Saturday Kitchen host Matt Tebbutt has revealed one of his most “memorable meals” was eaten here in North Yorkshire.

The BBC TV chef said one of his top places to dine at is Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall in Ripon, which he described as an “incredible” restaurant (he even met the man himself).

Commenting on his best restaurants guide, Matt told Condé Nast Traveller: “I’ve narrowed it down by picking my top five from a couple of road trips I took with my wife Lisa last year.

“Even that choice proved somewhat difficult because we now have such a wealth of great food in this country, and some amazing chefs are creating fantastic dishes with superb, locally sourced seasonal ingredients.

“But these five were terrific dining experiences and especially memorable for being in such beautiful parts of the country, and all at some of the best hotels I’ve stayed in, meaning you can just roll into bed after an excellent dinner.”

You can see all of Matt’s most “memorable meals” across the UK here.

What did Matt Tebbutt say about Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall?

Matt explained: “I’d never been to Yorkshire before, apart from passing through, and I was really glad we made an effort to finally get there.

“Everything about Grantley is impressive, from the insanely long but stunning driveway to the building with the perfect club/library bar.

“It was a real pleasure to meet the head chef Shaun Rankin finally; what a nice guy.

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“It really felt like all his dishes were inspired by their location in the North of England, but with a stunningly inventive twist.

“The service is absolutely immaculate, and the restaurant is incredible.”

When it comes to the best time of year to visit, Matt said: “All year round – although, I do think that it’s the perfect location for those cosier winter months with its big fireplaces and plush interiors.”

But the most important question is, what is Matt’s favourite dish at Grantley Hall?

He shared: “It’s hard to pick one dish here, but a couple that needs a mention are the bread and butter dripping beef tea, which sounds so simple but only works with the very best ingredients, and the Veal sweetbread, horseradish, celeriac, verjus, which was right up my street.”

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On Tripadvisor, plenty of other customers seem to have enjoyed their visit to Shaun Rankin's Grantley Hall establishment.

One commented: “Amazing. What a journey. Staff are fantastic. Joe and Jordan make this fun and warm also. Wonderful front of house too. Taster pairing wine was really good. They made us feel so special in every way.”

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Another posted: “This was a birthday present and the whole experience was exquisite from food to the staff.

“A shout out for Kayleigh who was exceptional and explained everything in full detail and always made sure we were happy with a lovely smile.

“An experience not to be missed.”

A FINE jewellers in York is celebrating the success of a recent VIP customer event at a North Yorkshire-based stately home.

The Bradley’s Jewellers York event at Castle Howard in Ryedale saw the company formally unveil the Fabergé x Bradley’s Jewellers Christmas Robin egg surprise locket and Fabergé x Bradley’s Jewellers Christmas robin egg objet.

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Organised for friends of Bradley’s Jewellers York, VIP customers, Fabergé collectors and members of the public the event on Saturday (November 2) showcased the best of Yorkshire through food, entertainment, and beautiful seasonal decorations. It also provided the perfect backdrop to launch the Fabergé x Bradley’s Jewellers Christmas Robin Egg Surprise Locket, which was first unveiled on a pre-order-only basis earlier this year.

This new creation is crafted in 18ct gold with a deep red outer shell adorned with diamond-set snowflakes. Inside, a lively hand-painted enamel robin is perched on a branch of holly, complete with miniature berries, and cast in a golden glow thanks to guilloché engraving – a signature of Fabergé craftsmanship.

Owner Kay Bradley said: “I was really inspired by British heritage and traditions when conceptualising this special piece. The robin has always been my favourite bird, and one has often appeared at important moments in my life as a guide or a reminder of good times to come.

"This Christmas robin egg surprise locket is crafted in red and gold to celebrate the first ever Fabergé egg charm I received as a gift from my parents as a girl.

"All these personal touches make this extraordinary creation something I will never forget.”

The Fabergé x Bradley’s Jewellers Christmas robin egg objet was created in close partnership with Fabergé head of design, Liisa Tallgren, who has brought to life Kay’s design concept.

Stepping through the doors of Castle Howard, on Saturday night, guests were presented with installations by Charlotte Lloyd Webber Event Design and imitating the dog, as well as a Fabergé-inspired egg-shaped dessert designed by master chocolatier and UK Pastry Champion, Florian Poirot. One lucky attendee walked away with an 18ct gold Fabergé x Bradley’s Jewellers Yorkshire Rose Egg Charm on an 18ct gold chain worth more than £5,000, as part of a celebratory prize-draw.

Another surprise on the evening was a Fabergé x 007 Limited Edition Octopussy Egg Objet, which was presented to Yorkshire audiences at Castle Howard for the first time and was carefully selected for its similarity to the enamel used on the Fabergé egg featured in the film Octopussy.

Bradley’s Jewellers York began collaborating with the esteemed fine jewellery house Fabergé in 2022.

Recent highlights include a Fabergé Egg ice sculpture with a robin ornament frozen inside at the York Ice Trail in February this year, and a Fabergé x Bradley’s Jewellers York afternoon tea experience at York Minster Refectory back in March.

YORK-BORN bowler Grace Hall is the latest player to have signed for Yorkshire Women.

Hall, 21, joins Yorkshire after two seasons of regional cricket with the Northern Diamonds, having initially risen through the Yorkshire age groups.

The seam bowler impressed in her debut 2023 season with the Northern Diamonds, claiming 21 wickets in 15 appearances across both T20 and 50-over cricket.

Hall has recently recovered from an ankle ligaments injury that was sustained in the Summer, and becomes Richard Pryah’s latest addition to the new look Yorkshire Women.

Speaking on her move, Hall commented: “I’m very proud to have signed for Yorkshire.

“This is my first professional contract, and it’s with my home county, where I’ve played cricket since I was 11 years old.

“As a kid, I used to go to all the Yorkshire vs Lancashire T20 Blast games. That was in our family routine.

“I’ve had an amazing time representing the Diamonds for the last two years and have made some life-long friends. But, at the same time, I’m so excited to fully represent Yorkshire and almost get back to my roots.

“I’ve finished my degree now, and I’ve got my dream job straight out of Uni. I don’t think it’s really sunk in yet.

“Instead of sharing my time with doing both, which I’ve done for the last two years with the Diamonds, I can fully focus on my cricket. It’s really exciting.”

Pryah added: “We’re delighted for Grace to sign her first professional contract, it’s one of the proudest moments in your career – and you can see that excitement.

“Grace has put in the hard work to return to fitness following her injury, and we’re looking forward to helping her develop her all-round game.

“She has a unique bowling skillset and for the future we believe she could be a real threat and one to watch in the squad.

“Her determination and attributes are a perfect fit for this squad, and we all believe that she will only improve further by working with the coaching staff and team here.”

HUNDREDS of Goths have been pictured in a North Yorkshire town celebrating the 30th anniversary of a bi-annual event.

The Press Camera Club members visited Whitby Goth Weekend (November 1 to November 3) and captured some vivid images in the seaside town which we are sharing today.

Visitors took in the sights of the town including the Whalebone Arch in North Terrace with views of Whitby Abbey across the River Esk, and around the foot of the famous 199 steps in Church Lane up to the same landmark.

Whitby Goth Weekend images from The Press Camera Club members (Image: Garry Hornby) As reported in Whitby Foghorn Magazine, it all started in 1994 with Jo Hampshire putting an advert in NME magazine asking if any goths fancied meeting in the town around the weekend of Halloween.

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Now, the bi-annual weekend attracts participants from all over as a celebration of gothic culture.

Over the weekend visitors were able to pick out items and shop at over 100 stalls in the Whitby Leisure Centre and Brunswick Centre alternative markets, and hear music across the metal, nu wave, glam and rock genres.

Whitby Goth Weekend images from The Press Camera Club members (Image: Nick Fletcher) Goths were also seen relaxing in the town’s cafes and pubs, where Irish author Bram Stoker sourced ideas for his vampire book, Dracula.

Stoker visited the harbour town in 1890 - and viewed the sixteenth-century ruins of the monastery, and graveyards, as the setting for the landing on these shores of his blood-sucking title character.

In the novel, and taking the shape of a black dog, Count Dracula runs up the 199 'Whitby Abbey' steps into the shadows of its ruins.

Whitby Goth Weekend images from The Press Camera Club members (Image: Garry Hornby) The weekender is now thought to be one of the most famous gothic events in the world.

Whitby Goth Weekend is next scheduled for April 24 to April 27, 2025.

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A major North Yorkshire attraction is setting the scene for a significant part in its – and the nation’s - history.

The National Trust is hosting an English Civil War encampment by The Sealed Knot, the UK’s oldest re-enactment society, at Nunnington Hall, running over two consecutive days from yesterday (November 2).

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Nunnington Hall visitor experience officer Sarah Nolan said: “One of the reasons we were so keen to have The Sealed Knot over is because the English Civil War was a significant part of the history of Nunnington Hall specifically.

“In 1644 for about three months there were Parliamentarian troops that were billeted here, while the siege of Helmsley Castle was going on.

“It’s a period of history that’s very significant to the property, and which we haven’t necessarily, in very recent years, had the chance to interpret it in such an immersive with visitors, particularly with families.

“It’s a real treat for us to have The Sealed Knot over here because they do just bring the whole place to life.”

The society’s commanding officer David Frederick said: “We’ve set up a camp on the lawn in front of the house, with access to an arena at the front where we’re able to do demonstrations of feats of arms, so musket and pike, and also drums that we have with us.

“We can stand and talk and present to the visitors and explain to them what it is we’re doing and why we’re doing it.

“We’ve had a chance to look round the house while we’re here, everyone here is very accommodating.

“There are visitors that do come forearmed with a little bit of history.

“It’s always nice to talk to them because they will ask quite pointed questions.

“And for me personally my favourite is listening to children I think they always offer wonderful insight without knowing it.

“They have some of the more interesting questions.”

David added that included with parts of a ‘Horrible Histories’ style of providing information and knowledge to families, people find it fascinating when they learn for the first time where terms and phrases which circulate today originated.

He said: “When we’re teaching them about musket fire some of the terminology that they learn are things they’ve heard before.

“Phrases like 'flash in the pan', 'X marks the spot' and 'going off half-cock' – they’re all terms that originated from early musket fire.

“Nunnington Hall is a lovely setting for us to have a camp, with the great backdrop of the house and where we’re actually shooting there’s great echoes from the musket fire because you’re surrounded by hedgerow and the house behind.”

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