Bundled in jackets and mufflers, tea time guests at The Yorkshire Deli are carefully tucked under lovely handmade blankets, surrounded by bonfires. A few straggly leaves still remain on the branches overhead, a reminder of the fall past and the spring to come. Everyone is amiably enjoying the tea in their imported porcelain cups served with scones and fresh clotted cream. There are smiles and waves of laughter that ebb and flow with the conversation.

This is the scene at The Yorkshire Deli on a chilly winter afternoon. It is one of the few places in Middle Tennessee to have a true British High Tea. The Yorkshire Deli is located at 1114 Highway 70 in Kingston Springs. Tea times take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The cost is $35 per person with a two person minimum and a six-person maximum. Reservations must be booked by the preceding Wednesday at noon. Leave a message at 615-378-1210 for available times.

The Yorkshire Deli is the brain-child of Cornwall natives Leslie Mortimer-Wallace and Genevieve Neace. They have brought the real taste of England to Kingston Springs, Tennessee in Cheatham County.

“As a native Yorkshire man living in Tennessee,” said one reviewer, “the taste of home here is too frequently few and far between. But if you are willing to stop off at the quaint Yorkshire Deli for an English tea and lunch, I can’t think of a place that hits home in quite the same way…It was authentically British.”

Located on a farm known as The Land, everything they make is from scratch using fresh ingredients, including many authentic meats and cheeses imported from the British Isles.

Tea is offered with plain or raisin scones. They are served the traditional English way with butter, jam, and clotted cream.

“When we opened I couldn’t convince any of our customers to choose this scone over other choices in the [bakery] case,” said Mortimer-Wallace on Facebook. “Now, it’s one of our most popular items. I’m so happy this beautiful community has embraced our tea room and I’m so proud to have brought a little piece of Britain to this small town in Tennessee.”

They also offer a rotating menu of luncheon items that change with the seasons. It always contains an assortment of authentically British dishes, including Ploughman’s cheese, pasties, butty, crumpets, meat pies, stews, and Jammy Dodgers.

One favorite is the Cornish Pastie. It looks something like a Southern fried pie, but it is bigger and savory instead of sweet, containing steak, potatoes, carrots, and gravy wrapped in their handmade pastry dough.

In the winter they serve a hearty Beef and Ale Stew. It is served with a buttered roll, but it is worth it to get a tub of their Ploughman’s cheese spread to add to the roll. It is heaven for the taste buds.

“Everything was top notch,” said another reviewer. “as good as I’ve had in England, plus a delicious hot chocolate.”

With all of the seating outside, Yorkshire Deli is both kid and dog-friendly. They are willing to adjust some of their offerings for kiddo’s taste buds, like their banana and Nutella sandwich. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are also available.

Lots of items to go are offered, including Whole Banoffee Pies, made from gram crackers, bananas and caramel topped with fresh whipped cream; Chocolate Fudge Raspberry Cake; Sausage Rolls; Scotch Eggs; and an assortment of breads baked by Chef Emilie.

“You can taste the love that goes into the food, drinks and desserts,” said a customer.

Wide-format printer Northern Flags and carton manufacturer Kingston Carton Company have both been shortlisted in a major Yorkshire awards scheme.

Leeds-based Northern Flags and its sister company FaberExposize UK, and Kingston-upon-Hull-based Kingston Carton Company are both up for Manufacturer of the Year (Under £25m) in the Made in Yorkshire Awards.

Northern Flags is also nominated in the scheme’s Apprentice of the Year and Training Scheme of the Year categories.

Commenting on the company’s Manufacturer of the Year nod on LinkedIn, Northern Flags managing director Iain Clasper-Cotte said: “What can we say other than so proud of the team! We have only been manufacturing in the UK for five years. Historically we brought our print in from our sister companies in Europe and Asia.

“Now we operate the most modern wide-format facility in the UK going from strength to strength – leading the move to green display products.”

Kingston Carton Company serves sectors including healthcare, food, and beverage. Established in 1917 and operating from a four-acre site, the business employs more than 60 staff and runs two Manroland presses, and Bobst cut and crease machines.

Purchasing manager Mark Wilson told Printweek: “As an independent manufacturer that has been trading for over 100 years, we are extremely proud to be shortlisted for this award. It is testament to the hard work and dedication of our colleagues, many of whom have been part of the business for more than 40 years.

“This [recognition] comes on the back of significant recent capital investment, in order to keep ourselves at the top of the industry in terms of quality and service.

“Whilst high quality machines are a benefit to our production, they would not be able to produce a high-quality product without the skill of the workforce we have in place.”

During the coronavirus pandemic, Wilson said the business manufactured cartons for over 12 million pieces of PPE.

“In addition to supplying the packaging, we purchased several thousand pieces of PPE ourselves and packaged these to give away free of charge to help play our part in the fight against Covid-19.

“Our sales have increased during the past year and we have increased our production capacity, logistics fleet, and workforce in line with this growth; taking on three apprentices aged 17 years old. We feel privileged to be able to offer apprenticeships and jobs to local people at a time when many jobs are being lost throughout the UK.”

The Made in Yorkshire Awards celebrate world-class companies based in Yorkshire and the Humber, and the products they are making in the region and selling across the world. Winners will be revealed at a black-tie event at the Hilton Hotel, Leeds on 29 July.

What’s going for it? “It’s never dull in Hull”, says the mug I picked up at the museum. Indeed, it isn’t. But it’s time we ditched the ’ull and revelled in the polysyllabic glory of its proper name – Kiiiings-ston upon Hull. For Hull was, and is, glorious. It’s had – is having – rough times. When JB Priestley popped by on his English Journey during the Great Depression, he marvelled at its civic culture and prosperity. Fast-forward 80 years and while the former is very much in evidence, it could do with a hefty dose of the latter. The rest of the country has deigned to pop by this year while it is UK City of Culture. Visitors will see its minster, its beautiful (yes, beautiful) streets and excellent art; they will pay their respects to Philip Larkin and Throbbing Gristle; and stand on the banks of the Humber, marvelling at the views. I just hope that, come 2018, when the limelight fades, this wonderful place gets the future it deserves.

The case against A big city that needs investment to turn it around. The recent arrival of Siemens is a boon, but social and economic stats are troubling.

Well connected? Trains: three an hour to Doncaster (50-70 mins); hourly to Leeds (an hour) and Manchester (two hours); and an unforgivable 70 mins, every two hours, to York; a great service to London (two hours 30 mins, hourly). Driving: the coast in 40 mins; over an hour to York, Leeds and Doncaster. My, Hull buses are good.

Schools Many good primaries; while Bricknell, Thoresby, Collingwood, Clifton are “outstanding”. Secondaries: The Boulevard Academy, Sirius Academy West, Kelvin Hall and St Mary’s Catholic are all “outstanding”.

Hang out at… With students and the hipperati on Newland or Princes Avenues. East Park Chippy for a bag of chips and a patty sitting in the park. Or if you’re posh, 1884 on the marina is blooming good.

Where to buy Second world war bombing did for much of the inner-city housing, but the old town around the minster is full of gems. Follow Beverley Road north for in-demand areas such as Pearson Park and Princes Avenue. Also around East Park, Pickering Park, Anlaby Park and the Garden Village. Large detacheds and town houses, £300,000-£600,000. Detacheds and smaller town houses, £90,000-£300,000. Semis, £70,000-£300,000. Terraces and cottages, £40,000-£250,000. Flats, £30,000-£220,000. Rentals: a one-bed flat, £275-£750pcm; a three-bed house, £400-£800pcm.

Bargain of the week Lots. And lots of doer-uppers. I wouldn’t say no to this three-bed Victorian terrace, £170,000, with beercocks.com.

From the streets

Laura Martin “Best place to eat – Thieving Harrys. Great coffee at Two Gingers in Paragon Arcade. Sunday afternoons are best spent by the marina.”

Julie Marrow “The Maritime Museum is free, a beautiful building and well worth a visit.”

Jane Bennett-Powell “The huge minster and the square in front of it is like being in Bruges.”

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A Yorkshire couple have decided to remove their child from a pre-school nursery after they claim she was exposed to sexualised images in a children's book while there.

Will and Maria Taylor from Kingston Upon Hull made the decision after being unhappy with the response from staff when they raised their concerns. Staff at Genesis Pre-School in North Road had asked Maria if she was OK with the contents of the book Grandad's Pride.

Maria says she didn't notice the images at first but then another parent flagged an issue and Will then raised the issue with the nursery, reports Hull Live.

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However, the couple decided to take their four-year-old daughter out of the pre-school as they said that staff's response was 'unsatisfactory'.

Will said: “We identified two images of men who are partially naked in leather bondage gear. One has a leather cod-piece moulded tightly around his crotch along with garters running down his thighs. He also has a studded dog collar around his neck and knee high boots. Both have various leather straps around their bodies and studs/spikes.

“The main and most immediate concern is that children have been exposed to at least two age-inappropriate sexual or erotic images of a man in what can only be reasonably described as ‘bondage/fetish/BDSM’ gear.”

The parents say that the decision to remove their daughter was due to the response from staff, which they say concerned them.

Will said: “When we went to the nursery to raise concerns about the book, to be honest, we expected staff to instantly apologise and that would be the end of the matter. But the safeguarding lead began to defend the images.

“They argued the children would not understand or perceive erotic or sexual images. Staff claimed the image was just portraying “dress-up” and would not be perceived as erotic by a child as they have no idea what “erotic” is. They disagreed with our assessment that the images are erotic and stated “that’s just your opinion”.

“But this was no justification in our eyes. Arguing with us over the appropriateness of these sexual images quickly damaged the trust we held for the nursery team. At this stage I was concerned and took our daughter out of the nursery.”

Will argues that a child’s lack of understanding is no justification in exposing children to sexualised imagery.

He said: “It seems those with safeguarding responsibilities are basing their decisions on what is safe and appropriate based on whether the child will recognise the risk for what it is. To be clear, the “perception” of the child is not the arbiter of what is age-appropriate or safe, regardless of their level of understanding.”

Will admits the action he and Maria have taken will result in a lot of criticism and accusations being levelled against them.

“The staff felt I was being bigoted and I was not having that,” he said. “I have volunteered at both Hull and York Pride events. Some people will try and twist this and make me out to be some kind of homophobe. But if we want equality and understanding then we should respect certain boundaries.

“There are many LGBTQ+ books at the nursery which is great. They encourage children to be tolerant, respectful and not to judge people. But I believe this book has gone too far in introducing sexual imagery.

“I have been to many Pride events and there can be inappropriate behaviour for children which is why Hull has a family-friendly zone and that’s fine.

“It is a shame as this is a very good nursery and my children have been very happy here. The trustees have responded reasonably well and taken the book out while carrying out a safety audit. My criticism is with the staff who thought it was okay in the first place.”

Hull Live contacted the trustees of the nursery but they declined to comment. However, in a response to Will and Maria, seen by Hull Live, they confirmed the book has been removed from the nursery.

In the response the trustees says the book is widely available at bookstores and libraries in East Yorkshire and was a Waterstones children’s prize book winner.

They say: “As Trustees, we agree that the images in the book Grandpa’s Pride are not age appropriate. This book has been removed from Genesis and a comprehensive audit of all other books has taken place to ensure all books, whilst celebrating culture and diversity, are age appropriate.

“We also intend to raise this with Hull Early Years and seek their advice on the illustrations within this book, when the new school year commences in September.

“After speaking to staff, we are confident that each staff member has a solid understanding of the statutory EYFS framework and safeguarding policies, including harmful sexual behaviours. We are also confident, after removing this book from the setting, that children who attend Genesis are not exposed to sexual or erotic images.”

But the trustees defended the response from the nursery staff and say they will continue to receive regular training in the policies and procedures.

The trustees say: "It is with deep regret that you felt it necessary for you to remove your daughter from Genesis. We can assure you that Genesis Pre-school strives to create a culture of value and respect for each and every young person. As Trustees we are confident that Genesis does create a culture of safety, in which Safeguarding children is the highest priority.”

The book Grandad’s Pride, written and illustrated by Harry Woodgate, has already courted controversy with some parents reacting angrily on social media when it was released earlier this year.

That has prompted a response from the book’s publisher Andersen Press which states: “We stand by our author and illustrator Harry Woodgate and their book Grandad’s Pride. We believe it is a faithful representation of Pride Celebrations and Pride Parades around the country enjoyed by many families.

“We discussed the images of the Pride parade during our stringent and robust editorial process and decided collectively that we should show a true representation of what a Pride march looks like and what the many children who attend these events see. We consider accusations of “hidden messages” to be baseless, deeply offensive and homophobic.”