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Welcome PRETTY AS A PICTURE

Over the years Dales Life has featured many spectacular covers, but this issue’s is one of my all-time favourites.

Simon Roy’s image, ‘Singing the Blues’, perfectly captures the essence of spring. It has been shortlisted for this year’s Bird Photographer of the Year competition, so let’s wish Simon the very best of luck!

On the subject of wildlife, Britain’s favourite mammal, the hedgehog, has experienced a potentially catastrophic fall in numbers during the last few years. On p28 Brian Pike gives us an insight into the life of the hedgehog, and suggests some easy ways in which gardeners can help halt, or even reverse, the decline.

You’ll find plenty more gardening tips in this issue and some scrumptious seasonal recipes, also beautifully illustrated. Enjoy!

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Contents

11 LIFE STYLE

Inspiring ideas for your home and garden.

20 SPRING ZING

Vibrant yellows and yellow-greens can light up your garden, says Adam Appleyard.

28 PRICKLY CUSTOMERS

Hedgehogs are waking up from hibernation – and they’ll be happy to join you in your garden, Brian Pike reports.

35 GARDEN NOTES

Garden news, products and advice for the spring months ahead.

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41 CHEF’S TABLE

Yorkshire chef Steph Moon shares a delicious recipe made even more special with a crumble of Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese.

46 THE DISCERNING DINER

Claudia Blake visits the Fox Hall Inn, East Layton, near Richmond.

51 FOOD NOTES

Food news, events and fabulous local produce.

54 NATIONAL TREASURES

Four tasty dishes that keep customers at the National Trust’s cafes coming back for more.

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Contents 62 THE PIG PICTURE

A light, bright lunch or supper menu, from award-winning restaurant, The Pig.

70 YORKSHIRE’S FINEST Top North Yorkshire chefs share some of their favourite recipes.

80 A DAY IN THE LIFE

We meet David Elstob, auctioneer at Elstob & Elstob, Ripon.

85 BEAUTY NOTES

Sally Hanson’s roundup of the latest health and beauty treatments.

86 WOOL DRESSED

Affordable cashmere needn’t cost the earth, says Alison Orr of Nearly New Cashmere Co.

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91 DALES LIFE LOVES

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A collection of gorgeous goodies for the spring season.

94 COLLECTED WORKS

Brian Pike reports on Moorcroft, one of the most respected names in British pottery.

98 TAKE A BREAK

The Stonehouse Hotel near Hawes is perfect for a revitalising break, says Harry Bird.

104 DALES DIARY

A guide to local events, compiled by Alison Farrell.

129 TO DINE FOR

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

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Spring Zing It’s that time of year when vibrant yellows and yellow-greens can light up your garden, says Adam Appleyard

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he gloomy days of winter are behind us, and new life is stirring in hedgerows and gardens. And the plants that make the biggest impact against a backdrop of bare twigs – and most raise our spirits – are the ones that bring cheery splashes of sunny yellow or vivid lime green to our borders.

Interestingly, most of the UK’s early-flowering wild plants have yellow or yellow-green flowers: aconites, celandines, daffodils, primroses, cowslips and wild hellebores, for example. Not until summer arrives do pinks, blues and purples start to dominate the landscape.

Evidently yellow shades are especially attractive to the insect pollinators that are on the wing in springtime. And since they’re equally attractive to gardeners, you can boost the visual appeal of your garden – and delight your winged visitors – by extending the range of yellow blooms in your borders. Here are some of my favourites.

Hacquetia epipactis

Despite standing just 10cm high, Hacquetia is a real stunner. Each of its flower stalks bears a tight head of tiny yellow flowers surrounded by a ruff of lime-green bracts. Also available, but harder to find, is an eye-catching cultivar – Hacquetia epipactis ‘Thor’ – whose bracts are liberally splashed with snowy white.

Hacquetia is a woodland plant that’s happiest under deciduous trees and shrubs on moist, well-drained neutral-to-acid soils. Hardiness-wise it’s pretty much bombproof, and can survive temperatures as low as -20ºC providing it’s not waterlogged.

Narcissus ‘Pipit’ Daffodils – or narcissi as botanists prefer to call them – can be big, blowsy monsters, so if you’re going to give them garden space, why not choose varieties that are a bit daintier than the standardissue municipal daff?

Narcissus ‘Pipit’ is relatively short, but works hard to earn its place at the front of the border. It produces two or three flowers on every stem, each of which opens bright lemon yellow and then – starting from the centre – gradually fades to an elegant ivory white.

Like all daffodils it looks best en masse, so plant your bulbs in naturalistic groups of half a dozen or more.

Narcissus ‘Cheerfulness’

Another daffodil that goes the extra mile is Narcissus ‘Cheerfulness’, a multi-headed, doubleflowered heirloom cultivar dating back to the 1920s.

‘Cheerfulness’ is exceptionally fragrant, so consider growing it for cutting or planting it in pots strategically positioned near a doorway so you can enjoy its scent as you go in and out.

Daffodils appreciate well-drained soil, and will benefit from a high-potassium liquid feed when the spring foliage starts to show.

Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii

With its elegant, metre-high spires of blue-green foliage, Euphorbia characias, the Mediterranean spurge, provides structure and interest at any time of year. In spring, though, like many spurges, it electrifies the borders with its seemingly luminous flowerheads.

The actual flowers themselves are tiny – what makes the plant glow are its vivid chartreuse bracts.

These provide a splendid display right through until midsummer, after which the flowering shoots can be lopped back to make way for next year’s growth.

Euphorbia characias is a tolerant, easygoing plant, but grows best in light, well-drained soil in full sun.

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Hyacinthus orientalis ‘Yellow Queen’ Euphorbia palustris

If you like the look of Euphorbia characias but don’t have room for what is effectively a small shrub – or if you garden on damp, heavy soil – Euphorbia palustris, the marsh spurge, is an excellent alternative. Its bracts are lemonier than those of Euphorbia characias, and its flowerheads are flatter and more densely packed, but it is no less attractive.

Unlike the Mediterranean spurge, Euphorbia palustris dies back in autumn, but as it does so there’s a bonus: the foliage turns a gorgeous shade of reddishorange. Fresh new growth appears in spring, and within a year or two the plant will have developed into a substantial clump that can be divided to increase your stock. Wear gloves whilst doing so – like all euphorbias, its milky sap is a skin irritant.

Erythronium ‘Pagoda’

True to its name, the upturned lemon-yellow petals of Erythronium ‘Pagoda' create an effect reminiscent of an oriental temple roof. The individual flowers are short-lived but look spectacular in drifts, nodding gently above the broad leaves, which are a rich, glossy green, subtly marbled with bronze.

Erythronium is a woodland plant, and will thrive in moist part-shade beneath deciduous trees or shrubs. The leaves die back shortly after flowering, so interplant with hostas, deciduous ferns or similar late-developing plants that will fill in the gaps during summer.

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Most hyacinths are purplish-blue, violet or white, but Hyacinthus orientalis ‘Yellow Queen’ is a dreamily soft yellow, the colour of watery spring sunshine.

Like erythroniums, hyacinths will flower and vanish underground again before the trees have fully opened their leaves, making them a good choice for filling in areas that spend summer in deep shade. They prefer soil that is free-draining, neutral to acidic and not overly rich.

Unfortunately slugs and snails find the young shoots irresistible. Top dressing with horticultural grit can help alleviate the problem.

Tulipa ‘Spring Green’

There are over 3,000 registered varieties of tulips, categorised by enthusiasts into 15 groups. Some of the subtlest and most stylish tulips you can grow belong to the ‘viridiflora’ group: tulips whose petals are shaded to various degrees with green.

Tulipa ‘Spring Green’ is an especially beguiling example of a viridiflora. It is a bold, long-lasting tulip, the backs of whose creamy yellow petals are marked with a bold central stripe of lime green.

Plant it in drifts or generous clumps in full sun, in rich, moist, well-drained soil, preferably in a sheltered spot to avoid wind-damage. Don’t trim the foliage until it has died right back or your bulbs will be unlikely to flower the following year.

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Prickly Customers Hedgehogs are waking up from hibernation – and they’ll be happy to join you in your garden if you let them, Brian Pike reports

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he hedgehog is Britain’s favourite mammal – and that’s official! In a recent poll this bright-eyed, spiky little creature scored more than twice as many votes as either of its closest rivals, the fox and the red squirrel.

And that’s good news for hedgehogs, because they need all the friends they can get. Hedgehog numbers have plummeted over the last 25 years and it is believed that the hedgehog population today is less than a third of the size it was in 1995.

GARDENING GODSEND So why is the hedgehog so popular? Quite apart from its cheery little face it’s a very useful creature to have around, especially if you’re a gardener.

Its diet consists predominantly of invertebrates and includes many garden pests including slugs, caterpillars, leatherjackets and earwigs.

Another endearing feature of hedgehogs is that they are comparatively easy to observe at close quarters. They aren’t particularly wary of humans and, although they can break into a swift trot when they want to, they won’t flee the moment they sense your approach. Once when I was standing admiring the view in Teesdale I even had a young hedgehog trot out of the undergrowth and start tugging at my bootlaces, apparently under the impression that it had found a trove of juicy earthworms.

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What’s more, hedgehogs are happy to take up residence in a modest back garden and, once established, will often stick to a regular routine. Once you are in the know you can often spot ‘your’ hedgehog patrolling a particular patch at much the same time every evening.

Despite being largely nocturnal they’re not usually too bothered if you shine a torch at them and often conveniently draw attention to themselves by stomping about noisily, snuffling as they go.

The hedgehog’s distinctive sniffing and snorting is its prime way of locating food. Whilst they have fairly poor eyesight, hedgehogs have a keen sense of smell and you’ll often see them pausing to sniff the air.

They use their long, tapered snouts to uncover tasty morsels in leaf litter or amongst vegetation.

THE BIG SLEEP There are seventeen species of hedgehog worldwide, of which ours, the European hedgehog, Erinaceus europaeus, is the largest (porcupines, whilst superficially similar, are unrelated). Like the rest of its kin, the European hedgehog relies on its 6,000 or so sharp spines to keep it safe. When it feels threatened it will roll itself into a tight, painfully spiky ball that will deter most potential predators, the only exceptions being badgers, European eagle-owls and golden eagles.

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There are 17 species of hedgehog worldwide, of which ours, the European hedgehog, is the largest

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Hedgehogs hibernate from late autumn until early spring, tucking themselves up in nests built from grass and dry leaves under hedges, in compost heaps, piles of brushwood or vacant rabbit burrows. During this time their body temperature drops from 35°C to 10°C, their heartbeat slows to around 20 BPM and they only take a breath every few minutes.

If there is an unseasonably mild spell they will wake up and forage. They will also wake up if the temperature falls perilously low and they are in danger of freezing to death. It is during these midwinter awakenings that they are especially vulnerable and will appreciate being given a dish of water and a bowl of food.

A HELPING HAND FOR HEDGEHOGS ACCESS Hedgehogs travel well over a mile every night in search of food, so they’ll need an easy route in and out of your garden. A 13 x 13cm hole in or under walls and solid fences will be large enough for hedgehogs to squeeze through but small enough to keep your pets from wandering.

FOOD Contrary to popular belief, you shouldn’t put out milk or bread for hedgehogs.

Hedgehogs are lactose intolerant, and bread doesn’t provide the high protein diet they need. If you want to keep them happy give them plain water and dry cat food. You can buy or build hedgehog feeding stations that let hedgehogs in but exclude dogs and cats.

SHELTER A tidy garden isn’t necessarily a hedgehog-friendly one. Leave a corner to grow wild and don’t be too obsessive about clearing away fallen leaves. A pile of branches in a quiet spot will provide temporary shelter for hedgehogs, and possibly even a long-term residence.

Alternatively you can buy or build a purpose-made hedgehog house.

Breeding season begins soon after hedgehogs have emerged from hibernation. Females raise their litters – which average 4–5 hoglets – on their own. Young hedgehogs start learning to forage with their mothers when they are a month old, and by the time they are four months old are experienced enough to look after themselves. They will live for an average of 3–4 years, although in captivity hedgehogs can live for 10 or even 15 years.

Whilst hedgehogs can be found throughout the UK, they are notably less common in Scotland and Ireland. In the countryside at large they are most often found in hedgerows, woodland edges and dry meadowland, although nowadays – thanks to intensive agriculture – gardens and public spaces are increasingly vital to their survival. Hopefully the current interest in gardening for wildlife will help halt, and perhaps even reverse, the worrying decline in their numbers.

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SAFETY Avoid using slug pellets or other pesticides in your garden; not only will you be reducing your local hedgehogs’ food supply, but you’ll risk poisoning them. Equip steep-sided ponds with a ramp so that hedgehogs that fall in can climb out again. Check long grass carefully before strimming it, and build bonfires on the day you intend to light them to ensure hedgehogs don’t take up residence.

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GARDEN NOTES Primula denticulata

Primulas are one of the delights of the spring garden, and Primula denticulata, the drumstick primrose, is one of the most distinctive.

From March onwards it sends up flower stalks bearing globe-shaped heads of pink, purple or white flowers.

You can find Primula denticulata at Braithwaites in Leeming Bar, braithwaitesnursery.co.uk.

Plant it in moist, rich soil in full sun or part shade.

Orange Squash

It may look like a miniature pumpkin, but uchiki kuri – also known as red kuri squash or Japanese squash – has a mellow taste and a buttery texture quite unlike any other vegetable. And it’s incredibly easy to grow.

Sow in pots from April to June. Once the frosts are over, plant your young squashes in soil enriched with compost or well-rotted manure.

Like many squashes uchiki kuri trails for several feet, so give it plenty of space or train it up a tripod of stout sticks. Water generously and harvest in autumn when the rind has hardened.

Topical Tip: The grass has started growing but don’t mow too low! Scalping the lawn renders new grass shoots liable to frost damage and encourages weed seeds to germinate. Set your mower blades a notch or two higher than usual.

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For growing herbs on the patio, a dedicated herb planter – like this one from the RSPB’s garden furniture collection at shopping.rspb.org.uk – has several advantages over a motley assortment of pots. It neatly corrals a selection of different plants, and you won’t have to bend down to harvest them. It also raises your herbs up to catch more sunshine, whilst providing a handy storage shelf underneath.

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GARDEN NOTES IT’S THE KNEEL THING Whether it’s teasing out weeds from around your prized plants, pruning perennials or planting out seedlings, gardening generally calls for plenty of kneeling.

This pretty and practical RHS-endorsed memory foam kneeling pad is warm, comfy and waterproof, and takes all the pain out of the process. Available from Burgon & Ball, burgonandball.com

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If you’re throwing vegetable peelings into the dustbin or cramming your green bin with garden waste you’re missing a trick, because you can turn almost any unwanted plant material into rich, nutritious compost that will ensure bumper crops in years to come. Perfect Compost by Simon Akeroyd tells you all you need to know.

WRAP UP A harsh frost can decimate fruit tree blossom, and is the main reason for poor crops of plums, apricots, peaches, apples and pears. Keep an eye on the weather forecast and cover small trees and blossoming branches trained along walls and fences with 30gsm horticultural fleece if nighttime temperatures are likely to dip below freezing.

LUSH LEAVES Bare patches in the border? Fill them with heucheras! Heucheras are fantastic foliage plants whose evergreen leaves range in colour from lemony greens through lush oranges to deep maroons, and in summer they produce delicate spires of white or pink flowers.

Ravensworth Nurseries (ravensworthnurseries. com) near Richmond have a splendid selection of these handsome plants.

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PLUGGED IN

This is the ideal time of year to increase your stock of plants, but there are many cuttings that won’t root – and many seeds that won’t germinate – without a little extra warmth. The solution is to deploy an electric windowsill propagator – like this one from harrodhorticultural.com – to create a cosy, temperature-controlled environment for them.

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At Lifetime we offer a bespoke colour service to all of our products. Choose from a Farrow & Ball or Fired Earth colour chart. Or bring us a colour and we will match it. All the benefits of maintenance free uPVC windows and doors while retaining the charm and character of your home.

Talk to the experts – we can bring your ideas to life. We offer a no obligation design and quotation service, so contact us today and tell us about your plans – we’ll be delighted to hear from you.

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BRAITHWAITE’S GARDEN CENTRE AND FLORIST

As the weather warms up we will have a huge range of home grown, colourful summer bedding. All of your traditional garden favourites will be available and also lots of new and exciting varieties to try out!

We have a beautiful selection of trees, shrubs, alpines, herbaceous plants, fruit trees and much, much more.

We have been growing the plants for North Yorkshire’s gardens for over 125 years - call in and see what we have for you.

Our florist can provide hand-tied designs, bouquets and arrangements for any occasion.

01677 422861 www.braithwaitesnursery.co.uk enquiries@braithwaitesnursery.co.uk Visit us: we’re in Leeming Bar just beside the A1

W Braithwaite & Sons, Floral Nurseries, Leeming Bar, Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL7 9BG

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Wensleydale Herdwick Hogget Lamb TOP FOR TASTE AND TEXTURE • DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR

With its luscious, full flavour and gamey texture, hogget, one-to two-year-old sheep, is first choice for many top British chefs.

Greensley Bank Herdwick hogget lamb is grass-fed on the lush green pastures of Wensleydale.

Our animals are reared for taste, not volume; supermarket meat simply doesn’t compare.

We supply succulent full or half hogget lambs, professionally butchered, boxed, labelled and freezer-ready – just call or email Paul to order.

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CHEF’S TABLE CRACKING RECIPES FROM LOCAL CHEFS

Stephanie Moon Chef Consultant

Born into a Yorkshire farming family, Stephanie Moon worked in some of the world’s finest hotels and restaurants before launching her own Chef Consultancy business, All Things Food. As a DeliciouslyYorkshire Champion, Stephanie is an enthusiastic promoter of local food and drink. Her TV appearances include Channel 5’s Street Market Chefs and BBC2’s Great British Menu.

HOW DID YOU BECOME A CHEF? My parents were hill farmers near Settle, and from an early age I enjoyed cooking. I studied catering at Skipton College and won a work placement at The Dorchester in London. As you can imagine, it was a hugely exciting experience for a young Yorkshire lass. I was offered a full-time position working for Anton Mosimann, who was head chef at the time, and I cooked for all sorts of famous people including The Queen, the Sultan of Brunei, Rod Stewart and Barbra Streisand. Following that I gained experience in various hotels in Switzerland, Germany, Australia and North America. On my return I worked all over the UK, ending up as Executive Chef of Rudding Park in Harrogate, where I led a brigade of 28 chefs across four kitchens. After a few years I felt it was time for a change, so I decided to set up my own chefconsultancy business, All Things Food.

WHAT EXACTLY IS A CHEF CONSULTANT? It’s a very varied job, but essentially it involves working with food providers and helping them achieve their full potential.

In my work for the Wensleydale Creamery, for example, I devised a selection of recipes to be used in their ‘Crumble It’ campaign. As well as creating recipes for my clients, I give demonstrations and represent them at public events such as The Great Yorkshire Show and The Harrogate Flower Show.

As a consultant I also advise restaurants, hotels and bars that need help with their menus. Sometimes chefs need a little inspiration, or maybe just some guidance on how to balance the books by cooking more cost-effectively – a bit like Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares, but without the swearing!

WHAT INGREDIENTS DO YOU MOST ENJOY COOKING WITH? As a farmer’s daughter I have a huge respect for local produce, and Yorkshire produce in particular.

At this time of year I look forward to cooking with – amongst other things – local asparagus, kale, leeks, purple sprouting broccoli and outdoor-grown rhubarb. And, of course, Dales lamb. I often present a dish of lamb cooked three ways, so for example I might serve a handsome cutlet alongside a bonbon made from slow-braised shoulder and a miniature shepherd’s pie.

WHAT DO YOU MOST ENJOY ABOUT YOUR JOB? Definitely the variety. I travel all over Great Britain and meet all sorts of interesting people. The other thing I’m passionate about is teaching the next generation. I work as a part-time tutor at Leeds City College, and it’s very satisfying to be involved in helping the chefs of tomorrow develop their skills and find placements in top-quality kitchens .

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Chargrilled Spring Greens with Yorkshire Wensleydale INGREDIENTS SERVES 2

METHOD

150g Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese

Heat a griddle or frying pan and gently warm the rapeseed oil. Cook the asparagus and courgette for one minute on each side, remove, then place in a bowl and cover.

2 large free-range eggs 10–14 Yorkshire asparagus spears 1 finely sliced red onion 2 courgettes 1 punnet of pea shoots approx. 20 podded fresh peas 1 bag baby spinach, de-stalked 10 mangetout or sugarsnap peas 1 tablespoon rapeseed oil 1 tablespoon olive oil white wine vinegar salt

Trim the asparagus and slice the courgettes lengthways into strips.

Sauté the onion. Add the mangetouts and fresh peas. Cook until tender and place in the bowl with the asparagus and courgettes.

Bring a small, deep pan of water to the boil and add ½ teaspoon of salt and a capful of white wine vinegar. Crack the eggs into separate ramekins or cups, gently swirl the boiling water, add the eggs and poach for 1½ minutes.

As the egg is cooking, place the spinach and olive oil in a bowl, add the vegetables and gently toss together. Place the greens in the middle of a small bowl or plate.

Remove the egg with a slotted spoon and place over the greens.

Finally, take your Yorkshire Wensleydale and crumble it over the top.

YORKSHIRE WENSLEYDALE CHEESE Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese is a creamy, crumbly, full-flavoured cheese, handcrafted by the master cheesemakers at The Wensleydale Creamery in Hawes. It’s made to a recipe dating back to the 12th century, using milk from cows that graze the lush Dales pastures nearby. Whereas ‘Wensleydale’ cheese can be produced anywhere, only Yorkshire Wensleydale is actually made in Wensleydale.

For more information about The Wensleydale Creamery and their cheeses visit wensleydale.co.uk

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IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE WENSLEYDALE CREAMERY

White Bear Country Inn MASHAM NORTH YORKSHIRE Wellgarth, Masham, North Yorkshire HG4 4EN 01765 689319 thewhitebearhotel.co.uk

Spring at the White Bear The White Bear is a five-star inn situated in the pretty market town of Masham, in the foothills of the Yorkshire Dales.

We serve delicious breakfasts, lunches, afternoon teas and dinner, all prepared using the finest local produce.

Stay in one of our delightful rooms and experience a real taste of the Dales.

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THE QUEEN’S HEAD FINGHALL

GOOD PUB FOOD WITH A TWIST Situated in the picturesque village of Finghall and surrounded by spectacular countryside, The Queen’s Head is the perfect location to explore the beauty of the Dales.

TAPAS EVERY TUESDAY STEAK NIGHT EVERY THURSDAY RESTAURANT | BAR | ROOMS WEDDINGS | PRIVATE PARTIES SPECIAL OCCASIONS The Queen’s Head, Finghall 01677 450259 | enquiries@queensfinghall.co.uk www.queensfinghall.co.uk Dales Life | SPRING 2020 |

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THE DISCERNING

DINER Claudia Blake visits the Fox Hall Inn at East Layton

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ot so long ago Fox Hall Inn was an unmistakeable landmark for travellers heading west on the A66, mainly thanks to the fact that the tenants had painted it a remarkably jarring shade of yellow.

Today, to the relief of many locals, the controversial paintwork is a distant memory.

Last summer, having spent a year or two as a fish-and-chip restaurant, Fox Hall was taken over and extensively refurbished by new owners. Their updated signage, with its funky minimalist foxhead logo, clearly signalled their determination to put a stylish modern spin on this sturdy threestorey hostelry.

Fox Hall Inn is perched on the very edge of Holmedale, with sweeping views south across the valley towards Gayles, Kirkby Hill and the moors beyond. There’s a patio where you can sit and admire the panorama on sunny days, and play equipment for those stopping off with a young family.

A ROOM WITH A VIEW

Inside there’s a choice of dining areas. On the north side of the building there’s a cosy bar with a wood-stove, leading into a panelled snug; diners with dogs are welcome in both. Beyond lies the restaurant proper, a bright, spacious extension whose large windows let you contemplate the distant hills without being buffeted by the boisterous winds that seem to have become a regular feature of the British climate.

The décor is smart and uncluttered, modern without being clinically so. Thoughtful colour choices have been made, from the elegant muted green paintwork of the stone-flagged bar through to burgundies and deep blues in the snug, with lighter, brighter colours to complement the pale wood floor of the restaurant.

The menu focuses on pub classics, supplemented with one or two more adventurous options. I’m no vegetarian, and I doubt I ever will be, but Fox Hall’s veggie options looked so appealing that I felt duty-bound to try a couple of them.

For a starter I opted for falafel with chargrilled halloumi. The plateful that arrived was pretty as a picture, immaculately arranged on a large plate from Fox Hall Inn’s collection of customised crockery.

The falafel (fried chick pea patties) had a lovely crisp outer crust and an authentic Middle Eastern spiciness. They were perfectly complemented by the salty, smoky, grilled halloumi, along with a silky smooth baba ghanoush (aubergine purée), salad leaves and a yogurt, cucumber and mint tzatziki. Plenty of great flavours, textures and colours, all adding up to a hearty, satisfying plateful. Who needs meat?

Mind you, Fox Hall Inn’s team proved to be equally capable of hitting the spot with their meat cookery. Our other starter, a generous slab of ham terrine, was deliciously flaky and herb-rich. It was given a gentle lift by a sharp-sweet chutney, slices of pickled beetroot, salty-vinegary gherkins and a nice pile of crunchy salad. Another enthusiastic thumbs-up from us.

SPICE ODYSSEY

I don’t often order a vegetarian curry for lunch, but their write-up sounded like such a wellconceived dish that I couldn’t resist.

The description in question read as follows: “roast vegetable, coconut, sesame and peanut masala curry with hazelnut and sesame crumb, puffed wild rice, coriander and basmati”. All the listed elements were present and correct, and a thoroughly delightful and moreish mélange they made. The menu offers carnivores the option to add chicken for an extra £3, but to be honest the dish stands up perfectly well without it.

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For the sake of balance, as our other main we chose an unapologetically meaty option: the pie of the day, which in this case was steak and kidney.

It turned out to be the ‘pastry lid on top of a pot’ kind of pie rather than the ‘pastry all round’ sort.

The lid was certainly an attractive one, bedecked with pastry leaves. The filling was packed with tender meat and a heady, rich, full-flavoured gravy. Alongside the pie was a mountain of accompanying veg, including roasted parsnips and carrots, and crisp, green broccoli and kale.

As the day was somewhat chilly, it was comfort food that caught our eye when it came to the dessert menu. We ordered a portion of apple and blackberry crumble, and another of lemon and amaretti trifle.

The crumble was pleasant enough, and came with a decent vanilla custard. If I had to nit-pick, I would have preferred the topping to be a touch firmer and crisper. As it was, it seemed a little loose and unconsolidated.

Some folk sneer at trifle as a rather dated kind of dessert. I beg to disagree; I think it has a certain retro chic. This particular one was a cracker, the perfect balance between sharp fruitiness and creamy indulgence, topped with three pretty little meringues.

All in all a splendid lunch, served by cheery staff in congenial surroundings. Fox Hall Inn may no longer be attracting attention for its paintwork, but it certainly deserves to do so for its food.

For more information about Fox Hall Inn visit foxhallinn.co.uk or call 01325 718303.

WHAT TO EXPECT Attractively presented, tasty food served in a choice of smart, comfy dining spaces.

AMBIENCE Sensitively updated traditional hostelry in a scenic spot.

SERVICE Friendly and efficient staff, well trained and smartly kitted out.

THE BOTTOM LINE Three courses each for two diners cost us just over £55, drinks not included.

DOWN THE HATCH A wide-ranging wine list, including an English organic sparkling white and an English rosé. Six wines available by the glass, with prices starting at £4.90 (175ml).

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS Rokeby Park is a stone’s throw away; beyond lie the romantic ruins of Egglestone Abbey, the treasures of the Bowes Museum and the delights of Upper Teesdale.

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

Fine wines, real ales and friendly service.

Accommodation available.

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

FOR RESERVATIONS TELEPHONE 01969 622206

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

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

The Black Swan Inn, Fearby, Near Masham HG4 4NF 01765 689477 blackswan-masham.co.uk See web site for more details. Booking essential.

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Farmers & Butchers Food Hall

Tearoom Gift Hall & Clothing

it’s not just local, it’s Mainsgill

A ‘r e a l ’ fa r m s h op o ffe r i n g a s h o p fl o or t o ou r wo r ki n g l i v e st oc k fa r m

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Visit our new born lambs, stock up on Easter gifts & much more in the spring season

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Sunday 9am-5pm Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Saturday 8:30am-5pm

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DL11 7PN 4 miles west of Scotch Corner

FOOD NOTES PEP STALK

British asparagus is the envy of the world. Its brief season runs from April to mid-June, so enjoy it while you can.

Steamed, grilled or roasted, all that’s needed is a splash of olive oil to create the perfect springtime starter. Get yours from Mainsgill Farm Shop, mainsgillfarm.co.uk

PRIME PORK GO THE WHOLE HOGGET

Love lamb but haven’t tried hogget? You’re in for a treat! A hogget is a one-year-old sheep, whose meat combines the best of lamb and mutton: succulent and tender, with a rich, gamey taste. Top chefs love it – and Wensleydale-based Greensley Bank, greensleybank.co.uk will deliver it direct to your door.

Animal welfare is an increasing concern for consumers, but you’ll struggle to find 100% free-range pork reared in Yorkshire – except, that is, for the meat from Anna’s Happy Trotters, which has won plenty of awards in recognition of its taste and quality. You can buy Anna’s pork from Campbell’s of Leyburn, campbellsofleyburn.co.uk

STAR QUALITY

GO FOR GOAT

The best goat’s cheese is a delicious balance between rich, fresh creaminess and that unique tang no other cheese can give you. Laceys Cheese in Reeth make a version that ticks all the boxes, using traditional methods and local milk.

Visit laceyscheese.co.uk for a list of shows and farmers’ markets they sell at.

How do Michelin-starred chefs delight diners and wow the critics?

If you want to elevate your home cooking to a whole new level, Swinton Park Cookery School’s one-day Michelin Secrets course will teach you a wealth of tricks and techniques from sous-vide to garnishing with foams.

For full details visit swintonestate.com

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EGGSCEPTIONAL

Many hens labelled as ‘free range’ rarely set foot outside their henhouse, but that’s not the case with the birds that lay Harry Hodgson’s organically farmed eggs. Harry’s hens live in small flocks and make the most of the great outdoors – and their eggs taste delicious. You can buy them from Bluebell Organics, Richmond, bluebellorganics.co.uk

HERE COMES THE BUN L-PLATES

The Humble Pie Cookery Kitchen is an exciting new cookery school in Hawes at which Elizabeth Fawcett – you might have seen her on Countryfile – shares her passion and culinary expertise. Course topics include classic and modern baking, gluten-free cooking, vegetarian fun food, and how to make the most of Wensleydale’s finest produce. Full details at humblepieyorkshire.co.uk

CHOCS AWAY

Easter is the perfect excuse for chocoholics to indulge themselves, and if anything qualifies as a chocolate-lover’s paradise then it’s Inspired Chocolate in Leyburn (inspiredchocolate.co.uk). Their shelves are laden with artisan chocs - hand-crafted from fine Belgian couverture - in pretty much every form imaginable, including bars, shards, boxes, novelties and some very classy Easter eggs.

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Hot cross buns – sweet, spiced buns decorated with a distinctive cross – were traditionally eaten on Good Friday. Nowadays, though, they’re generally available well before Easter. The Two Dales Bakery in Reeth (twodalesbakery.co.uk) will be selling them from mid-March onwards, alongside their award-winning sourdough and yeasted breads and sweet and savoury pastries.

PIECE OF CAKE

If Easter treats have rekindled your passion for chocolate then Maida Heatter’s Chocolate Is Forever (Little Brown, hardback, £25) will give you plenty of excuses to take your relationship with it to new heights. This classic cookbook is packed with masses of must-try recipes for chocolate-rich sweets, cakes, biscuits, puddings and more.

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Campbell’s of Leyburn Your family run Fine Food and Wine Emporium So many surprises in store for you

• Our famous store on Leyburn marketplace has evolved over 150 years under 5 generations of • Campbells to offer its own distinctive style of supermarket shopping.

Extra broad aisles offering stress-free access to more than 12,000 different products are avenues of discovery leading to mouth-watering surprises such as:

Best Independent Rural Retailer

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innovative products from startups and artisans our rapidly expanding range of own-label and everyday grocery products succulent rare-breed meat from traditional Dales’ farmers national and international delicacies vying for attention on a first-class delicatessen counter

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a bewildering choice of artisan and mainstream cheeses

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a showcase for craft brewers and distillers

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an unrivalled selection of worldwide wines and spirits

……. and there’s much, much more in store. Call in for a unique shopping experience, you may be surprised!

4 Commercial Square, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 5BP Tel: 01969 622169 www.campbellsofleyburn.co.uk richard@campbellsofleyburn.co.uk

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National Treasures Four tasty dishes that keep customers at the National Trust’s cafés coming back for more

WATERCRESS SCONES WITH TROUT PÂTÉ Delicious savoury scones developed by the chefs at Hinton Ampner

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GOAT'S CHEESE AND BEETROOT OATCAKE These yeast-based griddle cakes are a little like large blinis

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BELLY PORK, CARAMELISED APPLE AND BOULANGÈRE POTATOES A weekend roast dinner is the ultimate comfort food

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BANANA AND CARDAMOM BAKE A great way to use up those brown speckled bananas in the fruit bowl

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WATERCRESS SCONES WITH TROUT PÂTÉ We try to include as many local ingredients as we can in our café menus. These delicious savoury scones were developed by the chefs at Hinton Ampner, using ingredients from the walled garden and locally sourced trout and watercress.

First make the scones. Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6. Add the flour and butter or margarine to a bowl and rub in with fingertips or an electric mixer until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.

Stir in the watercress and a little salt and pepper. Mix together the egg and milk, then (saving a tablespoon back for the glaze) gradually mix in just enough of this mixture to make a soft but not sticky dough. Lightly knead on a floured surface, then roll out to a 2cm thickness. Stamp out with a 7cm biscuit cutter. Place onto a greased baking sheet, leaving a little space between the scones for them to rise. Re-roll trimmings and continue until you have 8 scones.

MAKES 8 PREP 30 MINS. COOK 12–15 MINS FOR THE SCONES 340g self-raising flour 100g butter or margarine, diced, plus extra for greasing

Brush the scone tops with the remaining egg, then bake for 10–15 minutes until well risen and golden.

While the scones cook, make the pâté. Flake the trout into pieces with a knife and fork and discard any bones. Add to a mixing bowl with the soft cheese, red onion, fennel and dill and mix together to a rough-textured pâté. Season to taste with a little salt and pepper. Spoon into a bowl or clip-top jar. Cover and chill until

40g watercress, chopped

ready to serve.

salt and pepper

Mix the diced cucumber, tomato and remaining watercress to make

1 egg, beaten

a salsa-style accompaniment.

120ml milk FOR THE PÂTÉ 250g hot smoked trout 140g full fat soft cheese 70g red onion, thinly sliced 115g fennel, thinly sliced 2 tsp fresh chopped dill TO SERVE 40g cucumber, finely diced 40g tomato, finely diced 2 tbsp fresh chopped watercress 80g mixed leaf salad, or watercress

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Serve the scones while still warm with spoonfuls of the pâté, the salsa and a little salad.

GOAT’S CHEESE & BEETROOT OATCAKE These yeast-based griddle cakes are a little like large blinis and are made with finely ground porridge oats and flour. Top with a dill, horseradish and beetroot mix, wilted spinach and creamy goat’s cheese mixed with yogurt.

To make the oatcakes, blend the oats in a food processor or liquidiser until fine, then tip into a bowl. Add the flour, salt and yeast, stir well, then add the milk and whisk together. Gradually whisk in the water to make a smooth batter. Cover the top of the bowl with a tea towel or clingfilm and set aside in a warm place for 1–1½ hours.

Add the goat’s cheese and yogurt to a food processor with a little salt and pepper and blend until smooth. Scoop into a bowl, cover with clingfilm and chill until needed.

Add the beetroot to the food processor, then add the yogurt, dill,

SERVES 4 PREP 30 MINS. COOK 11–20 MINS FOR THE OATCAKES 125g porridge oats 125g strong plain flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp easy blend dried yeast 150ml milk, lightly warmed 150ml water, warmed 4–5 tsp vegetable oil FOR THE BEETROOT 250g cooked, peeled beetroot, roughly chopped 2 tbsp natural yogurt 5g/2 sprigs fresh dill, finely chopped, plus a little extra for garnish, optional 10g fresh horseradish, peeled, grated

horseradish and a little salt and pepper and pulse a few times to make a chunky purée. Spoon into a bowl, cover and set aside.

Rinse the spinach, shake off the water, then add to a frying pan and cook over a low heat for 3–4 minutes until just wilted and bright green. Set aside.

When the oatcake mixture is bubbly and risen brush the base of a large non-stick frying pan with a little oil. Add one quarter of the batter and spread into a circle about 12–15cm in diameter. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the surface has large bubbles and the underside is golden, then flip over and cook the other side until golden.

Slide out of the pan and keep hot on a plate. Repeat to make four large oatcakes. Divide between four serving plates, top with the beetroot mix, the spinach and then top with spoonfuls of the goat’s cheese yogurt. Garnish with sesame and pumpkin seeds and a few extra dill fronds, if liked. Serve with salad, or wild garlic if in season.

TO FINISH 60g goat's cheese 85g natural yogurt little salt and pepper 100g spinach 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted 4 tsp pumpkin seeds

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BELLY PORK, CARAMELISED APPLE & BOULANGÈRE POTATOES A weekend roast dinner can be tricky getting everything on the table at the same time. With this recipe the pork and gravy is made the day before, the potatoes just do their own thing, so you just have the apples to finish off at the last minute.

Preheat the oven to 160°C/fan 140°C/gas 3. Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the onion, carrots and garlic and fry over a medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir in the wine and deglaze the pan. Pour in 250ml of the stock and bring to the boil, then transfer to a roasting tin.

Arrange the piece of pork on top of the vegetables and cover with foil, sealing over the edges of the tin. Transfer to the oven and roast for 2 hours until the pork is very tender.

Leave the pork to sit for 5 minutes, then transfer it to a china dish of similar size or a large loaf tin. Cover with clingfilm then a baking sheet

SERVES 4 PREP 45 MINS. PLUS 6 HOURS TO CHILL COOK 2½ HOURS FOR THE PORK 1 tbsp vegetable oil 85g onion, roughly chopped 85g carrot, roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped

or smaller loaf tin and weight down with cans from the cupboard.

When cold, transfer to the fridge and chill for 6 hours or overnight.

Transfer the roasting tin to the hob and mix in the remaining 250ml stock to the now reduced stock and vegetables. Bring to the boil, stirring. Strain through a sieve set over a bowl, pushing through as much of the vegetables as you can. Mix the cornflour with a little water to make a smooth paste, then stir into the gravy with a little salt and pepper. Cover and transfer the gravy to the fridge when cool enough.

4 tbsp white wine

BOULANGÈRE POTATOES AND CARAMELISED APPLES

500ml pork or chicken stock

To serve, preheat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/gas 4. Grease the

1kg boneless belly pork in one piece, rind scored

base and sides of a 1.2ltr ovenproof dish with a little of the melted

3 tsp cornflour

sprinkling the layers with a little salt and pepper. Pour over the hot

BOULANGÈRE POTATOES

stock, then brush with the remaining melted butter and sprinkle

15g butter, melted

with a little extra salt and pepper. Bake uncovered for about 1 hour

600g potatoes, peeled, thinly sliced

until the potatoes are soft and the top is golden.

175g onion, thinly sliced 2 stems fresh rosemary, leaves finely chopped

butter. Layer the potatoes, sliced onions and rosemary in the dish,

Cut the pork into four even-sized pieces, place in a roasting tin and roast above the potatoes for 25–30 minutes or until piping hot and a meat thermometer reads 75°C and the pork skin is crisp and golden.

salt and pepper

Meanwhile, cook the apples by heating the butter and sugar in

300ml hot chicken or vegetable stock

a small frying pan. Add the apples, cut-side downwards, and fry

CARAMELISED APPLES

turning once.

15g butter 1 tsp caster sugar 2 dessert apples, halved but not cored

gently until the apples are soft and the cut side is caramelised,

Pour the gravy into a small saucepan and bring to the boil stirring until thickened and smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer the pork to serving plates, add spoonfuls of the boulangère potatoes, a baked apple half and some gravy.

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BANANA & CARDAMOM BAKE We have all been caught out at some time and forgotten to eat the bananas when we should have done. This easy recipe is a great way to use up those brown speckled bananas in the fruit bowl – they may not look their best but they will taste wonderfully sweet.

Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/gas 4. Line the base and sides of a 18 x 28 x 4cm shallow cake tin with a large piece of non-stick baking paper, snip diagonally into the corners then press the paper into the tin so that the base and sides are lined.

Add the flour, crushed cardamom seeds, mixed spice, bicarbonate of soda and salt to a bowl and mix together. Peel the bananas, chop half and mash the rest on a plate with a fork.

Cream the margarine and sugar together in the bowl of your mixer until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, with a spoonful of the flour mix, beating well after each addition. Then gradually beat

CUTS INTO 10 BARS

in the remaining flour, milk and vanilla.

PREP 30 MINS. COOK 30–35 MINS

Add the bananas and sultanas and gently mix together. Spoon into

300g self-raising flour

brown and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out cleanly.

6 cardamom pods, crushed, pods discarded, black seeds ground in a pestle and mortar

Leave to cool in the tin for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to

1 tsp ground mixed spice

Remove the lining paper from the cake and transfer to a board.

1 tsp bicarbonate of soda

Add the caster sugar and water to a small saucepan, heat gently

pinch salt

without stirring until the sugar has dissolved, tilting the pan to mix

680g or 4 medium bananas, weighed with skins on

rather than using a spoon. Increase the heat and cook, still without

115g butter or soft margarine 85g caster sugar 3 eggs 2 tbsp milk

the lined tin and bake for 25–30 minutes until well risen and golden

cool completely.

stirring, for about 5 minutes until the syrup has turned to a thick golden caramel. Take off the heat, add the butter and stir together with a wooden spoon, then drizzle over the top of the cake in squiggly lines. Leave to cool and set for 15 minutes or so.

1 tsp vanilla extract

Sift the icing sugar into a bowl, stir in just enough water to make a

70g sultanas

smooth spoonable icing, then drizzle over the cake. Leave to set,

55g caster sugar

then cut into bars to serve.

2 tbsp water 15g butter 55g icing sugar 1½–2 tsp water Recipes are from National Trust Comfort Food

by Clive Goudercourt and the National Trust Cafés, photography by Nassima Rothacker.

Published by Pavilion Books.

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The Pig Picture A light, bright lunch or supper menu that showcases your own homemade sausages, from award-winning restaurant The Pig

GARDEN HERB OIL Perfect for dipping freshly baked bread in

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CHICORY, BRAISED FENNEL & APPLE SALAD How pretty does this look?

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MR BARTLETT'S HAMPSHIRE HOGS Is there anything better than bangers and mash?

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GOOSEBERRY TARTLETS Add orange or lemon zest, cocoa or spices to create different flavours

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GARDEN HERB OIL We wanted to make sure our guests still got a sense of the garden even when enjoying their breakfast or lunch, which is why our restaurants are often in greenhouse-style rooms. We also have fresh herbs on the tables, and our own herb-infused oil. It’s perfect for dipping freshly baked bread in, and it goes really well with our home-smoked salt. Just remember it’s important to heat the oil to kill off any bugs that might be in the garlic or herbs. It prevents the herbs going mouldy too. You can use the same method for making lemon or chilli oil.

METHOD Put all the ingredients in a pan, warm to around about 85°C on a food thermometer. The general rule here is that you want the oil hot but not boiling, because if it boils you will overcook the herbs and they will end up looking brown and horrible. Leave the oil to cool at room temperature, then pour into sterilised bottles.

TIP Winter savory is thought to be one of the oldest continually cultivated herbs still in use. The Romans exported it around their empire not only as a culinary herb, but also a medicinal one. They

MAKES 2 LITRES 1 litre olive oil 1 litre rapeseed oil 10 sprigs of rosemary 10 sprigs of savory (thyme also works if you can’t get savory) 1 garlic bulb, cloves crushed and separated

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used it chiefly as an antidote to bee and wasp stings. Nowadays, however, it’s often used to counteract flatulence. Perhaps this is why it’s often listed as an ingredient in Tuscan bean stew!

CHICORY, BRAISED FENNEL & APPLE SALAD How pretty does this look? This fresh salad can be used as a side, or you can add chopped nuts and a mild goat’s cheese and you’ve got a more substantial salad for lunch. Any apples will work – we use whatever’s ripe and ready from the kitchen garden. If you don’t like the flavour of chicory, you can use something less bitter, such as romaine lettuce.

METHOD Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6.

Heat a little oil in a griddle pan or a heavy-based saucepan. Cut the fennel bulbs into quarters and place on the griddle, colouring each side until golden brown. Transfer into an ovenproof dish. Add the vegetable stock, bay leaves, garlic and thyme to the ovenproof dish.

Cover and braise in the oven for 5–10 minutes, until just cooked.

Cut 1cm off the bottom of the chicory and separate the leaves.

Wash in cold water and leave on a cloth to dry.

Quarter the apple, cut out the core and cut the flesh into sticks.

SERVES 4

Gently mix the chicory, apple and fennel together with the

rapeseed oil, local if possible

lemon juice, a splash of rapeseed oil, and the chives, and season

4 fennel bulbs

with salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with a few fronds of the

300ml vegetable stock

reserved fennel.

2 bay leaves 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 3 sprigs of thyme 2 heads of chicory, 1 red and 1 white 1 apple juice of ½ lemon a pinch of chopped chives salt and pepper

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MR BARTLETT’S HAMPSHIRE HOGS Is there anything better than bangers and mash? Everyone thinks there’s a bit of a mystique to making sausages, or that you need some kind of complicated machine, but it’s not true. The real skill is in getting the mix right, says Alan, and he should know – his family, the Bartletts, have been making sausages for over a century. Then it’s just a case of buying some natural sausage skins (there are lots of suppliers online) and getting cracking! This recipe for Hampshire hogs was Alan’s great-grandfather’s, from around 1900. Mr Bartlett’s exact recipe is a secret, but if you follow the below method, you’re off to a good start. Keep experimenting and adjusting until you hit upon the exact flavour you prefer.

METHOD Fry the breadcrumbs in a pan with a little oil until golden brown, then mix with the seasoning. Mince the meat straight onto the breadcrumbs (if you don’t have a mincer, pulse in a food processor) and mix, adding the measured water. Mince again. Tie one end of a long sausage casing with string, then insert the narrow part of a wide-necked funnel in the other end. Using the back of a wooden spoon, push the meat through the funnel into the skin. Once it’s full, remove the funnel and tie the end with string. Pinch and twist into 4 individual sausages, then link and tie with string (each sausage should weigh about 200g. Put in the refrigerator overnight. For the

MAKES 4

best flavour, cook over charcoal.

100g breadcrumbs

WITH A FENNEL TWIST…

rapeseed oil 25g seasoning (roughly 20g salt, 5g sugar, and a pinch each of sage, thyme and garlic powder)

For our take on Mr Bartlett’s Hampshire hogs, we use the same ingredients but punch things up a bit by adding fennel pollen (otherwise known as ‘spice of the angels’) and elephant garlic.

700g boneless pork shoulder (80% lean meat, 20% fatty meat)

Fennel pollen is the tiny dried heads of wild fennel flowers. We

150ml cold water

garlic is somewhere between garlic and leek – adding an extra kick

sausage casings

to your hogs. If you can’t find any, normal garlic works fine.

grow our own but you can buy it online. The flavour of elephant

Recipes are taken from The Pig: Tales and Recipes from the Kitchen Garden and Beyond by Robin Hutson, published in hardback by Octopus Books.

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GOOSEBERRY TARTLETS There are three elements to this recipe – the stewed fruit, the tart base and the honey clotted cream – and the great thing about each is that you can use them in lots of different recipes. The fruit, for example, is deliciously sharp and tangy; stir a few spoonfuls into whipped cream for a quick gooseberry fool, or spoon over yogurt for breakfast. And then you have the ultimate sweet pastry recipe, which is super-useful. Add orange or lemon zest, cocoa or spices to create different flavours, depending on your filling. Also, when you make the individual tartlet cases, roll them as thinly as possible.

METHOD For the pastry cases, combine the butter and sugar in the bowl of a food mixer or processor with a paddle attachment. Keeping your mixer on the lowest setting, gradually add the beaten eggs. Then start mixing in the flour. Don’t over-mix, as your pastry will crumble when you try to roll it out. Tip onto a work surface and finish binding together by hand. Wrap in clingfilm and leave it to chill in the refrigerator until firm.

Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C/gas 6 and lightly butter 6–8 tartlet tins (about 10cm in diameter). Remove the pastry from the

MAKES 6–8 FOR THE SWEET PASTRY 190g soft butter, plus extra for greasing 170g sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten with a fork

refrigerator. Lightly flour a work surface and roll the pastry out to a thickness of 2mm. Use to line the tartlet tins. Line the pastry cases with greaseproof paper and fill with baking beans. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the paper and beans and return to the oven, uncovered, for a further 3 minutes. Leave to cool, then remove the pastry cases from the tins.

375g plain flour, plus extra for dusting

FOR THE FILLING

FOR THE GOOSEBERRY COMPOTE

cover and the elderflower syrup. Warm to gently dissolve the sugar.

500g gooseberries, topped and tailed

not to break up the fruit. Take off the heat and leave to cool.

Put the gooseberries in a wide pan, add the sugar, enough water to Turn the heat down to low. Cook gently for 5 minutes, being careful

200g caster sugar

Whisk the clotted cream in a bowl and stir in the honey, for a hint

50ml elderflower syrup or cordial

of sweetness. Spoon the cream into the pastry cases and add the

FOR THE HONEY CLOTTED CREAM

gooseberries on top. Drizzle the syrup around the edge and garnish with edible flowers, if you have them.

250g clotted cream 2 teaspoons local honey TO GARNISH edible flowers (optional)

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Yorkshire’s Finest

Top North Yorkshire chefs share some of their favourite recipes

RESTAURANT EIGHTY EIGHT Grilled mackerel kabayaki

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THE CAFÉ AT FIELD AND FAWCETT Country pork terrine with cornichons and toasted sourdough bread

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SHAUN RANKIN AT GRANTLEY HALL Lamb with Jerusalem artichoke and Ribblesdale cheese

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JERVAULX ABBEY Free from raspberry and almond cake

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Restaurant Eighty Eight GRILLED MACKEREL KABAYAKI A take on the traditional Japanese dish that is usually made with eel, but here uses the more widely available and popular fish, mackerel. Kabayaki means to open/flatten and grill, so a whole mackerel opened and deboned is a great substitute. The spicy citrus kosho paste really adds zing to the dish. Recipe by head chef Ben Iley.

FOR THE PASTE If making your own kosho paste, start by finely grating the oranges, being extra careful not to get any of the bitter white pith from the orange. Deseed the chilli and mince finely. Add the orange zest and the chilli to a pestle and mortar and work in the salt until you have a smooth paste. It might require a little splash of orange juice and a touch of sugar if it is too harsh. Set aside until serving.

FOR THE GLAZE Mix all the ingredients in a small pan and heat until boiling, then turn down to a high simmer and leave the glaze to reduce to a

SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINUTES COOKING 10 MINUTES 4 mackerel, head removed and split with spine and bones removed or filleted

syrup consistency, more maple syrup than golden. Strain through a sieve and leave to cool.

METHOD Place the mackerel skin-side up, brush with a little oil and season with salt, then grill under a medium heat until the skin is starting

splash of vegetable oil

to crisp. Turn the fish and brush the flesh with the glaze before

100g watercress

returning to the grill for a minute or two at most, not fully cooking

30ml sesame oil

the fish through. Turn the fish again and brush the skin with the

10g mixed sesame seeds, toasted

glaze before returning to the grill, this time on high heat until the

FOR THE PASTE ½ tsp yuzu kosho (available at most Chinese supermarkets or online) OR 10 oranges, zested 1 bird’s eye chilli 50g salt FOR THE GLAZE 250ml shoyu (Japanese soy sauce) 150ml mirin (Japanese sweet cooking sake) 100ml sake (Japanese rice wine) 100g sugar 1 thumb-size piece of ginger, peeled

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glaze becomes sticky and the skin nicely crisped. Leave to rest just for a minute. Dress the washed watercress with the sesame oil, a pinch of salt and the sesame seeds.

TO SERVE Lay the fish down skin-side up and use the very tip of a teaspoon to dab little dots of the kosho paste around the skin of the fish, to get little bursts of citrus heat as you eat. Spoon a little of the glaze around the plate and serve the dressed watercress on the side.

The Café at Field and Fawcett COUNTRY PORK TERRINE WITH CORNICHONS AND TOASTED SOURDOUGH BREAD A French classic made with the finest Yorkshire ingredients, using meat from the long-established M&K butchers on Bishopthorpe Road and sourdough bread from Haxby Bakehouse.

METHOD Mince the pork shoulder, pork belly and pig’s liver together. You can ask your butcher to prepare this for you. Grind the peppercorns and juniper berries together with a pestle and mortar.

Combine all the ingredients except the smoked streaky bacon which lines the tin and place them in the fridge for a couple of hours to allow everything to infuse.

Meanwhile, line a 1lb loaf or terrine tin with the smoked streaky bacon, making sure each piece overlaps the next as you go. Leave enough bacon hanging over the edge to cover the top. If the bacon

SERVES 6

is a little thick you can stretch it out with the back of a knife.

PREP 30 MINUTES PLUS 2 HOURS CHILLING COOKING 1½–2 HOURS

Preheat the oven to 150°C/fan 130°C/gas 2. Place the chilled terrine

200g rindless pork shoulder 200g pork belly 150g pig’s liver 2 tsp peppercorns 2 tsp juniper berries

mix in the tin and bring the bacon over the top to cover the terrine.

Cover the whole thing with parchment paper and foil then place the tin in a roasting tray. Add enough boiling water to come 2cm up the side of the tin. Cover the roasting tray with foil and place in the oven for 1 and a half to 2 hours, or if you have a meat thermometer until the internal temperature reaches above 90°C.

100g rindless unsmoked streaky bacon, chopped into small pieces

Once the terrine is cooked, remove the loaf tin from the roasting

1 tsp minced garlic

of parchment. Sit another loaf tin on top and weigh that down to

1 orange, zested and juiced 30ml French brandy

tin, take off the foil and parchment and replace with a fresh piece compress the terrine. Chill in the refrigerator overnight.

2 tbsp fresh chopped sage

Serve a slice of terrine on some mixed leaves with cornichons and

1 tsp dried thyme

toasted sourdough.

65g shelled pistachios 1 tsp fine sea salt 265g rindless smoked streaky, bacon to line tin TO SERVE cornichons mixed leaves sourdough toast

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Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall LAMB WITH JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE AND RIBBLESDALE CHEESE This lovely elegant dish combines roasted Yorkshire lamb rack with sweet and succulent Jerusalem artichokes, tangy goat's cheese and a rich sauce to bring everything together.

FOR THE LAMB RACK Clean any excess meat off the bones and remove any white sinew to expose the eye muscle. Whisk the ingredients for the brine together until the salt and sugar have fully dissolved, then place the lamb racks in the brine and leave for 1 hour. Remove the lamb from the brine and leave to dry. Cook the lamb rack in an oven at 50°C for around 2 hours, then transfer it to a hot pan and sear to crisp up the skin. Add the butter with some rosemary and garlic cloves.

Baste constantly for 30 seconds with foaming butter. Rest the lamb on a rack inside the oven for 4 to 5 minutes.

SERVES 4 PREP 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES COOKING 4 HOURS FOR THE LAMB RACK 1 lamb rack 30g butter FOR THE BRINE 1½ litres water 225g salt 75g sugar FOR THE LAMB SAUCE 200g lamb bones, chopped finely 1 shallot 1 garlic bulb Few white peppercorns and coriander seeds few sprigs of thyme and rosemary few bay leaves pinch of rock salt 100g white wine 5g sherry vinegar 300g chicken stock FOR THE ARTICHOKE FOAM 900g Jerusalem artichokes 340g Ribblesdale cheese 340g milk 20g truffle honey 1g xanthan gum FOR THE ARTICHOKE HASH bunch of chervil, tarragon and dill 76

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FOR THE LAMB SAUCE Roast the lamb bones in a wide-bottomed saucepan until well coloured. Add the shallot, half the garlic bulb, spices, herbs and salt then cook until sweated. Deglaze the pan with the wine and sherry vinegar and reduce right down. Top up with the chicken stock and cook for 1 hour. Pass the sauce through a fine sieve and reduce it slightly, then drop in some garlic cloves and rosemary. Leave to infuse for 5 minutes, then pass the sauce through a double layer of wet muslin into a jug.

FOR THE ARTICHOKE FOAM Steam the artichokes whole in their skins at 110°C with some vegetable oil and salt, until they are soft and the skins are loose.

Cut them in half and peel off the skins using your thumb and finger.

Reserve four or five tablespoons of flesh for the artichoke hash.

Dry out the skins in a very low oven (around 55°C is ideal) until completely dry. This may take up to 3 hours. Crisp up the skins by frying them in oil at 180°C. Grate the cheese, reserving two tablespoons for the artichoke hash. Warm the remaining cheese, milk and truffle honey together then add these to the warm artichoke flesh. Blend this mixture with the xanthan gum until very smooth. Pass the mixture through a fine sieve and whip the foam.

FOR THE ARTICHOKE HASH Pick the leaves from the herbs, discarding the stalks, and roughly chop them. Warm the reserved artichoke flesh in a pan with a little oil, crushing slightly with a spoon. Stir in the reserved goat's cheese, season with salt, add about half a teaspoon of truffle honey then finish with the herbs. Keep this warm until serving.

TO SERVE Plate the rested lamb rack with the artichoke hash in the crispy artichoke skins, then finish with the sauce and a spoonful of artichoke foam.

Jervaulx Abbey FREE FROM RASPBERRY AND ALMOND CAKE Raspberries and almonds are a match made in heaven, especially when you’re baking with them – the aroma is just heavenly – but the best thing about this award-winning cake is that nobody guesses it’s gluten- and dairy-free. This cake was awarded ‘Best Free From Product 2017’ by Deliciously Yorkshire.

METHOD Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/gas 4 and line the base of a 20cm deep-sided round tin with baking parchment.

Cream the dairy-free spread, caster sugar and vanilla extract together until light and fluffy. Gradually add the eggs one at a time.

Don’t worry if the mixture starts to curdle. Slowly fold in the flour, xanthan gum, baking powder and ground almonds, taking care not to knock out the air. Gently fold in the raspberries, taking care not to break them up. Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and level out with the back of a spoon.

SERVES 8 PREP 10 MINUTES COOKING 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES

Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean from the centre of the cake, so check it after 1 hour. Remove the cake from the oven when done and leave to cool.

170g dairy-free spread

Dust with icing sugar just before serving. This cake is delicious with

170g caster sugar

dairy-free ice cream, and freezes well if you’re not going to eat it on

½ tsp vanilla extract

the day.

3 large eggs 85g wheat- and gluten-free self-raising flour 1 tsp xanthan gum ½ tsp gluten-free baking powder 115g ground almonds 170g fresh or frozen raspberries

Recipes are taken from The North Yorkshire Cook Book Second Helpings by Katie Fisher published by Meze Publishing, RRP £14.95

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10 Years of Art & Craft Workshops in Masham!

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A DAY I N T H E L I F E

The Auctioneer David Elstob of Elstob & Elstob, Ripon

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How did you become an auctioneer?

I started my career at Addisons in Barnard Castle as an auctioneer’s assistant, and worked my way up to saleroom manager. After that I went on to be a Director at Thomas Watson & Son in Darlington.

My wife Beth is a jewellery expert – she trained with Antiques Roadshow expert Susan Rumfitt – and in 2018 we decided to start our own business. Initially our premises were in Bedale Hall but we quickly outgrew the space, and recently we moved to a spacious new site on the outskirts of Ripon.

What qualities does a good auctioneer need?

I think you have to be a very determined, focused kind of person. I love being up on the rostrum selling, but that’s the easy part of the job! Behind the scenes there’s a huge amount of work to do, working to very tight deadlines.

As well as days out on the road making house calls there’s all the detailed research, cataloguing and photography to be done. I can sell 800 lots in six hours, but it would take me at least two weeks to get them all catalogued.

LEFT A pair of Chinese export padouk chairs, 18th century – sold for £23,000 TOP RIGHT Antoine Bouvard (1870–1956), An Evening Glow, Venice – sold for £4,200 BELOW RIGHT Double magnum bottle of Château Lafite Rothschild, 1959 – sold for £5,000

And then you can begin to relax?

Well, it’s very satisfying when potential buyers start making enquiries and leaving bids, and it’s great fun preparing for viewing. We try to lay everything out nicely – in fact we have an interior designer to help us – because it’s important to put a bit of flair into it. The same is true of the auction itself. Even today, when so many bidders are online, you still have to put on a show, to add that little bit of theatre.

What kind of thing makes your day?

Walking into a room full of fabulous pieces of porcelain or furniture that haven’t been on the market for years. It’s the thrill of the chase that gets me up at the crack of dawn – you just never know what treasures you’re going to unearth.

For example?

For me the highlight of last year was a pair of beautifully made padouk wood Chinese export chairs from the 1730s. They had been in the same Lancastrian family for well over a hundred years. We put a lot of research into them, so it was a particularly satisfying result when they made £23,000 – plus buyer’s premium – last November.

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How does being a Yorkshire auctioneer differ from being a London auctioneer?

I think it’s far more interesting working here than being part of a specialist team in some large London auction house. Here you need to be a generalist; you have to know a little about everything, and you get involved in every aspect of the process.

We handle a vast range of different items, which means you’re always learning something new. That’s something I love about my job – I can get as much satisfaction from selling a Georgian chest of drawers as I can from selling a silver cream jug.

I gather you’re rather better qualified than most auctioneers.

Yes, I’m a Chartered Arts and Antiques Surveyor validated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. The auction industry is unregulated – there’s no requirement to be professionally qualified – but I felt it was important to reassure clients that they can be sure of receiving the highest standards of service.

What kinds of objects interest you most?

I have a particular passion for the work of Thirsk furniture-maker Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson. This also happens to be one of my specialist subjects – in fact it was the subject of my dissertation for my MA at the University of Lancashire – so it’s always nice to come across one of Robert Thompson’s pieces.

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What direction do you see auctioneering taking in future?

In terms of what sorts of items will be selling, I think that the era of ‘minimalism’ is coming to an end and people are starting to fill their houses with more objects again. People are also happier to mix old and new than they used to be.

Watches, medals, and wines and spirits have proved to be good investments and I think will continue to do well. Likewise classic cars and motorcycles.

And in terms of how auctions are run?

Thanks to online bidding the days when hundreds of people would turn up to an auction are behind us.

In fact in future I’m not sure we’ll have anyone at all bidding in person – which of course makes scrupulous condition reports more important than ever. Personally I would always want to see and handle something valuable before buying it, but it’s surprising how many people are happy not to.

Finally – assuming you get time – how do you relax?

Beth and I have a two-and-a-half-year-old, Ivy, and it’s always nice to go for a family walk along the beach at Saltburn, or up to High Force.

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- Fabulous Roaring 20s themed displays - Plant Pavilion with up to 100 nurseries - Inspirational show gardens - Cooking demonstrations - Great garden shopping - Unique crafts and gifts

BEAUTY NOTES INVISIBLE INKS

We all change our minds from time to time, but what if you change your mind about a tattoo or permanent make-up? Luckily there’s a clever machine, the ND YAG Laser, that can erase them quickly and safely. It uses pulses of light of a specific wavelength to break the pigment into tiny particles that can be hoovered up by the body’s lymphatic system. Results can be seen from the very first treatment, and in most cases tattoos can be completely removed. ND YAG Laser treatments are available from Jennifer Holmes Hair & Beauty in Masham, jenniferholmes.co.uk

GO THE EXTRA SMILE

A radiant smile will completely transform your appearance, but yellow and stained teeth can make you seem older than you really are. One of the most effective things you can do to improve the way you look is to whiten your teeth.

White teeth brighten the whole face, making you look altogether more youthful and healthy. And the good news is that specialist dentists and dental hygienists can restore the whiteness to your teeth, allowing you to smile with confidence once again.

Cumbria Smiles in Kirkby Stephen offer a range of cosmetic dental treatments, including professional stain removal, toothcoloured fillings and porcelain veneers.

Find out more about the options by visiting cumbriasmiles.co.uk or calling 01768 371250.

FACE TIME

When you’re considering cosmetic facial treatments it’s very important to have full confidence in your clinician. Mark Walshaw of Utopia Medical Aesthetics in Leyburn is an Advanced Practitioner and Independent Prescriber with over 30 years’ experience in the NHS. He offers a variety of treatments, including wrinkle-relaxing injections and dermal fillers to define and add volume to lips, or smooth out those annoying nose-to-mouth lines. The Utopia Medical Aesthetics clinic room is at Just Hair and Essential Beauty in Leyburn Market Place.

Visit utopiamedicalaesthetics.com or call 07414 086914 to find out more.

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IN BUSINESS

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any of today’s consumers feel increasingly uncomfortable with the throwaway culture that has developed, seemingly inexorably, over the course of the last half century.

And with an astonishing 300,000 tonnes of clothing being sent to landfill every year in the UK, there’s no denying that the fashion industry is a big offender.

North Yorkshire entrepreneur Alison Orr is determined to do her bit to tackle this shocking waste of natural resources. Five years ago she founded a business based on rescuing and lovingly restoring cashmere garments that would otherwise have been destroyed. Her initiative proved a huge success, and last year Nearly New Cashmere Co. opened a light, bright, airy shop in the centre of Masham.

GOLDEN FLEECE Cashmere wool has been used to make clothing for centuries. Lighter, softer and warmer than sheep’s wool, it is plucked from the underbellies of cashmere goats. Because of the way it is gathered – only a small part of the fleece is taken – it has always been expensive, and cashmere garments have always been luxury items.

The garments Alison buys for Nearly New Cashmere Co. are carefully inspected, washed, de-bobbled and, where necessary, repaired and kitted out with new buttons. Once the expert members of her team have worked their magic it really is hard to believe they’re not brand new – and cashmere enthusiasts in search of affordable luxury can buy a virtually immaculate jumper, cardigan, sleeveless top or dress for a fraction of the original price.

So how did it all start? “I’ve always been a natural wheeler-dealer, and I just love buying and selling,” says Alison. “I noticed that secondhand cashmere sold well on online auction sites, and because I firmly believe we throw away too much and really need to change our ways to save the planet, I started looking for sources of re-usable cashmere.”

What began as a small-scale initiative quickly grew into a flourishing business. Last year Alison bought, restored and sold 9,000 pieces of cashmere.

“Where do I buy my stock? Ah, that’s the secret of my success! The hardest part of developing the business has been securing suppliers, getting a foot in the door with dealers who were reluctant to deal with small operators. Now, though, they know they can rely on me to buy regularly, even at times of year when demand is low, and things have become a lot easier.”

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Buying is an intensive, demanding process. When we spoke to her, Alison had just arrived back from a sixday trip to the USA and Canada during which she bought more than 2,000 pieces of clothing – each of which she examined individually to assess its quality and potential.

WO R K I N G O U T N I C E LY Once the consignment has arrived in the UK, Alison’s team will set to work transforming discards into highly desirable garments. Alison has built up a network of home-based local craftspeople, and is delighted to be able to provide employment for Dales people. “I have some fantastic people working for me,” she says. “Every time I’ve advertised a job I’ve been staggered at the calibre and high standards of the applicants.”

Buying at such high volumes, it’s inevitable that a few of the garments Alison brings back have flaws that stops them making the grade. But even in these cases the usable parts of the material don’t go to waste – instead they’re turned into cosy scarves, neck warmers, gloves or hot-water bottle covers.

In due course Alison is hoping to extend this ‘waste not, want not’ approach still further. “At present when I’m buying garments to restore I have to leave behind 75% of what I see,” she says, “a good percentage of which ends up in landfill. So I’m working with students from Huddersfield University Fashion Department to see if we can come up with creative ideas about how to utilise that unused 75%.”

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Reflecting the high quality of the garments she sells, Alison has worked hard to make the Nearly New Cashmere Co. shop as smart, attractive and efficient a retail environment as any upmarket High Street fashion store.

“Lots of us want to buy secondhand, but it’s hard work. You can spend all day trawling the charity shops and still not necessarily find what you want.

Ours is a curated collection that offers a wide range of sizes, styles and colours. We’ve even introduced a matching service for customers looking for a particular style or colour – it’s secondhand without the slog!”

As for the future, Alison isn’t planning to stand still. “I’m looking to move the office out of the shop and extend the range of what we’re selling – always with sustainability in mind, of course. During my travels I come across all sorts of lovely products that I think people in the Dales would enjoy. I certainly want to move beyond clothing, so I’m keeping an open mind – and looking forward to seeing where the business takes me!”

For more information about Nearly New Cashmere Co. or to browse their stock online visit nearlynewcashmere.co.uk

humble pie Cookery Kitchen Bear Cottage, Market Place, Hawes, DL8 3RD

The Humble Pie Cookery Kitchen is now open!

In my friendly & inviting kitchen, I do everything from classic Farmhouse cookery and beautiful baking to speciality gluten free & vegetarian days.

I promise whatever your ability, food style or age, you will come away with a real sense of achievement and recipes you will use for years to come.

Working in small groups of up to 6 people, it’s a perfect experience to share with friends or come along on your own and make new ones!

I am so looking forward to welcoming you!

Elizabeth Fawcett www.humblepieyorkshire.co.uk | info@humblepieyorkshire.co.uk | 07434 603 590

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THE

SADDLE ROOM AT TUPGILL ESTATE, LEYBURN

Tupgill Estate, situated in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales with 513 acres of glorious Yorkshire countryside, is home to The Saddle Room restaurant and the famous Forbidden Corner, Yorkshire's Large Tourist Attraction winner.

It is also one of the region's most picturesque wedding locations.

UNIQUE SETTING

Choose from a variety of wedding settings, all with their own quirky and quaint charm. Impress your guests with inventive wedding menus whilst sipping champagne and soaking up the sheer beauty of the Yorkshire Dales. Relax in front of feature fireplaces and dazzle your wedding party with the vaulted wine cellar. Incorporate the Forbidden Corner into your big day plans and make the day extra special and fun.

THE HAYLOFT

This first-level function room with lift access can seat up to 50 people for your wedding breakfast. The Hayloft is the perfect place to kick-start the party along with a dance floor for your evening reception.

THE SADDLE ROOM RESTAURANT

Dependent on the date and season couples have in mind, why not exclusively hire our quirky equine-styled restaurant or use in conjunction with the Hayloft. This option is ideal for those that want something a little different.

THE BELL BARN

Our newly refurbished Bell Barn boasts a rustic aesthetic, exposed stone and lots of natural daylight – it's a real blank canvas just waiting to be dressed to match a chosen wedding colour scheme. The Bell Barn can cater for 150 guests seated, or 200 maximum for an evening reception. For larger parties couples have the option of a marquee wedding on the lawn. There's also the opportunity to block book the venue for guaranteed exclusive use.

CIVIL CEREMONIES

We are proud to offer Civil Ceremonies in a number of locations within the grounds of Tupgill Park. Whether it be in front of the roaring fire in the Bell Barn or a summer outdoor ceremony, by the Fishing Temple, or with the dramatic backdrop of Flamstone Pin on Tupgill Lawn, we can tailor-make the setting in line with your vision.

5 STAR ACCOMMODATION After a long day celebrating such a memorable occasion, what better than to retire to one of our courtyard self-catering cottages or stable bed and breakfast bedrooms.

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DALES LIFE LOVES Clockwise from top left: Chanel Vitalumière FOUNDATION, Chanel counters nationwide FLORAL TOP with silk and linen skirt from Max Mara’s 2020 Resort collection, maxmara.com Clarins Ombre Satin EYESHADOW, Fenwick, York, fenwick.co.uk Malone Souliers ivory leather MULES, Harvey Nichols, Leeds, harveynichols.com Mint green Feryel leather MINI BAG, brownsfashion.com Dior J’adore GELÉE D’OR, Dior counters nationwide Aquamarine and 18ct yellow gold PENDANT, Pyramid Gallery, York, pyramidgallery.com Spring Greens Collection NAIL POLISH by Nails Inc, John Lewis, York, johnlewis.com

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DALES LIFE LOVES Clockwise from top left: Leighton Denny NAIL POLISH in Cool Blue, leightondennyexpertnails.com Pale blue COAT from the Max Mara Runway collection, maxmara.com Laura Mercier Ambre Vanillé HONEY BATH, Fenwick, York, fenwick.co.uk Malone Souliers bronze leather MULES, matchesfashion.com Pastel blue leather Olivia HANDBAG by Rejina Pyo, Harvey Nichols, Leeds, harveynichols.com Chantecaille Éclat Doux COMPACT, Space NK, Harrogate, spacenk.com 18ct gold drop NECKLACE, Pyramid Gallery, York, pyramidgallery.com Stila Dazzle, Glitter & Glow liquid EYESHADOW SET, Marks & Spencer, Harrogate, marksandspencer.com

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Smile

for all the white reasons

A pure white smile can take years off your appearance There are a number of reasons why you might consider having your teeth whitened. Everyone is different and just as our hair and skin colour vary, so do our teeth. Very few people have brilliant-white teeth, and our teeth can also become more discoloured, as we get older. They can also become darker by drinking teas, coffees, wine and even certain dark foods can stain our teeth.

At Cumbria Smiles we offer safe whitening without removing any of the tooth surfaces. Our dentist and hygienists are highly trained and will always advise the best treatment for you.

• Teeth Whitening – to make your teeth pure white • Smile Make-Overs – where with little intervention we can dramatically change your smile • Implants – for any missing teeth • Dental hygiene with our hygienist with air-powder polisher • Botox and Fillers – to make you feel more confident • High quality general dentistry which includes white fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures.

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COLLECTED WORKS

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Moorcroft Pottery oorcroft is one of the bestknown and most highly respected names in British art pottery. More than a century since it was founded, the company continues to produce vibrant ceramics that are collected by enthusiasts the world over.

The Moorcroft story begins in 1897 when pottery makers James Macintyre & Company of Burslem, Staffordshire, employed the 24-yearold William Moorcroft as a designer.

William Moorcroft’s innovative Florian Ware, produced for Macintyre, featured floral motifs in pastel colours, enhanced by delicate tube-lining – a demanding and labour-intensive form of decoration that uses narrow lines of piped clay to define the pattern and separate different areas of glaze. This proved a huge success at the 1904 Saint Louis World’s Fair and subsequent trade shows.

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Floral Flair

“William Moorcroft was unquestionably a genius,” says Diane Sinnott, 20th Century Design Specialist at Tennants Auctioneers in Leyburn. “His designs are technically amazing.

He chose wonderful shapes for his vases and created patterns that fitted them absolutely perfectly, which is a rare skill. He absorbed the Chinese and Japanese influences that were popular at the turn of the 20th century and made them his own.

“The flowers depicted by William would be instantly recognisable by any gardener.

His keen observations of nature were almost certainly inspired by his father Thomas, a talented watercolour artist who was acclaimed for his detailed and accurate botanical studies.”

By 1912 tensions between William – who wanted to spread his wings – and his employers had reached crisis point.

exploring antiques and collectables

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1: A William Moorcroft Tudor rose pattern vase made for Liberty & Co., sold

by Tennants for £380. 2: A William Moorcroft Florian Ware daffodil pattern planter from around 1900, sold by Tennants for £450. 3: A Moorcroft Combermere pattern vase by Rachel Bishop, sold by Tennants for £130.

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4: A Walter Moorcroft Bermuda lily pattern vase with green ground, sold by Tennants for £120. 5: A Moorcroft King Lear trial pattern ginger jar by Rachel Bishop, sold by Tennants for £140.

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He left James Macintyre and the following year set up his own factory in nearby Corbridge, with the backing of Liberty & Company, who stocked and sold a good deal of his work.

The high-end department store continued to have a financial interest in the firm for several decades. Moorcroft was granted a royal warrant in 1928.

‘it’s quite possible to put together a respectable collection of Moorcroft for just a few hundred pounds’ William’s elder son, Walter, joined his father in the firm in 1935, and took over the running of the business shortly before William’s death in 1945. “William Moorcroft’s designs are timeless and elegant,” says Diane, “and his pieces are the most avidly collected examples of the Moorcroft pottery’s output. Walter’s designs are simpler and rather less impressive, but where he did excel technically was with his gorgeous flambé glazes.”

William Moorcroft had been experimenting with flambé glazes – which produce deep, vivid, lustrous colours – since the company’s early days, but it was Walter who developed the process further and achieved the most impressive results.

All Change

Walter also put his own stamp on Moorcroft’s output by producing designs that featured rather more dramatic blooms than the traditional English country garden flowers his father had favoured. It was Walter who introduced hibiscus, tiger lily, bougainvillaea, Bermuda lily and other exotica into the company’s repertoire.

Walter bought out Liberty’s share of the firm in 1959. By the 1980s, however, the Moorcroft pottery had hit a rocky period, encouraging Walter to look for opportunities to sell the company.

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He retired as the director of design in 1987, handing over design duties to Sally Tuffin, who broadened Moorcroft’s thematic content to include birds, animals and geometric patterns.

From 1993 until 1997 design at Moorcroft was directed by Rachel Bishop, a talented Staffordshire University ceramics graduate.

Rachel’s self-consciously retro designs, says Diane, hark back to the heyday of William Moorcroft. Like the company’s founder, Rachel had the gift of being able to make the design conform perfectly to the shape of the piece that it adorned.

Spoiled for Choice

Nowadays Moorcroft employs a team of five designers and caters to collectors at a wide variety of different price points. Their pieces range from diminutive 5½cm-high vases priced at £50 or less to intricately patterned limited edition ‘Prestige’ vases that can measure up to 70cm high and cost in excess of £10,000.

Given Moorcroft’s lengthy history and diverse product range – which includes pin trays, clocks, lamps, wall plaques and miniatures – it’s hardly surprising that there is an equally wide range of collectors looking to buy at auction.

Some buyers collect thematically but many collect by designer, with William and Walter Moorcroft being the most sought-after names.

As for modern period Moorcroft, Sally Tuffin commands high prices and Rachel Bishop is consistently popular.

Other buyers are interested in Moorcroft pieces – especially the lamps, large vases and clocks – simply as part of their home décor, and will happily sell their existing pieces and replace them with versions in different colourways when they alter their decorative schemes.

Although the best and rarest pieces can cost tens of thousands of pounds, it’s quite possible to put together a respectable collection of Moorcroft for just a few hundred. Choose wisely and there’s a very good chance it will prove to be a sound long-term investment.

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

A.D. CALVERT

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Established in 1993 and based in the heart of Wensleydale, North Yorkshire. We are a professional stone manufacturing company and have extensive expertise in all stone masonry work including new build, repair, conservation and restoration. We supply and manufacture sandstone, limestone, granite and marble.

The company comprises an extensive modern stone-processing plant with state of the art equipment and a large workforce of master craftsmen ready to undertake any project. We have the facility to complete projects from first contact to delivery.

The Stoneyard • Wensley Road • Leyburn • North Yorkshire • DL8 5ED

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Take a Break This year, Stone House Hotel – one of Wensleydale’s hidden gems – is celebrating its 40th anniversary

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ince 1980, when Jane and Peter Taplin welcomed their first B&B guests, Stone House has gone from strength to strength. By the time their son Chris took over the business in 1990 the original four bedrooms had become 15. Now there are 24, including luxurious suites, four-poster rooms and several ground-floor bedrooms – especially popular with dog owners – that come with their own private conservatories opening directly onto the hotel’s tranquil gardens.

Beyond the gardens, a spectacular panorama opens up. Stone House is set on the sunny, southfacing slopes of the Ure valley. It’s a short walk across the fields from the bustling market town of Hawes, and enjoys stunning views of Upper Wensleydale’s patchwork of lush green pastures, framed by the imposing fells beyond.

Bowled Over Stone House was built in 1908 by Hugh Crallan, who had inherited a fortune and decided to build his dream house. Crallan loved cricket – he chose a site overlooking the Hawes cricket pitch – and his obsession with the game produced an unexpected literary connection.

As his gardener, Crallan hired fellow cricketer Percy Jeeves, who played for Hawes and subsequently for Warwickshire. Another cricket enthusiast, PG Wodehouse, was so impressed by Percy’s bowling that he borrowed the surname ‘Jeeves’ when he created Bertie Wooster’s unflappable valet.

Current Director Chris Taplin was 13 when his parents moved to Stone House. He went to school in Leyburn before studying hotel management and gaining valuable practical experience in a number of establishments including the prestigious Hotel Baur au Lac in Zurich.

Shortly after taking over Stone House, Chris invited his brother-in-law Peter Westwood to join the business. Since then the pair have overseen an ambitious programme of refurbishment and development projects.

Winning Dinners “Food is an important part of Stone House’s appeal,” says Chris. “We have a great team of chefs who create seasonal light lunches and fabulous dinner dishes – the menu changes daily – from fresh local produce. The restaurant is open to non-residents and we’ve built up a good regular dining clientele.

Recently we’ve added an orangery to the restaurant, which is a lovely, light space with great views, and which gives us a substantially bigger dining area than we had before.”

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“For both residents and non-residents, the hotel’s cosy ambience – log fire, bar, billiard room and so on – is another big draw.

Something else that guests really appreciate, and that has been a crucial part of our success, is the friendly, caring nature of our hardworking staff, most of whom are local.

Stone House genuinely feels like a home from home, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere makes it easy for groups of guests to relax and chat to each other.”

Running a business in an area of outstanding natural beauty brings its own responsibilities, and Chris and Peter take Stone House’s environmental impact very seriously. A biomass boiler has been installed, low-energy lighting is used throughout the property, and single-use plastics are being phased out. Stone House is also the first hotel in the Dales to install charging points for electric and hybrid vehicles.

“What do I most enjoy about running a hotel?” muses Chris. “The variety, for one thing. I’ve been here a long time, but no two days are alike. I love meeting people, and you meet them at their best when they’re on holiday. It’s a privilege to be in the business of making people happy!”

For more information about Stone House Hotel, or to book a stay, visit stonehousehotel.co.uk or call 01969 667571.

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Stone House Hotel Top Local ‘To Dos’ Guests often ask Chris for recommendations about what to do in the area. Here are five of his favourite local excursions.

HARDRAW FORCE Just down the road from us – you enter through The Green Dragon Inn – Hardraw Force is England’s highest single-drop waterfall. It looks spectacular after heavy rain.

THE WENSLEYDALE CREAMERY A great place to try some of our marvellous local cheeses and find out how they are made.

SNAIZEHOLME RED SQUIRREL TRAIL Perfect for nature lovers and a rare opportunity to see these threatened wild creatures.

WENSLEYDALE AND SWALEDALE CIRCULAR DRIVE Head over the scenic Buttertubs Pass and drop down to explore Swaledale, returning via Leyburn, Bolton Castle and Aysgarth Falls.

DALES COUNTRYSIDE MUSEUM, HAWES A fascinating insight into the history of the Dales, including local farming, industries, arts and crafts.

HOLIDAY LETTING MADE EASY Property management services from £20 per month Many properties achieve over 48 bookings each year Free property listing on cottages.com

Call Leyburn on 01969 625320, Grassington on 01756 753000 or pop into our offices.

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Chocolate factory and visitor attraction in Leyburn Watch the artisan making of chocolates

Treat someone this Easter to Luxury Chocolate • • • • • • • Chocolate House, Leyburn Business Park, Leyburn DL8 5QA 102 | SPRING 2020 | Dales Life

Gift vouchers available Premium Hampers Factory shop & Café Chocolate Workshops Family friendly Parties and events Trade and corporate

01969 625288

www.inspiredchocolate.co.uk

2020 EXTENDED SEASON FRIDAY 10th APRIL to SUNDAY 1st NOVEMBER

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2020 FIXTURES - A GREAT DAY OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY Saturday 18th April

Saturday 9th May (Eve)

Tuesday 16th June

Saturday 1st August

Friday 28th August

Monday 27th April (Eve)

Saturday 16th May

Wednesday 1st July

Friday 7th August

Saturday 5th September

Saturday 2nd May

Monday 15th June

Friday 24th July

Friday 14th August (Eve)

Monday 14th September

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DALESDIARY 2020 SPRING

RHS GARDEN HARLOW CARR

Crag Lane, Harrogate HG3 1QB 01423 565418 rhs.org.uk

Daffodil Displays – A Celebration of Wordsworth

Monday 2 March to Monday 27 April Celebrating the 250th birthday of William Wordsworth, Harlow Carr will take on a distinctly golden hue as a host of delightful daffodils put on a show across the 58-acre garden. On the Daffodil Trail visitors can enjoy the spectacle of more than 70,000 daffodils in beds, borders and containers throughout the garden.

Easter Family Fun – The Secret Garden Family Trail

Saturday 4 to Sunday 19 April Celebrate the launch of the new film The Secret Garden, starring Colin Firth and Julie Walters (in cinemas spring 2020), by visiting our exciting garden trail and enjoying many other family activities.

Bath House Gallery – Brigantia Art, Craft & Design Showcase

Thursday 16 April to Tuesday 19 May Talented artists, crafters and designers from the Brigantia group will showcase their work in Harlow Carr’s historic Bath House. Make sure you pop by to see an Aladdin’s cave of locally handcrafted pieces.

Spring Gardening Weekend Saturday 2 to Sunday 3 May

This hugely popular event – which includes the RHS-judged Tulip, Daffodil and Rhododendron Shows – will provide inspiration for your spring garden at home, a wealth of specialist advice from growers, seasonal flower arranging demos from celebrity florist Jonathan Moseley, and planting and cookery demonstrations from Martin and Jill Fish.

Don’t miss the Spring Plant Fair with Plant Heritage on Sunday 3 May. Friendly RHS advisors will also be on hand throughout the weekend to answer your wider gardening questions.

HARROGATE SPRING FLOWER SHOW Great Yorkshire Showground 01423 648212 flowershow.org.uk Thursday 23 April to Sunday 26 April, 9.30am–5.30pm (4.30pm Sunday) The rip-roaring 1920s are the theme for this year’s Harrogate Spring Flower Show as the North of England Horticultural Society (NEHS) celebrates a century of flower shows! The NEHS supported its first gardening event in 1920 and is marking the occasion by taking show visitors back to the days of Charlie Chaplin, jazz and the Charleston.

The show features the very latest in showgarden inspiration, plus great ideas for tight-space planting and mini-gardens with a message in the Square Yards competition.

Nearly 100 top UK nurseries provide an unrivalled choice of plants, as well as creating fabulous displays. The spring show also hosts Britain’s biggest exhibition of flower arranging and floristry.

A packed programme of talks and demonstrations offers live entertainment across four theatres. Crafts, gifts, specialist foods and great garden shopping all make for the perfect day out for gardeners. £19.50 if booked before 14 April (Sunday £17.50) or £22 on the gate (£20 on Sunday), under 16s free with an adult.

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THORP PERROW ARBORETUM

Bedale, North Yorkshire DL8 2PS 01677 425323 thorpperrow.com

THE STATION Station Yard, Richmond DL10 4LD 01748 850123 thestation.co.uk

Yorkshire Pride: Sue Dewhurst and Rosemary North

Saturday 28 March to Wednesday 8 April Sue Dewhurst will be presenting a mix of her latest ‘Owd Lasses’ (introducing ‘Donna Kebab’ and friends) alongside her Dales Barn paintings. Rosemary North will be showing her latest contemporary takes on the area, its architecture and landscapes.

Drawn to Nature: Nicky Dagnall

Saturday 25 April to Wednesday 6 May

Daffodil Trail

Mid-March to mid-April Collect a map as you arrive and follow Curator Faith’s daffodil trail through the Arboretum to see some interesting varieties and learn more about these stunning flowers. Trail map free of charge, standard entry charges apply.

Easter Trail

Saturday 28 March to Sunday 19 April

Specialising in pastel, Nicky is drawn to painting animals and flowers, and has a genuine delight in painting sheep. She has gained a reputation for her colourful portrayal of these, and also for her dramatic skies. Travelling between Skye and Richmond, camera in hand, gives her all the inspiration she needs to paint. The superb light and the variety of wildlife and fauna in both the Yorkshire Dales and on the Isle of Skye are reminders of the beauty of nature and constantly provide new ideas to explore.

The Easter Bunny has been hopping through the Arboretum, leaving clues along the way. Can you solve the clues and complete the puzzle? There’s a yummy prize for every participant! £1 per child, standard entry charges apply.

Spring Tour

Wednesday 29 April Join Curator Faith Douglas for a guided stroll around the Arboretum dressed in its spring finery. Free of charge, standard entry charges apply.

Spring Flower Photography Workshop

Thursday 30 April Join photographer Nigel Harrison as he gives you some great hints and tips on getting the perfect shot. See website for more details.

Blossom, Bluebell and Wildflower Trail

April and May Collect a map when you arrive and follow Curator Faith’s trail through the Arboretum to some of the best areas to appreciate the blossom, bluebells and wildflowers. Trail map free of charge, standard entry charges apply.

5,756 Miles from Richmond to Kyoto: Jill and Andrew Clay Saturday 23 May to Wednesday 17 June

Richmond and Kyoto are special to both Jill and Andrew. They combine their skills to show you what it is about each place they love. Andrew shows this through his photography, whether capturing sheep in Swaledale or the enigmatic geisha in Kyoto. Jill uses watercolour and the Japanese art of chigiri-e.

Chigiri-e is the art of using torn handmade Japanese paper, which Jill uses on glass. In this, their first joint exhibition, they simply want to show everyone the diverse differences between these two wonderful places and how they love them for that very reason.

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GREEN HOWARDS MUSEUM

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

Museum Talk: Treasures in Store

Thursday 16 April, 7pm Personal passions, clever collecting, and the spoils of war. Join the museum team to discover just how we’ve come to hold such precious history in our care. The talk is in conjunction with our brand new special exhibition, and we’ll be revealing some of the highlights of it in more depth. £5.

SWINTON ESTATE Masham, Ripon, HG4 4JH 01765 680900 swintonestate.com

Yoga Spa Evening

Wednesdays 25 March and 22 April, 4.30pm arrival at Swinton Country Club & Spa Reception for 5pm start A 90-minute yoga workshop designed to stretch, nourish and relax, delivered by accredited Yoga Instructor Jane Cluley (Jayadhara). Suitable for all ages and abilities, the evening combines yoga with relaxation time in the luxury pools, saunas and steam rooms, followed by a two-course wholesome and nutritious meal in The Terrace Restaurant.

Price: £79 per person. For reservations, please call 01765 680900 or email spareservations@swintonestate.com

Easter Sunday Lunch Course at Swinton Cookery School Sunday 12 April

Learn how to prepare, cook and carve a full Sunday lunch on Easter Day, before sitting down to enjoy the fruits of your labour. Chef Tutor Marc Williams goes far beyond the ‘standard’ Easter Sunday Lunch with dishes to inspire and motivate you year round. The half-day classes take place in a stunning country kitchen with breathtaking views of Swinton Estate Grounds and Yorkshire Dales. All ingredients and equipment provided.

Price: £95 per person. For bookings, please call 01765 680900 or email cookeryschool@swintonestate.com

Museum Talk: 1940: A Year of Retreat Thursday 21 May, 7pm

It’s the 80th anniversary of the evacuation at Dunkirk and the German invasion of Norway. Find out what happened to the Green Howards, who saw action at both these pivotal moments in the early stages of the Second World War, and discover how, sometimes, the stark facts of defeat can be moulded into moments of glory. £5.

Museum Talk: 2020 vision – Reconnaissance and the Regiment

Thursday 18 June, 7pm The 161st Reconnaissance Regiment started life as a battalion of the Green Howards. Learn about the soldiers who became the eyes of the military, and the vital importance of a reliable recce in any campaign. £5.

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Jen Stevens: Jazz Pianist Friday 24 April, 7pm

Tuck into a stunning collection of Northern European inspired dishes in The Terrace Restaurant before settling in for the evening under blankets on the terrace or in the cosy surroundings of the bar. Live music starts at 7pm.

To book a table, please call 01765 680900.

Entry free of charge.

Fine Art, Antiques & Jewellery Sale Saturday, 18 April at 10am

Ripon Business Park, Charter Road, Ripon HG4 1AJ Viewing Thursday, 16 April 10am-4pm Friday, 17 April 10am-7pm • Free market appraisals • Probate & insurance valuations • Five live bidding platforms • Free valuations every Wednesday morning from 9am to 12noon at our Ripon saleroom

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YORKSHIRE DALES MILLENNIUM TRUST

015242 51002 Event booking at info@ydmt.org Find out more at ydmt.org.events

Ingleborough Nature Trail Walk

Wednesday 8 April, 9.45am to 2pm Join us for a guided tour of Ingleborough Nature Trail and the iconic show cave, followed by a cuppa! This is an accessible walk. Location: Ingleborough Nature Trail, Clapham, LA2 8EE. Free – suggested donation in the region of £15 per person.

Booking essential; call 015242 51002 or email info@ydmt.org

Bolton Abbey Choral Concert Saturday 9 May, 7.30–9.45pm

The Yorkshire Dales chamber choir Cantores Salicium, Craven Community Champions of Arts & Culture 2018, will perform Handel’s ever-popular Messiah in the Priory Church of St Mary and St Cuthbert in the stunning surroundings of Bolton Abbey. An unmissable evening with a highly accomplished local choir. Adults £12, under-18s free. Tickets include a complimentary glass of wine or soft drink at the interval. All profits in aid of Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust. Booking essential; call 015242 51002 or email info@ydmt.org

Muker Meadow Walk

Thursday 18 June, 9.45am–3pm Join YDMT’s Bee Together Officer Catherine Mercer to explore the iconic hay meadows at Muker, which should be in full bloom at this time of year and looking superb. We will also pass Kisdon Force and the River Swale as well as lead mining remains and field barns. Well-behaved dogs on a lead. Meet at Muker Car Park. Free – suggested donation in the region of £15 per person. Booking essential; call 015242 51002 or email info@ydmt.org

Sedbergh Woodland Walk

Tuesday 12 May, 9.45am–4pm A varied circular walk, taking in Sedbergh School, Akay Wood, the Pepperpot, and the new YDMT supporter wood at Low Branthwaites. Full details will be supplied at booking.

Sorry, no dogs. Meet in the car park at Sedbergh School Library. Free – suggested donation in the region of £15 per person. Booking essential; call 015242 51002 or email info@ydmt.org

CONSTABLE BURTON HALL GARDENS Constable Burton, Leyburn, DL8 5LT 01677 450428 constableburton.com

2020 Season Opening Dates

Last weekend of every month from March to July, 10am–4pm Visit the website for full details of special events.

Adults £5, children free.

Tulip Festival 2020

Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 May, 10am–4pm Sponsored by Chelsea-award-winning nursery Bloms Bulbs.

More than 6,500 tulips are planted annually in Constable Burton’s romantic gardens, creating a dazzling display celebrating the richly varied colours and forms of these delightful spring plants. Refreshments, stalls and children’s activities available.

Normal admission prices apply.

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Nature and Nurture Forest School

Monday 20 April and Thursday 28 May, 10.30am– 12pm; 1.30–3pm Natural play, exploration, den building and ecological crafts. Forest School sessions for 2–11 year olds and their parents or carers. Ticket includes snacks and hot chocolate for the children and a hot drink for the adults. Tickets cost £7.50 for one adult and one child.

The Creative Life of Bridget Talbot

Bat Walk and Talk Friday 1 May, 7.30pm

Friday 6 March to Sunday 1 November A charming exhibition about a phenomenal lady of her time. The exhibition explores the artistic output of Bridget Talbot, the last owner of Kiplin Hall, who saved the house for the nation.

Join expert John Drewett for a talk about the bats of Yorkshire, before he leads the group outside to look and listen for bats in the grounds of Kiplin Hall. Bat detectors will be provided to enable participants to hear the bats’ echolocation calls and even try to identify them. Tickets available online. £7.50 per adult, £6.50 concessions and children.

Rural Heritage Spring Gathering

Yoga in the Gardens

Easter Sunday 12 April

Reminisce with North Yorkshire Vintage Machinery Society as members gather to show off their collections. See the Kiplin Fire Engine and heritage tools in the garden museum. Learn about techniques employed by the gardening team on the estate today.

A wonderful family day out for Easter Sunday.

Saturday 2 May and Saturday 6 June, 10–11.30am Give yourself a little time to pause, breathe and relax – join Nicola Greig-Brown for some mindful, flowing Dru yoga in the stunning gardens at Kiplin Hall. Embrace the natural world and feel calm, grounded, contented and full of energy for the rest of your day. £10 if booked and paid in advance or £12 on the day.

To book email nikgreigbrown@sky.com

HIMALAYAN GARDEN & SCULPTURE PARK

Grewelthorpe, Ripon, HG4 3DA 01765 658009 himalayangarden.com

Newly extended opening season for 2020

Tuesdays to Sundays and Bank Holidays, 10 April until 1 November, 10am to 4pm. Dogs welcome if kept on a lead.

Winner of the Yorkshire in Bloom Award in 2018 and 2019, the Himalayan Garden has now been shortlisted in the Garden of the Year category for 2020’s BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards.

Celebrity patron Joanna Lumley described it as “a slice of heaven” in a Countryfile special last year.

The 45 acres of stunning woodland and gardens are home to the rare blue poppy and the North’s largest collection of rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolias, along with over 80 striking contemporary sculptures. The park features a pagoda, summerhouse, Norse hut, contemplation circle, Himalayan shelter and three lakes with decorative bridges.

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Recent years have seen the introduction of a popular log cabin tearoom, a children’s playground, and an events programme which this year includes children’s storytelling and walk, botanical illustration workshops and a free sculpture project, with visitors joining ceramic artist Anna Whitehouse to create a clay Himalayan poppy as part of a permanent installation of 600 to be produced over the season.

Part of Trust New Art, the National Trust’s programme of contemporary arts

by Steve Messam 1 May – 1 November at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, North Yorkshire Inspired by the history of the water garden, these colourful and distinctive installations bring to life the spirit of the garden as the original designers intended it – playful, extraordinary and controversial.

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FOUNTAINS ABBEY Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3DY 01765 608888 nationaltrust.org.uk/fountainsabbey This year, you may find some unexpected surprises amongst the canals, cascades and tranquil moon ponds of the water garden as the National Trust put a modern spin on the 18th century follies once created to delight their historical guests. The National Trust have been celebrating these fashionable and whimsical structures through their art programme folly! since 2015, and for 2020 artist Steve Messam aims to catch the eye with outdoor sculpture.

Folly! A Contemporary Art Exhibition by Steve Messam

Friday 1 May to Sunday 1 November Ancient abbey ruins, a medieval deer park and a water garden so special it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s easy to see why Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal is one of the most popular places in the National Trust’s care.

The fourth folly! contemporary art exhibition is being marked as the biggest and boldest commission yet.

One of the artworks, Drifted, will see a series of floating pyramids set on the upper canal within the water garden. These artworks were inspired by designs for a 16-metre-high funerary pyramid for the garden’s original creator, John Aislabie. Archives show this towering pyramid was commissioned but never saw the light of day. Bridged is a textile-clad footbridge crossing the River Skell on the site of a former short-lived bridge – one of the only ways for visitors to view the abbey before it became part of the garden. And occasionally you may encounter Spiked, a work placed within the existing folly, the Temple of Piety, that takes the form of an inflatable yellow starburst, projecting out from the colonnade in a series of pointed spikes.

These colourful and distinctive installations bring to life the spirit of the garden as the original designers intended it – playful, extraordinary and controversial.

What will you make of them?

THE BOWES MUSEUM

Newgate, Barnard Castle DL12 8NP 01833 690606 thebowesmuseum.org.uk

Norman Cornish: The Definitive Collection

Until Sunday 17 May, 10am–5pm This centenary exhibition has been extended until 17 May due to popular demand. This is the only exhibition dedicated to the lifetime work of the acclaimed County Durham artist, featuring more than 70 works from across his career, some of which have never been shown publicly before.

Curator Dr Howard Coutts said, ‘The response we have had to this centenary celebratory exhibition has been outstanding. It’s drawn people into the Museum from all over the country, many who are revisiting their own childhood or that of their family. Visitors are invited to take a photograph of their street to be shown alongside Cornish’s work in the exhibition.’

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Entry to Café Bowes and the shop, selling Norman Cornish prints, cards and books, is free. For more information on exhibitions and events see the Museum’s website.

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SPECIAL EXHIBITION: 4th April to 19th December

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Celebrating the centenary of acclaimed artist Norman Cornish MBE, this major retrospective tells the story of his enduring career with the most comprehensive collection of his work ever assembled, including a number of previously unseen pieces.

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The brainchild of Mr. C.R. Armstrong, C.M.G. OBE, it was originally built as a private folly but due to public demand was subsequently opened.

A unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created in a four-acre garden in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. The temple of the underworld, the eye of the needle, a huge pyramid made of translucent glass, paths and passages that lead nowhere, extraordinary statues at every turn. There are decisions to make and tricks to avoid, a day out with a difference which will challenge and delight children of all ages.

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On the market

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WATER TOWER HOUSE, CARPERBY Double-fronted four/five bedroom house. Many character features. Large gardens & garaging. Views to Penhill.

Guide price: OIEO £485,000.

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FOAL BARN, SPENNITHORNE Three holiday cottages & owner accommodation. Detached barn, garage & workshop, courtyard garden, parking.

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BRAMLEY, STUDDAH CLOSE, BELLERBY

EAST VIEW, WENSLEY, LEYBURN

Stone-built four bedroom detached house. Garden to rear.

Parking & garaging. Cul-de-sac location in popular village.

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Semi-detached 3 bedroom cottage. Character features.

Front & rear gardens, parking. Views across to Penhill.

Guide price: £335,000 Robin Jessop Ltd. 01969 622800 robinjessop.co.uk

BECKSIDE, 6 THE OAKS, MASHAM

19 PRINCESS ROAD, RIPON

Detached 3 bedroom bungalow. Large gardens, garage & parking. Quiet cul-de-sac, walking distance of town centre.

Guide price: £345,000 Robin Jessop Ltd. 01677 425950 robinjessop.co.uk

Refurbished 3 bedroom end-terrace house. Garden, parking.

Ideal family home within walking distance of Ripon centre.

Guide price range £240,000 - £260,000 Robin Jessop Ltd. 01677 425950 robinjessop.co.uk

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Spacious semi-detached Grade II listed house. Three double bedrooms. Large terraced garden to the rear.

Parking for 2/3 cars, garage/store. Fantastic views.

Guide price: £375,000

Grade II listed detached house. Accommodation over three floors. In need of some refurbishment. Four double bedrooms. Gardens, parking. Useful range of buildings.

Guide price: £380,000 - £400,000

HIGH GARTH, THORALBY

REDMAYS, NORTHALLERTON

Detached barn conversion. Three bedrooms. Garaging & ample parking. Landscaped gardens. Multi-purpose agricultural building. Grass paddock totalling 1.5 acres.

Guide price: OIEO £450,000

Detached 3 bedroom house with planning permission for extension to 5 bedrooms. Range of outbuildings. Two grass paddocks totalling 3.74 acres. Large gardens.

Guide price range: £500,000 - £550,000

LONGDALE COTTAGE, MARSETT

BAGBY, THIRSK (two remaining)

An attractive double fronted cottage. Two bedrooms.

Large enclosed garden. Off road parking. Successful holiday let. Close to Lake Semerwater.

Guide price range: £285,000 - £300,000

Development of 3 detached 3 & 4 bedroom bungalows.

Well designed. Prime location. Award-winning builder.

NHBC guaranteed. Views across the Vale of York.

Guide price range: £460,000 - £525,000

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THE OLD COACH HOUSE, AYSGARTH

CHURCH HOLME, DANBY WISKE

Semi-detached single storey cottage. Lounge, kitchen/dining room, 2 bedrooms, bathroom/wc, driveway, gardens, storage heating, upvc d/g. No forward chain. EER E39. £205,000 Norman F Brown 01969 622194 normanfbrown.co.uk

Desirable detached bungalow. Range of timber buildings.

6.91 acre paddocks. Gardens, grounds & double garage.

Guide Price: £595,000 Robin Jessop Ltd. 01677 425950 robinjessop.co.uk

HAWTHORNE, LEYBURN

MARKSTONE BUNGALOW, DALTON GATES

Modern detached bungalow. Hall, lounge, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 double bedrooms, conservatory, bathroom/wc, garage, drive, gardens, gas c/h, upvc d/g. EER D63. £250,000 Norman F Brown 01969 6221943 normanfbrown.co.uk

Residential/equestrian smallholding. 4 bedroom detached bungalow. 5.34 acre grass paddock. Gardens & grounds.

Guide Price: £500,000 Robin Jessop Ltd. 01677 425950 robinjessop.co.uk

BRENTWOOD, LEYBURN Detached bungalow. Lounge, kitchen/dining room, 3 bedrooms, en-suite shower/wc, bathroom/wc, garage, gardens, gas c/h, upvc d/g, 10yr 2018 NHBC guarantee. EER B84. £420,000 Norman F Brown 01969 622194 normanfbrown.co.uk 120 | SPRING 2020 | Dales Life

THE BARN, DANBY WISKE Beautiful barn conversion. 4 bedrooms. Double garage & detached workshop. Large gardens & woodland area.

Guide Price: £650,000 Robin Jessop Ltd. 01677 425950 robinjessop.co.uk

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A Bigger Splash, Unit 6, Brompton Industrial Park, Station Road, Brompton-on-Swale, N. Yorkshire DL10 7SN 01748 812039 www.a-biggersplash.co.uk abiggersplash2@aol.com Dales Life | SPRING 2020 | 121

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

Station Rise, Leyburn

A detached bungalow within walking distance of Leyburn market place.

Entrance hall, lounge, kitchen/dining room, 2 double bedrooms, bathroom/wc, garage, driveway for 3 cars, front and rear gardens, gas fired c/h, upvc d/g.

10 year NHBC guarantee. EER B82.

A deceptively spacious well presented Grade II listed terraced cottage. Entrance porch, lounge, inner hall, dining room, kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, bathroom/wc, cellar, rear patio, oil fired c/h, part d/g.

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A superb well presented detached traditional cottage. Lounge, garden room, kitchen/ dining room, 2 double bedrooms each with en-suite, detached 3rd bedroom with en-suite, driveway, front and rear gardens, detached utility room, oil fired c/h, upvc d/g.

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HILLCREST CARE HOME DEDICATED TO QUALITY DEMENTIA CARE At Hillcrest we pride ourselves in creating a home from home, in a welcoming atmosphere.

Our Residents enjoy savouring our fabulous menu’s created from locally sourced produce, and can enjoy daily activities. Hillcrest delivers 5 star luxury, with an excellent reputation in the local community.

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There will be an egg hunt, Easter bonnets and entertainment throughout the day. We’d love you to join us.

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FRANKYN CARE HOMES DEDICATED TO QUALITY CARE We pride ourselves in creating a home from home, in a welcoming atmosphere.

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A grand day out

At the Award-winning Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre

Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese Experience

• Full programme of live demonstrations

in our new Demonstration Room including Cheese & Butter Making, Cookery Demonstrations & Cheese Pairings • Cheese-making Viewing Gallery • Interactive Screens • Wallace & Gromit Photo Opportunity

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Delicious home-made food Locally sourced • Cheese-inspired menus

Calvert’s Restaurant

1897 Coffee Shop

Light bites, main meals and daily specials.

Speciality coffees, Yorkshire teas, home-made cakes made in our bakery, along with ultimate grilled cheese sandwiches, daily savoury specials, ice cream shakes and freshly-made sandwiches.

3 course Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese Special £16.95 Sunday Carvery from £10.95

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To dine for

Great places to eat and stay in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales FOX HALL INN, EAST LAYTON

TENNANTS GARDEN ROOMS, LEYBURN

The Fox Hall Inn is a historic Dales hostelry with spectacular views across Holmedale. Recently refurbished, it offers beautifully presented, freshly cooked dishes, served in a choice of several smart, stylish dining areas, including a light, airy restaurant, a patio and a cosy, dog-friendly bar. foxhallinn.co.uk 01325 718303

The restaurant at this multipurpose venue blends relaxed elegance and great food with confident menus focused on quality local ingredients. Serving freshly prepared, seasonal dishes, it is open for lunches, early suppers and pre-concert packages.

There’s also a café that’s perfect for casual dining. tennantsgardenrooms.com 01969 621146

THE BLACK SHEEP, MASHAM

SWINTON PARK, MASHAM

Tour the brewery, dine in the Bistro, and taste The Black Sheep’s award-winning beers at the ‘Baa...r’.

You can also buy lots of goodies from the wellstocked Sheepy Shop. A ‘ewe-nique’ venue for corporate entertaining, product launches, parties and weddings! blacksheepbrewery.com 01765 680101

With four red stars, Swinton Park is one of the most highly rated hotels in Yorkshire.

Award-winning cuisine is served in the sumptuously furnished dining room, using seasonal produce from the hotel’s four-acre walled garden and surrounding estate. swintonestate.com 01765 680900

THE QUEENS HEAD, FINGHALL

THE SANDPIPER INN, LEYBURN

A superb four-star country inn with comfortable, modern accommodation, set in picturesque surroundings in a quiet village near Leyburn. The Queen’s Head restaurant and bar menus offer an extensive range of homemade cuisine, sourced from local ingredients and prepared to the highest of standards. queensfinghall.co.uk 01677 450259

Sample award-winning chef Jonathan Harrison’s unique take on modern British cooking in The Sandpiper’s 40-seater restaurant or the cosy traditional bar serving local ales, fine wines and an extensive range of whiskies. There are two tasteful boutique-style en suite doubles for overnight guests. sandpiperinn.co.uk 01969 622206 Dales Life | SPRING 2020 | 129

STONE HOUSE HOTEL, SEDBUSK

THE SADDLE ROOM RESTAURANT & WINE CELLAR, COVERDALE

An elegant country house near Hawes in Wensleydale. With 24 well-appointed guest bedrooms and an award-winning restaurant, Stone House is the perfect place to be in the Yorkshire Dales. Open daily for light lunches and dinners.

Menus change daily and include the freshest ingredients from the Dales and Yorkshire coast. stonehousehotel.co.uk 01969 667571

Next door to The Forbidden Corner, The Saddle Room features several differently styled dining areas offering sumptuous locally sourced food, cooked to perfection. There’s a fabulous wine cellar where you can browse over 100 wines, and stylish cottages and B&B rooms for overnight stays. thesaddleroom.co.uk 01969 640596

THE STATION CAFÉ | BAR RICHMOND

THE DEVONSHIRE ARMS, CRACOE

Relax and unwind in the The Station Café | Bar, situated under The Station’s stunning roof. Enjoy light bites, cakes, British classics, hearty Station favourites, not forgetting your Sunday dinner fix, all prepared using the freshest local ingredients.

Open 9am until late daily. Offers and events held throughout the year thestation.co.uk/cafebar 01748 825967

A welcoming family-run 16th century inn in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park between Skipton and Grassington. The restaurant features a creative, constantly changing seasonal menu focused on locally sourced Yorkshire produce, with more informal dining available in the Devonshire’s cosy bar. devonshirearmsinncracoe.co.uk 01756 699191

THE WHITE BEAR, MASHAM

THE BLACK SWAN, FEARBY

The White Bear’s talented chefs use locally sourced ingredients to create delicious seasonal dishes, and there’s an extensive wine list to complement the menu. You can enjoy your meal in the charming dining room or the traditional bar, with open fires creating a cosy atmosphere throughout. thewhitebearhotel.co.uk 01765 689319

The Black Swan at Fearby, near Masham, is a 17th century inn offering a warm welcome, local beers and four-star rooms with fine views of the local moors. The menu and ever-changing specials board feature top quality homemade food based around fresh, seasonal local ingredients. blackswan-masham.co.uk 01765 689477

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