Welcome to the Hello Yorkshire blog...

...a really useful and interesting resource for all things Yorkshire. Check out upcoming events, news articles, concerts, gigs, information about venues throughout the area, and use the category lists on the right-hand side of this page to pinpoint the articles you’d like to read. Please let us know your thoughts, and if you’d like us to blog about your event or business, please get in touch.

Richmond Castle

The keep from inside the castle walls. Photograph courtesy of English Heritage.
May 17th, 2012 by English Heritage
Richmond Castle is an imposing Norman fortress towering over the busy market town - read about its history here... Read more...

Ashley Jackson – An Artist’s Life, by Chris Bond

Ashley Jackson, An Artist
May 16th, 2012 by chrisjones
In one of our popular book reviews, we take a look at Chris Bond's biography of popular British artist Ashley Jackson... Read more...

Harrogate Olympic Figures – Sporting Silhouettes

Olympic figures - cyclist silhouette - with Stuart Pearson at Knaresborough House. Photograph courtesy Harrogate Borough Council.
May 16th, 2012 by chrisjones
What a great idea for a sporting trail - spot the Olympic Games silhouettes in Harrogate, Knaresborough and surrounding areas... Read more...

Green Howards Museum, Richmond

A Victoria Cross and other medals - photo courtesy of the Green Howards Museum
May 14th, 2012 by chrisjones
The regimental museum of one of the UK's most illustrious regiments, the Green Howards Museum in Richmond, has a fabulous collection of artefacts, medals, weopans and uniforms. Read more...

1 Jun: Jubilee Express in Wensleydale

Herriot Hospice Homecare
May 11th, 2012 by RichFox
Spectacular scenery, hog roasts, beer tasting - all on board the Jubilee Express on 1 June... Read more...

20 May-16 Jun: Eddie and the Gold Tops on Tour

Eddie & The Gold Tops poster - courtesy Badapple Theatre Co

11-31 May: Helmsley Arts Centre May 2012 Programme

Helmsley Arts Centre
May 8th, 2012 by chrisjones
As summer approaches, the Helmsley Arts Centre has released its summer programme full of great theatre and music... Read more...

19-20 May: Malton Food Lovers Festival 2012

Anthony Gillham giving a demonstration at the Malton Food Lovers Festival - photo © Simon Hylton and courtesy of the Malton Food Lovers Festival
May 4th, 2012 by RichFox
Malton's growing reputation as Yorkshire's Food Town means it's the perfect host for this annual festival of food... Read more...

4-7 and 11-13 May: Full steam ahead for the next two weekends

LNER Class A4 4464 Bittern - photo courtesy of NYMR

Gusto – Settle’s exceptionally good little Italian restaurant

The specials board at Gusto © Chris Jones/Bow House Ltd
May 2nd, 2012 by chrisjones
Check out this friendly, intimate Italian restaurant in the Shambles in Settle, fabulous food and reasonable prices... Read more...