Thora Fitzpatrick

Beautiful and unique Peasholm Park is never closed. It’s one of the nation’s favourite parks, so if you haven’t yet visited now’s the time.
Home to streams, oriental bridges, gentle waterfalls and a tranquil lake, Peasholm Park is a veritable haven of tranquillity. In the summer months, you can hire rowing boats, canoes and pedalos with dragon heads and take a leisurely tour of the lake. Or take the lazy route and pay for someone else to steer you around in a Swan boat. If you’re happier on l...

Scarborough is one of Britain’s favourite and busiest seaside resorts, and home to some of Yorkshire’s most stunning beaches.
Courtesy of the charming cliff lift, South Beach is just minutes from Scarborough town centre’s shops and amenities. This large sandy beach’s waters are sheltered from the North by the Castle Headland, making it a perfect sun trap, while it’s accessibility to shops, amusement arcades and dineries add to its attraction. At low tide the huge expanse of beach lends itself...

Bike Storage: Encourage your staff to cycle to work by offering good cycle security solutions
There are so many reasons to encourage your employees to cycle to work, not least being the reduced strain on the environment. By motivating your staff to cycle to work you will be doing your bit when it comes to lowering emissions and reducing the carbon footprint. Just as importantly you’ll be encouraging employees to contribute to their physical health and well-being. New research suggests that ev...

How to choose the right wheel stop
Across the UK wheel stops have become commonplace among business premises, car parks and even for home owners. Wheels stops offer a plethora of benefits for any vehicles user and they can be effective in many different kinds of environments - preventing your car from moving past a certain point in a driveway or reducing the risk of impact in a warehouse or car park.
However, you may not be surprised to know that there are many different kinds of wheel stops ...

E-commerce is becoming more and more of a global playing field, with cross-border sales forecast to be in the region of $630 billion by 2022. Consumers are searching and comparing products from international retailers from all over the world – looking for the best deal or trying to access a sought-after product they can’t find in their home market.
Overseas expansion could take your business to the next level – however the route to becoming a global player involves overcoming certain hurdles....

Famous prophetess Mother Shipton's Cave is said to be England’s oldest visitor attraction. We predict it’s high time you experienced its magical charms!
Mother Shipton’s prophecies are England’s most famous. Born in the 15th century she foretold the fates of several rulers - as well as the Great Fire of London. She’s alleged to have been born in a cave – the very one you can see today located in what’s left of the Royal Forest of Knaresborough.
The Petrifying Well is another attraction to vis...

The strapline ‘small city, big story’ couldn’t be more apt. There’s enough attractions in Lancaster for a full day out here, not least 1000-year-old Lancaster Castle. This former prison’s gruesome claim to fame is for hanging the greatest number of people outside London.
A visit to the Maritime Museum is a must, to uncover facts about Lancaster’s past as one of the UK’s busiest ports while Lancaster City Museum’s fascinating artefacts make it a great rainy-day destination. The Coffee Quarter ...

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It's time to dig those wellies out once again - because spring festival season is here! We know how to enjoy a proper knees up north of the border and there are 100's of festivals on the horizon. From food and music, to comedy and clubbing, there's sure to be one that floats your boat. We've gathered together some real festival gems - so take a look and save the date. To help you get into the festival spirit, we'll offer you up to 60% discount if you book your tickets in advance.
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Blackpool is true national treasure and much-loved holiday destination, with a huge range of year-round attractions. Head to the Pleasure Beach and ride the Pepsi Max Big One - at 235 feet, it’s the UK’s tallest, fastest rollercoaster, belting around at 87mph. When you’ve recovered descend the new Spanish Steps to Blackpool’s glorious golden beaches for sandcastles, donkey rides and all-out seaside fun.
Trams are what Blackpool was famous for, so a vintage seafront ride along The Golden Mile ...

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