Newsletter: Friday 12th July 2024
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Newsletter: Friday 12th July 2024

Welcome to Yorkshire

Published on July 12th, 2024

Festivals and fetes are in full swing this summer in Yorkshire, including the Great Yorkshire Show which wraps up on Friday.

As part of the seasonal fun, Yorkshire.com readers can get 20% off tickets to the food & drinks festival – “A Taste Of Yorkshire” - at Middleton Railway in Leeds. on 3rd & 4th of August.

Taking a picnic on a day out in Yorkshire? Take it high-tech with a Jackery power pack to power up your picnic with music, charged devices and even screens to watch the Euros final - there's even an extra £5 off for Yorkshire.com readers.


Yorkshire News Round-up

The Great Yorkshire Show has been wowing thousands of visitors to Harrogate. Emmerdale star and farmer, Kelvin Fletcher, sent this update from the Vertu Motors Stand:

https://youtu.be/jeq-xWrXwCM

Prepare for an exhilarating weekend of extreme challenges as Tough Mudder Yorkshire returns to Broughton Hall in Skipton on July 27-28, 2024, transforming the picturesque Yorkshire hills into a muddy playground for thrill-seekers to test their limits and conquer their fears.

Mallard Grange in Ripon, Yorkshire, has been named the best bed and breakfast in England for 2024 by the AA, recognized for its exceptional hospitality, homely atmosphere, and quality accommodations within a 16th-century Grade II listed farmhouse.

The picturesque town of Settle is transformed into a wonderland of creativity for the annual Flowerpot Festival from July 13th to September 1st, offering free family fun with imaginative flowerpot exhibits, including tributes to local celebrities and historical figures.

To celebrate the launch of its new summer menu, 200 Degrees is offering free iced drinks to the first 200 people at each of its five Yorkshire coffee shops on Tuesday, 16th July 2024, from 10:30am.

This summer, the Bradford district offers a diverse array of events including art exhibitions, historical festivals, family-friendly carnivals, and music concerts, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy.

The grand stately home of Wentworth Woodhouse in Rotherham will host the "Beneath the Surface: George Stubbs & Contemporary Artists" exhibition from July 30 to November 3, 2024, celebrating George Stubbs' 300th birthday with seven of his paintings and works by contemporary artists.

Immerse yourself in Yorkshire's culinary delights at the inaugural 'A Taste of Yorkshire' food and drinks festival hosted by The Middleton Railway in Leeds on August 3rd and 4th, featuring local food and drink producers, unlimited train rides, and entertainment for all ages.

Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil has launched a limited edition Lemon & Caper Dressing to support the charity HOPING York Street Kitchen, aiming to raise over £5,000 to help combat food poverty.

Otley Garden Centre has provided subsidised plants to support the renovation of Leeds Children’s Charity’s Lineham Farm in Eccup, a community project initiated by Leeds University students in memory of a friend, demonstrating the power of community and charitable efforts in transforming spaces for disadvantaged children.

This summer, Bongo's Bingo will host a series of themed events at Sheffield's Octagon Centre, featuring Country Specials and a 2000s throwback, promising wild entertainment and escapism.

ThatZiki, a popular Greek gyros eatery, will open a permanent location at Trinity Kitchen in Leeds at the end of July, creating 25 jobs and celebrating the launch with 50 free gyros and free Greek soft drinks announced via social media.

From August 7 to September 1, the Yorkshire Museum will host a hands-on event in York’s Museum Gardens, featuring the construction of a Mesolithic house using authentic techniques and materials to offer visitors a glimpse into life 11,000 years ago.

In 2025, Queen Extravaganza, the official tribute band endorsed by Queen members Roger Taylor and Brian May, will embark on a UK and Ireland tour to celebrate the 50th anniversary of "Bohemian Rhapsody," including a performance at Sheffield City Hall's Oval Hall on February 14.


A look at the history of The Folly, Settle, with Dr Emma Wells

Dr. Wells, an expert in ecclesiastical and architectural history, takes you on a journey to discover The Folly, a coursed rubble building dating to 1670 in the Craven town of Settle, featuring original elements like a panelled hall and oak staircase, and has a rich history of varied uses and ownership..


Special offer: 15% off accommodation with Booking.com

Get at least 15% off selected accommodation through Booking.com – on top of any member discounts you have accrued. The hotel above is the Grand Hotel in Scarborough.


What’s happening in Yorkshire?

A round-up of the upcoming concerts and events in the region - including the Great Yorkshire Show and screenings of the Euros Mens Finals:

https://www.yorkshire.com/news/great-yorkshire-show-schedule

https://www.yorkshire.com/events/manic-street-preachers-suede-at-millennium-square-leeds-leeds

https://www.yorkshire.com/events/euros-24-the-final-northern-monk-refectory-lds-at-northern-monk-refectory-leeds

https://www.yorkshire.com/events/jools-holland-at-hull-city-hall-hull

https://www.yorkshire.com/events/thumpasaurus-at-the-crescent-york

https://www.yorkshire.com/events/horse-racing-at-thirsk-on-wednesday-july-17-2024

https://www.yorkshire.com/events/the-lathums-at-asylum-hull-university-union-hull

https://www.yorkshire.com/events/swiftogeddon-the-taylor-swift-club-night-at-the-parish-huddersfield

https://www.yorkshire.com/events/day-fever-at-o2-academy-leeds-leeds-2

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