So Im guessing you are all thinking what on earth is this?
Well years ago I was a Girl Scout and did Duke of Edinborough etc - love a Badge and or a Sticker - so when I heard about this Merit Badges for Adults and its aim of helping people develop life skills and trying new hobbies I decided to learn more.

So now I am tackling the April Challenge - which is the Chocolate challenge and have to admit that Harrogate is THE place for this due to our amazing chocolate shops - for example - https://harrogatechocolatefactory.org.uk which is both an amazing Cafe and Chocolate factory run as a social enterprize.

Newly opened and an asset to the Harrogate Food Scene is - https://www.thechocworks.com/ which has just opened on Station Parade offerening both savoury and sweet items.

Finally if those 2 amazing businesses just havn't covered all your amazing chocolate needs we have a beautiful branch of Hotel Chocolat nestled on James Street.

So as part of my Rebel Chocolate Badge - I am forcing myself to test wares at these fine establishments! - for more info check out - https://www.rebelbadgestore.com/rebelblog/qdy96ghg1mpfbl3aznsfxmvixradhz

Hesketh Farm Park
Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6HA
https://www.heskethfarmpark.co.uk/

Big Sheep & Little Cow Farm
Get in touch to reserve your place:
Email: enquiries@farmattraction.co.ukPhone: 01677 422 125 
https://www.bigsheeplittlecow.co.uk/admissons

Nidderdale Llamas
Kiln Farm, Wilsill, Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, HG3 5EE
https://www.nidderdalellamas.org/

Piglets Adventure FarmTowthorpe Grange, Towthorpe Moor Lane, York, YO32 9ST
https://pigletsadventurefarm.com

Meanwood Valley Urban FarmSugarwell Road, Meanwood, Leeds, LS7 2QG
https://www.mvuf.org.uk/

(1) be aware that these experience or overnight stay packages you see all over arn't always as good a deal as they seem -ie very restricted date use and not weekends. These companies charge the hotel or venue about 40% commission which is why they only take them off peak - you can ring a hotel or venue direct and buy a gift voucher from them which will give you much better value for the same money.

(2) Sign up for whatever free point schemes are going - they are all on phone apps and if you do buy coffee remember your reusable cup for a discount or for example Nero gives you extra bonus points. Pret does a monthly scheme if you need coffee and wifi - or shop around for a local who might do something similar.

(3) make sure you get all the coupons and discounts you can - Tesco do personalised Vouchers (ie things you actually buy), as do Co-op, Waitrose and nectar points with Sainsburys (don't forget Nectal also links up with Ebay so you can get points even on auctions and second hand items.

Bringing her new tour to Harrogate Convention Center on Sunday the 15th October 2022 - tickets are avaliable from the Harrogate Theatre Box Office at - https://www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk/events/miriam-margolyes-tour-2023/#book

This will include all new material and the launch of her new book Oh Miriam bringing to life stories and revilations from her long career.
The Camberley & Lodge are literally across the street from the venue.

2nd to the 5th of March - Disney on Ice
12th March - Tom Grennan
16th March - George Ezra
23rd March - Don Broco
27th March - Snoop Dog

Leeds Arena is approx 15 miles from Harrogate so makes an easy pairing with a weekend or mid week break. See below for a list of events as of 23rd Nov 2022.
27th Nov 2022 - N-Dubz
28th Nov 2022 - Status Quo
3rd Dec 2022 - Trixie and Katya Live
6th Dec 2022 - The Cure
7th Dec 2022 - Blue
10th Dec 2022 - Josh Warrington VS Alberto Lopez - Boxing World Championship
13th Dec 2022 - Rod Stewart
16th Dec 2022 - Volbeat
17th Dec 2022 - Jools Holland and Orchestra
20th Dec 2022 - UB40
14th Jan 2023 - Lewis Capaldi
20th Jan 2023 - Peter Kay Live
21st Jan 2023 Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club
23rd Jan 2023 The 1975 - at their Best
26th Jan to 27th Jan - Strictly Come Dancing Tour
3rd Feb 2023 - Black stone Cherry & The Darkness
6th Feb 2023 Leeds Recruitment Fair
10th Feb 2023 - What's Love got to do with it?

This fab addition to the Harrogate Christmas offer will be located on Crescent Gardens only a 5 minute walk from The Camberley & Lodge and only a stones throw from the Christmas Market. This will be in addition to the Ferris Wheel, Helter Skelter and a stunning array of Market stalls.

Lets face it we all have a favourite or easy access Supermarket - which is your go to on a regular basis. I am not an advocate of trailing round 3 supermakets to save 5p on beans - its petrol and or time which lets face it most of us don't have.
I do however think its worth taking advantage of this app - https://www.latestdeals.co.uk/supermarket-price-comparison if you are going to do a stock up of a particular item (for us its Toilet paper) which can lead to a considerable saving on bulk shops on non pershiable items.

This new and exciting adfition to the harrogate restaurant scene opens just 5 mins walk from us. With a strong focus on fresh local produce developed by a young team keen to make their mark and showcase their culleinary talents.