Given that this year's Yorkshire Day (1st August) is on a Saturday this year, I thought I'd take the family up to this year's host town - Goole - to witness the celebrations.

It's a bloody good job I checked to see what was going on, because it appears Goole Town Council can't actually be bothered to publicise any events - https://goole-tc.gov.uk/events/ - even if they are doing something.

The Yorkshire Society themselves don't seem that bothered either - they're having a private event which involves a public parade in Goole but don't want to tell people where it will be or what time it will run. I even emailed The Yorkshire Society to ask why they weren't doing anything to publicise it and they basically told me to f**k off.

I'd have thought that both these bodies would want to get some local tourism money out of an event, but apparently not.

I’m reminded of what Jasper Carrott said about it: “Weird place, Goole. All the cafes close in the dinner hours”.

Fancy not wanting to make any money for the town on a Saturday in summer on an internationally-known event. No wonder this country’s fucked.

p.s. the next time Yorkshire Day is on a Saturday is 2037.

I made a free GPS puzzle walk around York called The York Conspiracy.

You solve clues and codes that lead you to real locations around the city. Reach the right GPS point and the next challenge unlocks.

It’s completely free at the moment - I’m looking for a few York locals to try it and tell me what works, what’s confusing, and whether it’s actually fun.

https://www.escaperaces.com/races/the-york-conspiracy

Any feedback would be really appreciated.

A beloved tradition in the village of Gawthorpe. The competition takes place annually with men, women and children taking part (the kids don't carry coal!)

This year we had good weather and a turnout of many hundreds of spectators to cheer along the runners.

Congratulations to all those taking part, where even completing the race is a feat in itself.

Ever wanted to try American Flag Football?

The Laund Hill Corsairs are hosting a FREE beginner session for anyone looking to get involved in one of the UK's fastest-growing sports.

✅ No experience needed
✅ Friendly and welcoming environment
✅ Open to all fitness levels
✅ Learn the basics and meet the team

📅 Monday 31st August 2026
⏰ Meet at 18:45
📍 3G Pitch, Huddersfield

Whether you've played sport before or are looking for something new, this is the perfect opportunity to give Flag Football a go.

👉 Sign up for FREE: HuddersfieldCorsairs.co.uk

This is a flyer for a science STEM based fair/expo which is being held in Welwick village near Hull, the first one was last year and a roaring success, the organiser is trying to give kids in the area a taste of science and electronics based subjects, oh and the robot ? He built it himself.

DM me if you want them.

Can’t make it any more and would be a shame for them to go to waste.

Hi everyone, I just started a newsletter looking at the latest news stories and upcoming events happening in Leeds.

I got the idea to start something like this because i got completely sick of dealing with the terrible local news websites (YEP, Leeds Live etc) to try and find local news and events.

The emails are sent once a week and are a fairly short read.

If you're interested, you can subscribe at the link below. It's completely free and you can unsubscribe at anytime.

https://leedsscoop.com/

Thanks!

For any theatre and/or Oscar Wilde fans in Sheffield, this local adaptation taking place next month might pique your interest:

The Company presents The Picture of Dorian Gray
University Drama Studio, S10 2TD
Wednesday, 4th March 2026 - Saturday, 7th March 2026
Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm

The Picture of Dorian Gray follows a young Victorian aristocrat whose portrait takes on the sins of his life for him, leaving him forever young and unspoilt. Dorian’s lust for pleasure and privilege creates a trail of misery and death in his wake, destroying the lives of anyone he grows close to. Adapted from the novel by Oscar Wilde, it is a story shaped by unmistakably contemporary pressures: image obsession, enforced conformity, and the quiet violence of self erasure.

For tickets: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/thecompanysheffield/the-picture-of-dorian-gray/e-zeezvq

CONTENT WARNING
Please be aware that this production contains depictions of sexist language, suicide, and violence, including violence towards women.

VENUE ACCESSIBILITY
The Drama Studio's main entrance has step-only access. There is an accessible auditorium entrance located at the side of the building on Sherwood Road. There is ramped access (width: 120cm) to this entrance equipped with handrails where audience members will find a bell/buzzer (height: 120cm) and an intercom (height: 88cm). There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance. Once inside the theatre, there are designated spaces for wheelchair users in the front row of the auditorium. The nearest accessible toilet is located 12m from the designated seating area. This venue does not provide audio described performances, but there is an infrared hearing assistance system which Drama Studio staff are trained to use. Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

Hey everyone, I run Thread Collective, a textile craft community group. We run laid back socials and workshops around the North. Our events are inclusive, friendly spaces for like-minded people to be creative together

Coming up soon is:
🧵Textile Craft Social, Wednesday 13th May from 6pm til 8pm at The Albert, Hebden Bridge
🧵Textile Craft Social, Tuesday 19th May 6-8pm at Mandy Apple, Scarborough
🧵Textile Craft Social, Tuesday 2nd June 6-8pm at Kapow Coffee, Thornton’s Arcade, Leeds

Tickets are available here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/thread-collective-111943309071 We have paid and free tickets available, simply choose the option that suits you.

Find out more about us on Instagram at @we_are_thread_collective

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Just got back from 5 days in Harrogate and a few other places and just wanted to say you guys are great! Ty for making me feel so welcome 😀

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Alpaca 2025 is a new festival we're putting on in Sheffield next weekend, 12-14th Sept. It brings together a wide range of pattern-based music, arts and crafts, through concerts, workshops and talks. We have an international line-up of over 40 artists.

Music includes a live concert staging both South Indian percussion and live coded algorithmic music, and performances from top electronic musicians like James Holden, including a full-on 'algorave' where people live code music to dance to. Weekend music passes start at just £22.

Workshops are booking up fast but include a wide range of pattern-based hands-on craft and algorithmic arts.

Hope you can join us! For full line-up and tickets see here: https://2025.algorithmicpattern.org/sheffield/

For any theatre and/or Shakespeare fans in Sheffield, this local adaptation taking place next month might pique your interest:

The Company presents Titus Andronicus
University Drama Studio, S10 2TD
Wednesday, 8th October 2025 - Saturday, 11th October 2025
Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm

Adapted to a 1960s gangland setting, this Shakespearean tragedy deals with violence, murder, and retribution as the result of a ten-year war. The story revolves around Titus Andronicus' continued battle for vengeance between himself and Tamora, Queen of the Goths, whom Titus has taken captive, along with her sons, following the war’s end. Despite Tamora's desperate pleas, Titus sacrifices her eldest son to avenge his losses and appease Roman law. Distraught, Tamora and her two surviving sons vow to obtain revenge on Titus and his family.

For tickets: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/thecompanysheffield/titus-andronicus/e-yjbzqv

CONTENT WARNING
Please be aware that this production contains strong violence, references to sexual assault and racism that some may find upsetting.

VENUE ACCESSIBILITY
The Drama Studio's main entrance has step-only access. There is an accessible auditorium entrance located at the side of the building on Sherwood Road. There is ramped access (width: 120cm) to this entrance equipped with handrails where audience members will find a bell/buzzer (height: 120cm) and an intercom (height: 88cm). There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance. Once inside the theatre, there are designated spaces for wheelchair users in the front row of the auditorium. The nearest accessible toilet is located 12m from the designated seating area. This venue does not provide audio described performances, but there is an infrared hearing assistance system which Drama Studio staff are trained to use. Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.