A group of caring staff from Hambleton Grange in Thirsk have taken on the highs and lows of the North York Moors to raise money for local youngster, Freddie Thompson. The three-year old was diagnosed with aggressive Stage 4 Neuroblastoma last summer and staff at the home were so moved by
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Cliff Stud and Thirsk Racecourse sign three-year sponsorship deal
An historic Helmsley-based stud farm, once owned by horse racing legend Sir Henry Cecil, has signed a three-year sponsorship deal with Thirsk Racecourse to back Thirsk’s most prestigious race, the Thirsk Hunt Cup, until at least 2021. Set in 220 acres above Helmsley, Cliff Stud specialises in foaling, and with its
Twisted team are on a Swiss roll
Twisted Automotive swapped the rolling hills of North Yorkshire for the snow-capped mountains of Switzerland when the company showcased two stunning re-engineered Land Rover Defender vehicles at this year’s Geneva International Motor Show. The Thirsk-based team made up part of a small corner of Yorkshire relocated amid the lakes and mountains,
New Thirsk Racecourse development is “pitch perfect”
A new £1.8m suite for racehorse owners and trainers, which also doubles as a first-class wedding, conference and corporate venue at Thirsk Racecourse, has hosted a perfectly pitched showcasing event. The celebratory evening at the Chestnut Room saw local dignitaries, business leaders and community members attending an evening of music performed
Yorkshire family coach company ceases trading
Long-established family business John Smith & Sons Ltd ceased trading last week. The directors have instructed Mike Jenkins and David Broadbent of Begbies Traynor to assist with the winding up of the company. Founded in 1935 and based in Dalton near Thirsk, the company provided local and school bus services and
North Yorkshire roadside diner finds new lease of life through Christie & Co
North York Moors village inn comes to the market
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has been instructed to sell the leasehold of The Inn at Hawnby, located in the heart of Hawnby, a picturesque North Yorkshire village set within the North York Moors National Park. Full of character, the country inn comprises a bar and lounge with seating
Thirsk plays host to second artisan food and drink market
Thirsk plays host to a second artisan food and drink market this weekend. For the second month running the regular Saturday market will be joined by speciality stalls selling everything from coffee, ice cream and chocolates, to local gin, hand-made pies, African food and more. The artisan market has been introduced as
Women take to two wheels for Yorkshire Lasses ladies-only charity cycling sportive
The Yorkshire Lass Cycling Club’s charity sportive, one of the few ladies-only events in the region, once again attracted cyclists from across the UK to support Women v Cancer, PSPA and the Carlton Lodge Bursary Fund. This year, the sportive, which was again supported by All Terrain Cycles of Wetherby and
Herbs Unlimited hosts annual farm open day
Speciality grower Herbs Unlimited threw open its doors to chefs and food companies from across the UK yesterday for its annual farm open day. The company, which celebrated its 25th anniversary last year, grows herbs, salads and edible flowers on its 120-acre farm at Sand Hutton, near Thirsk, supplying the catering,