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Shoulder of Mutton, Middleton Tyas, Richmond

CHARACTERFUL: The Shoulder of Mutton is full of traditional pub charm but is in need of a sensitive makeover

10:35am Friday 3rd July 2009

A village pub in need of some TLC.

Saving time spent watering

10:33am Friday 3rd July 2009

AS CONTAINER plants begin to flourish and hanging baskets start to look their best, it’s the watering that’s the hassle.

Norse myth may draw children to opera

10:23am Friday 3rd July 2009

A WORLD premiere, designed to introduce children to opera, four new productions and three revivals are promised for the coming Opera North season.

Something to whet your Ashes appetite

The Official Ashes Treasures: by Bernard Whimpress

10:31am Friday 3rd July 2009

Weekend Books: Our weekly round-up of what’s new in the bookshops.

Learning how to make the most of the myriad fruits of the sea

SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS: the Endeavour restaurant, Staithes

10:09am Friday 3rd July 2009

Ruth Campbell learns how to catch, prepare and cook fresh fish in Staithes.

Local author gets to the point of pyramids

POINTED MEMORIAL: David Winpenny at the Sharow pyramid to Charles Piazzi Smyth

10:27am Friday 3rd July 2009

A NEW book inspired by the pyramid to Charles Piazzi Smyth in the churchyard at Sharow, near Ripon, is being launched in the village today with a talk by its author, David Winpenny.

A comical tale is best for summer

ALL-MALE CAST: a scene from Twelfth Night to be staged at Kiplin Hall next Friday

10:20am Friday 3rd July 2009

A SUMMER setting for Twelfth Night has been found at Kiplin Hall, near Scorton, for a production by the Lord Chamberlain’s Men.

Beauty of the natural world inspires botanical lines

10:24am Friday 3rd July 2009

TEN artists and makers explore the natural world in Botanical – Orchids, Honesty Quilts and Birdhouses at the Lund Gallery at Easingwold, near Thirsk.

Bands will strike up at the Bowes

10:21am Friday 3rd July 2009

A DAY of good-natured competition and camaraderie is on the cards at the annual Teesdale Brass Band Contest on Sunday, which takes place from 11am-4pm in the grounds of the Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle.

Bookcase – a round-up of the week’s latest releases

2:23pm Friday 26th June 2009

NEW FICTION








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