about three-quarters full. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then turn out on to a cooling rack to cool completely. To make the frosting, beat all the ingredients together until fluffy and smooth. Spoon into a piping bag fitted with a starshaped piping nozzle and top each cooled cake with a swirl of frosting. Sprinkle over a few chopped walnuts and lightly dust with icing sugar before serving.

70g (2½oz) cream cheese 70g (2½oz) golden icing sugar 1 tsp vanilla bean paste

Makes 12 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: about 25 minutes

Recipes and photographs are from Eric Lanlard’s Afternoon Tea by Eric Lanlard and is published in hardback by Mitchell Beazley (£20). Photography by Kate Whitaker.

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PIZZA

PASTA

STEAKS

SEAFOOD

The Square Restaurant

QUALITY BAR AND RESTAURANT ON THE EDGE OF THE YORKSHIRE DALES

At 22 The Square we pride ourselves on giving top quality ingredients and work with both our butchers to provide you with the best meats and poultry we can source. As with our seafood menu we also rely on our specials menu to showcase the best of the markets and seasons. Available for private dining or events for up to 50 people. Visit the website for our full menus and weekly oï¬&#x20AC;ers.

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Go the THE CREAM TEAM Whole Hog Two of North Yorkshire’s best-know artisan food makers, The Wensleydale Creamery and Brymor Ice Cream, have teamed up to create a unique new product: Yorkshire Wensleydale & Ginger Cheesecake ice cream. Made with milk from Brymor’s pedigree Guernsey herd, along with Yorkshire Wensleydale & Ginger cheese and a biscuit crumble, it’s an indulgent way to keep your cool when the mercury starts rising. Available from the Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre in Hawes and Brymor Ice Cream Parlour, High Jervaulx.

FOOD notes

There’s something about a hog roast that turns any function into a really special occasion, particularly on a lovely warm summer’s evening. And it doesn’t have to be difficult to arrange either – in fact all you need is a single domestic electrical socket. Town End Farm Shop near Skipton (townendfarmshop.co.uk) will do the rest, roasting, carving and serving up mouthwatering Yorkshire pork on site, along with crisp crackling, locally baked bread, homemade apple sauce and stuffing, and your choice of homemade salads.

SOMETHING TO RELISH A spoonful of chutney can transform a simple plate of cheeses or cold meats into a feast, just as a spoonful of jam, jelly or curd can turn an afternoon scone into a memorable treat. Bracken Hill Fine Foods near York make all of these game-changing condiments, and have already scooped numerous awards in recognition of their exceptional quality. Check out their wares, plus lots more terrific Yorkshire produce, at The Local Pantry Shop and Café, Leathley near Pool, Otley (thelocalpantry.co.uk).

TOP TASTE

Combining piquant sharpness and rich creaminess, goat’s cheese is a perfect match for light, bright summer salads. It’s also ideal for those with a low tolerance for cow’s milk. Ribblesdale Cheese (based in Wensleydale, despite the name) is a small, award-winning artisan cheesemaker specialising in tasty, handmade, singleherd goat’s cheese. You can buy their cheeses – and lots of other local delicacies – at Keelham Farm Shop, Skipton (keelhamfarmshop.co.uk) Dales Life | Summer 2016 | 59

Have You Herd? There aren’t many catering butchers in the country who maintain their own herd, but family firm R&J, based in Kirkby Malzeard, is one of the select few. Thanks to their focus on taste, free grazing and animal welfare, R&J’s meat has won widespread acclaim, and their customers include some of the finest restaurants in Yorkshire. Fortunately you don’t need to be a Michelinstarred chef to get hold of it, just head for Weetons Food Hall in Harrogate (www.weetons.com).

FOOD notes CURTAIN RAISER

York Theatre Royal (www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk) has recently benefited from a £6 million facelift, part of which has been the creation of a brand new café and bistro. Run under the watchful eye of Head Chef Phil Soeder (formerly of Castle Howard) it serves quick snacks, hot meals and pre-theatre twoand three-course suppers on show days. Best of all, you can now book your table in the bistro, which conveniently takes all the hassle out of pre-theatre dining.

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Net Value Potted shrimps always seemed to be amongst the goodies on those magical Enid Blyton picnics, but you might be surprised to know that the tradition of potting shrimps – originally devised as a method for preserving the delicately flavoured crustaceans – is still going strong. If you fancy a nostalgic summertime treat you can buy Morecambe Bay shrimps, gently cooked in butter and a secret blend of spices, from Booths in Ripon and Ilkley (www.booths.co.uk).

Frying High Bizzie Lizzie’s in Skipton (www.bizzielizzies.co.uk) are rightly proud of their signature awardwinning fish and chips. And they’re clearly keen to share the experience as widely as possible, because they’ve recently introduced a gluten-free version, fried in a dedicated part of the range to avoid contamination, so that diners with coeliac disease or gluten intolerance can tuck in without worrying about the consequences. Head for their Swadford Street branch to try it out. And while you’re there – whether or not you opt for gluten-free – why not wash it down with a fresh, fruity Prosecco, specially selected to complement Bizzie Lizzie’s fab fish and chips by local independent vintners The Wright Wine Company?

Newly refurbished with little added touches of unforgettable luxury Combining 400 years of history with contemporary, luxurious design, this 33 bedroomed 16th century Manor House has acted as an idyllic countryside retreat for visitors to the area for over 80 years. Set in 22 acres of stunning enchanted ancient forest and countryside, it’s the perfect retreat for couples, corporate breaks or family gatherings.

Introducing the new PRIME restaurant – atmosphere, service and attention to detail – dine in our stunning dining area, low lights, candles and booth seating. We deliver a destination dining experience from a light lunch to an evening meal.

VISIT OUR FARM SHOP IN THE HEART OF THE DALES Here you can discover the pleasure of farm shopping and enjoy delicious food from the Yorkshire Dales. All our produce is fresh, local and full of flavour. We breed and rear our own meat here on the farm. You can also find seasonal fruit and vegetables, preserves, fish, cheese and so much more. Enjoy home-made cakes in our tearoom and browse our craft area for a great range of crafts and gifts.

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It can be difficult buying a present for a wine-lover if you’re not entirely confident of your own judgement. The solution is to let the experts do the deciding for you, as they have with this trio of award-winning wines selected by Keelham Farm Shop in Skipton (keelhamfarmshop.co.uk). Their gift box, which costs just £27.50, contains a bottle of each of these corkers: Lunetta Prosecco Spumante, False Bay Chenin Blanc and The Charge Tempranillo Rioja. Now all you need to do is buy a card.

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SUMMER There’s something magical about watching the bubbles in a glass of champers dancing in the summer sunlight, and somehow when it’s a rosé the effect is even more enchanting. This Booths Champagne Brut Rosé NV is just the thing to try it out with. Light, bright and fruity – and, of course, full of beguiling little bubbles – you can currently buy it for a very affordable £24.99 from Booths supermarkets in Ripon and Ilkley (www.booths.co.uk).

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If you thought the West Country had a monopoly on the best cider, think again. At Thornborough Cider, based in Thornborough near Bedale, they’ve been making cider since 2010 – and winning plenty of prestigious awards for it too. Hand-pressed each autumn, their dry, sparkling tipple contains a carefully balanced blend of over fifty varieties of apple. Just right for quenching a summer thirst! You’ll find a list of Thornborough Cider suppliers at thornboroughcider.co.uk.

Great Shakes Here’s a recipe from expert mixologists The Guzzling Gander for a cocktail that sums up summer in a single glass. You’ll enjoy it even more if you make it with mint and strawberries from your own back garden!

STRAWBERRY MOJITO Ingredients 1 shot Bacardi ½ shot fresh 1 shot fraise de bois lime juice 10 mint leaves ½ shot gomme soda 1 large strawberry, diced crushed ice Method Place mint leaves, diced strawberry, gomme and lime juice in the glass and muddle. Add Bacardi, fraise de bois and ice, then top with soda. Garnish with additional mint leaves and strawberry. Looking for an unusual gift to celebrate a birthday or special occasion? Ask The Guzzling Gander (theguzzlinggander.co.uk) about their individual cocktail masterclasses. Dales Life | Summer 2016 | 63

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Love Fish and Chips… The best place to sit and eat traditional pie and mash in the North. Why not come down to the cafe today and see what all the hype is about? We pride ourself on top quality food, freshly prepared from local produce.

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Love Bizzie Lizzie’s As well as our simply superb Fish and Chips, our High Street location is open for tasty Breakfasts and scrumptious Afternoon Tea. Afternoon Tea available daily 2.30pm - 5pm at High Street Car Park Now available Gluten Free Fish and Chips at our Swadford Street Restaurant and Takeaway Accredited by Coeliac UK High Street Car Park, Skipton 01756 794531 Mon-Sun Restaurant and Takeaway 8am - 8pm

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Buying tomatoes Look for firm, smooth fruit with pert, fresh leafy tops.

Storing them Eat as soon as possible. Chilling dulls the flavour, so always store tomatoes at room temperature, never in the fridge. Preparation Remove the tops, wash and slice. Cut a small cross at the base of whole tomatoes and plunge briefly into boiling water to remove the skin if required. Cooking tips Splash with olive oil and roast whole for a succulent treat. Alternatively halve and briefly grill or fry. Health benefits Rich in lycopene, a powerful natural antioxidant that has been shown to help protect skin against harmful UV rays. Where to find cherry tomatoes Keelham Farm Shop, Skipton; Booths, Ripon and Ilkley; Town End Farm Shop, Airton.

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Wensleydale and Cherry Tomato Tart INGREDIENTS 300g self-raising flour 80g Wensleydale Creamery Dales butter, chilled 150ml semi-skimmed milk 1 large egg 250g light cream cheese 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional) 150g Wensleydale cheese a generous handful of fresh chives 200g cherry tomatoes on the vine salt and freshly ground black pepper Basil leaves to garnish

Put the flour in a large bowl. Dice the butter, add it to the bowl and rub into the flour. Pour in the milk and stir everything together to make a soft, even dough. Knead the dough into a round and roll it out on a lightly floured surface. Use it to line a 23cm fluted, loose-bottomed flan tin. Beat together the egg, cream cheese and (optionally) mustard. Grate the Wensleydale cheese, and use kitchen scissors to snip the chives into short lengths. Set aside two tablespoons of the Wensleydale cheese and a pinch or two of the chives. Incorporate the remainder into the egg and cream cheese mix. Season to taste.Spoon the mix into the flan case. Halve the tomatoes and arrange them on top, cut side uppermost. Scatter with the reserved grated Wensleydale. Bake the tart for at 180° C (350° F/ Gas Mark 4) for 40 minutes or until firm and golden brown. Sprinkle with the remaining chopped chives and garnish with basil leaves. ABOUT THE WENSLEYDALE CREAMERY The Wensleydale Creamery in Hawes is famous the world over as the home of Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese, which achieved European Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status in December 2013. This means that Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese is the only one actually made in Wensleydale itself – if it doesn’t say ‘Yorkshire Wensleydale’ it’s not from Wensleydale! For more information about The Wensleydale Creamery and their Visitor Centre – plus more inspirational cheese recipes – visit www.wensleydale.co.uk.

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Breakfast is served from 7.00am till 10.30am and food from our restaurant menu is served from 12 till 9.00pm. A large choice of locally sourced food accompanied by a great selection of wine, beer and spirits. This large 10 bedroom hotel also has a large function room for Weddings, Christenings and Celebrations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; please contact us for further information.

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Claudia Blake visits The White Swan in Gilling West

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ppearances can be deceptive. Nowadays Gilling West is a small, unassuming village near Scotch Corner. In the Dark Ages, though, Gilling was one of the most important places in the North, the stronghold of a warrior kingdom stretching from the Tees to the Humber. Gilling went on to become the seat of the fearsome Earls of Mercia, and the administrative hub of Gillingshire – until the Norman Conquest turned everything upside down. A huge new fortress was built at Richmond, Gillingshire was rebranded ‘Richmondshire’, and Gilling itself dwindled into cosy anonymity. Today, despite its modest size, Gilling has two flourishing pubs. Surviving in the hospitality trade in the 21st century requires a certain amount of thinking outside the box, and The White Swan, like Gilling itself, has more about it than you might suppose at first glance.

Squids In Behind its simple, whitewashed frontage, The White Swan achieves a polished, contemporary feel without losing sight of the country inn of yesteryear. Stone flags and a granite-topped bar make it a pleasant refuge on a hot day, and the cool, calm ambience is emphasised by muted grey walls and almond green half-panelling. Seating ranges from cosy tub chairs to the tall kind you perch on to snatch a coffee at King’s Cross when your train is late. On first inspection the menu appears not to include any starters, but it turns out they’re filed under the heading ‘Yorkshire Tapas’. Some of these tapas options mightn’t be the first thing that comes to mind as

Yorkshire food: fresh olives, grilled halloumi, baked Camembert. But there’s no shortage of tempting choices, and the idea’s a good one: select as few or as many as you like for a sociable, pick-and-mix feast. Or be a stick-in-the-mud and treat them as starters. Of the two tapas that particularly took our fancy, one was entitled ‘Ancient Recipe Black Pudding’. Heaven knows which particular Ancients devised it (possibly the fierce 7th century tribesmen who once called Gilling home), but they did a cracking job. Rich and full-flavoured, it had none of the clagginess black pudding is prone to. It was beautifully presented, too, with a quail’s egg, crackling and a rosy pink apple chutney bringing extra tastes, textures and colours to the table.

“…the folk in The White Swan’s kitchen know exactly what they’re doing, because this was the finest calamari I’ve had for ages” The ‘House Calamari’, our second tapas choice, was equally delightful. I have a love-hate relationship with squid – or, more accurately, with how people cook it. Treated sensitively, it can be sublime. Cook it carelessly and it’s nothing but horrid little chunks of tractor tyre. Luckily the folk in The White Swan’s kitchen know exactly what they’re doing, because this was the finest calamari I’ve had for ages, super-fresh and meltingly soft. It had a delicate, barely-there crispy coating and was served with garlic mayonnaise and an immaculately dressed salad. Bravo!

Grill Joy In terms of mains, a large proportion of the menu is accounted for by steaks and ‘connoisseur burgers’. Since Management are clearly passionate about their slow-matured, grass-fed beef it would have been churlish not to try it in some form or other – in our case the ‘Ultimate Burger’. With a burger there’s nowhere to hide, and attention to detail is crucial to success. Once again, though, the clever people backstage had nailed it. Dales Life | Summer 2016 | 71

The beef patty was everything you could wish for: succulent, well textured, judiciously seasoned and buzzing with mouthwatering char-grilled flavours. Team that with beguiling bacon, seductively melting smoked cheese, pert homemade sauces and a bun dusted with black onion seeds and you’ve got a burger that most definitely deserves to be honoured with the title ‘Ultimate’. Superb crispy chips too. Just one quibble: this masterpiece was presented on a small wooden board. Now let’s be honest, unless you’ve got the gape of a hippo and can swallow your burger in one gulp, bits will inevitably pop out in all directions. Plates were invented thousands of years ago, and have been valued by diners down through the centuries precisely because they include a convenient lip to stop food making a beeline for the floor. Boards do not. I rest my case. Compared to the towering heights (literally) of the burger, it’s hard to imagine how anything else could match up, but our other main, homemade fishcakes, tried their best. Crispcoated and manufactured with a satisfyingly generous ratio of fish to potato, they were served with a piquant dipping sauce. And, oh joy, on an elegant black plate. For dessert we sampled two diametrically opposed, but equally sumptuous puds. Sticky toffee pudding, of course, is a waistlineswelling pub classic, and The White Swan’s was a classic rendition: light but rich, with lashings of dreamy toffee sauce. Slightly more appropriate for summer, our other dessert choice was a champagne sorbet served in a martini glass with scads of bright, cheery little berries. Sophisticated, refreshing and (hopefully) comparatively low in calories. An elegant conclusion to a highly satisfactory evening. Gilling West may no longer rule the North, but there’s no question that it still carries plenty of clout when it comes to fine dining. For further information about The White Swan visit www.thewhiteswan.co or call 01748 825122.

What to expect

Country inn on a mission to showcase local artisan foods.

Ambience

Rustic refuge with an unexpected dash of winebar chic.

Service

Friendly, well-informed, genuinely enthusiastic.

The bottom line

Three courses cost us £26 each, excluding drinks.

Down the hatch

Good selection of wines by the glass, along with an eclectic selection of craft brews.

Hangers on?

Child friendly. Dog friendly.

Ideal for

Convivial night out. R&R after a gentle saunter in Holmedale.

Do your homework

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dales days out Great ideas for making the most of summer

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walk the walk Appletreewick

Discover river swims and ancient gorges, a Tibetan forest and a haunted gorge in this exciting hike from Daniel Start’s Wild Guide to the Lakes and Dales

WALK STATISTICS Distance 6 miles

Time 3.5 to 4 hours

Maps OS Explorer OL2 Yorkshire Dales: Southern and Western, or OS Landranger 98 and 99

Terrain Easy to moderate. Riverside paths and some woodland sections. Rocky in Troller’s Gill. Exposed on the upper moorland section, so bring waterproofs in case of mist, rain or wind. Some sections run along minor lanes.

The River Wharfe is one of the most idyllic rivers in the Dales, and very popular for river swimming during the summer holidays. This walk follows riverside meadows and woods up to Parcevall Hall and mysterious Troller’s Gill. We return along moorland trackways to the excellent Craven Arms.

START Along the River Wharfe: wild swimming and meadows The Craven Arms is a truly eccentric pub, with some of the best food in the Dales (BD23 6DA, 01756 720270). It is filled with curiosities and also has an atmospheric replica ‘cruck’ barn, built with massive oak beams, heather thatch and horsehair lime. Park here and make sure you leave some time for food and ales, either before your walk or on your return. Turn right out of the pub and walk 200m along the lane to Mason’s riverside campsite. Look out for the range of yurts, airstreams and safari tents – they really know how to do glamping! Just before the Dales Life | Summer 2016 | 75

WALK THE WALK APPLETREEWICK entrance, a footpath on the left follows the wall down to the river. Turn left and join the Dales Way, heading downstream along the Wharfedale riverbank. The Dales Way is a 78-mile-long walk from Ilkley to Bowness, but today we will only join a mile of it. This is as perfect a stretch of river as any you will find in the Dales, or anywhere in England. In summer you will see many people wild swimming here. There are gentle rapids that children love to ride down on rubber rings, and a little way along is an island and a deeper pool. There’s a rope swing opposite too, though mind out for submerged rocks if you give it a go, especially as the water is so dark and peaty. There are hay meadows all along the riverbank, and you can stop anywhere to lie among buttercups and orchids. The path enters Haugh Woods and then bears away from the river to arrive on a little lane with a bridge over Fir Beck, a tributary.

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best of which is easily visible in a wall at 54.0569, -1.8832, ¾ mile east from the top end of the gill. After exploring, return and bear left on the main path, up to the disused lead mining area. A cleft in the hillside was excavated in the 1800s and a series of caverns and deep fissures is now visible. The one at the bottom is propped with steel arches – peer inside if you dare! A track winds up the hillside from here, emerging on the road after ½ mile. Turn left, follow the road to and around the left-hand bend to find a double gate and a bridleway on the right, a wide track stretching out over the moor.

+1.7 miles Over Appletreewick Pasture, down to Craven Arms It’s a lovely downhill mile along the track, under the great moorland sky. Bear right when you reach Height Lathe barn, then first left into a field to follow the footpath around the barn and on down between double stone walls and the ‘rakes’, a tree-lined sunken track that eventually arrives back at the Craven Arms after ¾ mile. Hartlington Pasture

Turn left up the lane to find a step stile in the wall on the right after 150m. Follow the wall to the left, then across the field to arrive at the static caravan park by the stream (½ mile). Pass to the left of this and up the well-made track to Howarth’s Farm and out onto the lane. Turn right onto the lane, continue through Skyreholme, and after ½ mile, at the T-junction, turn left towards Parcevall Hall. Dumpit Hill Moss

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+1.2 miles Through Tibet Wood, Parcevall Hall and Troller’s Gill 200m on, after the bend, the woodland on the left of the lane is known as Little Tibet, and was planted with firs, flowering cherries, hydrangeas and rhododendrons in the 1940s to resemble an oriental forest. It’s part of Parcevall Hall and gardens, just beyond, which was created by visionary plantsman and devout Catholic William Milner. The garden and Hartlington tea room are open between April and October, 10am Burnsall to 6pm (Tel 01756 720630, adult entry £7). Continue on the lane 50m, and just before the bridge over the beck there’s a footpath on the left. Follow this up along the stream. After ½ mile the main path splits. A diversion to the right leads up Troller’s Gill. This is an eerie narrow gorge, carved by glacial meltwater at the end of the last ice age, and is overhung by creepers and rock ledges. It is said to be haunted by Barghest, a spectral hound, and, of course, by trolls (the most hideous Scandinavian type, apparently). If you survive, you might also like to seek out some ancient Bronze Age rock art, the

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Enjoy a lovely 18th century walled garden, take a lakeside ramble, or explore richly-planted woods What could be nicer on a summer’s afternoon than to take a lazy stroll amidst lush, colourful flower borders and neatly tended lawns, or to wander through cool, sun-dappled woodland? The gardens and grounds at Kiplin Hall, between Richmond and Northallerton, have been delighting visitors since 1620. You can explore the story of their changing fortunes in Kiplin’s newly opened Garden Museum – and then step outside to marvel at how Head Gardener Chris Baker and his team of hardworking volunteers have rescued them from indifference and neglect. At the heart of the grounds is the Walled Garden, a huge sheltered enclosure that once provided the Hall’s residents with cut flowers, fruit and vegetables. In recent years it fell out of use and was laid down entirely to grass. In 2010, though, Chris and his team started restoring the garden to its former glory, and it now once again provides gorgeous floral displays for the Hall, along with fresh fruit and veg that’s used to cook up delicious goodies for Kiplin’s award-winning tearoom. Whilst the Walled Garden is essentially a practical,

working space, other parts of the grounds are designed for sheer unalloyed sensory indulgence. The stylish new White Garden is, as the name suggests, designed around a planting scheme that revels in cool, elegant whites. With the elegant masonry of the Hall looming behind it, it makes a terrific backdrop for photos. Nestled against the Victorian Library Wing, Kiplin’s Rose Garden is a peaceful space showcasing deliciously sweet-smelling roses, with lavender bushes providing an additional aromatic punch. Meanwhile the Sensory Garden provides yet more beguiling scents – including camomile and thyme – along with the soothing soundscape of gently rustling ornamental grasses. For a contrast to the neatness and order of the formal gardens, head out along the mile-long Lakeside Walk to enjoy an abundance of wild flowers and take a closer look at some of the many birds that live or breed on Kiplin’s lake. Herons, swans, cormorants, tufted duck and great crested grebes are just a few of the many waterfowl to be seen there. Dales Life | Summer 2016 | 77

RELAX IN THE GARDENS AT KIPLIN HALL

For another change of scene, why not explore the Peninsula Wood? Whilst it might at first sight appear to be natural woodland, it was in fact planted with a rich understorey of interesting and unusual plants a century or two ago. The plants that have naturalised there include currants, snowberry, Solomon’s seal and the weird and wonderful butcher’s broom – a spiky, shade-loving plant, each of whose tiny flowers appears be growing from the central vein of a leathery little leaf. So if you thought Kiplin Hall was just an ‘indoor’ destination, think again. With plenty of places to picnic, and lots of free activities for kids – croquet, quoits, pond-dipping and a play ship for starters – the gardens and grounds make a splendid destination for a family outing in their own right, and will keep you busy in the open air for a good many happy hours. For full details of Kiplin’s opening days, times and prices visit www.kiplinhall.co.uk. 78 | Dales Life | Summer 2016

Sunday lunch at The Saddle Room Sue Gillman picks some winners from the menu in a converted stables in Coverdale

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Before you even sit down to eat, you’ll notice that The Saddle Room has a lot going for it. It’s right next door to a major tourist attraction, The Forbidden Corner, in one of the most beautiful parts of the Dales. The surrounding scenery is simply breathtaking. Converted from a former racehorse stables, the interior contains plenty of reminders of its horsey past, including stalls and hayracks, and these have been pepped up with a variety of witty modern-day explorations of the racing theme. Since we last visited, The Saddle Room has appointed a new Head Chef: Darren Rowe, who formerly worked at The Langham in London. Darren arrived in August, along with his wife Ria, who is front of house. The team is young and friendly, and the service was relaxed, swift and not over-fussy. My husband Tony and I decided to share a starter, which was new-season asparagus, Parmesan shavings, wild garlic pesto and a poached hen’s egg. This was a mistake because he polished off most of it before I had even picked up my knife and fork. It was beautifully presented on modern white crockery, and of course you can’t beat English asparagus. It was cooked perfectly, and the poached egg was fresh and silky with a gooey golden yolk. My only complaint was that the portion of wild garlic pesto was far too small. For my main I chose the roast beef simply on the grounds that at The Saddle Room it is carved at the table, something you don’t often see in these parts. Tony decided to be greedy and have both the roast lamb and the beef. The trolley arrived, and the meat was carved with a theatrical flourish. The beef came with the biggest Yorkshire pud I have ever seen. The accompanying vegetables were cauliflower cheese, broccoli and green beans, with roast potatoes and a medley of mixed vegetables. The beef was the star of the show, full of flavour and just the right side of pink. The lamb was slightly overcooked, but then it’s not easy to get a roast right given that it carries on cooking when it’s out of the oven. I have never been one for potatoes, but The Saddle Room’s roast potatoes were so good that I seriously considered taking the leftovers home in a napkin. The main course and accompanying vegetables were served in huge portions, and we ended up so full we could only bring ourselves to order one pud between us. We chose coconut and Malibu panna cotta with a pineapple and papaya salad. It was the perfect texture and disappeared all too soon. Two courses cost £18, or you can opt for three courses for £22. The wines are very reasonably priced, and there’s an extensive choice of wine by the glass. The Saddle Room has a range of accommodation for diners who want to stay over, so even if you live locally you’ve got the option of exploring some of the well-stocked cellar’s many delights. For more information about The Saddle Room and its accommodation options visit www.thesaddleroom.co.uk

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lose yourself in a fantastic folly The Forbidden Corner

Explore a labyrinth of mysterious tunnels, fairytale gardens and surreal surprises Part giant maze, part Alice-in-Wonderland fantasy, The Forbidden Corner bills itself as ‘the strangest place in the world’. It’s a bold claim, but one thing’s for sure: it’s very much a one-ofa-kind experience. By its very nature The Forbidden Corner is a difficult place to write about. Part of what makes it so exciting are the constant surprises, and to give away what those surprises are would be to spoil the fun. But if you enjoy illusions, visual jokes, mild jump-scares and the occasional unexpected drenching then you’ll definitely love it. The Forbidden Corner makes an ideal destination for a day out with the children (apart from highly strung toddlers), but don’t let the fact that you’re a grown-up without any kids in tow dissuade you from booking a ticket. Rest assured, it’s just as much fun for adults as for youngsters. And if you’re entertaining visitors from overseas, they’ll almost certainly be delighted by its quintessentially English humour and Harry-Potter-meets-medievalfantasy architecture. 80 | Dales Life | Summer 2016

The Forbidden Corner was dreamed up twenty or so years ago by diplomat Colin Armstrong CMG, OBE, who created it on the Tupgill Park estate as a private folly to entertain his family. Thrown open for a charity event, word about its quirky charms soon got out and its popularity snowballed. After resolving a potentially nasty run-in with the planning authorities, the complex was officially opened to the public at large in 1994. Since then The Forbidden Corner has continued to expand at a surprising rate, so if you haven’t visited since the early days you’ll be amazed at how much more elaborate it is nowadays. There’s currently a new phase of construction under way, although precisely what devious additions are in the pipeline is, as you might expect, all very hush-hush. The venture’s unique appeal has helped it garner a whole raft of awards, including ‘Best Folly of the 20th Century’, ‘Best Family Day Out’ and ‘Family Attraction of the Year 2013-14’. Most recently, it was hailed as ‘Best Large Visitor Attraction 2015’ at Welcome to Yorkshire’s prestigious White Rose Awards last November.

If you’re planning to visit, be prepared to get lost. A lot. Often the place you’ll be aiming to reach will be in plain sight, just the other side of a wall or on the wrong side of a one-way gate. And whether you’re deep underground or high up on a windy battlement, you’ll frequently find yourself at a dead end. Frustrating, yes, but in the nicest possible way. Not only will you need a keen sense of direction, you’ll also have to keep your eyes peeled, because there are amusing and interesting things to see simply everywhere you look. To encourage you to stay alert you’ll be given a list of highlights at reception; whether or not you can find them all is down to you. There are also 15 strategically placed brass coins, each

bearing a letter of the alphabet. Discover them all and you’re in with a chance of winning The Forbidden Corner’s monthly prize draw. With a four-acre site to explore, the hours slip by in no time. Fortunately there’s an award-winning café on site where you can recharge your batteries. Or, for something a little fancier, try the smart à la carte restaurant next door. Remember, though, that admission is by timed, pre-booked ticket only, so be sure to book well in advance at weekends and during holiday periods. You can buy your tickets online at www.theforbiddencorner.co.uk or by calling 01969 640638. Dales Life | Summer 2016 | 81

The Craven Clinic Get Well, Stay Well

Nestled in a quiet courtyard at the top of Skipton’s High Street on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, is our complementary therapy clinic, offering a wide range of alternative and holistic therapies as well as free health and therapy talks. View website for further details. Acupuncture Allergy Testing Aromatherapy Bowen Chiropody & Podiatry Coaching

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30 Minute Boat Trips Running every day from 10.30am Only ÂŁ4 per passenger, no need to book.

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SUMMER 2016

Dales Diary

DALBY: THE GREAT YORKSHIRE FOREST

YORKSHIRE DALES MILLENNIUM TRUST

For admission fees and details of special events visit forestry.gov.uk/dalbyforest

015242 51002 For further details of events phone YDMT or visit www.ydmt.org

The Forest is open from 8am-8pm daily. The Visitor Centre is open from 10am-4pm daily. Dalby Forest, managed by the Forestry Commission, offers over 8,000 acres of woodland to explore and enjoy. For a gentle, relaxing stroll in the forest, choose one of our way-marked trails. Several of these are all-ability and suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Kids will enjoy our Grandfather Oak play area, and there are plenty of family BBQ and picnic spots, plus a Visitor Centre where you can find out more about Dalby Forest and enjoy locally produced snacks and meals.

Wildflower Meadow Walk at Askrigg Wednesday 22nd June, 10am A lovely easy walk of about 2.5 miles, including sections through some exceptional wildflower hay meadows. Led by our meadow restoration and wildflower expert. Optional pub lunch afterwards.

Creative Writing Walk, Clapham Wednesday 10th August, 2.00pm-5.30pm Discover how to use all your senses to observe the natural environment on a scenic stroll. Under the guidance of experienced local writer Jean Harrison we’ll then use the walk as inspiration for a creative writing workshop.

Flowers of the Dales Festival

Visitors wanting to burn off some energy can use the 50 miles of cycle trails, which range from family routes to highly technical and demanding ones. Dalby Bike Barn (www. dalbybikebarn.co.uk) offers high quality bikes to suit all ages and abilities. For excitement off the ground, try Go Ape’s high-wire adventure course or Tree Top Junior, with high ropes and zip wires amidst the trees (www.goape.co.uk). Dalby Activity Centre (www.dalbyactivitycentre.co.uk) offers visitors alternative ways to raise their adrenalin levels, including paintballing and archery. Purchase our Annual Discovery Pass for unlimited entry to the site for one vehicle, and a variety of discounts. For more information visit www.forestry.gov.uk/pass 86 | Dales Life | Summer 2016

There are over 100 events taking place across the Yorkshire Dales between now and October in this annual Festival. Choose from wildflower walks, nature talks, art exhibitions, children’s craft sessions and much more. Download the full programme of events at www.ydmt.org/Festival2016 or contact YDMT to request a copy.

SUMMER 2016

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Monday 28th November to Saturday 3rd December Simon Beaufoy’s The Full Monty, which won the UK Theatre Award for Best Touring Production, is at Leeds Grand Theatre this autumn. The cast will be led by Gary Lucy (Danny Pennant in EastEnders), along with Joe Absolom (Matthew Rose in EastEnders), Andrew Dunn (Tony in Dinnerladies), Louis Emerick (Mick Johnson in Brookside), Chris Fountain (Justin Burton in Hollyoaks) and Kai Owen (Rhys in Torchwood). The 1997 British film about six out-of-work Sheffield steelworkers with nothing to lose took the world by storm, becoming one of the most successful British films ever made. The story still resonates today, possibly more than ever. Simon Beaufoy, the Oscar- and BAFTA-winning writer of the film, has adapted his own screenplay for this hilarious and heartfelt stage production, which features the iconic songs from the film by Donna Summer, Hot Chocolate and Tom Jones.

KETTLEWELL SCARECROW FESTIVAL For full details visit www.kettlewellscarecrowfestival.co.uk or call 07976 810356 Saturday 13th August to Sunday 21st August The hugely popular Scarecrow Festival in the idyllic Dales village of Kettlewell has delighted thousands of visitors for over twenty years, raising much-needed funds for Kettlewell Primary School, Kettlewell Village Hall and St Mary’s Church. The festival is one of the best in Britain, with hundreds of scarecrows to spot throughout the village. This summer the themes are ‘Star Wars’ for children and ‘Royalty’ for adults. Homemade cakes and refreshments are available every day at the Village Hall. Trail sheets cost £1 and car parking for the whole day is just £3, making Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival a great-value day out for the whole family.

Throughout summer Sit back, relax and enjoy the enchanting North York Moors with friends and family as you experience an unforgettable lunch, afternoon tea or dinner on board the Pullman Dining Train. With years of catering experience behind us, we pride ourselves on offering the highest quality of service. Enjoy seasonal menus featuring the best locally sourced food and drink as you travel on a journey through the heart of our wonderful countryside. The luxurious carriages are a stylish sanctuary with observation windows perfect for watching the scenery unfold. Our Pullman Train Manager is on hand to welcome you on board and bid you farewell at the end of your journey.

Daytime Services: Kingthorpe Pullman, Moorlander Sunday Lunch and Pullman Afternoon Tea. Evening Dining Services: Pickering Pullman, North Yorkshire Pullman and Battersby Pullman Dining Trains. Each service includes a meal on board, with return travel.

BINGLEY SHOW Myrtle Park Bingley For full details and to book tickets visit bingleyshow.co.uk Saturday 23rd July, gates open 9am Bingley Show is one of the biggest one-day agricultural, horticultural, craft and horse shows in Europe, and offers an incredible range of things to see and do. With animal shows covering everything from cattle to mice, an extensive range of stalls and stands, and a range of attractions that include falconry displays and circus performers, it’s a fun-filled day out for the whole family. We are currently finalising our programme, so visit our website for the latest details. Dales Life | Summer 2016 | 87

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KIPLIN HALL

near Scorton, Richmond near Scorton, Richmond 01748 818178 01748 818178 For admissionFor feesadmission and ticketfees prices andvisit ticket prices visit kiplinhall.co.uk kiplinhall.co.uk Art Through the Ages in an English Scottish Dancing Country House Sunday 10th July, 2pm-5pm Tuesday 28th June, 10.30am-12.30pm What sort of paintings would you have seen in an English country house in the past? How did they differ across the centuries in terms of style and content? Art historian Sandra Pollard introduces art from the 17th century in her informative lecture, linking it to the many paintings that hang at the Hall. Maximum 25 per talk.

Northallerton Caledonian Society members dance in the Gardens. Normal admission prices apply.

Twelfth Night

Canterbury Tales

Friday 1st July and Saturday 2nd July, 7.30pm, picnics from 6pm North Country Theatre celebrates 20 years in the business with Shakespeare’s comedy of mistaken identity, unrequited love and yellow stockings! Bring a picnic and be enthralled by the creativity and fun of our local professional theatre company.

Thursday 4th August, 7.30pm, gates open 6pm for picnics The Pantaloons’ cast of just five actors presents every one of Geoffrey Chaucer’s timeless tales in under two hours. Join the pilgrims for puppetry and poetry, music and magic, talking chickens and burnt bottoms. Fast-paced, physical and funny, the show is pure medieval mayhem for the whole family.

School’s Out for Summer Saturday 30th July to Wednesday 31st August Activities for children throughout the summer holidays – see website for details. Normal opening times and prices apply.

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EAST RIDDLESDEN HALL ROYAL ARMOURIES Bradford Road, Riddlesden, Keighley, MUSEUM BD20 5EL 01535 607075 For opening times and ticket prices visit nationaltrust.org.uk/east-riddlesden-hall Hidden in the grounds surrounding East Riddlesden Hall, a 17th century manor house and one-time hive of farming activity spanning generations, are a wealth of unexpected places to explore and enjoy. The Herb Border, once the Manorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s medicine cabinet, is full of scent in summer, and the Wild Garden is a tranquil place to sit. The hay meadows that lead down to the River Aire offer opportunities to bring a picnic and enjoy a riverside walk, or you can enjoy some relaxed family time in the formal gardens. The house, staying true to its roots, is home to wonderful 17th century textiles, furniture and ceramics. Meanwhile in the grounds youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find the Great Barn, one of the finest tithe barns in the North.

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Leeds For opening times and ticket prices visit www.royalarmouries.org Warrior Treasures: Saxon Gold from the Staffordshire Hoard Friday 27th May to Sunday 2nd October A special exhibition at the Royal Armouries showcasing around 100 spectacular items from the extraordinary Staffordshire Hoard. This is the first opportunity to view such a large number of items from this collection outside the West Midlands, and some of the objects have never been on show before. The exhibition focuses on fittings from weapons, telling the story of their discovery and providing a fascinating glimpse into Anglo-Saxon warrior culture. The fittings are intricately decorated with gold, silver and gems, and represent the finest AngloSaxon craftsmanship. The Staffordshire Hoard is one of the most outstanding Anglo-Saxon finds since the excavation of the Sutton Hoo ship-burial in Suffolk in 1939, and its secrets are still being uncovered through painstaking research and ongoing conservation.

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A special exhibition showcasing exquisite Saxon objects from the remarkable Staffordshire Hoard.

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ART IN THE PEN

NEWBY HALL

Skipton Auction Mart Ling Fields, Skipton For admission fees and full details visit www.ArtInThePen.org.uk

near Ripon 01423 322583, option 3 For opening times and ticket prices visit newbyhall.com

Saturday 13th August and Sunday 14th August, 10am-4pm

Dollshouse Exhibition

Contemporary artists exhibit their work, including sculptures, photography, glasswork, textiles, recycled materials, watercolours, print, ceramics, pen and ink, woodwork, etchings and paintings. The unusual venue offers free parking, disabled access and an on-site café serving hot and cold meals. The cow and sheep pens are transformed into miniature art galleries from which local and national artists exhibit and sell their original works of art. This annual event is widely regarded as one of the North’s leading art exhibitions, and is very well respected in the art community. It’s also a much-loved day out for those who appreciate fine art and enjoy meeting worldclass artists.

Permanent exhibition to Sunday 25th September, 11am-5.30pm One of the finest collections of dollshouses and miniatures in the world, with nearly 70 houses of all shapes, sizes, styles and ages.

Gyles Brandreth’s Teddy Bear Collection Permanent exhibition to Sunday 25th September, 11am-5.30pm New for 2016, a collection of teddies lovingly amassed by Gyles and his wife Michele.

Matombo Zimbabwean Sculpture Exhibition Runs throughout June, July & August An opportunity to experience the rich artistic culture of Zimbabwe.

SOLSTICE SAUNTER WITH THE AIREDALE DODGERS RUNNING CLUB

Historic Vehicle Rally

Bolton Abbey Estate Bolton Abbey, near Skipton For further information contact Andrew Wood 01535 640176, Andrew.wood@sueryder.org

Fireworks Championships

Sunday 17th July The largest classic car show in the North of England. One of our most popular events. Saturday 23rd July Four spectacular pyrotechnic displays, all precisely set to music.

Monday 20th June 2016, from 7.30pm Secure your place in this year’s Solstice Saunter, enjoy a picturesque run on the longest day of the year and help support the incredible care we provide at Manorlands Hospice. A social five-mile run, the Solstice Saunter follows the trails of breathtaking Bolton Abbey and is run by the Airedale Dodgers as a fundraising event for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. The event follows a circular route, starting from the Cavendish Pavilion car park and working a clockwise loop up through Strid Wood to Barden Bridge, then back through the grounds to the pavilion. Dales Life | Summer 2016 | 93

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Enjoy a Relaxing Holiday Near the Picturesque Lake District All our establishments are dotted just outside the Lake District along the picturesque Morecambe Bay, Arnside and Silverdale shorelines. With their unspoilt scenery, protected wildlife habitats and delightful coastal villages for you to roam and explore at your leisure, there’s sure to be something to keep you entertained.

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Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a curious explorer of the coves or you love to collect knick knacks from local stores, any Holgates’ location oﬀers a perfectly placed base for everyone to enjoy a holiday in and around the Lakes!

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Of course you don’t even have to leave the comfort of the parks, as there are various facilities to suit all ages: play areas for the kids to spend their afternoons, Indoor 17m Pool complex with Spa Pool, Steam and Sauna rooms, indoor bowling alley for all ages or a relaxing game of pitch and putt for the dads. We have a park to suit any group, whether you’re holidaying as a family or couple as some are lively with lots of amenities; others are havens of peace and tranquillity. All are within easy reach of the M6, with the seaside resort of Morecambe and historic city of Lancaster close by.

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Goldentini body oil and glaze nourishes the skin and leaves a lustrous summer sheen, templespa.com

Advanced cellular protector sun screen by Sensai, defends skin against UV rays and leaves no white residue, at sensai-cosmetics.com

Limited edition cream eye shadow in Sphinx by Tom Ford, at Harvey Nichols, Leeds

Romy leather bucket bag in smooth calf leather, by Sophia Webster at matches.com

Summer bronzing and blush compact by Clarins instantly brightens the complexion, at Clarins counters nationwide 98 | Dales Life | Summer 2016

Floral embroidered bra in Capri Blue by Marie Jo at Fleur Lingerie, Skipton, 01756 700995

Multi-coloured pompom sandals with charm embellishments by Elina Linardaki, from Harvey Nichols, Leeds

18ct gold and diamond ring by Jaqueline Warrington at Emma Sedman, Leyburn 01969 368006

Lovely Day liquid gel bronzer for a natural sun-kissed look for the face, from templespa.com

Throat and bust-lifting essence with a soft light feel, instantly revitalises the dĂŠcolletage, from sensai-cosmetics.com

Apatite bead necklace with silver demoiselle by Anna De Ville, at Pyramid Gallery, York, 01904 641187

Stunning lace and embroidery dress by Anjuna, at beachcafe.com

Sparkling waterproof cream to powder eye shadow, from Clarins counters nationwide

Ankle wrap sandals in gold with mini stars by Loeffler Randall, at Harvey Nichols, Leeds

High Liner gel eye crayon in Top Seacret by Marc Jacobs, glides on and lasts all day, at harrods.com

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If you thought reflexology was simply a relaxing foot massage then think again. Yes, it will help you unwind, but it’s also a comprehensive system that aims to heal mind and body by applying the ancient principle that different parts of the feet and hands correspond to – and profoundly influence – other parts of the body. By applying gentle pressure, imbalances can be corrected and healing achieved by natural means rather than medication. You can experience reflexology for yourself with Nikki Cookson, owner of the Craven Clinic in Skipton, which also offers an impressive range of other complementary therapies. To find out more visit www.cravenclinic.co.uk or call 01756 796690.

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any of Yorkshire’s great textile mills have fallen silent over the last century, but in recent years there has been a worldwide resurgence in demand for British fabrics, particularly at the luxury end of the market. Whilst she may not be one of the big players – yet – weaver Geri Copsey has the talent and vision that could one day take her far. Take one look at a selection of Geri’s gorgeous handwoven fabric and leather handbags and purses and it’s clear that here’s someone who’s prepared to follow her own star. Intriguingly different, they’re like nothing you’ve ever seen before. Their intricate geometrical patterns, subtle colour combinations and luscious textures give them a timeless appeal that’s a world apart from passing High Street fads. Born and bred in Yorkshire, Geri came from an artistic family background, and she was fascinated by drawing and painting from an early age. An art foundation course at Leeds gave her a taste of a wide variety of artistic disciplines, and it was here that she first found herself drawn to working with fabrics. Her growing interest in the subject led her on to a degree course at Falmouth University in Cornwall – a long way from home, perhaps, but one of the best places in the country to study textiles. She specialised in weaving and graduated in 2013. Shortly afterwards she set up her own business, Fibre & Hide.

Standing Loom Only Geri weaves all the fabrics used in her bags and purses on a traditional hand loom. “The yarns I use are a cotton and wool mix,” she says. “I like to work with natural fibres, which give the finished fabric a lovely warm, tactile feel. I’m very keen to support Yorkshire industry, and I work with yarns supplied from Ilkley, just a mile or two down the road. The leather I use comes from Italian tanneries, because currently that’s the only way I can get hold of the colours and quality I need, but hopefully one day I’ll be able to source my leathers from the UK too. Dales Life | Summer 2016 | 103

“ all my designs are named after Yorkshire towns and villages” “My favourite part of the work is the design stage. I just love playing with colours, and it’s with a selection of colours that the whole process starts. I’m a very meticulous person – a bit of a perfectionist, in fact – and working out how to use my chosen colours to create the different patterns involves quite a lot of mathematical thinking. “Setting up the loom, on the other hand, is one of the less enjoyable parts of the process. It can take hours, it’s very easy to make a mistake, and you can’t really tell if everything’s OK until you’ve finished. It can be very frustrating if you don’t get it right first time because any errors take a long time to rectify! When the loom is eventually set up it will take me an hour or two to make the fabric for one of my larger bags, then maybe another half an hour to put together the bag itself. It’s a time-consuming process. “Weaving is also a fairly physically demanding occupation. Some weavers sit and others stand, but I don’t like working sitting down so I end up standing for hours on end, which is obviously quite tiring. As well as that, of course, you end up with quite a few aches and pains in your arms and shoulders.” 104 | Dales Life | Summer 2016

Cool and Collected “I produce a new collection every six months, so currently I’m just putting the finishing touches to my Autumn–Winter 2016 collection. In terms of colour, I’m going for neutrals and darker tones with a few bright accents. “You can see something like this in my favourite piece from the Spring-Summer 2016 collection, the Burnsall fold-over clutch bag with a leather back. There’s an orange subtly incorporated into the weave, and it is picked up in the vibrant orange suede lining of the bag. The suede linings have proved to be very popular, and I’m going to be incorporating them into future lines. By the way, all my designs are named after Yorkshire towns and villages. Fortunately there are still plenty of them that I haven’t yet used, so I won’t be running out of names any time soon! “As for the immediate future, I’m planning to expand my product range by adding in some mens’ accessories – wallets, washbags and belts, for example – and perhaps iPad covers and the like. And maybe I’ll start working with other fabrics, such as silks, which would be lovely in evening bags. But who knows? I’m still at a very early stage of my professional career, so I’ll just have to see where my inspiration takes me!” To find out more about Geri and her work visit fibreandhide.co.uk. Fibre & Hide products are currently in stock at Fenner in Grassington (fennerstore.co.uk) and Hawksby’s gallery in Howarth (hawksbys.co.uk).

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Not made a will? That could prove a costly mistake, says Peter Gibson of Coles Solicitors any of us have the nagging feeling that we should make a will, but a surprisingly large proportion of people – up to 70% – never actually get round to it. And that’s a shame, because inaction can cost your loved ones dear, as Peter Gibson, MD of Coles Solicitors, explained to us. “If you die intestate – without making a will – your assets are distributed in accordance with various Acts of Parliament. Wives and husbands don’t automatically inherit, and cohabiting partners get nothing, regardless of the length of a relationship. “One particularly distressing case I know of involved a lady in her 80s who had lived with her partner for well over 30 years. Their house was in her partner’s name, and when he passed away his two sons by a previous marriage simply turfed her out. Because he died intestate they were, legally, perfectly entitled to do so – which was certainly not what he would have expected, or chosen. “Whether or not you have children, or own a property or lots of money, you can’t simply assume everything will take care of itself when you die. It’s important to sit down and consider your personal circumstances, especially in this day and age when second – or even third – marriages can make family relationships far more complicated than they might have been in the past. “You also need to give some thought to planning for old age. What would happen, for example, if you became incapable of managing your own affairs? You might want to nominate someone you trust to have lasting power of attorney. You should also look at how your assets

are held, and how well they would be protected in the event you had to go into a care home. “Another issue a solicitor can help you explore is whether your assets can legitimately be rearranged to avoid leaving your family with a large inheritance tax bill. If you have children, for example, then leaving everything to your partner might not be the best option. From a tax point of view it could be beneficial to transfer some of your assets to your children right now. “There’s also the question of whether to leave any gifts to charity. Charities get vital support from legacies, and we’re delighted to be able to play a part in that, but there can also be important tax advantages from our clients’ point of view. If your taxable assets amount to more than the inheritance tax threshold – currently £325,000 – and you leave at least 10% of your estate to charity, your family can benefit from a 4% reduction on the inheritance tax due.” Why, then, do so many people avoid making a will? “I think it’s because they have the impression that it’s expensive, and that the whole process will be intimidating and complicated. The majority of cases, however, aren’t especially complex, and our clients often tell us that making a will was nowhere near as difficult as they had imagined.” And the cost? “Wills for couples start at £350 and single wills at £175. “Making a will doesn’t even necessarily involve making a trip to one of our offices; we regularly visit clients at home if they find it difficult or inconvenient to come in and see us. So there really is no excuse for putting it off any longer!” Coles Solicitors have branches throughout North Yorkshire, including Ripon, Settle and Harrogate. To find out more visit coles-law.co.uk or call 0800 160 10 10. Dales Life | Summer 2016 | 109

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Peregrine falcons can move at a truly astonishing speed. In level flight they have been clocked at up to 60mph, which is impressive enough in itself. But when these lethal hunters tuck in their wings and swoop on their unfortunate prey they can reach speeds of 200mph or more. The record to date – measured in North America – is a staggering 240mph. No small bird stands a chance against this fearsome aerial predator.

ROCK STARS Peregrine falcons number amongst the most widespread bird-of-prey species worldwide. They occur on every continent except for Antarctica, and although originally they evolved to nest on rocky cliff ledges, peregrines have shown themselves to be remarkably adaptable. In the UK they frequently nest in abandoned stone quarries. In recent years they have moved into our towns and cities, where they have adopted the cliff-like masonry of cathedrals, town halls and other large buildings. Medium-sized birds make up the great majority of a peregrine’s prey, and in the USA they are commonly known as ‘duck hawks’. Where they nest on sea cliffs they will feed on seabirds. In towns their prey of choice is usually pigeons and songbirds, although they are capable of catching birds as fast-flying as swifts and swallows. There are few more spectacular sights than that of a peregrine falcon swooping from a great height into a crowd of shore birds or a murmuration of starlings. The strike is almost invariably lethal; peregrines have a specially adapted hooked beak with a notch near the tip that they can use to sever their prey’s spinal column, instantly immobilising it.

The peregrine falcon’s ability to pluck a pigeon out of the air made the species a target for persecution in the recent past. When carrier pigeons were important conveyors of wartime intelligence, peregrines were regarded virtually as enemy agents, particularly along the Kent coast. After the war, in the days when pigeon lofts were a common feature of the landscape, pigeon fanciers identified peregrines as a major threat to their racing birds. And of course, like many predators, peregrines have been a target for generations of gamekeepers. However it was the widespread use of agricultural chemicals that led to the near-extinction of peregrines and several other British birds of prey. DDT and other postwar poisons entered the food chain, resulting in the thinning of the egg shells of species such as sparrowhawks, kestrels, buzzards and peregrines. This seriously affected their ability to breed, and their numbers crashed. By the end of the 1960s, 80% of the population had been lost and peregrine falcons were virtually extinct across most of England and Wales. Fortunately a few breeding pairs survived in the relatively chemical-free Celtic fringes of northern Scotland and the west of Wales. Once the worst of the agrochemicals had been banned, or more strictly controlled, affected wildlife began to recover. Our peregrine numbers have rallied, and according to current estimates we now have around 1,500 breeding pairs. Peregrines are very territorial birds, and as numbers have grown they have returned to all corners of the country, occupying an increasingly varied range of habitats. Nowadays they can even be seen hunting through the heavy traffic of busy city centres. Dales Life | Summer 2016 | 111

Where to watch Peregrines TALONED SHOW Peregrines mate for life. Those that reach maturity will generally live for five or six years, although occasionally they have been recorded surviving into their teens. The female is about one-third larger than the male, which is a common characteristic in birds of prey. Both sexes have blue-grey wings, dark brown backs and pale undersides barred with black stripes. Their white faces have a very distinctive black mask, and their lower legs and powerful talons are yellow. The female stands about 20 inches tall, and since peregrines have a compact and powerful body shape they are relatively easy to identify if you spot them in silhouette, perched on a tall building or cliff ledge. Mating takes place from late March through to early May, and courtship can involve some spectacular aerial displays. The nest is a very basic affair. Sometimes peregrines will use an abandoned crow’s or sea bird’s nest, but generally the three or four eggs are laid in little more than a scraped hollow. Both parents incubate the eggs, and after about a month the young birds hatch. They then grow extremely rapidly, being ready to fly about 40 days later. The family will stay together for at least two more months while the parents teach their offspring to hunt and to handle their prey in flight. In an era when there have been so many bad news conservation stories, the successful recovery of Britain’s peregrine falcons is an inspiring achievement. Most of us now have the opportunity of watching these spectacular hunters at work or caring for their nestlings. Every summer the RSPB, the Wildlife Trusts and other conservation charities set up peregrine observation points and webcams in numerous sites across the country. Many of these observation points are urban. 112 | Dales Life | Summer 2016

Malham Cove, near Settle For more information visit twitter.com/ malhamperegrine.

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Nottingham Trent University You can find a link to the University’s peregrine webcam at www.ntu.ac.uk/sustainability/. I have watched the peregrines that nest on Birmingham’s BT tower from the roof garden of the adjacent city library, for example. One of the best sites for enjoying peregrines in more natural surroundings, though, is in the Yorkshire Dales. Each year a loyal pair of peregrines raises its family from a nest on the spectacularly rugged limestone cliffs of Malham Cove. Here the birds are protected from the threat of egg thieves by staff and volunteers from the RSPB and the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Since 2003, 200,000 visitors have been provided with a near-perfect view of these wonderful birds. If you want to see just how spectacular our native wildlife can be, make this the summer you watch a peregrine falcon. You definitely won’t be disappointed.

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

THE DOG AND GUN

22 THE SQUARE

The Dog and Gun at Malsis, near Keighley, is a beautifully restored Yorkshire inn where you’re sure of a warm welcome, a superb plate of food and a cracking pint of ale. Looking for homecooked pub food that won’t break the bank? We’ve got all the family favourites, plus local specials for the more adventurous. Our menus change seasonally, and our specials board daily.

Opened in November 2015 and already firmly on the map, 22 The Square, Cross Hills, Keighley is one of the finest Mediterranean restaurants in the area. Our aim is to offer the very best in Italian food (with Greek and Spanish twists) in an exciting, relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We also have a cocktail and wine bar – a fantastic place for a lazy Prosecco or Pimms on a sunny day!

T: 01535 633855 dog-and-gun-inn.co.uk

T: 01535 633599 22thesquare.com

THE ILKLEY RIVERSIDE HOTEL

BRASSERIE 1, CRAIGLANDS HOTEL

Situated next to Ilkley’s picturesque Riverside Gardens, this multiple-award-winning hotel and restaurant has been run by the Dobson family for over four decades. Warm welcome and friendly atmosphere guaranteed. Our restaurant serves home-cooked food, including award-winning fish and chips, and our bar serves real ales. Both are open to non-residents. Our famous Sunday roast is served every Sunday from 12pm until 5pm.

T: 01943 607338 ilkley-riversidehotel.com

Brasserie 1 is an informal, contemporary addition to Craiglands, a grand Victorian spa hotel within walking distance of the centre of Ilkley. With fine views of the hotel’s gardens and the Yorkshire Moors, Brasserie 1 is a pleasing mix of modern design and traditional quality. The menu combines simplicity with excellent fresh, local ingredients, offering a relatively narrow selection of homemade dishes to ensure a consistently high standard.

T: 01943 430001 craiglands.co.uk

THE DEVONSHIRE At The Devonshire in Grassington our goal is to provide quality accommodation, excellent food, real ales, good company and exceptional service. We offer a varied menu that includes classics, specials, and sharing platters for more informal dining. Meals are served in both the bar and dining room, offering two styles of service, with the emphasis on offering the very best freshly prepared food in an informal, friendly and welcoming environment.

T: 01756 752525 thedevonshiregrassington.co.uk

GRASSINGTON HOUSE Food and drink inspired by, and sourced from, the local area is the order of the day at Grassington House, an award-winning restaurant-with-rooms on Grassington’s market square. Traditional dishes are given a modern twist as John Rudden and his team create, innovate and excite the palate. Highlights include three different cuts of lamb, slow-cooked, pan-fried and served with a garnish from the local hedgerows.

T: 01756 752406 grassingtonhouse.co.uk

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STEETON HALL

TOWN END FARM SHOP

With over 80 years’ combined experience, the chefs at Steeton Hall near Keighley have put together a menu that delivers terrific à la carte food, all freshly cooked in our newly refurbished kitchen. We think it’s the best menu Steeton Hall has ever had! Come and enjoy being waited on by our happy-to-help staff, and sample some of the best food in the area!

As well as fantastic scenery and a great selection of local produce, Town End Farm Shop at Airton, near Skipton, has a splendid tearoom where you can enjoy home-cooked food and a cup of tea or coffee in the heart of the Dales. Our menu includes soup, sandwiches, quiches, casseroles, salads and cakes, along with daily specials ranging from Yorkshire chorizo quesadilla to homemade scotch eggs.

T: 01535 656060 www.steetonhall.com

T: 01729-830902 townendfarmshop.co.uk

PRIME, STIRK HOUSE

SKIPTON PIE AND MASH SHOP

At Prime, in the Stirk House Hotel, Gisburn, our emphasis is on combining atmosphere, service and attention to detail to deliver a destination dining experience in our romantic candlelit restaurant. From a light lunch or Sunday dinner to an evening meal, we ensure our guests enjoy the best food in the region, using only fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from local artisan suppliers or foraged from our own 22 acres of grounds.

Skipton Pie and Mash Shop – conveniently located on Coach Street, just off Skipton High Street – is one of the only places to sit and eat traditional pie and mash in the North. All our pies are home made using fresh local produce, and our daily pie menu includes old favourites like steak and kidney, chicken and mushroom, and cheese, onion and potato. Licensed, and open daily from 10am.

T: 01756 228371 skiptonpieandmash.co.uk

T: 01200 445581 stirkhouse.co.uk

YORK THEATRE ROYAL York Theatre Royal now has a brand new café, bistro and bar. Run under the watchful eye of Phil Soeder, former Head Chef at Castle Howard, it serves quick snacks, hot meals and pre-theatre two- and three-course suppers on show days – all homemade or locally sourced. You can book your table in the bistro, conveniently taking the hassle out of pre-theatre dining.

YE OLDE NAKED MAN CAFÉ Ye Olde Naked Man Café is a family-run business set in a building in Settle market place that dates back to 1663. It specialises in homemade, seasonal produce, and has an onsite bakery and sandwich bar. The 75-seater café serves a delicious array of homemade food, including soup, sandwiches, baguettes, toasties, filled baked potatoes and Yorkshire puds. Children’s menu available; ideal stopover for a family lunch.

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STONE HOUSE HOTEL

For great-tasting gluten-free food head to Bizzie Lizzie’s award-winning fish and chip restaurants in Skipton. With full GF Accreditation from Coeliac UK, the Swadford Street restaurant and takeaway offers 100% gluten-free fish and chips, and both branches have a full menu of gluten-free, dairyfree, vegetarian and calorie-counted dishes. At the Swadford Street restaurant you can enjoy beautiful panoramic canal views as you dine.

Stone House Hotel is an elegant country residence just a short drive from the bustling market town of Hawes. With its cosy bar, library-cum-billiard room and panelled Oak Room, Stone House is the perfect place to relax. Enjoy delicious, locally sourced traditional food from breakfast through to dinner, and choose from an extensive list of fine wines. There are three spacious, romantic fourposter suites, and five ground-floor conservatory bedrooms opening directly onto the lawns.

T: 01756 701131 bizzielizzies.co.uk

T: 01969 667571 stonehousehotel.co.uk

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