The Wensleydale Creamery, based in Hawes in the heart of the Yorkshire dales, are opening a brand-new cheese tasting area; ‘A Taste of Yorkshire’.
Calling all cheese lovers, this is your time to shine. The Wensleydale Creamery are giving you the opportunity to undergo a cheese experience as part of their already popular visitor centre.
'A Taste of Yorkshire' will allow guests to sample an extensive range of their award-winning cheeses, all perfectly paired alongside a range of delicious local produce.
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Opening on Thursday 28th July 2022, the tasting experience is part of the Creamery's exciting investment plans which will bring in visitors from far and wide.
One thing's for sure, this is a must visit for all foodies who are especially partial to a cheeky cheese board.
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So, what's on the menu? You'll have the pleasure of tasting a range of deliciously crumbly Wensleydale cheeses whilst learning how they're made, what gives each cheese it's unique taste and texture, and pointers on what to pair perfectly with each dairy delight.
There will also be a retail space showcasing all the products that you've sampled so you can pick up your favourites to devour back at home.
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Trish Cannon, Director of the Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre, said: “As the UK’s flagship cheese visitor experience, we’re always looking at ways to continue to update and evolve our offering. It’s all about making our guest’s visit as enjoyable and memorable as possible, providing them the opportunity to learn more about our cheese range and impart our knowledge of how best to eat and pair with other amazing local food and drink."
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“We’re excited to see our vision of the new space come to life and look forward to welcoming more guests to the Creamery to see all the incredible work that goes on behind the scenes, and of course to taste all the delicious local produce.”
The Creamery are also launching a loyalty card for the ultimate cheese lover which will give free entry for a whopping 12 months.
For more information, take a look at the Creamery's website.
The beautiful spa town of Ilkley has been crowned the best place to live in the north of England by The Sunday Times.
The results are in, and our very own Ilkley has taken the top spot for the north and north-east category.
The list posted but the Sunday Times every year, features 72 locations across the UK that they deem are the best spots to settle down in.
Judges visited each location to take in the atmosphere, explore the history and chat to the locals to find out what made each place so special.
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It's not the first time the wonderful spa town of Ilkley has been praised, having been the national winner back in 2022 it's no stranger to taking home the trophy.
The judging panel said about Ilkley: “It’s not just the fresh air, fantastic scenery, excellent schools and direct trains to Leeds that make Ilkley this year’s pick of the north and northeast. It’s the get-up and go of a community that tackles every challenge with gusto.”
"It's hard to imagine anywhere with more opportunities for youngsters."
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Also getting a mention in the regional category was Horsforth, which was recommended for its transport links, brilliant local schools and thriving social scene.
The guide said: "The city is Yorkshire's economic powerhouse - but for something a bit greener, a bit more family friendly, it's hard to better Horsforth's streets of sandstone houses."
Elsewhere up north, Sheffield got a special shoutout where the judges said: "Burgeoning creative industries and judicious regeneration are igniting interest in previously overlooked postcodes ... Hipsters and happy families alike are celebrating, welcoming, embracing, loving this city-wide vibe."
So if you fancy escaping the hustle and bustle of the city centre, then why not hop on a train and visit the best place to live up north and see for yourselves what the fuss is all about.
Leeds country house, Lotherton Hall, welcomes six adorable baby wallabies
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Spring has well and truly arrived, and so have six baby joeys to Lotherton's Wildlife World.
If you're looking for something so inexplicably cute that it might bring you to the verge of tears, then look no further.
Lotherton Wildlife World, the dedicated zoo of Lotherton country house in Leeds, recently announced the news that all of their wallabies have given birth to their very own joeys.
Posting on Instagram, Lotherton said: "Exciting news! All 6 of our Wallabies have Joeys in their pouch.
"If you look closely you can see the pouch moving. In the next few weeks and months, all the Joeys will start peeking out. They'll continue to grow until they can't fit in the pouch anymore.
"When they leave the pouch they'll still be relying on mum for milk but will start eating solids too like grass, hay and veg! Pop by and see if you can spot a Joey having a wriggle."
And trust us, the pictures don't do these cuties justice.
If you'd like to see them for yourselves, then you can visit Lotherton Hall and its Wildlife World where you'll see a whole host of animals which tell the tale of Lotherton's rich heritage.
From penguins and flamingos to wallabies and capybaras, you can wander through the grounds and learn about the majestic animals and what Lotherton do to protect their future.
You can find out more about Lotherton Hall and their Wildlife World here.
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27th July 2022 
