Rally enthusiast and serial entrepreneur, Jonathan Turner, CEO of the Bayford Group, has hosted a nostalgic 20th Peking to Paris rally reunion at Bowcliffe Hall attended by participants from across the globe. One hundred drivers from the historic 11,000 mile road race converged on Bowcliffe Hall from as far afield as
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Classic pre-war car rally powers through Yorkshire
Pictured is Bowcliffe Hall owner, Jonathan Taylor, left, celebrating Benjafield’s Racing Club’s pre-war car rally with competition secretary, William Medcalf A thrilling once-in-a-lifetime rally of 40 classic pre-war cars with an average value of nearly £1 million has taken to the roads of West and North Yorkshire. The Yorkshire Buccaneer saw vehicles converge on
Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations held at Bowcliffe Hall
Three hundred and fifty people including representatives of the emergency services, local communities, universities and local authorities gathered at Bowcliffe Hall to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th birthday. Hosted by the Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Dr Ingrid M Roscoe, guests also included local scouts and the cadets from the 868 (Mirfield)
Legendary entrepreneurs share insights in special Christmas charity event
High-profile entrepreneurs James Lambert OBE, Lawrence Tomlinson and Jonathan Turner - who have built their companies to a legendary status - have shared the secrets of their success with Yorkshire business leaders at a one off seasonal charity event. The event was jointly spearheaded by Connect Gazelles - a not for
Iconic Blackburn Wing at Bowcliffe Hall soars to success in RICS awards
Flying high – aviation styled event centre named one of region’s top buildings
The Blackburn Wing, a stunning copper and glass centrepiece of a £6m project at Grade II-listed Bowcliffe Hall in Wetherby, has scooped two accolades in the prestigious Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Yorkshire awards. The 2,060 sq. ft airplane wing shaped treehouse was named one of eight outstanding Yorkshire buildings
Entrepreneur’s high flying £6 million restoration of Bowcliffe Hall lifts off
A £6m restoration programme which pays tribute to an unsung Yorkshire aviation hero and features a unique 2,060 sq ft tree house conference centre in the shape of an aeroplane wing - has got off the ground. Serial entrepreneur Jonathan Turner appointed Conlan Construction to lead the multi phased project at
Family of Yorkshire aviation pioneer launches restoration milestone at former ancestral home
The grandson and great granddaughter of aviation pioneer Robert Blackburn - who built his first monoplane in 1909 in Leeds - have launched building work at Bowcliffe Hall, their former ancestral home, which is being restored to its original glory. Serial entrepreneur Jonathan Turner is spearheading the restoration at the 200