Hedgehog in the garden
Helen Johnson saw a hedgehog in her garden in Yorkshire Continue Reading →
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Floods at Appleton Wiske 25 September 2012
Photos of floods at Appleton Wiske on 25 September 2012 Continue Reading →
Memories of the Ritz Cinema
Helen Johnson visited the Ritz Cinema in Thirsk, to hear memories of 100 years of cinema in Thirsk. Continue Reading →
Wildlife is Winning the War
For Countryman Magazine, August 2012, Helen Johnson visited RAF Fylingdales to see the wildife that thrives behind the security fences. Continue Reading →
Appleton Wiske Scarecrow Festival, July 2012
A scarecrow festival in Appleton Wiske provided a lot of fun and a welcome boost in funds to Appleton Play Park Initiative Continue Reading →
Food Traditions of the Yorkshire Dales
Helen Johnson visited the Dales Countryside Museum to meet food historian Jane Sammells, who was cooking traditional foods of the Dales.
She also went to Harrogate to see how the International Festival brings events to Yorkshire all year long. Continue Reading →
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in Appleton Wiske
Cakes were made for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in Appleton Wiske Continue Reading →
Searching for Dark Matter – Dalesman June 2012
Helen Johnson visited Boulby Underground Laboratory, where scientists explained how they are searching for Dark Matter, postulated to be a fundamental particle. Continue Reading →
Memories of Linen Weaving in Brompton by Northallerton
Helen Johnson met members of Brompton Heritage Group, to talk about linen weaving for Dalesman magazine Continue Reading →
Revival in the Rountons
For Dalesman Magazine March 2012, Helen Johnson visited the Rountons, villages where new ventures are bringing new life back to rural communities.
She also met Raymond Twiddle, a man who honed his business skills raising turkeys and now supports the Yorkshire Agricultural Society.
And finally she visited the Heritage Crafts Alliance, where trainer Glenn Young hopes to inspire people of all ages to learn the skills to preserve our historic buildings. Continue Reading →