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A TASTE OF YORKSHIRE

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HAY FEVER Dales meadows bursting with wildlife!

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The Editor’s Letter May/June 2010 Editor: Sue Gillman

The Yorkshire Dales look splendid at any time of year, but as summer approaches they look more wonderful still. Especially appealing are our lush hay meadows. Packed with rare wildflowers, and a haven for birds and insects, they are a treasure of national importance. To find out more about this fascinating and very special habitat, turn to Chris Baines’ article on p.8. We are also lucky enough to have a marvellous heritage of quirky historic buildings. On p.88 Jonny Beardsall reports on one of them, the charming Temple Folly near Swinithwaite.

Editor: Sue Gillman Deputy Editor: Brian Pike Production: Claudia Blake Advertising: Sue Gillman Art Editor: Stef Suchomski Art Director: James Price Photo Editor: Richard Jemison Fashion Editor: Chloe Smith Proprietor: Sue Gillman T: 01609 749117 or T: 01904 629295 M: 07970 739119 E: sue@daleslife.demon.co.uk Dales Life Ingledew 2a Crabtree Hall Business Centre, Little Holtby, Northallerton, DL7 9LN

Contributors: Adam Appleyard Brian Pike Chloe Smith Chris Baines Christine Austin Claudia Blake Ian Henry Jonny Beardsall Laurie Campbell Rebecca Pow Rick Ravenstine Sally Scott-Richards

Now, of course, is the time to get busy in the garden. To add a touch of colour and structure to your garden, what about planting one of the many attractive varieties of clematis? Our new gardening writer, BBC broadcaster Rebecca Pow, shares some of her favourites on p.22. And if you would like to grow your own veg but don’t know quite where to start then turn to p.14. Here Adam Appleyard begins a new series on easy allotment gardening with full instructions on how to grow four surefire winner vegetable crops. On the subject of vegetables, it’s asparagus season at last! On p.74 you can find out why Yorkshire asparagus is officially the best, and get inspiration on new ways to cook it. And we have more great recipes on p.64, from Tamasin Day-Lewis’ great new book Supper for a Song. As always we have plenty of other great features too, including Ian Henry’s article on stylish Art Deco figurines (p.48), Brian Pike’s book reviews (p.83) and my own report on a promising new range of skincare products (p.93). Oh, and just in case you were wondering, Dales Life is still being distributed — absolutely free — throughout the Dales, just as before. Yes, there’s now a price on the cover, but that’s only because the magazine is now so popular that we’re printing extra copies to let people outside our normal distribution area have the chance of buying it! Finally I would like to thank the hundreds of you who entered last issue's competition. Congratulations to Mrs G. Wilson, who wins a stay at fabulous Middlethorpe Hall in York. We’ll be back soon with another issue packed with features, reviews and recipes. Until then, let’s hope for some good weather in which to enjoy our gardens and the unique and beautiful scenery of the Dales!

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Contents

May/June 2010

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On the cover 8 Hay Society

64 Hit The Right Note

Our ancient Dales hay meadows are a window into the past â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and a precious haven for today's wildlife.

Get creative in the kitchen with these imaginative recipes from Tamasin Day-Lewis' new collection, Supper for a Song.

38 On The Grapvine Christine Austin picks out some splendid South African wines to quaff during the World Cup.

74 Flavour Of The Month Yorkshire asparagus tastes better and that's official. Sally Scott-Richards explains how to make the most of this shortlived seasonal treat. 5

Contents

Features 14 Dig This

83 Bookmark

Growing your own fruit and vegetables is easier than you think. Adam Appleyard explains.

Brian Pike takes a critical look at what's hot off the press.

22 Power Plant No garden is complete without a clematis, says BBC broadcaster and gardening writer Rebecca Pow.

31 The Discerning Diner Claudia Blake visits Rustique in Richmond.

48 Deco Rated Art Deco is last century's most recognisable and most soughtafter style. Ian Henry finds out why.

56 Eastern Promise China is fast becoming one of the world's top travel destinations. And no wonder says Rick Ravenstine.

88 Twoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Company Jonny Beardsall finds a surprising romantic hideaway in Wensleydale.

93 Beauty Spot Sue Gillman tries out the CoffeeBerry Yoga Treatment facial at Bedale Beauty.

102 Social Scene The 2010 opening exhibition, private view, at Newby Hall.

104 Country Diary A comprehensive guide to events, antique sales and festivals, compiled by Sue Gillman.

128 To Dine For Great places to stay and eat in the Yorkshire Dales.

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THE YORKSHIRE DALES ARE FAMOUS IN NATURE CONSERVATION CIRCLES for one wildlife habitat in particular - hay meadows. In the days when farming was still heavily dependent on horse power, and home-grown summer crops kept farms self-sufficient through the winter, hay-making was a vital feature of the farming year. Many hay meadows would have been mown every summer for centuries, and that stable pattern of growth, harvest and re-growth, year after year, provided a habitat for many of our most beautiful wildflowers. Nowadays almost all the country’s traditional hay meadows have been replaced by short-term crops or changed out of all recognition by reseeding and the use of artificial fertilisers and herbicides. However in the Dales, and one or two other rural areas, enough ‘unimproved’ meadows survive to give a flavour of their former glory. 10

The most striking feature of a really good ancient meadow is the subtle variety and colour of its grasses. By June there will be a waving tapestry of fine flowerheads with wonderful names such as quaking grass, crested dog’s tail, Yorkshire fog and sheep’s fescue. These are all relatively modest plants, able to recover from close-cropping at the height of summer and to cope with relatively poor soil fertility. When these conditions are maintained they also favour a range of meadow wildflowers, along with the butterflies, moths and wild creatures that depend upon them. In early spring, before the grass grows tall enough to shade the ground, there may be carpets of cowslips, bugle, speedwell, daisies and, in the damper hollows, ragged robin, lady’s smock and marsh marigold. As the grasses grow, later-flowering species such as meadow cranesbill, knapweed, field scabious, and meadow buttercup keep pace with them. My favourite is the oxeye daisy, always known in

my family as ‘moon-pennies’. Long stems lift these flowers above the meadow, and their pollen and nectar feeds a great many different species of butterflies. Most common amongst these are the meadow browns, and wandering through a good meadow on a dry and sunny day can put up three or four of them with every stride. Where the soil is poorest, and low-growing flowers survive into the summer, you may well see common blue butterflies laying their eggs on the leaves of bird’s foot trefoil — or ‘bacon-andeggs’ as it is sometimes called — and the knapweed and thistle flowers will almost always attract the modest little skipper butterflies. Burnet moths are probably the most startlingly colourful of our meadow insects. Their black bodies and crimson wings make them unmissable, and they contrast dramatically with the lavender blue flowers of their favourite nectar plant, the meadow scabious. Burnet moths feed

by day, but there are many more moths that rise up from the dampness of the meadow after dark. Some lay their eggs on the grasses, others depend on wildflowers. Shine the beam from a bright torch over the meadow on a warm summer’s night for an instant indication of the richness of this very special habitat. Hay meadows also provide a home for some of our most secretive wildlife. The rich combination of low-level cover, seeds and insects makes this an ideal habitat for small mammals such as mice, voles and shrews. Although we rarely see these timid creatures, the more spectacular predators that hunt them give the game away. By day you will often see kestrels hovering overhead, and if you are really lucky you may hear the swish of a grass snake slithering out of harm’s way or glimpse a stoat or weasel weaving along the base of a boundary wall, freezing at the scent of its prey, and then making a lethal leap into the meadow. 11

By night the hay meadow is a happy hunting ground for a different range of creatures. Badgers will snuffle their way along well-worn tracks, stopping to snap up earthworms and snails or dig out a beeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nest. If you are really fortunate you may see a barn owl, flying silently in search of mice and beetles. The hay meadows of the Yorkshire Dales offer the ideal territory for these magical birds, with traditional hay barns offering safe nesting sites to complement the meadow habitat. With so few hay meadows remaining, and with so many of our favourite wild plants and animals dependent on them, the farming landscape of the Yorkshire Dales is undoubtedly a national treasure. One blast of herbicide or an overdose of artificial fertiliser is enough to wipe out centuries of natural history. But with careful conservation management and a gently harvested annual crop of hay these wildflower meadows can thrive for centuries to come. This summer, try to spend at least one sleepy afternoon just soaking up the sights, sounds and smells of one of Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most delightful wildlife habitats. 12

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Dig is! Growing your own fruit and vegetables is easier than you might think. In the first of a new series Adam Appleyard explains how to produce food galore from a new allotment or kitchen garden — starting with four must-try vegetable crops. BY THE TIME MOST PEOPLE’S THOUGHTS TURN TO GARDENING — which is when the weather starts getting decently warm — it’s already far too late in the year to get started with many crops.

sow 2.5cm deep and 2cm apart. Each ‘seed’ is actually a capsule containing several seeds. Thin the resulting seedlings out in several stages until you have one plant every 10cm or so. Water generously, but there’s no need to feed.

As a new gardener looking to build your confidence — or a more experienced one keen to diversify — you need a quick fix. Seeds you can sow right now that are guaranteed to put fresh, delicious food on your table by autumn, preferably without too much effort on your part. And here are four surefire winners that will do just that.

Pull every other beet in a row and eat it while it’s small and tender, 4cm across or thereabouts. You can then leave the remainder to grow a bit bigger. They can stay in the ground until well into autumn, but they’ll become woody and indigestible if you let them get much bigger than 8cm.

In all cases, dig over the soil and remove the largest stones. This is particularly important with root crops, which will become misshapen if they hit an underground obstacle. Dig in compost or well-rotted manure. If you don’t have access to either, buy a big tub of chicken manure pellets from the local garden centre to give your soil a quick nutritional boost.

Beetroot varieties ‘Boltardy’ is a classic maroon beetroot that you’ll find in every garden centre. But why not ring the changes and surprise your friends with some exciting colour variants? Two especially striking ones, both available from www.sarahraven.com, are the jazzy ‘Candy Stripe’, which has alternating bands of red and white, and ‘Burpees Golden’, a century-old variety that turns a deep, vibrant yellow when cooked.

Beetroots Beetroots can be grated and eaten raw, roasted whole in the oven, or turned into vibrant soups, jams and chutneys. The leaves are edible and, when small and tender, look and taste great in salads. Seeds can be sown until midsummer, preferably in short rows at regular intervals to give you a continuous supply. Soak them overnight and

Courgettes Home-grown courgettes are so much crisper and tastier than those you buy in the high street. And in a good, sunny spot each plant should crop heavily over a fairly lengthy period. Sow seeds, one per 9cm pot of compost, until the end of May. Put the pots on a sunny windowsill or in a propagator. When the plants 15

have two or three leaves, start hardening them off — that’s to say gradually introducing them to cooler temperatures by leaving them outside during the daytime. Dig large planting holes — at least a spade’s depth, and twice that in width — and fill them with lashings of good compost or well-rotted manure. As well as plenty of organic material, courgettes need masses of space, so plant them at least a metre apart. Water them well, and keep them lavishly watered, especially when the fruits are beginning to form. Cut your courgettes off with a sharp knife before they grow too large and the plants will reward you with a succession of further flowers and some baby courgettes.

Courgette varieties If you only know courgettes from the supermarket you’ll be amazed at the variants you can grow from seed — try two or three to compare and contrast. ‘Defender’ is a classic dark green courgette, ‘Blanca’ is pale and quick growing, and ‘Romanesco’ has a distinctive ribbed shape and a particularly fine flavour and texture. If you’re pushed for space, ‘Tromboncino’ is a climbing courgette that you can train up a cane wigwam and which will produce elegant ‘U’-shaped fruit. All the above can be sourced from www.sarahraven.com. 16

Carrots Pessimists will tell you carrot fly is a headache here in North Yorkshire, but don’t let that put you off because there’s an easy way to prevent it. Buy a good length of fine insect-proof mesh from your local garden supplier. With this,

Mangetouts Mangetout peas are a must if you have a vegetable garden. They grow like the clappers and will give you up to two months supply of delicious crunchy pods. Like other peas, mangetouts love rich, moist soils. They’re vigorous climbers, so buy some long (2m plus) bamboo canes and gardening twine and knock up some wigwams or similar structures for them to grow up — a quick scan of the Internet or a sideways glance at your neighbour’s patch should provide inspiration.

some sturdy bamboo canes and a few clothespegs, build a mesh ‘fence’ about 75cm high around the sunny, well-drained spot that you intend to plant. Weight the mesh down at the bottom with stones, making sure there are no gaps. Carrot fly are never more than a few centimetres above the ground, so this simple ruse will be enough to deter them, providing their pupae aren’t already in the soil — which they won’t be unless you’ve been growing carrots, celery, parsnips or parsley there recently. Sow carrots in modest quantities every few weeks until late summer at a depth of 2-3cm. Carrot seeds are tiny and difficult to sow thinly — mix them in with a handful of fine grit to make the job easier. Water them in lightly, and when they germinate, thin the seedlings to 5cm apart. Thereafter it’s just a question of occasional watering. Pull them as soon as they’re big enough to eat.

Carrot varieties For a belt-and-braces approach to the carrot fly issue you could plant one of the dull but flyresistant varieties like ‘Flyaway’ or ‘Resistafly’, but you should also take a punt on the long, tasty ‘Lisse de Meaux’ or the sweet, yellow ‘Jaune Obtuse de Doubs’, both available from www.realseeds.co.uk. 18

Sow your seeds 5cm deep and 12cm apart. Providing you water them in well, you should find that your germination rates are excellent. Once your plants are big enough, tie them loosely to the canes, otherwise they’ll be heading off across country every which way. Repeat the process at intervals until they reach the top of your cane structure. Water frequently and very generously. When the mangetouts are ready, pick them assiduously and they will keep flowering and fruiting for as long as two months.

Mangetout varieties ‘Oregon Sugar Pod’ is widely available and very reliable. For a hint of the exotic try the lemon-yellow ‘Golden Sweet’ from www.realseeds.co.uk or the striking mauve ‘Purple Podded’ from www.sarahraven.com.

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Power Plant No garden is complete without a clematis, says BBC broadcaster and gardening writer Rebecca Pow CLEMATIS IS ONE OF THE MOST EYECATCHING CLIMBERS IN ANY GARDEN, and with so many different shades and shapes of flower available you are spoilt for choice. Even the wild version that twists through the hedgerows in the more southerly parts of the UK — widely known under the names Traveller’s Joy and Old Man’s Beard — is a real treasure. Right now my gnarled old Blenheim Orange apple tree is blanketed with a Clematis montana, its pretty, soft pink blooms cascading from the branches like a waterfall. I grow many

different kinds of clematis and I love their sensuous colours — pinks, blues, mauves, reds and whites — and their ability to scramble around, up, over or along walls, trellises, pergolas and other plants. Clematis can tolerate almost any aspect and climate, and they are virtually unsurpassed in their long period of flowering, so that it is possible to have a clematis blooming in the garden during every month of the year. Many are scented too. What more can I say? They are truly a gardener’s delight.

Clematis are divided into groups, each of which tends to flower at a different time of year. The cirrhosa group, which come from the Mediterranean, and bloom in the depths of winter. Try Clematis cirrhosa ‘Freckles’, which bears little flecked red or purple flowers from November to February. The white and purple Clematis napaulensis and the creamy-white Clematis cirrhosa var. balearica are also good choices. As for Clematis armandii, its froth of fragrant white flowers can make a truly spectacular showing in early spring, and its long, dark green leaves look good all year round. May and June, however, are the months when the real clematis ‘wow’ factor kicks in. May is the best month for the montanas, such as the one growing through my apple tree, Clematis montana var. rubens. There are many good named cultivars, including the delicate pink ‘Elizabeth’ and the satin pink ‘Tetrarose’. 24

Montanas are ideal for growing up trees and over buildings. In June the viticella group and the largeflowered hybrids come into their own. If I had to make a choice of just one group of clematis to grow then it would be this one. This is a surefire winner: reliable, easy to prune and unaffected by the diseases that many other varieties suffer from. In a recent survey of the easiest types to grow, carried out by the British Clematis Society, viticellas took four of the top five places. These top achievers were: Clematis ‘Etoile Violette’, a vigorous grower with masses of flattish, wide, violet-purple flowers; also the ‘Polish Spirit’, which has delightful deep purple-blue flowers; the wine-red-flowered ‘Madame Julia Correvon’; and the ‘Venosa Violacea’, an old French variety that boasts white flowers with a bold purple edging.

The other variety in the top five is ‘Arabella’ a delicate, herbaceous clematis with small, rosy purple flowers. I first encountered it festooning a pergola in the garden of the great contemporary composer Sir Harrison Birtwistle. It clearly gave him inspiration, and it inspired me to buy one for myself. The best way to fill your garden with special plants is to do just this, namely take note of what you like in other people’s gardens. From May until August it is the large-flowered clematis hybrids, with their big, blousy flowers, that are doing their stuff. Although more temperamental than the viticellas there are some stunners amongst them. My favourites include Clematis ‘Doctor Ruppel’, with its alternately dark and pale pink flowers; ‘Jackmanii’, introduced as long ago as 1858 and bears enormous, showy, velvety-purple, flowers; Clematis ‘Nelly Moser’ and the lovely ‘Hagley Hybrid’. As autumn draws on, the tangutica and orientalis group of clematis comes to the fore. Vigorous, with quite small flowers, they have charming fluffy seed-heads that are coveted by flower arrangers. One of the best of the orientalis types is ‘Bill MacKenzie’, which is characterised by

Visit the British Clematis Society website, www.britishclematis.org.uk for useful information and a variety of helpful publications. Taylors Clematis Nursery at Askern near Doncaster has a collection of over 300 diﬀerent clematis varieties; visit them at www.taylorsclematis.co.uk or call 01302 700716.

mustard-coloured, lantern-shaped flowers and can climb to an incredible 22 feet. Don’t be daunted by the seemingly complex prospect of clematis pruning, which often takes up pages of explanation in gardening books. I stick to some simple guidelines. In February and March I cut clematis that flower after June (classed as ‘late-flowering’ clematis) right down to about a foot above the ground, leaving just a few promising buds at the base. Viticellas come into this category. As for those clematis that flower before June, all you need to do is tidy them up, removing the dead bits or anything that is growing into a space where it is not wanted. Ideally clematis are best planted in the autumn, although if container-grown they can be planted at any time. Just ensure you soak the roots well beforehand. When you have planted them, entice them along with feed and a good quantity of mulch and compost. Prune newly planted clematis down to the last green, live bud. If you need any more help there are many specialist clematis nurseries that will be happy to give you advice. Your only real dilemma will be deciding which ones to choose!

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Claudia Blake visits Rustique in Richmond or such a busy tourist town, Richmond has for years been surprisingly short of decent middle-range eating options. And presumably that’s what the owners of Rustique in York were thinking when they decided to expand their empire by opening a second branch in the town last year. It’s tucked away in Chantry Wynd, just off Finkle Street, a stone’s throw from Richmond’s cobbled market square.

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downstairs dining room and bar, plus a stoneflagged section of covered arcade that approximate to a Continental dine-on-thepavement experience. We opted to sit in the ochre and brown interior, on the grounds that it seemed generally cosier. There’s an unwritten law that all bistros must be decorated with reproductions of French posters from the turn of the last century and that staff must dress in black. Rustique have evidently decided to toe the line rather than risk a confrontation with the Bistro Police. The one surprise amongst all 31

this off-the-peg instant Gallicism was to be greeted by an undeniably genuine Frenchman, who wafted us to our small, wobbly table with polished charm.

— excellent, melting, gamey meat, cooked just right. In fact, the perfect antidote to any misguided souls who still suppose that venison is necessarily tough.

Even on a weekday night the place was bustling with a relaxed, good-humoured crowd, so Rustique seems to have hit a chord with local diners. There’s a set menu available for lunch and dinner Monday to Thursday and until 7pm Friday and Saturday (two courses £11.95, three courses £13.95), but we decided to order à la carte to test Chef’s mettle. The wine menu is fairly compact and majors on French wines, with most bottles in the £14 to £20 range.

I would have been happy without the little cubes of smoked bacon, though. Whilst they added some interesting dusky tones to the overall flavour, I found them too chewy, and ended up setting them aside. I would also have preferred the mash to have been a bit lighter and less rich. Fortunately, though, the venison was splendid enough to carry the plate all on its own.

The venison was definitely the highpoint of the evening’s eating — excellent, melting, gamey meat, cooked just right. For his starter Piers ordered a baked miniCamembert, which came with balsamic vinegar, pickled onions, gherkins and a hunk or two of French bread. In retrospect, this may not have been the cleverest choice for a restaurant reviewer, given that there’s barely any cooking involved. It was a pleasant enough assemblage, though — effectively a Gallic ploughman’s lunch. The cheese was light and luscious, and nicely set off by the sweetness of the balsamic vinegar and the sharpness of the pickles. I decided on the Champignons à l'Ail: baked field mushrooms cooked with spinach and garlic butter and topped with melted blue cheese. The mushrooms were tasty, and fortunately there was plenty of bread to mop up the liquor. The issue I had with the dish was that the topping — presumably Rocquefort — made the whole thing too salty for my taste. With nothing to counter that saltiness I had to resort to stealing Piers’ gherkins to refresh my palate. On to the mains, which in my case consisted of venison steak cooked with smoked bacon, mushrooms, red wine and baby onions, and served with garlic mash. The venison was definitely the highpoint of the evening’s eating 32

Piers had chosen slow-roasted leg of duck served with Dauphinoise potato, red cabbage and redcurrant jus. The duck was rich and meaty and fell obediently off the bone; the red cabbage had the right amount of sweetness and bite to balance it against the salty jus. Dauphinoise potato is a devil to cook, and all too often it’s served either undercooked or fused into a glutinous lump. The Rustique version, albeit not perfect, was certainly better than plenty of other attempts I have sampled. Desserts were feisty, fruity tarts. In Piers’ case a Tarte Tatin with melting, translucent shards of apple, sharp enough to hold their own against the accompanying sweet caramel sauce and ice cream. In my case it was a little individual tarte au citron, creamybright, that slipped down very acceptably with my espresso. In total our bill came to £74, of which the food — three courses each for two people — accounted for just over £50. Service was friendly and unfussy, and the atmosphere convivial and easygoing. Rustique may not scale the heights of fine dining; let’s face it, bistros aren’t supposed to. But it certainly makes a good choice for a sociable evening with friends, a family get-together or a works party that won’t break the bank, especially if you plump for the set menu. The place has already become popular enough to make evening bookings advisable, and hopefully its success will encourage some of the other eateries in Richmond to pull their socks up.

Rustique is in Chantry Wynd, Finkle Street, Richmond. For more information call 01748 821565 or visit www.rustiqueyork.co.uk.

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Grapevine Christine Austin picks out some splendid South African wines to quaff during the World Cup

ove it or hate it, the World Cup will soon be upon us, and our TV screens will be dominated not just by footballers but by the glorious surroundings of South Africa. The BBC has decided to create a glass pyramid on top of a building in Cape Town, just so it can have Table Mountain as a backdrop. And if I were based in South Africa for a month, I too would prefer to be located in Cape Town. Not only is the scenery fantastic, but some of the world’s most beautiful vineyards are within a short drive of the city.

The closest vineyard area is south of Cape Town, towards Cape Point in Constantia. This is where South Africa’s wine industry started in the mid-17th century, when the first Governor of the Cape, Simon van der Stel, decided to plant vines. The wines of Constantia became famous around the world and commanded high prices for their liquourous, heavenly flavours. Located at the head of the Constantia Valley, this rolling countryside is now hemmed in by the grand houses of Cape Town’s suburbia,

and is famous for the cooling breeze that comes straight off the Mountain. The original Constantia estate has been split into smaller properties, all of which now make quality wine — in particular very distinctive, bright-flavoured whites. Groot Constantia’s Sauvignon Blanc 2006 has delicious blackcurrant leaf, herbaceous aromas and light tropical fruit (£7.99, Campbells of Leyburn, 01969 622169), while the Semillon Sauvignon 2008 blend (£8.99, Campbells) has more honeyed, minerally tones that are perfect for teaming up with the lighter flavours of summer foods. East from Cape Town in the Walker Bay area, steep cliffs shelter the vineyards of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, creating a specific micro-climate which is perfect for Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays and other grapes. The Hamilton Russell estate was the first to become established there, and it still makes some of the best South African Pinots, using Burgundian techniques to create wines with fruit, balance, harmony and that indefinable ‘grunt’ that characterises this grape. Several

retailers in our area stock this wine, whose 2006 vintage is now showing pure strawberryedged fruit, backed by savoury, forest-floor notes and delicious complexity that really does vie with Côtes de Beaune for sheer elegance and persistence. Campbells of Leyburn has it at around £25, as does Lewis & Cooper in Northallerton (01609 772880).

So whatever the results of the World Cup, if you stick to South African wine while you are watching it, I can guarantee that you will be a winner. Close by Hemel-en-Aarde is Sumaridge, an up-and-coming property recently acquired by a British couple. Gavin Peterson was a winemaker at Hamilton Russell before moving here, and his skills show in the depth of flavour of the wines. The 2008 Sauvignon Blanc has fresh green asparagus and fig notes,

with a satisfying minerally crunch (£6.99, Bon Coeur, Masham, 01765 688200). The Merlot Rosé 2008 (£6.99) has serious raspberryedged fruit with enough weight to partner salmon and chicken but still refreshing enough to enjoy on its own, while the Pinot Noir 2007 is a fantastic bargain at £11.99. A newcomer to Hemel-en-Aarde is Julien Schaal, a young French winemaker from Alsace who follows the seasons and manages to pack two harvests into each year. At present he selects his grapes from local growers and makes wine in borrowed winery space, but it is his passion for the region and willingness to seek out the best fruit that are making his reputation for quality. His first vines go in this year, and a winery is being planned. Meanwhile you can try some of his wines at Great Northern Wines in Ripon (01765 606767). My vote goes to his soft, supple, berry-fresh Cape Lighthouse Merlot 2008 (£6.49), but his Cape Lighthouse Chenin Blanc (£6.49) has all the right crisp apple and white blossom tones.

North of Walker Bay is the inland wine region of Robertson, where a bedrock of limestone gives all the right conditions for stud farming. This soil type not only helps horses grow strong bones, but it has a special effect on grapes, retaining acidity and bright crisp flavours despite the high daytime temperatures. Abrie Bruwer of Springfield Estate is very proud of his soil and strides through the vineyards pointing out how one piece of land differs from the next — and his level of knowledge spills over into the quality of his wines. From the estate selections down to his good-value Firefinch range, Springfield wines are consistent and well made. Try Firefinch Ripe Red 2008 (£7.99) for its soft, juicy, red berry fruit, and Firefinch Sauvignon Blanc 2009 (£8.99) for its clean nettley style and refreshing finish. Both wines are available from Corks & Cases in Masham (01765 688810). From Robertson it is an easy day’s drive back over the mountains towards Stellenbosch —

named after Simon van der Stel — which is the heart of the Cape’s vineyards. Along the way, baboons sit on fence posts and watch you go by. But the baboons are something of a problem in the more remote vineyards such as Swartland, where Adi Badenhorst has recently bought an old estate and is busy renovating the vines and winery. He makes exceptional wines, and I am delighted to see that his good-value Secateurs range is available in our region. Head to Great Northern Wines for Secateurs Chenin 2009 (£8.99), with its honeysuckle-and-apricot fruit, or for the soft, complexity of Secateurs Red 2007 (£9.99). Adi used to make the wine at top Stellenbosch estate Rustenberg, and his skills can still be tasted in the elegant, deepflavoured fruit of John X Merriman 2006 (£11.99, Lewis & Cooper). So whatever the results of the World Cup, if you stick to South African wine while you are watching it, I can guarantee that you will be a winner.

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DECO Art Deco is last century’s most recognisable — and most sought-after — style. Top of the wish list for most collectors would be an elegant Deco figurine. Ian Henry meets Tennants valuer Diane Sinnott to find out why. ASK ANY WOULD-BE ANTIQUES BUFF WHEN ART DECO STARTED and they’ll tell you 1925, the year of the Paris Exhibition of Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts. According to Diane Sinnott, though, the picture is rather more complicated. And she should know. As the Modern Design expert at Tennants auctioneers in Leyburn, Diane has seen plenty of magnificent Art Deco artworks come under the hammer over the last few years — and there’s not a lot about the 20th century’s hottest design movement that she doesn’t know. The 1925 Paris show may have been when the world first took notice of Art Deco, but its roots lie further back. Deco is the easygoing side of modernist art movements like Cubism and Futurism. Like them it emphasises simple, sweeping lines, sharp angles and geometrical shapes, but Deco is also frivolous, exuberant and exotic. Which, perhaps, explains its massive popularity today: it looks clean and contemporary, but it also conjures up all the fun and folly of the Jazz Age. What’s more, Diane explains, Deco didn’t just spring into being fully formed. Its influence gradually crept in alongside the Neoclassical style, which harked back to the art of Ancient Greece and Rome and which was still popular 48

RATED in the early 1900s. Looking at some of the pieces sold at Tennants in recent years, Diane shows me various stages of the transition between the two. At first glance, for example, the ivory and gilt bronze bust of a woman made by Agathon Leonard around 1920 doesn’t look Deco at all. The wrap she wears, fronted by a rose, looks typically late 19th century, as does the square, dark marble base on which the bust sits. But what would have made it look strikingly modern at the time — though maybe not to us — is her hairstyle. Prior to 1900 such a daringly short cut would have been simply unthinkable. It’s a charming little piece, and sold for £900, well in excess of its estimate of £200 to £300. Another interesting piece on the cusp of Art Deco is an extravagant table lamp from around 1920 in the form of an ivory dancer under an elegantly curved gilt metal flower. The luxurious flower and foliage are a million miles from the geometrical forms of Art Deco, and the acanthus-bordered base has a Neoclassical look. However the figure herself, with her short, tutu-like skirt and close-cropped hair, is clearly a very 1920s girl. She may still have one foot in the past, but she is dancing straight into the modernist world. Slightly damaged, she sold for a very affordable £450. As a final example of how Deco emerged from a melting pot of different styles and references, Diane cites one of her favourite pieces, a female faun modelled in bronze by Pierre Laurel between 1920 and 1925. It’s a slightly surreal conjunction of elements, a half-human, half-animal creature from Roman mythology — 49

not at all at home in the age of the Model T Ford, you might think — her stubby little horns peep through a very contemporary bobbed hairdo. It fetched a very respectable £900 at auction. If you need a textbook example of an Art Deco figurine, though, Josef Lorenzl’s cold-painted bronze model of a female nude fits the bill perfectly. The figure is lithe and geometrically posed, and it stands on a green onyx base. Most neoclassical figurines tended to have dark marble bases, but the lighter, brighter onyx was a popular choice for Deco pieces. The Lorenzl bronze is a large one, over 75cm high, and went under the hammer for a very substantial £3,400. The price reflects the rarity of such items. Whilst we rightly associate the Deco style with the 1920s and 1930s, it’s a mistake to suppose it was universally popular at the time. In the UK it made some inroads into the mass market through, for

example, the ceramics of Clarice Cliff. But to many contemporary eyes, especially on the Continent, Deco looked ugly, even shocking. Items like the Lorenzl bronze were expensive pieces aimed at a niche market: rich people who wanted to make a statement by furnishing their houses in a challenging, avant-garde style. Relatively few pieces were made, and fewer still survive. In the world of Art Deco figurines, the two stellar names are Preiss and Chiparus. Ferdinand Preiss was a talented German sculptor who specialised in limited edition cabinet pieces. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Dreamingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is a rare Preiss model, and to have a pair of these exquisitely carved ivory female figures is rarer still. They sit meditatively, heads on knees. Originally they would have been on onyx bases, but these have now been lost. Even so, Tennants sold them for ÂŁ7,200.

Even more impressive, though, is a piece by Preiss called ‘The Stile’. It shows a young lady dressed in what would have been, in 1925, the height of modern fashion: slacks and a polo shirt. She is leaning forward, her hands resting on two blocks — not, perhaps, what we in Yorkshire would recognise as a stile, but the origin of the title nonetheless. It’s not until you look closely, though, that you realise what a marvellous feat of modelling it is. Her hair, eyes, teeth, hands — even the delicate creases of skin at her elbows — are delineated with extraordinary care and accuracy. In this 52

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hina is a vast country, full of surprises and contrasts. And it has something to suit every taste.

Travellers who enjoy the hustle and bustle of city life will adore the fizzing energy of vibrant Shanghai, with its towering skyscrapers, designer shops and pulsating nightlife. If, on the other hand, you’re keen to commune with nature, you’ll find China to be a land of striking beauty — as exemplified by the poetic landscapes around Guilin,the dramatic gorges along the Yangzte, and the striking alpine scenery of the Nine Villages Valley. And as curator of the world’s oldest continuous civilization, with a history spanning 5,000 years, China is jam-packed with extraordinary relics and fascinating historical sites, from the Forbidden City and the Great Wall to isolated Ming Dynasty villages so peaceful that you can hear a pin drop. Add into the mix the warmth and charm of the Chinese people themselves — plus, of course, 58

some of the most varied and exciting cuisine in the world — and a visit to China is a must for anyone wanting to take a step beyond the normal tourist destinations and unlock some of the mysteries of the Orient. Although a journey to exotic China is thrilling, it’s not necessarily straightforward, and the language issue is one of the most daunting problems. Mandarin is the official language of China, but many of the population speak dialects such as Cantonese and Hokkien. Unless you’re a linguist, one of the best ways to discover this wonderful country is on an escorted tour — either a group tour or a bespoke one — organised by a reputable, experienced specialist operator such as Wendy Wu Tours. This will give you the chance to really get inside the culture, and to visit magical places that most tourists will never see. With so many world-class attractions on offer, you can’t hope to tackle even a fraction of China’s riches in one trip. If I had to pick just a few highlights — and it’s not easy — I would

One of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century, the incredible Terracotta Army is a collection of surprisingly realistic life-size warriors, chariots and horses.

recommend that you do your best to experience at least two or three of the following sights. The Great Wall Top of most people’s lists, and rightly so. Whilst it turns out not be visible from the Moon after all (not with the naked eye, at least), the Great Wall of China remains the world’s most jaw-dropping construction project ever. Work on the wall began over 2,000 years ago, and it winds across mountains, plains and deserts for a staggering 3,000 miles or more — Hadrian’s Wall, by comparison, is a modest 73 miles. Obviously you can’t take in all of the Great Wall, but fortunately some of the most spectacular sections are to be found in the mountains just north of Beijing. The sight of the massive structure, with its many majestic watchtowers, snaking up and down the steep, sharp crags is a truly unforgettable one. Guilin and the Li River The fairytale landscapes of the Li River around Guilin have been astonishing and delighting

visitors for centuries. "I often sent paintings of the hills of Guilin to friends back home, but few believed what they saw," wrote 12th century poet Fan Chengda. And it’s easy to see why his friends were sceptical. Scores of improbably shaped, green-clad limestone peaks reflected in the meandering river’s tranquil waters create a unique landscape that seems to belong on some exotic alien planet — and which has, in fact, been used as a photographic backdrop in Star Wars. Bamboo groves, tranquil villages, pagodas and locals fishing with the aid of cormorants make the scenery more photogenic still. The Terracotta Army One of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century, the incredible Terracotta Army, is a collection of surprisingly realistic life-size warriors, chariots and horses that were found near Xian in 1974 by local farmers drilling for water. The figures date back to 210 BC and were made to accompany Shi Huangdi, the self-declared First Emperor of China into the afterlife. According to current estimates, the three pits containing the 59

Terracotta Army include over 8,000 soldiers, many of whom are still buried. Even a small fraction of the army makes an awesome sight. More awesome still is the thought that thousands more — and the emperor’s huge tomb itself — remain to be excavated. Suzhou and its gardens The charming old city of Suzhou on the Yangtze River is renowned for its canals, stone bridges, pagodas and, in particular, for its numerous exquisite classical Chinese gardens. The gardens, meticulously designed havens for relaxation and contemplation, are now designated World Heritage Sites. They were set out several centuries ago by prosperous private citizens, and are recognised as masterpieces of the genre. The evocatively named ‘Garden of the Master of the Nets’, originally constructed in 1140 and redesigned in the 18th century, is regarded by connoisseurs as one of the very best. If you only ever visit one Chinese garden, make it this one. 60

Chengdu Panda Centre One of the world’s most lovable — and most endangered — animals is the bamboomunching Giant Panda. It’s the jewel in China’s wildlife crown, and for nature-lovers no trip to China would be complete without seeing one. The Chengdu Panda Centre is one of the largest panda reserves in the world, and an ideal place to see pandas living in wooded surroundings reminiscent of their natural habitat. There’s a panda museum along with a breeding and research centre, the aim being to ensure the survival of these rare creatures in captivity and ultimately to reintroduce giant pandas into the wild. The Chengdu Centre covers an area of 92 acres and also cares for other threatened animals, including the much smaller — but also very charming — red panda.

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Pea, Mint and Scallop Custards serves 6 as a starter

Preheat the oven to 180ÂşC/Gas 4. Separate the corals from the scallop discs, keeping them whole. Set aside.

12 medium or 6 large scallops, cleaned

Melt the butter in a pan, add 3 heaped tablespoons of the cream and heat to scalding point. Now add the peas and stir them until they are just cooked through, about 5 minutes.

45g unsalted butter 4 heaped tbsp Jersey or double cream 250g frozen organic petit pois 2 large organic eggs, beaten, plus 3 extra yolks 8-10 mint leaves, finely chopped sea salt and black pepper

Remove from the heat and add the last of the cream. Beat in the egg yolks one by one, followed by the beaten eggs. Stir in about three-quarters of the mint and some seasoning. Scrape the mixture into a blender and blitz briefly, keeping the peas rough-textured. Taste again and, if you need to, add the last of the mint, which should scent but not intrude. Boil a kettle. Meanwhile plop one or two white scallops and their corals into the bottom of each of six ramekins. Spoon the pea mixture over the top. Stand the ramekins in a roasting tin and pour in enough boiling water to come halfway up their sides. Lay an oiled piece of greaseproof paper over the top to stop a skin forming on the custards. Cook in the centre of the oven for 20 minutes. Give the roasting tin a little shake to check the custards. They should have set; if not give them another 5 minutes. Remove the ramekins from the roasting tin and place each one on a small plate. Serve warm.

Wild Salmon with Smoked Aubergine Polenta and Hot Cucumber serves 4 4 wild salmon fillets knob of unsalted butter sea salt and black pepper

for the polenta: 400-500g coarse-grain yellow polenta (I use Saraceno) 2 litres water 2-3 tsp salt 1 aubergine large knob of butter

for the cucumber: 1 cucumber small knob of unsalted butter about 150ml double cream 2 heaped tsp chopped tarragon

For the polenta, bring the water to the boil in a large, wide, heavy-bottomed pan. Add the salt. Pour in the polenta slowly, in a steady stream, stirring with a whisk until smooth. At this stage, over a high heat, the mixture will splutter and jump out of the pan, so wrap a cloth around your hand and stir with a long-handled wooden spoon. After 5 minutes you may turn the heat down and stir less regularly over the next 40-50 minutes. In the meantime, prick the aubergine in a few places with the tip of a knife. Hold it with a pair of tongs over a charcoal grill or gas flame and char it throughly on all sides. It should cook through in 5 minutes or so, but test with a skewer. Alternatively you can roast the aubergine in the oven at 190ÂşC/Gas 5 until tender, although you will not attain the smokiness. Remove the cooked aubergine to a bowl, cover with cling film and leave until you can handle it, then peel away all the charred skin. Put the luscious flesh into a bowl and mash it coarsely with a fork. Peel the cucumber and halve it lengthways, then scoop the seeds out with a small teaspoon. Cut into short lengths. About 5 minutes before the polenta is likely to be ready you should start to cook the fish and cucumber. Melt a little knob of butter in a pan and add the cucumber and a pinch of salt. Cook for a couple of minutes, then add the cream and tarragon and continue to cook until the sauce thickens and the cucumber is still crisp yet not resistant. Check the seasoning and remove from the heat. At the same time, heat a knob of butter in a heavy-bottomed frying pan. Season the salmon fillets and place them skindown in the bubbling butter. Cook over a medium heat until the flesh has turned a pale pink colour halfway up the thickness. Turn over and repeat, but leave a slim stripe of flamingo-bright flesh when you remove the salmon â&#x20AC;&#x201D; overcooking happens in a whisker. Keep an eye on the polenta while you cook the fish and cucumber. It will come away from the sides of the pan when it is cooked. At this point remove it from the heat, add a large knob of butter, season and stir in the mashed aubergine. Slop a good portion of polenta onto each warmed plate. Perch the salmon on the top and serve a spoonful of cucumber in tarragon cream on the side.

White Chocolate and Raspberry Truffles makes about 30

Put the raspberries in a single layer on a plate in the freezer for 30 minutes.

200g punnet raspberries

Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, but not touching the water.

200g good white chocolate up to 10g unsalted butter

Remove the pan from the heat, keeping the melted chocolate over the warm water. Drop a couple of tiny knobs of butter into the chocolate to stop it seizing. Spike a skewer through a raspberry and dip it into the chocolate until it is enrobed completely. Place the truffle on a foil-lined tray to set. Repeat with the rest of the raspberries. If the chocolate seems to be hardening, add another few tiny knobs of butter and 1 teaspoon of boiling water to help thin it, stirring both in. When you have finished, put the tray of truffles in the fridge until the chocolate has completely set.

General Satisfaction

serves 6

Preheat the oven to 180ÂşC/Gas 4. Mix the cornflour with 1 tablespoon of the milk.

1 level tbsp cornflour

Pour the rest of the milk into a small heavy-bottomed pan and add the vanilla seeds, empty pod and blended cornflour. Bring to the boil, stirring, and simmer, still stirring, for a couple of minutes. Remove from the heat.

425ml full cream milk 1 vanilla pod, split, seeds scraped 3 large organic eggs, separated 90g vanilla sugar, plus 3 extra tbsp 170g apricot, raspberry or strawberry jam, or blackcurrant jelly 1 tsp water 12-15 Savoiardi or sponge fingers a little Oloroso or Palo Cortado sherry, to sprinkle (optional)

Whisk the egg yolks in a bowl, then whisk in the hot milk. Return to the pan and whisk over a low heat until the custard thickens and is perfectly smooth; don't let it boil. Remove from the heat and whisk in 2 tablespoons of sugar. Leave to cool. Gently melt the jam or jelly with 1 teaspoon of water until runny and pour it over the base of a medium baking dish. Lay the Savoiardi on top and sprinkle with a little sherry, as you would for a trifle or tiramisu. Strain the cooled custard through a sieve over the sponge fingers. Whisk the egg whites until stiff, then whisk in the 90g sugar, one tablespoon at a time, to make a firm, shiny meringue. Spoon the meringue over the custard and sprinkle the final spoonful of sugar on top. Bake on the middle shelf of the oven for about 20 minutes until the meringue is pale gold on top and crisp when you tap it. Serve warm, with thin cream flavoured with a little sweet orange oil or the grated zest of an orange if you like.

Recipes and recipe photographs are from Supper for a Song by Tamasin Day-Lewis, published in hardback by Quadrille at ÂŁ20 and available from all good bookstores.

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FLAVOUR OF THE MONTH YORKsHiRE

Asparagus Yorkshire asparagus tastes better — and that’s official! Sally Scott-Richards explains how to make the most of this short-lived seasonal treat.

he British asparagus season is a brief one, from late-April to the middle of June. You might wonder why it’s such a big deal nowadays, given that you can buy asparagus pretty much every day of the year from your local superstore. The answer, backed up by recent scientific research, is simple. British asparagus — and, specifically, Yorkshire asparagus — tastes better than the imported stuff.

The research project, commissioned by the Regional Food Group and published earlier this year, found that Yorkshire asparagus has higher sugar levels, and hence a sweeter and more succulent flavour. What’s more, it also contains significantly more chlorophyll and anthocyanin — the payoff here being a much higher level of antioxidants. Not just better-tasting, then, but healthier too! Whilst it’s quite possible to grow your own asparagus, it’s not a project for impatient gardeners, as it can take three years before the asparagus crowns that you plant yield a decent crop. Fortunately commercially grown Yorkshire asparagus is widely available at

farmers’ markets, farm shops and delicatessens throughout the region. Snap it up quickly before it all disappears! Asparagus still has a reputation as something of a gourmet food, but cooking it couldn’t be simpler. The very bottom of each spear will usually be too fibrous to eat, but there’s an easy way to remove it: simply bend the spear and it will snap at the junction between tough and tender. Contrary to popular belief you don’t need an asparagus steamer to cook it, nor do you need to cook it standing upright in the pan. Just put the spears into boiling water and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until tender. The precise time depends on the width of the spears, so discreetly test the bottom end of one of them with a fork. Serve with butter, aioli or a lemon vinaigrette, or simply drizzle with olive oil and season. Alternatively, for something just that little bit different, try one of these light and delicious recipes from British Asparagus. You can find further inspiration on their informative website, www.british-asparagus.co.uk.

BRITISH ASPARAGUS AND CHEESE BRUNCH MUFFINS INGREDIENTS

12 spears of British asparagus 400g self-raising flour 200g Cheshire cheese, cut into small cubes 125g butter 1 small bunch of chives, snipped into pieces 150ml milk 100ml plain yogurt 1tsp English Mustard 2 eggs Salt and freshly ground black pepper

PREPARATION

1. Preheat the oven to 200â&#x201E;&#x192;/gas 6 and line a 12-hole muffin tin with cases. 2. Cut the asparagus stems into small pieces, about 1cm in length, leaving the tips a little longer. Blanch in boiling water for a couple of minutes. Drain and refresh under cold running water, separating the tips from the pieces of stem. 3. In a large bowl, mix the flour with the cubes of cheese. 4. Melt the butter and pour into a jug. Stir through the chives, milk, yogurt, mustard and eggs. Mix well until combined and season generously with salt and pepper. 5. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the flour and cheese, and stir through the asparagus stems. Be careful not to over-mix, and stop when the mixture is combined. 6. Spoon the mixture evenly between the muffin cases and push an asparagus tip into the middle of each. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until golden. Best eaten hot out of the oven, spread with a little cold butter.

Makes: 12 large muffins Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 25-30 minutes

TOASTED SOURDOUGH WITH GRILLED BRITISH ASPARAGUS, SMOKED SALMON AND POACHED EGGS INGREDIENTS

2 bundles of British asparagus, trimmed 4 large free-range eggs 4 thick slices sourdough bread 100g smoked Scottish salmon Zest of 1 lemon Small bunch of dill, chopped salt and cracked black pepper Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling Vinegar

PREPARATION

1. Preheat the oven to a low heat. 2. Put a medium-sized pan of salted water to boil and add a splash of vinegar. 3. Put a griddle pan on to heat. When it starts to smoke, begin grilling the asparagus. You may need to cook this in two or three batches depending on the size of your griddle. It will only take a couple of minutes for the asparagus to be cooked. Once all the asparagus is done, season and set aside in the warm oven. 4. By now the water should be boiling. Crack the eggs one at a time carefully into the water. They will take a couple of minutes to cook. 5. Start toasting the slices of sourdough. 6. Remove the eggs from the water. 7. Divide the toasted sourdough between four warm plates, then top with the smoked salmon, asparagus and a poached egg. Finish with lemon zest, dill, cracked pepper and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Makes: 4 servings Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes

CHAR-GRILLED BRITISH ASPARAGUS AND SPRING ONIONS WITH LIME AND SEA SALT INGREDIENTS

1 bundle of British asparagus spears 1 bunch of spring onions 1 tbsp sunflower or groundnut oil 1 lime Flaked sea salt, such as Maldon

Makes: 4 servings Preparation time: 5 minutes (plus pre-heating the grill)

Cooking time: 5-7 minutes

PREPARATION

1. Heat a griddle pan to hot, which will take about 10 minutes, or light the barbecue. 2. Wash the asparagus and remove the tough ends. Wash the spring onions and peel off the outer layer if necessary, leaving the root attached. 3. Brush the vegetables with a little sunflower or groundnut oil and lay across the smoking hot griddle. Cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, or until the asparagus and spring onions are tender and blackened a little. The thin ends of the spring onions will get quite char-grilled and crisp; this is fine, they will taste great. 4. Remove to a serving plate, squeeze over the juice of the lime and season generously with flakes of sea salt. Eat immediately.

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Grow Your Own Garden Carol Klein Carol Klein, bless her, might not be able to compete with Alys Fowler when it comes to urban chic, but she certainly knows how to write stonkingly good value-for-money gardening books. This one is a sequel to her splendid Grow Your Own Veg (Mitchell Beazley, 2007), one of the most wellthumbed volumes on my bookshelf. It is subtitled ‘How To Propagate all Your Own Plants’, and that’s precisely what it tells you. Instead of paying a small fortune for potted plants at the garden centre, or buying new seed year after year, why not propagate the contents of your own garden, or those of friends and neighbours? Or even plants from the hedgerows? Growing new stock from seeds, stem cuttings, root cuttings, leaf cuttings, layering, division, offsets... all the techniques are here, patiently and clearly explained and attractively illustrated. Thanks Carol, this is horticultural gold dust.

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How To Eat In Adam Byatt

The Edible Garden Alys Fowler

If you want a change from Gordon, Jamie, Nigella and the usual crew of celeb panpushers, here’s a promising new offering from an award-winning chef. I can’t say I had heard of Mr Byatt or his restaurant (Trinity, in South London) before, but this book certainly pushes the right buttons. There are over a hundred recipes here, ranging from simple-and-straightforward everyday eating to gobsmack-your-friends dinner party fare. At the more accessible end of the spectrum you get Mr Byatt’s take on potato and watercress soup, poached salmon, shepherd’s pie and chocolate chip cookies. For the more aspirational amateur there’s high-end nosh like poached oysters with dill-pickled cucumber, venison, Wellington and vanilla Madeleines. All the recipes are attractively presented and nicely illustrated, and the instructions are clear and credible. Compliments to the Chef.

Frankly I think my garden is way too edible — sometimes it seems like one big eat-allyou-can buffet for birds, slugs, caterpillars and bunnies. Alys Fowler’s ideal is, of course, that you eat at least some of it yourself, and in this book she sets out her vision of “floral food, edible landscaping, ornamental vegetable gardening, call it what you like”. It’s a mixed bag. You’ll find a handful of liberating ideas (veg doesn’t have to be planted in straight lines, or kept separate from your flowerbeds), along with a selection of cultivational tips, a few pointers on foraging in the countryside, and a scattering of recipes. Plus some photos of Ms Fowler and her dog, and a bit of starry-eyed eco-musing. It’s good, earthy fun, but with no shortage of excellent — and arguably more focused — gardening ‘how to’ books on the market, why would anyone opt to buy this particular one? Beats me.

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Country Jasper Conran You’ll need a very sturdy coffee table for this one — the price is hefty, and the book is correspondingly massive. It’s a ‘photographic essay’ on English country life, covering everything from stately homes to travelling circuses, from sheep farming to flower festivals and scout camps. The photographs are no-holds-barred gorgeous, although I do wonder why an author who claims to “have nothing against change or modernity” presents so many of them in nostalgic sepia-gold tones. That said, I was impressed. This kind of project could easily descend into chocolate-box sentimentality; instead Conran has put together a thoughtful, intelligent, feet-on-the-ground pictorial meditation on what the British countryside means to us in the 21st century. In an age when most people’s idea of a holiday involves jumping on a jet plane, it’s a timely reminder of the people, places, traditions and values that make Great Britain unique. Conran Octopus, hardback, £50

The Natural Navigator Tristan Gooley

Bad Ideas? An Arresting History of Our Inventions Robert Winston

With modern technology like sat-nav and GPS, not to mention ‘old school’ navigational aids like map and compass, there’s no excuse for not knowing where you are nowadays. But how did people manage in earlier times? Surprisingly well, according to this enjoyable little book. The author explains how you can find your bearings, by land or sea, by simple strategies such as looking at a puddle, observing the shapes of trees or, more obviously, keeping an eye on sun, moon, stars, winds and tides. Even if it’s unlikely that you’ll ever need to use these tricks, what makes this book so appealing is that it calls attention to all sorts of things going on in the world around you that you might not otherwise notice — and gives a fascinating insight into past times, when staying alive depended on being completely in tune with your surroundings in a way we find it hard to imagine today.

The core idea of this book — that pretty much everything human beings have invented, however useful, has also had unfortunate consequences — will come as no great shock to anyone. Create the perfect hunting spear and it’s only a matter of time until some idiot plunges it into someone else’s back. Devise a worldwide system of digital electronic communication and soon we’ll all be spending half-an-hour a day deleting adverts for Viagra from our email inboxes. Whilst Prof. Winston’s book isn’t exactly groundbreaking stuff, it’s a genial, well-informed and easy-to-read saunter through the history of science. Whether it goes any distance towards his goal of encouraging “better public engagement with science and technology” is another question, especially as the only chapter with leaden feet is the one in which he sets out his sensible but snoozeworthy conclusions on ‘Scientists and Citizens’.

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Two’s

Company Jonny Beardsall finds a surprising romantic hideaway in Wensleydale

nstead of jumping on a plane to some sun-soaked tropical isle, North Yorkshire’s less conventional newlyweds are sliding between crisp sheets in The Temple Folly, an octagonal tower in Wensleydale. In fact the two-storey, fun-size structure — with its charming turret bedroom and balcony — is frequently the honeymoon venue of choice for those who tie the knot just across the River Ure at Bolton Castle.

The ethereal-looking stone folly is nothing if not secluded. It rears up in a small pocket of woodland behind a high wall near Swinithwaite, five miles west of Leyburn. The work of local architect John Foss, it was built in 1792 as a fishing lodge for fresh-air fiends staying on the Swinithwaite Estate, which once boasted some of the finest salmon fishing in the country. The structure takes its name from the ruins of an 11th century preceptory of the Knights Templar — now home to Temple Farm — which is just a short walk to the south. In the Middle Ages this heroic-sounding organisation was the Securicor of the day and, for a price, would ensure refuge and safe-conduct to travellers passing up and down the Dale. Locked up and neglected for over half a century, the Temple Folly’s present owners, Adrian and Bridget Thornton-Berry, stirred it from a long sleep sixteen years ago, when it

underwent a sympathetic restoration. Not since Thornton-Berry’s late father Humphrey played there as a child had anyone fought their way through the undergrowth and turned the key in the door’s immense lock. “My dad told me that he and my uncle were despatched there during the summer holidays in the 1930s, and they seem to have had the very best of fun,” says Adrian. “It seems to have been in a pretty ruinous state back then. He said he used to shoot jackdaws from the balcony, so they must have used it as a playhouse.” In Thornton-Berry’s grandfather’s time the tower was used regularly during the shooting and fishing seasons, but then fell into disuse. The wood planted around its base was left unthinned, and encroached upon the tower so much that it disappeared from view. Adrian and Bridget evicted the nesting birds from the chimney flue, the interior walls were re-plastered, the fine mouldings repaired and the windows and shutters restored. After several months the Temple was ready for its first guests and — with all the modern services well-hidden underground — the place still looked just as Foss had intended it to. The couple do, however, concede that the place still has its foibles, and getting caught 89

short in the night is the first that springs to mind. While it is fine in high summer, the short dash out onto the open-air balcony and down the exterior steps to reach the loo on the tower’s ground floor is more testing in winter, especially with snow on the ground. Given that the Temple only sleeps two in its rather comfortable-looking bed, the objective of any stay is clearly togetherness. Providing you can cope with the self-catering and the lack of room service, the champagne in the fridge and the absence of a landline telephone ensures a splendidly relaxing stay. And if you care to gaze out of the windows to the north, you can enjoy one of the finest views in the whole Dale.

looking in need of another minor makeover and some fresh paint. “Because it is rather tight for space, it was getting a bit tired around the edges,” says Bridget. “We had a good look at it, got cracking over the winter, and now have it ready for our first guests of the spring.” The new look of the place should not disappoint. With underfloor heating now fitted on the ground floor, the stone flags will feel warm to the touch — and will be backed up by the wood-burning stove. The kitchen has also been updated, and concealed TVs have been installed on both floors to meet the needs of the 21st century visitor.

Adrian and Bridget’s diversification has paid off. “It was a big gamble, and with no renovation grants from the National Park it was a case of coughing up the money ourselves.”

“Bridget and I are rather impressed with what we’ve done,” says Adrian. “And so, we hope, is our resident ghost, who keeps an eye on the place.” The apparition — who, the owners insist, is wholly benign — has appeared to several guests over the years. “I've seen him myself,” claims Adrian. “He’s this rather jolly looking fellow in hunting kit. He appears just inside the door in the bedroom around midnight. My guess is that he’s one of the Pilkingtons, the family that built Swinithwaite Hall.”

But with historic high-end accommodation in short supply in the Dales, the folly has proved a hit — so much so that by last autumn it was

For further information about The Temple Folly visit www.templefolly.co.uk.

“We considered living in it ourselves when we got married,” says Adrian. “It really does make the most splendid love nest, and many couples come back again for an anniversary.”

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The Priori CoffeeBerry Natureceuticals range of skincare products incorporate a patented extract of the coffee fruit — a substance which, say the manufacturers, “may prove to be the most powerful natural antioxidant ever discovered”. They claim impressive test

But as we all know, clinical trials don’t always translate into reality. The question is: how well do the products actually work in practice? I decided to head for Bedale Beauty to put the new CoffeeBerry Yoga Treatment facial to the test. 93

Unfortunately I have a very sensitive skin, and I tend to avoid many of the facials on the market today. There are facials galore out there, but I have had several unpleasant experiences in which my skin has broken out afterwards. This has been partly due to the products and partly due to gung-ho therapists, who can unintentionally cause a lot of damage. Thankfully that can’t be said of Bedale Beauty. You only have to look at their therapists’ skin to know that they are doing something right. When I arrived at the salon for my treatment I was really stressed out and dog-tired. Nothing short of a miracle was going to make me look better. Undaunted, my therapist Lisa explained the products to me, and what the treatment would involve. Apparently the CoffeeBerry extract is quite different from the regular coffee bean extract that has been used in cosmetics until now. It comes from the coffee cherry, which is the fruit that surrounds the coffee beans, and its antioxidants are said to be three times more effective at fighting damaging free radicals than green tea. I jumped onto the couch, and Lisa wrapped me in warm towels and turned the electric blanket on. The treatment began with a neck, shoulder and head massage, stimulating the pressure points. It was absolute bliss, and very relaxing — I was already struggling to stay awake. Lisa then cleansed my skin with CoffeeBerry Revitalising Cleanser. I was impressed by how light and silky it was. So many lotions and creams — and I have tested an awful lot of them — leave a sticky residue. Not this one. Next it was the creamy CoffeeBerry Botanical Enzyme Mask, which in addition to the patented CoffeeBerry extract contains a variety of natural moisturizing ingredients to hydrate the skin, plus botanical enzyme extracts to exfoliate it. This was left on for about ten minutes to work its magic, during which time Lisa expertly massaged my hands and arms. I thought that was a nice touch, as I hate being left alone in a room with my face covered and not being able to see what is going on. The mask does tingle a little, but, most importantly, it does not sting. 94

All traces of the mask were then whisked away, and my skin was cleansed again. Lisa then applied the CoffeeBerry Day Cream, massaging it into my skin with upward movements, knuckling my forehead into submission, and firmly massaging and pressing on various points around my eyes, cheeks and chin. Finally she cleansed my skin again, and finished off with an eye cream, brightening complex and SPF. She then handed me a mirror, and it is no exaggeration to say that I was staggered by the results. My skin looked so much smoother, plumper and clearer — and whereas it sometimes turns quite pink after a treatment, in this case I hadn’t seen it so calm in years. As far as I’m concerned, at £45 the treatment is definitely worth every penny. In fact I was so impressed that I bought a selection of Priori CoffeeBerry Natureceuticals products, and I am now using them on a daily basis. Apart from the Botanical Enzyme Mask, that is — sadly this is currently only available as an in-salon product. I’m always sceptical about supposedly miraculous new products, but CoffeeBerry certainly seems to live up to the hype. Great results and no nasty side-effects. If, like me, you have a sensitive skin, I would definitely urge you to try it yourself. The CoffeeBerry Yoga Treatment facial is available from Bedale Beauty. For more information call 01677 426557 or visit www.bedalebeauty.co.uk.

DALES LIFE READER OFFER Get the CoffeeBerry Yoga Treatment facial at Bedale Beauty for £35 — a saving of £10 on the normal price of £45 — by quoting Dales Life code DLO2 when booking. Offer lasts until 30th June 2010. Call Bedale Beauty on 01677 426557.

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LIZ FAIRBURN T: 01677 460262 M: 07840 721052 E: lizfairburn@hotmail.co.uk www.meals2remember.co.uk WEDDINGS • DINNER PARTIES FAMILY CELEBRATION MEALS

Bolton Castle Tea Room Now managed by Liz of Food For Thought

If you like chocolate you’ll love The Little Chocolate Shop in Leyburn Come and see delicious chocolates being hand made in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales

Our shop and visitors centre are open from 9.00 till 5.00 Mon to Fri and 10.00 till 4.00 Sat Tel: 01969 625288 Free admission

Delicious sandwiches, light lunches and afternoon tea. Mention Dales Life, pay for lunch and get another for half price. Open Saturday and Sunday only 11am to 3.00pm

Bolton Castle, Near Leyburn, North Yorkshire,

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Bank Holiday Monday 31st May & Sunday 12th September Culinary Trails and Tours, Alfresco Kitchens, Cookery Demonstrations, Real Ale Bar, Gourmet Food Sales & Children’s Activities Entry: £10 per person (including tasting meal) SWINTON PARK • MASHAM • RIPON • NORTH YORKSHIRE • HG4 4JH www.swintonpark.com Tel: 01765 680900

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Wedding ceremonies & receptions Private parties, dinners & lunches Educational days for schools Gardens, vineyard and maze Free admission to Tea Room, Deli and Gift Shop

ADMISSION Adults: £6.50 Concessions: £5 (OAP’s, Students & Children and includes loan of medieval costume for children)

Family Ticket: £20 (2 adults & 3 concessions, must include at least 1 child and includes loan of medieval costume for children) Group discounts and guided tours available by prior arrangement

OPENING TIMES 2010 Open 10am to 5pm, Tuesday to Sunday, from 27th March until 31st October. Also open on Bank and School Holiday Mondays (except 2nd August). Castle will close at 1.30 pm in 2010 on: 10 April, 05 &19 June, 03, 10, 17, 24 & 31 July, 28 Aug, 04 &11 Sept, 02 Oct.

Bolton Castle Nr Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 4ET t: 01969 623981 e: info@boltoncastle.co.uk w: www.boltoncastle.co.uk

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Plant, Book & Craft Fair Theatre by the Lake - Great Expectations Maryland Charter Day Art Workshop Theatre by the Lake - The Tempest

Kiplin Hall nr. Scorton, Richmond, DL10 6AT (off the B6271)

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“Best Small Visitor Attraction of the Year” Welcome to Yorkshire - White Rose Awards

The Splendour of a castle the warmth of a family home

700 year-old castle steeped in history Beautiful Gardens, Lakes & Deer Park Children’s Play Trail Tea Rooms Wonderful Shops Ample Free Parking

Look at our website or ring for details of all our fantastic events being held in 2010. Enthralling for all ages.

Rhododendrons Azaleas Eucryphia Magnolias Cornus Trees Shrubs Bamboo Primulas Camellias Perennials

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Ripley Castle, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3 3AY tel: 01423 770152 email: enquiries@ripleycastle.co.uk www.ripleycastle.co.uk

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Come and help us celebrate our 60th anniversary this summer! Enjoy sweeping lawns, shaded woodland and streamside walks, contemporary and experimental herbaceous borders, colourful flower meadows, a scented garden and kitchen garden. Learn how to Grow Your Own and let the kids loose on the Logness Monster, Willow Whale and other natural play features.

RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Crag Lane, Harrogate HG3 1QB Tel: 01423 565418 www.rhs.org.uk/harlowcarr

Discover the story of the people and landscape of the Yorkshire Dales Station Yard, Hawes Open daily 10am-5pm Free for children www.yorkshiredales.org.uk 01969 666210

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Newby offers you one of the best days out in Yorkshire!

Newby Hall & Gardens SUNDAY 9 MAY

SAT 12TH & SUN 13TH JUNE

Spring Plant Fair

Yorkshire Vintage Association

Featuring Festival of Flowers in the Hall, a brilliant day out! SUNDAY 16 MAY

10K and 2K Fun Run Road &Trail race raising funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.

OPENS 1ST JUNE - 26TH SEPT

FRI 4TH, SAT 5TH & SUN 6TH JUNE

An eclectic, thought provoking collection of contemporary sculptures all displayed in a magnificent woodland setting.

Craft & Food Fair Discover a wonderful selection of crafts and regional food at this traditional fair.

Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5AE

Information Hotline: 0845 4504068 www.newbyhall.com

Annual rally - displays hundreds of tractors, vehicles and machinery.

Contemporary Sculpture Park

OPEN: 1st April - 26th Sept 2010 Tuesdays to Sundays, plus bank holidays. Open seven days in July and August Gardens open: 11am - 5.30pm House open for tours only: 12noon - 4pm

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2010 Opening Exhibition Private View The Shop at Newby Hall undreds of art lovers braved the pouring rain to pack into The Shop at Newby Hall for the private view of the innovative boutiquecum-galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2010 Opening Exhibition. The new show runs until the end of May and features vibrant, lively artworks by Ed Kluz (the current artist in residence at Newby Hall), Jonny Hannah, Al Heighton and Michael Kirkman, including a new set of specially commissioned Newby Hall original prints. The shop at Newby Hall is a joint venture between the stately home and Hornseysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Gallery in Ripon, who specialise in contemporary British painting and printmaking and major artists of the 20th century. For further information call 01765 602878 or visit www.hornseys.com.

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Ed Kluz, Lucy Roberts & Janette Ray

Judy Lund & Clare Jackson

Ed Kluz Tony Gillman & Bruce Hornsey

Daniel Hornsey & Rosy Temple

David Winpenny

Sally Read & Mark Richards

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Country Diary Antiques & Fine Art Sales…

Free Antique Valuation Day Venue: Wrea Head Hotel, Scalby, Scarborough

Bonhams Leeds

23 June 10am-2pm by appointment

30 Park Square West, Leeds For more information telephone Alison Hayes: 0113 234 5755 alison.hayes@bonhams.com www.bonhams.com

4 May 10am-2pm by appointment Free Antique Valuation Day Venue: Hull Golf Club, Kirk Ella

11 May 10am-2pm by appointment Free Antique Valuation Day Venue: Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

13 May 10am-2pm by appointment

16 June 10am-2pm by appointment

Free Antique Valuation Day Venue: Coniston Hotel, Coniston Cold, Skipton Free Valuation Day in the Leeds Office every Friday between 10am and 4pm (by appointment only).

Tennants Auctioneers Leyburn The Auction Centre, Leyburn For more information telephone: 01969 623780 www.tennants.co.uk

8 May 10am

Free Antique Valuation Day Venue: Crathorne Hall Hotel, Yarm

The Hext Sale

25 May 10am-2pm by appointment

15 May 9.30am

May Coins, Arms & Armour Free Antique Valuation Day Venue: Jesmond Dene Hotel, Newcastle

Antique & Home Furnishings Sale inc. Beswick & Border Fine Arts

15 June 10am-2pm by appointment

21 May 10.30am

Free Antique Valuation Day Venue: Feversham Arms, Helmsley

Toys, Models & Collectables

22 May 9.30am Antique & Home Furnishing Sale

5 June 9.30am Antique & Home Furnishing Sale

9 June 12 noon Stamps & Coins

18 June 10.30am Minton Majolica game tureen and cover 1878 £15,000 104

Militaria & Ethnographica

Kate Greenaway “The Naughty Little Girl who went to see her Grandmama” c.1885, illustrated with 8 original watercolour sketches £3,000 – 5,000

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Events Ripley Castle near Harrogate For more information telephone: 01423 770152 www.ripleycastle.co.uk

22 June - 11 July Sprite Productions "As You Like It" For bookings telephone: 01423 770632 www.spriteproductions.co.uk After huge success last year with "The Tempest", which was set on an island in the middle of Ripley Lake, Sprite return to the gardens and grounds to create the magical 'Forest of Arden' - where the majority of Shakespeare's much loved comedy takes place. This year Sprite aim to explore even further the possibilities for a 'cinematic theatrical experience' by utilising the incredible venue on offer at Ripley. Bring a picnic, a good bottle of wine and enjoy a summer evening as Sprite play out Shakespeare in the most engaging way you'll have ever experienced.

14 July A Summer Evening Concert with Katherine Jenkins For bookings telephone: 0871 231 0840

31 May 9am-4pm The Ripley Falconry Experience Come and watch Ben Potter’s amazing Birds of Prey displays in the grounds as he presents eagles, hawks, falcons, owls and vultures in the most natural show of its kind. Static displays all the day with flying birds at various times. Normal admission fees apply.

Join us in our beautiful grounds for ‘A Summers Evening’ with Katherine Jenkins and The National Symphony Orchestra on Saturday 24th July 2010. The stunning castle will provide the perfect backdrop to a very special concert of music, song and other entertainment with a fabulous firework finale seen reflected in the magnificent lake. Come and join the 6,000 strong audience and absorb the atmosphere. Bring a rug and choose either your own picnic or enjoy some of the wonderful local Yorkshire produce in the natural amphitheatre.

31 May 10am-4pm 25th Yorkshire Classic Car & Bike Show Plus 4x4 Show The Classic Car Rally takes place on the showfield with over 400 classic cars and bikes expected, plus 4x4s. Admission is £6 per adult and £3.50 for under-14s, this including entry to the Castle Gardens. Katherine Jenkins 106

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Events

Fountains Abbey ÂŠ Andrew Butler

Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal near Ripon For more information telephone: 01765 608888 www.fountainsabbey.org.uk

1-31 May 11am, 1pm, 2pm daily Abbey Tours. Meet at Porter's Lodge. Join a free tour to discover fascinating facts and stories about the Abbey and monks.

1-31 May 11am daily Mr Aislabie's Garden Tour. Meet at Porter's Lodge. Free tour taking in the grand design of the Georgian landscape including the Deer Park and Water Garden.

8 May 7am Early Birds. Meet at the visitor centre. Walk and listen to the chatter of the early birds. Hearing is believing!

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29 May 10.30am Fairies, Goblins, Herbs and Plants. Meet at the visitor centre. A family walk to discover the folk tales and fairy stories linked to herbs and plants around the estate.

31 May 11am - 3pm Meet the Gardener Get top tips from Steve our gardener on how to grow your own vegetables, no matter how small your growing space is, and have a go at sowing seeds yourself.

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It's A Monk's Life. Meet at the visitor centre. Join us for a family tour of the Abbey. Dress in monk's robes and learn about their daily life. ÂŁ1.50 + normal admission. Suitable for 7s and over.

19-30 June Photography Exhibition - Northern Landscapes Yorkshire photographer Chris Ceaser hosts an exhibition of his work in Fountains Hall.

North Yorkshire Open Studios For more information telephone: 01756 748529 www.nyos.org.uk info@art-connections.org.uk

11-13, 19-20 June 10.30am - 5pm Locations throughout North Yorkshire Now in its sixth year, North Yorkshire Open Studios has developed a growing reputation as one of the most fascinating events in the county's cultural calendar. And this year promises to be even better than ever with over a hundred and twenty artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; studios, plus a wealth of additional activities for people to take part in and experience - from sculptural bus shelters and Slow Art in the Dales to installations in Whitby beach huts and a knitted picnic in Scarborough. Much of the adventure lies in tracking down the studios using the helpful maps and guides, which are available

free from the organisers, or online at www.nyos.org.uk. Get off the beaten track and discover some of the area's most breathtaking scenery. Visitors to sculptor Fiona Bowley's studio at Thornton in Craven will be able to view her sculptures whilst they wander around her lovely garden. Fiona, who is artist in residence at Fountains Abbey, carves stone with hand tools because of the simplicity of this process. High Barn Cottage in Malham will feature the work of three artists: David Cook, whose work is influenced by the surrounding landscape, his wife Heather Cook, a textile designer, who will display a series of paper bowls and plates from re-cycled materials and established painter, Katherine Holmes, who paints landscapes outside in all weathers. A variety of craftspeople also taking part include blacksmith Annabelle Bradley, who designs and creates steel jewellery and sculptural items from her workshop in The Malham Smithy.

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Events Newby Hall near Ripon For more information telephone: 08454 504068 www.newbyhall.com

9 May 10am - 4pm Spring Plant Fair The Spring Plant Fair is a brilliant family day out. As well as the 35 specialist nurserymen there will also be live demonstrations, traditional craftsmen and the Jazz Quartet. Whether you want a chance to find that elusive plant or just some inspiration for your garden, this is a great day out. Normal admission prices apply.

16 May 9.30am, 10am Cystic Fibrosis 10K and 2K Fun Run Road and Trail race raising funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. A 10K (10am) race for the serious competitor and a 2K race (9.30am) for any wishing to have some fun and raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis. Entries online via www.activeeurope.com or 08458 591100.

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Craft and Food Fair Newby Hall's Food and Craft Fair has a vibrant, friendly atmosphere, which creates a pleasurable shopping experience, and provides a great day out. You can purchase some of the finest examples of Art, Craft and Fashion. The Food Pavilion also houses dozens of exhibitors (including The Newby Hall Farm Shop) with 1000s of products to choose from. Live demonstrations, helpful hints and tips for hosting your own dinner party to impress your friends and family. Usual admission prices apply.

12-13 June 10am - 5pm Yorkshire Vintage Association A two-day annual rally at Newby for the third time. A huge array of tractors and other machinery, demonstrating the farming practices in the countryside of yesteryear. If you wish to exhibit your vehicle, please telephone 01482 825390. Includes admission to the gardens.

Kiplin Hall

Kiplin Hall near Richmond

20 June 2pm - 5pm

For more information telephone: 01748 818178 www.kiplinhall.co.uk

The Voyage of the Ark and the Dove Penny Plain Theatre Company performs a dramatic interpretation of the settlers’ voyage to Maryland in 16334. Included in admission charges to the Hall or Grounds.

9 May 3pm - 4.30pm MG & Classic Car Rally Yorkshire Dales Classic Car Club Open Event. Viewing is included in the admission price to the Hall or Grounds.

6 June 1pm - 5pm Plant, Book and Craft Fair in the Walled Garden – a fundraising event run by the Friends of Kiplin Hall. Adult £1, Child free. Donations of plants, books and produce welcomed.

11 June 7.30pm (picnics from 6.30 pm) Great Expectations Quantum Theatre Company bring Dickens’ immortal story to life. Beautiful lakeside setting. Tickets: Adult £14, Concession £12, Child £8. Bring a picnic, warm clothes and insect repellent – just in case!

2 July 10am - 4pm Trees in the Landscape Kiplin Hall’s ‘artist in residence’, Colin Graham, leads a workshop in drawing and painting the natural landscape, in the beautiful grounds of the Hall. Bring your own materials if you have them (materials provided, if not – but let us know when booking). Light lunch, tea and coffee included. £30 per person – booking essential. Minimum 10, maximum 20 participants.

9 July 7.30pm (picnics from 6.30 pm) The Tempest The Lord Chamberlain’s Men perform Shakespeare’s magical last play. His poignant farewell to the stage has love, tragedy and comedy combined in equal measure. All-male cast. Beautiful lakeside setting. Tickets: Adult £14, Concession £12, Child £8. Bring a picnic, warm clothes and insect repellent – just in case! 111

Events Bolton Castle near Leyburn For more information telephone: 01969 623981 www.boltoncastle.co.uk

The Himalayan Garden Grewelthorpe For more information telephone: 01765 658009 www.himalayangarden.com

23 April -13 June

10am - 4pm daily, closed Mondays except Bank Holidays New sculpture park for 2010 200 pieces of sculpture and works of art will form the central attraction for the 2010 season at North Yorkshire's award-winning Himalayan Garden near Ripon. The sculptures, by both well-known and aspiring sculptors from the UK, Europe and the USA, will be placed around the gardens and lakes, as well as in a covered exhibition space. Visitors can buy the sculptures and other works of art, which will have prices starting at just £100. A new exhibit for 2010 is Samara by Rebecca Newnham who works in fibreglass. The Himalayan Garden also has a well-stocked nursery. Admission is £6 with children under 12 free.

Bolton Castle

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Family Fun Days Get involved in a variety of art activities, games and trails in the Castle and Gardens and learn more about the families who have lived here over the past 600 years and what their lives were really like! Children’s Crafts £1. If you wish to book Bolton Castle to stage an event, either public or private, or for further information about events at Bolton Castle please contact Katie Boggis. info@boltoncastle.co.uk. The Himalayan Garden 112

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Events Swinton Park near Masham For more information telephone: 01765 680900 www.swintonpark.com

31 May Alfresco Food Festival Cookery Demonstrations, Alfresco Kitchens, Guided Tours on the Culinary Trail and Family Activities. £10 per person (includes a tasting meal). Discounts for children. Outdoor clothing recommended.

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Children’s Cookery Courses Master the basic skills this half term in a fun and friendly environment: £60 per child (including lunch).

7 June

11 June Alfresco Barbecue Dining at the Deerhouse A new dining experience for the intrepid, £25 per person (min. booking of 4 guests per table).

16 June DuBoeuf Wine Tasting Dinner Join George DuBoeuf, the “King of Beaujolais”, for a tasting, talk and three-course dinner. £45 per person (including wine).

Simon Crannage Summer Selection A lunchtime festival of seasonal produce.

17-29 May Asparagus and Estate Trout.

The English Country Garden House Garden with celebrity gardener Matthew Wilson

14-25 June

The origins of landscape and the role of the modern garden – talk, lunch and tour of the grounds. £50 per person.

June Spring Lamb and Garden Greens. £24.50 per person. Booking essential, Sundays excluded.

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Dales Countryside Museum

For more information telephone: 01969 666210 www.yorkshiredales.org

23 April -19 May Echoes of Gayle Mill Watercolour paintings by artist Suzanne Barnes inspired by the forms, colours and textures of the machinery and the mill.

25 May 2pm - 4pm Drystone Walling Demonstration

29 May -11 July Echoes of Gayle Mill Jane Carlisle and Martin Priestley jointly present an exhibition of Silk Painting and Photography “Yorkshire On My Mind”. Includes workshops for children and adults.

18 June 10am - 3.30pm Open Studios event A workshop making fabulous sustainable jewellery from found objects, with Julie Ann Seaman. Turn ordinary materials into wearable art without harming the environment. Learn a range of jewellery making techniques such as saw piercing and texturing and combine materials together using wires, and threads. Make a fabulous funky neckpiece or brooch and matching earrings. No experience necessary. There will be a range of materials supplied for you to work with but it will be beneficial for you to collect and bring additional items such as buttons, bottle tops, small pieces of wood, etc. £10 + £7 materials - Booking Essential.

24 June 12.30pm - 1pm Red Squirrel Conservation in the National Park Lunchtime lecture Free event. The talk covers all about the native red squirrel, changes to habitat, competition from greys and future conservation. All are welcome.

Vennells Restaurant Masham For more information telephone: 01765 689000 www.vennellsrestaurant.co.uk

6-10 July Native Lobster Thermidor Week

30 May 10.30am - 4.30pm Pathfinder A full day’s navigation training, covering more than the introductory course, and including map reading, grid references and compass work. Adults £5, bus users/children free. Booking essential.

12 June 2pm - 4pm Adults workshop Making silk collage of hand painted silk using the landscape for inspiration. All abilities welcome. Cost £5 for materials.

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Events Harlow Carr Harrogate For more information telephone: 01423 724680 www.rhs.org.uk/harlowcarr

1-16 May 10am - 4pm Tulip Festival Stepping into spring at Harlow Carr gives everybody both young and old an opportunity to feel the zing of spring as it bursts into life. Last October the RHS gardeners were hard at work planting 25,000 tulips and now is the time to see them explode into colour!

8 May 11am - Registration at 10am RHS Garden Harlow Carr Tulip walk As part of our 60th anniversary celebrations join our Cystic Fibrosis Trust fundraising walk around Harlow Carr and the surrounding area, including the Valley Gardens. For more information contact Pat Kilpatrick on 0845 859 1046 or email pkilpatrick@cftrust.org.uk

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Rhodedendrons in Bloom walk The historical Rhododendrons at Harlow Carr are definitely something not to be missed when they are in full bloom. Aimed at both the seasoned Rhododendron enthusiast and those simply wanting to know more, this walk will give you an insight into these beautiful evergreen shrubs and delve into the history of Harlow Carr. Book on a guided tour with our experts to find out more. To book call 0845 612 1253. Non-members £12 Members £5, including all-day Garden admission. Places are limited so early booking is recommended.

29 May - 6 June Budding Gardeners

Become a budding gardener during National Family Week. Includes summer garden planting, willow weaving and a garden art trail. Check the website for all of the details.

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Beekeeping Weekend Watch the beekeepers at work. See candle making, honey extraction and Skep making, also honeycomb building and quizzes for the children.

20 June 12pm - 4pm Bonsai Display An exhibition of specimens crafted by members of the Bonsai Society. Come along and see some beautiful examples of this ancient practice. Bonsai plants (starter and established), books and full range of accessories will be available in the Plant Centre.

20 June 12pm - 4pm Fathers Day - Crusaders of the Lost Dinosaur Eggs! Calling all adventurous dads! Do you dare take your sons and daughters on this garden quest to find the lost dinosaur eggs? Camouflage is essential!

16 May 11am -1pm & 2pm - 4pm Flower Arranging Workshops If you are interested in flower arranging but never had the chance to do it properly, this informal drop-in session with RHS Gardener Russ Watkins, our resident flower arranging artist, will give you a taster using flowers and foliage from the garden. You can even make a small poesy to take home with you. There will be a suggested donation of £2 per person. Harlow Carr Gardens 116

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Manor House, Preston under Scar, Leyburn Magnificent historic former lodge with panoramic views. In need of some refurbishment significant potential for extension. Standing superbly with south facing views over Pen Hill. Former manor house to Bolton Castle. Substantial garaging, outbuildings and private car parking. Mature walled gardens and grounds. A truly rare opportunity.

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Kellet Cottage, West End, Middleham, Leyburn

Charming four bedroom village property. Double fronted stone built house. Double garage, gardens and grounds. Immaculate family accommodation. Standing superbly with open rural views. Convenient &accessible location.

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PREMIERE CARE CARING AGENCY Awarded a 3 star rating = excellent by the Care Quality Commission in 2009

Premiere Care will enable you to live at home with the help of an experienced carer. We provide a flexible service to suit your individual needs. For detailed information please contact Ursula Bussey. Thornborough Hall, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5AB Telephone: 01969 622499 Mobile: 07802 712366

Imagine living in luxurious, spacious accommodation, surrounded by 19-acres of beautiful, mature grounds and having a range of leisure facilities and amenities all on site. For the over-55s, this can be more than a dream at Middleton Hall Retirement Village, the first in the region, located between Yarm and Darlington.

Middleton Hall prides itself on being an innovative leader in services for older people. It has an unsurpassed reputation for high quality services, care and accommodation. This is achieved through our extensive team of highly trained and exceptionally dedicated staff. Services included Assisted Living Suites, Residential Care and Complete Care.

Middleton Woods has one, two and three bedroom apartments set around a sunny courtyard overlooking a lake and wildlife area. It is designed for independent living with its own entrance and private car parking. Middleton Spa is a unique addition to the retirement village built to provide healthy living opportunities for all. The Spa includes a swimming pool, spa pool, gym and therapy rooms. In addition Middleton Hall offers a restaurant, bar, shop, coffee shop, sports green and library. Middleton Hall Retirement Village, Middleton St George, Darlington, Co Durham, DL2 1HA www.middleton-hall.com

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Hillcrest Care Home

Dedicated to quality care • Handpicked staff • New management • New experienced owners • Totally refurbished • Value for money • Home cooked quality meals

At Hillcrest we believe in giving all our residents the quality, care and respect that they deserve. We deliver this with our team of dedicated staff that all have empathy and passion for the care they give. Hillcrest has undergone a major refurbishment by the new owners, giving the home a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The only way to really appreciate the high level of care offered at Hillcrest is to arrange a visit for yourself.

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VENNELL’S RESTAURANT

THE QUEEN'S HEAD

Now in its fifth year, Jon Vennell's cooking continues to impress with many major accolades and awards under his belt. Jon's wife, Laura, is front of house and has a relaxed, friendly approach which is probably why customers keep coming back to sample the seasonally changing menu. Even Claudia Blake gave a flawless review. Vennell's holds many events throughout the year, look out for the lobster festival in July! Vennell’s Restaurant, 7 Silver Street, Masham. tel: 01765 689000 www.vennellsrestaurant.co.uk

The Queen's Head is a charming, charactersome country inn dating from the 1700s, set in picturesque surroundings in the attractive village of Finghall. near Leyburn. It offers comfortable modern accommodation and a traditional, cosy bar. Manager and head chef Ian Vipond has devised a fresh, new menu for the restaurant, based around tasty local and seasonal produce. Traditional bar snacks are also available. With original oak beams and a dining room that looks out over the woods said to have inspired’ The Wind in the Willows’ the Queens Head combines a real sense of history with great food and a genuinely warm welcome. The Queen's Head, Finghall (between Leyburn and Bedale). tel: 01677 450259 www.queensfinghall.co.uk.

THE BUCK INN Overlooking the cricket pitch on the village green, the Buck Inn is an ideal country retreat. It offers wholesome pub food as well as exciting modern cuisine — all freshly prepared to the Buck’s own recipes. Diners can eat in the bar or dine in the restaurant by candlelight. The bar offers a comprehensive wine list and has a selection of well-kept ales, including the locally brewed ‘Black Sheep’. You can also choose from 40 different malt whiskies. Accommodation available. The Buck Inn, Thornton Watlass, between Bedale and Masham. tel: 01677 422461 www.buckwatlass.co.uk

THE BLACK SHEEP BREWERY The Black Sheep Brewery Visitor Centre - situated in Masham, the gateway to Wensleydale - is the ideal place for a great day or evening out. You can take a tour of the Brewery, have a meal in the Bistro, and taste their award-winning beers at the ‘Baa…r’. You can also buy lots of goodies from the well-stocked Sheepy Shop. It offers a ‘ewe-nique’ venue for corporate entertaining, product launches, parties and weddings. Many events take place throughout the year. Check the website for details. The Black Sheep Brewery, Wellgarth, Masham. tel: 01765 680101 www.blacksheepbrewery.com

THE SANDPIPER INN Enjoy Jonathan Harrison’s unique cuisine in the traditional surroundings of the Sandpiper Inn, Leyburn. Modern British food prepared using only the finest ingredients. Fine wines, real ales and friendly service. Accommodation is available. The Sandpiper Inn, Market Place, Leyburn. tel: 01969 622206 www.sandpiperinn.co.uk

THE COUNTRYMAN’S INN A traditional country pub, with three well-equipped, comfortable en suite bedrooms. You are assured of a warm welcome, with good beer, good food and a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The restaurant offers a wide selection of locally-sourced and freshly prepared food to suit all tastes and budgets. The bar offers four caskconditioned ales, three of which are brewed within ten miles of the pub.The Countryman’s is an AA three star inn and holds an AA diners award. The Countryman’s Inn, Hunton, near Bedale. tel: 01677 450554 www.countrymansinn.co.uk

STONE HOUSE HOTEL Enjoying stunning views across Upper Wensleydale, and ideally placed as a base for hill-walkers, Stone House Hotel is an elegant, country residence dating from 1908. It is set in an acre of fine gardens just a short drive from the bustling market town of Hawes. With its cosy bar, library-cum-billiard room and panelled Oak Room, Stone House makes a great place to relax. There’s a comfortable restaurant where you can enjoy delicious, locally sourced traditional food from breakfast through to dinner, and choose from an extensive list of fine wines. There are three spacious and romantic four-poster suites, and five ground floor conservatory bedrooms that open directly onto the lawns, popular with dog owners and guests who aren’t keen on stairs. Stone House Hotel, near Hawes, Wensleydale. tel: 01969 667571, www.stonehousehotel.co.uk 129

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SIMONSTONE HALL

Located at the centre of the charming village of Wath, just over three miles from the city of Ripon, you will find The George at Wath, a traditional country inn serving a mouth-watering menu using locally sourced, fresh, seasonal produce. We also offer an excellent choice of fine wines, many by the glass and a selection of local cask ales. Luxury en suite accommodation, private dining, beer garden and function room available. The George at Wath, Main Street, Wath. HG4 5EN tel: 01765 641324 www.thegeorgeatwath.co.uk

Set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, Simonstone Hall near Hawes is a gorgeous former hunting lodge that is now a unique country house hotel. With beautiful scenery and an abundance of excellent walking on the doorstep it has something to suit everyone. At the end of the day you can dine in the bistro-style restaurant, or relax in the traditional bar and enjoy fine local ales or a selection from the extensive wine list and superb collection of malts. Simonstone Hall, Simonstone, Hawes, DL8 3LY tel: 01969 667255 www.simonstonehall.com

HENDERSONS BAR & RESTAURANT Set in the idyllic riverside surroundings of Westholme Estate in Bishopdale near Aysgarth, (which is currently being turned into a luxury holiday resort as part of an ongoing £8m redevelopment programme), Hendersons is a bright, stylish, relaxed new bar and bistro-style restaurant with a contemporary feel. Talented young chef Gavin Swift, formerly of the Wyvill Arms, has hand-picked top quality local suppliers to provide the ingredients for his fresh, inventive take on modern British cuisine. Hendersons Bar & Restaurant, Westholme Estate, Aysgarth. tel: 01969 663268

SWINTON PARK HOTEL An elegant, 30 bedroom luxury castle hotel. With four Red Stars (Inspectors Choice) and three Rosettes awarded by the AA for excellent facilities, this is one of the most highly rated hotels in Yorkshire. Award-winning cuisine is served in the sumptuously furnished dining room, using seasonal produce sourced from the hotel’s four acre walled garden and surrounding estate. Swinton Park Hotel, Masham, Ripon. tel: 01765 680900 www.swintonpark.com

THE BRIDGE INN Situated in the lovely rural village of Whorlton, close to Barnard Castle, The Bridge offers the sophistication and flair of city dining, using seasonal locally-sourced produce. An extensive wine list has been specifically created to complement the menus. A special dining event is held every month with champagne on arrival. Whorlton Village, Barnard Castle, County Durham. tel: 01833 627341 www.thebridgeinnrestaurant.co.uk 130

THE WHITE BEAR The White Bear is situated in its own courtyard in the beautiful market town of Masham. A team of talented chefs use locally-sourced ingredients to create delicious, seasonal dishes. Enjoy your meal in the charming dining room or the traditional bar; open fires create a cosy atmosphere throughout. An extensive wine list complements the menu. Awarded the ‘Cask Marque’ for the quality of its cask ales, the hotel often features in the Good Beer Guide. Accommodation is available in fourteen individually designed rooms all en suite. The White Bear, Wellgarth, Masham. tel: 01765 689319 www.thewhitebearhotel.co.uk

THE OLD DEANERY The Old Deanery restaurant is situated opposite the Cathedral in the heart of Ripon, with its own car park and a huge garden at the rear. The food is brasserie style throughout the week, for lunch, including Saturdays, from 12 till 2pm and dinner 7 till 9pm. On Friday and Saturday evenings, the menu changes for those special occasions and diners can enjoy an exceptional meal in the relaxing atmosphere of the candlelit dining room. The quality of ingredients is first-class and the young head-chef, Rob Harvey, who trained under Gary Rhodes, produces some excellent and popular dishes. With friendly staff and a log fire you'll receive a warm welcome at the Old Deanery. The Old Deanery, Minster Road, Ripon. tel: 01765 600003 www.theolddeanery.co.uk

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