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ROAD RUN IN MEMORY OF TRACTOR ENTHUSIAST BRIAN CHESTER

Ahead of this year’s Tractor Fest at Newby Hall in June, organisers remembered much-missed enthusiast and local farmer Brian Chester with a charity fundraising road run. Brian passed away in January. He was a committee member of the Yorkshire Vintage Association (YVA), which organises Tractor Fest, and chairman of the West Yorkshire group of the National Vintage Tractor and Engine Club (NVTEC) for 22 years. He was also National chairman of the NVTEC for 10 years. The first ‘Brian Chester Road Run’ took place last Saturday (9 April), organised by the West Yorkshire group of the NVTEC. Twenty six vintage tractors set off from Tates Garden Centre, Pateley Bridge Road, Ripon, returning approximately two hours later from a route which took them to Galphay, Dallowgill Moor and Low Grantley.

Local Council Distribution of Funds

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has updated the local authority reported payments to 27 February 2022 for the following Grants Additional Restrictions Grant & Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant

Public play key role in refined A66 plans

The proposal for the biggest investment on the north’s road network in a generation is moving into a new phase thanks to vital feedback from the public. National Highways has listened to the opinions of people and taken action by refining designs for the £1bn A66 Northern Trans-Pennine project. The project will lead to significant improvements to the A66 between M6 junction 40 and A1 at Scotch Corner by dualling the remaining single carriageway sections of the route and upgrading key junctions.

Museums and galleries urged to bid for culture funding

Welcome to Yorkshire is encouraging museums and galleries across the region to bid for funding from the £4 million allocation to the Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund to improve access to arts and culture.

ENCHANTED WOOD FAMILY TRAIL OPENS FOR EASTER AT NEWB...

Sprinkle a little magic on your family Easter with a visit to the Enchanted Wood Family Trail at Newby Hall, North Yorkshire. Opening from Saturday 9 April, visitors to the Enchanted Wood Family Trail will encounter fairies and magical animals as they search for clues to solve on the woodland walk.

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UK's biggest Tractor Fest returns to Newby Hall

After a two-year break, the UK’s largest Tractor Festival is back - and it’s bigger than ever having been extended to three days in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Tractor Fest takes place at award-winning country house and gardens Newby Hall, North Yorkshire, over the Bank Holiday Jubilee weekend (Friday 3 June to Sunday 5 June) when the UK will celebrate the Queen’s 70th anniversary as monarch. The three-day event will showcase thousands of vintage tractors and modern marques, stationary engines, commercial vehicles, cars, lorries and motorcycles from around the UK and Europe.

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GOLDEN ENGINE MADE TO MARK QUEEN’S CORONATION TO STA...

A golden tractor produced to mark the Queen’s Coronation in 1953 will be one of the star attractions at this year’s Tractor Fest at Newby Hall. The event has been extended to three days over the Jubilee bank holiday weekend in celebration of The Queen’s 70th anniversary as monarch.

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Tong Garden Centre hosts team awards evening

A Bradford garden centre hosted an evening of celebrations in recognition of its team's performance recently. 180 of the 240 strong work force at Tong Garden Centre attended a dinner and disco at The Hilton Hotel in Leeds where a number of the team were given awards.

Welcome to Yorkshire’s Annual Campaigns, Walkshire a...

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ROAD RUN IN MEMORY OF TRACTOR ENTHUSIAST BRIAN CHESTER

Ahead of this year’s Tractor Fest at Newby Hall in June, organisers remembered much-missed enthusiast and local farmer Brian Chester with a charity fundraising road run. Brian passed away in January. He was a committee member of the Yorkshire Vintage Association (YVA), which organises Tractor Fest, and chairman of the West Yorkshire group of the National Vintage Tractor and Engine Club (NVTEC) for 22 years. He was also National chairman of the NVTEC for 10 years. The first ‘Brian Chester Road Run’ took place last Saturday (9 April), organised by the West Yorkshire group of the NVTEC. Twenty six vintage tractors set off from Tates Garden Centre, Pateley Bridge Road, Ripon, returning approximately two hours later from a route which took them to Galphay, Dallowgill Moor and Low Grantley.

Public play key role in refined A66 plans

The proposal for the biggest investment on the north’s road network in a generation is moving into a new phase thanks to vital feedback from the public. National Highways has listened to the opinions of people and taken action by refining designs for the £1bn A66 Northern Trans-Pennine project. The project will lead to significant improvements to the A66 between M6 junction 40 and A1 at Scotch Corner by dualling the remaining single carriageway sections of the route and upgrading key junctions.

ENCHANTED WOOD FAMILY TRAIL OPENS FOR EASTER AT NEWB...

Sprinkle a little magic on your family Easter with a visit to the Enchanted Wood Family Trail at Newby Hall, North Yorkshire. Opening from Saturday 9 April, visitors to the Enchanted Wood Family Trail will encounter fairies and magical animals as they search for clues to solve on the woodland walk.

UK's biggest Tractor Fest returns to Newby Hall

After a two-year break, the UK’s largest Tractor Festival is back - and it’s bigger than ever having been extended to three days in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Tractor Fest takes place at award-winning country house and gardens Newby Hall, North Yorkshire, over the Bank Holiday Jubilee weekend (Friday 3 June to Sunday 5 June) when the UK will celebrate the Queen’s 70th anniversary as monarch. The three-day event will showcase thousands of vintage tractors and modern marques, stationary engines, commercial vehicles, cars, lorries and motorcycles from around the UK and Europe.

GOLDEN ENGINE MADE TO MARK QUEEN’S CORONATION TO STA...

A golden tractor produced to mark the Queen’s Coronation in 1953 will be one of the star attractions at this year’s Tractor Fest at Newby Hall. The event has been extended to three days over the Jubilee bank holiday weekend in celebration of The Queen’s 70th anniversary as monarch.

Tong Garden Centre hosts team awards evening

A Bradford garden centre hosted an evening of celebrations in recognition of its team's performance recently. 180 of the 240 strong work force at Tong Garden Centre attended a dinner and disco at The Hilton Hotel in Leeds where a number of the team were given awards.

Spirit of Yorkshire distillery celebrates whisky awards

The team at Yorkshire’s first single malt whisky distillery is celebrating after winning eight prestigious spirits awards. Eight of Hunmanby based Spirit of Yorkshire’s Filey Bay whiskies were awarded the accolades at the 2022 International Wines and Spirits Competition (IWSC). The medal haul included three silver and five bronze medals. Silver medal-winning spirits are typically described as ‘An accomplished spirit with good balance, strong character and good complexity. A classic example of its style or variety.’

Spirit of Yorkshire whisky distillery hosts Internat...

Yorkshire’s first whisky distillery is hosting a world whisky tasting event in celebration of International Whisky Day. On 25th March, the team at Hunmanby based Spirit of Yorkshire will showcase world whisky with a tasting evening of award-winning spirits from countries including India, Japan, Wales, Taiwan, Denmark and England to mark the birthday of the late celebrated whisky writer, Michael Jackson.

Tong Garden Centre raises over £7500 for Batley ment...

In a year that has seen spiralling mental health issues throughout the community, a Bradford garden centre has raised £7557 for a Batley based charity that offers free training sessions to help promote physical and mental wellbeing. Colleagues and customers at Tong Garden Centre raised the funds for their 2021 Charity of the Year, ‘Luke’s Lads’ and sister charity, ‘Butterflies’ through a series of fund-raising events and collection boxes at the tills.

Tong Garden Centre creates new role to lead food and...

A Bradford garden centre has created a new role to spearhead food and drink initiatives as it prepares for future growth. Sarah Dwyer, who led the development of Hearty’s Food Hall from concept to its completion in 2021, has been appointed to the new Head of Food position.

Silent Footsteps; explore untold stories of domestic...

The table is set. Laid with nine plates, representing some of the servant roles in this historic house. In life the servants and staff of Kiplin Hall moved through the house silently undertaking their duties. We see traces of them in the historical record through things like accounts ledgers and diary entries. Then and today, they are shadows, without whom Kiplin Hall could not have existed and thrived.

Tong Garden Centre trains mental health first aiders

The People and Culture department at a Bradford Garden Centre has recruited a team of mental health first aiders from its staff. 14 employees from Tong Garden Centre recently attended a two day Mental Health First Aider course to equip them with an understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing in the workplace.