Small Business Support

Hey everyone. So we all know that the world is a very crazy place at the moment with so many unknowns and uncertainty. Working in a small family business I am very aware of the affect that this is going to have on ourselves and many others across the globe. However, as a community we…

Il Paradiso at York Place, Leeds

Last Saturday we were invited to the new Il Paradiso Restaurant at York Place in Leeds. Il Paradiso’s Italian journey started in York by Sardinia born Paolo and is one of York hidden gems – but once you’ve discovered it, you will love it. The same could be said for their new Leeds restaurant, situated…

The Ivy – St. Helens Square, York

Oh what a busy start to the year it has been!  I feel like I’ve been running around non stop since the turn of 2019 so it was lovely to sit back and relax on Wednesday evening when we were invited for dinner at The Ivy, St. Helens, York. The Ivy opened in late 2017…

Lanzarote: Not So Grotty!

Lanzarote: Not So Grotty!   Having recently returned from a week in Lanzarote if feel a bit sorry for the island. In recent years it has often been dubbed ‘Lanzagrotty’ and, even when people would ask where I was going, I would say “oh just Lanzarote”…”Just wanted some cheap sun”! On arriving and exploring I…

Roots York

Having just returned from holiday (blog post to follow!) it’s been a crazy week back at home but last night we were lucky enough to get a reservation at Roots – York, the much anticipated new venture by top chef Tommy Banks. Nestled at the bottom of Marygate, close to the river, the former Bay…

Easter from Bettys

Hey, here is the beautiful selection of my Easter goodies that Bettys kindly sent me for the festive Easter indulgence. Remember you can get you scrumptious Bettys Easter treats from their stores & tearooms in Ilkley, Northallerton, Harrogate, Harlow Carr and of course my beautiful home town of York! In both their York St. Helens…

Alberts Schloss Manchester

With Christmas meaning I have some time to myself, and time to catch up with my blogging to tell you about my adventure after my little weekend jaunt to London and Brighton. I thought what better way to carry on the festivities than with a trip to Manchester with two of my best friends Lynnie…

Lady Bettys Afternoon Tea:

This blog has been a long time in coming, but I think its because Bettys holds a spot close to my heart that I haven’t wrote about it till now. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Bettys, then you should be ha ha. Bettys is a Yorkshire based dynasty dating back to 1919,…