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The Heart of Follifoot Park Riding Centre

At Follifoot Park Riding Centre, Husband and Wife, Chris and Julie Pedley are at the heart of the operation. They have had an aim since they opened in 1986, to make horse riding accessible to everyone. With this goal in their sights, they host the Follifoot Park Disabled Riders Group at their stables. They help... The post The Heart of Follifoot Park Riding Centre appeared first on The Yorkie -…

The Rise of Backyard Cricket UK

Mark and James Wood, 21, from Knaresborough, started ‘BackyardCricket UK’ on TikTok in May 2024. Backyard Cricket is an informal alternative of the traditional game of Cricket, usually played in non-traditional venues like backyards, parks and gardens and is played all around the world. Following their passion for Cricket, the twins started posting content on social media with support from... The…

From Pitch to Palette: Lehi James is one of York’s hidden gems

Independent shop Lehi James in the heart of York city centre attracts visitors because of its mixed range of football, Formula One and rugby shirts, scarves and hats. In the store, there are also cosmetics and perfume from brands like Pink Honey and Mallows Beauty. James Humphries, 33 from Wakefield, opened Lehi James in 2023 in Little Stonegate, York after his first shop in Hull proved…

Devil Wears Prada 2 Film Review

Does the devil still wear Prada? Yes, and she slays in it! This fresh, authentic take provides a revival to the highly successful original, released back in 2006. After many years of speculation and rumours over the past two decades, desperate fans, have finally been gifted a sequel. I decided to go and watch the film at the Everyman Cinema on Blossom Street in York, where... The post Devil Wears…

York’s first Cat Cafe, is it worth a visit?

The Cats Whiskers York officially opened its doors in May 2019, since then, over 7 years since the opening, the cat cafe’s furry friends have stolen the hearts of thousands of customers Located in the heart of the city, this cafe has become a hotspot for tourists and locals alike. My delightful experience was not... The post York’s first Cat Cafe, is it worth a visit? appeared first on The Yorkie…

New ‘Restore Britain’ society at York St John University sparks outrage

Credit: York St John University Students at York St John University organise protest against the Universities new ‘Restore Britain’ society. Although the society was originally in support of Reform UK , their recent rebrand has sparked controversy. In a statement from their Instagram post, they stated: “Finally the people of this country have a party... The post New ‘Restore Britain’ society at…