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World Gin Day & The Flaming Venom

Posted on 06/06/2017 by cwildman

We now appear to have a nominated day for celebrating everything, some are pure PR and others to highlight a great cause, the 10th of June is World Gin Day, not the greatest cause but possibly one to enjoy and … Continue reading →

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The Goat Gap Cafe – Coming Soon to the Dales

Posted on 26/03/2017 by cwildman

The food scene is evolving in the Southern Dales & Craven area, we have exciting new locations, events and startups to try, the first of which is The Goat Gap Cafe. The Goat Gap Cafe is opening soon, on the … Continue reading →

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Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival

Posted on 02/12/2015 by cwildman

The long overdue and highly anticipated, Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival is coming to Skipton Auction Mart in 2016. With Yorkshire born James Martin as the event patron, this is an event not to be missed! Promoting the ‘Field … Continue reading →

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The 5th Tempest Arms Chutney Festival 2012

Posted on 27/09/2012 by cwildman

This great little Chutney Festival returns for the 5th time on Saturday the 20th of October with celebrity judges Clarissa Dickson Wright and Elaine Lemm. 10.30am to 12 noon with Stalls, Local Delicacies, Recipe Advice, Tastings and Book Signings. Chutney Entry forms … Continue reading →

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ITV The Dales, Series 2, Paganum & Malham Show

Posted on 08/02/2012 by cwildman

During the course of 2011 Ade Edmondson and the ITV film crew popped in to see how the new Butchery & Curing room build was progressing and followed our day at Malham Show, not sure how much if any will … Continue reading →

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Kong’s Cantonese Restaurant, Skipton

Posted on 01/12/2011 by cwildman

Earlier in 2011 The Commercial Pub on Water Street, Skipton was transformed into a Chinese Restaurant or Cantonese to be precise, an improvement on the tired pub? The boys decided I should take them to try it out! The restaruant … Continue reading →

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Charles A Hallas, Coffee Merchant, Skipton

Posted on 17/10/2011 by cwildman

I have driven past Charles Hallas Coffee Merchant’s on Skipton’s Gargrave Road a hundred times and never stopped for a look, until now! What a fantastic coffee lovers delight, an Aladins Cave of taste & aroma! When I called they … Continue reading →

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Chutney Festival – Tempest Arms

Posted on 04/08/2011 by cwildman

The 4th Annual Chutney Festival at The Tempest Arms Country Inn, Elslack, Skipton Saturday 15th October 2011 from 10.30am All those pent up Ambitions and Spicy thoughts are being ‘cooked-up’ to produce the best ever chutneys this year – and … Continue reading →

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Broughton Game Fair & The Dalesman Awards

Posted on 26/06/2011 by cwildman

Had a splendid Sunday and very warm Day at Broughton Game Fair on Sunday the 26th June, after the constant rain all week the field was a bit soft but held up well in the heatwave on the day.  Lots … Continue reading →

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Copper Dragon Bistro, Skipton, Dinner Service

Posted on 26/06/2011 by cwildman

I’v mentioned the merits & surprises of dining on an industrial estate before and Copper Dragon Bistro never fails to surprise, we tried the evening service for the first time last night, packed as usual and after a couple of pints of … Continue reading →

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