Category Archives: Local attractions

World class cycling recognised in Yorkshire

By Rachael | Published: October 2, 2017

We are delighted to hear the news that Yorkshire has been recognised as a World Class Cycling Destination by the World Governing Body for cycling, the Union Cyclist Internationale (UCI), in its recent accolade of a ‘UCI Bike Region’. Well done to everybody involved in promoting cycling in our region, much enjoyed by many. The […]

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Kilnsey Show – A great family day out

By Rachael | Published: August 31, 2017

Kilnsey Show was a great fun-filled day on Tuesday. The setting of the showfield in Upper Wharfedale never ceases to impress and the landscape is as inspiring as it is beautiful. The day was action-packed from classes being judged in the morning, through to Falcony displays, the sound of the brass band playing, and watching […]

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1st August – it’s Yorkshire Day!

By Rachael | Published: July 31, 2017

Tomorrow marks the First Day of August – Yorkshire Day. It’s a time to celebrate the wonderful county that we live in. As celebrations commence throughout the county, here is a flavour of the events taking place to mark the occasion.

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Food, Farming, Famous People, Freedom Milk, Family and the Fun Bus!

By Rachael | Published: July 24, 2017

This weekend saw the arrival of the Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival to our family’s very own Funkirk Farm, just outside Skipton, for the very first time. It was a fantastic weekend with a vibrant atmosphere. Here is a flavour of what we discovered over the weekend.

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Teddy Bears Picnic Day

By Rachael | Published: July 10, 2017

Fancy that! Today is a day of the year especially dedicated to Teddy Bear Picnics. My daughter would love that. Do you remember the lyrics of the song that begins: If you go down in the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise If you go down in the woods today, you’d better go […]

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Yorkshire’s Favourite Summits – The Three Peaks

By Rachael | Published: May 5, 2017

I was reminded the other day of the joy that is climbing a new summit for the first time. Of the rewarding feeling that you get when you get to the top of a hill, a ridge with a wonderful panorama or perhaps, even, a great big mountain. I was driving along and saw two […]

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My story

By Rachael | Published: April 27, 2017

Today is ‘Tell a Story Day’. Here is a little about me and my story of what I love about living and working at Newton Grange. Together with my parents Catherine and John, and with the fantastic support of my husband and family, I feel so fortunate to look after Newton Grange Farm and to […]

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Discover the magic of bluebells

By Rachael | Published: April 24, 2017

Have you ever been totally blown away by nature and thought to yourself, isn’t this magical? I can hardly believe how beautiful the natural world can be. When you have moments like this you can be transported to a place of serenity and quiet awe. I had a moment like this on Saturday. I discovered […]

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The perfect cup of tea

By Rachael | Published: April 21, 2017

Who doesn’t like a cup of tea? There’s something soothing about having your favourite brew in hand. And teas take on many forms these days. Traditional English Breakfast tea, Earl Grey tea (Caffeinated and Decaffeinated varieties of course – I’m definitely with the former..), as well as varieties of herbal teas. My favourites are Peppermint […]

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Look up at the sky day

By Rachael | Published: April 14, 2017

Today is national ‘Look up at the Sky Day’, a day to step outdoors look upwards and take it all in. I wasn’t quick enough with the camera this morning, but it prompted me to look back at a couple of photos of ‘big’ sky. Whilst I love a bright blue sky day with hardly […]

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