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Sixth Form students from Rossett School in Harrogate have been making friends with the older generation, thanks to an initiative that sees them visiting some of the town’s care homes.

One group spends time at Heath Lodge, on Pannal Ash Road, twice a week to read poetry and short stories, while Food Technology students have enjoyed discussing what kind of food residents ate when they were younger and learning more about their diets in days gone by.

As a result, they’ve put together a selection of recipes which they plan to publish and will also recreate to share with those who inspired them.

“We think it’s very important for our students to be part of the local community and it’s lovely that they genuinely enjoy spending time with the people they’ve met through this initiative,” said Mrs Pat Hunter, Rossett School’s headteacher.

“The experience is a valuable part of their further education studies and also a great way of promoting understanding and friendship between the generations.”

Students’ successes and achievements were celebrated at Rossett School’s recent annual awards evening.

As well as highlighting the good work being done in school, the parents, teachers and guests present heard from Mark Allison, the British man who made national headlines after running 3,100 miles across the United States for charity earlier this year.

Mark, known as ‘Run Geordie Run’, averaged 31 miles per day over 100 days on his route from California to New York City, covering 13 states and through extreme conditions from heat to snow.

“He’s a great role model and I was delighted when he agreed to come and talk at our presentation evening,” said Rossett School’s deputy headteacher, Mr Paul McIntosh.

“We held a raffle on the night which, along with our school contribution, raised £650 which we’re giving to The Children’s Foundation – Mark’s chosen charity. Special thanks must go to Restaurant Bar and Grill in Harrogate for their prize donation of a meal for two.”

Mr McIntosh added: “I’d also like to thank David Morgan and his team at the Holiday Inn in Harrogate. They very kindly put Mark up in the hotel free of charge so that he could be with us – we very much appreciate their support.”

Mark Allinson also spoke about his next challenge – a 2,600-mile ‘jog’ across Australia in 2013.

List of Prizewinners

• Headteacher’s Special Award for Outstanding Academic Performance – Polly Ash
• Robert Pullan Award for Outstanding Progress in Adversity – Ben Freeman
• John  Whittle Award for Outstanding Contribution to School Life – Abigail Marshall
• Year 11 Achievement Coordinators Award – Sophie Fowler
• Sue Bell Award for Literature – James Noble
• Art – Amy Hull
• Business Studies – Sophie Helsby
• Child Development – Emma Corbett
• Drama – Alice Barrott
• English – Jennifer Scott
• Food Technology – Hannah Shepherd
• French – Jade O’Connor
• Geography – Richard Riseley
• Health & Social Care – Leana Taglietti
• History – Jacob Packter
• ICT – Andrew Hastings
• Languages – Jessica Walmsley
• Mathematics – Beatrice Hill
• Mathematics (stats) – Sam Longbottom-Smith
• Music – Will Cook
• Philosophy & Ethics – Polly Ash
• Product Design – Cameron Ogg
• Resistant Materials – Jonny Day
• RS – James Noble
• Science – Nyasha Nyakudya
• Biology – Laura Phillips
• Chemistry – Kieran Chana
• Physics – Alex Hoang
• Spanish – Beatrice Hill
• Sports – Jordan Emsley & Zoe Wotherspoon
• Textiles – Megan Howard
• Vocational – Jake Taylor
• Economics – Ben Longbottom-Smith

Printers in Harrogate can provide some excellent printed material. But which one to use.

Harrogate Online can help you find printers Harrogate in our Harrogate Printers section.

So whether you need business cards or borchures, leaflets for a local fete or photo copies for a lost kitten poster there wil be a Printer in Harrogate that can help.

Harrogate Fireworks Display

Christmas Adventure Firework Displays 4 November 2011

Come to our magnificent Public Firework Display in Yorkshire, here at The Christmas Adventure, Stockeld Park, Wetherby, close to ‘Leeds’, ‘Harrogate’, and ‘York’ in ‘Yorkshire’.

Public Firework Display, Friday 4 November 2011, 6.15pm arrival time for 6.45pm prompt start.

Come to our magnificent Public Firework Display in Yorkshire, here at The Christmas Adventure, Stockeld Park, Wetherby, close to ‘Leeds’, ‘Harrogate’, and ‘York’ in ‘Yorkshire’.

Set in the beautiful parkland setting of Stockeld Park, the firework display will be set to music and uplifting. This will be a great event for all ages and we hope you will join us.

The cost of tickets for the Fireworks Display is £6.50 for adults and £5 for children under 12.

But it is not just the firework display that will be fantatic, you will also be able to try out our enlarged ‘Ice skating rink’, walk around our truly beautiful ‘Enchanted Forest’, or maybe have a go on our ‘cross country skiing trail’.

Why not try to lose yourself in our wonderful illuminated snowflake ‘maze’?

There is so much to do, all of it exhilerating, and all of it just so beautiful.

Pay per activity.

2011 Charity Bonfire Information – Saturday 5th Nov

Harrogate Round Table are back again for their 40th successive year as organisers of the 2011 Charity Bonfire.

Being one of the few remaining bonfire events where an entry fee is not charged, Harrogate Round Table are reliant on the generosity of the public on the evening to donate as much as they can afford to this years supported charity which is Yorkshire Cancer Research.

This years’ community service chairman Paul Horner said:

“Wh around 11,000 people expected, this is by far the biggest single public gathering of the year in Harrogate. No Round Table volunteers get paid for any of the hard work that goes into planning this event, so the public can be assured that all the money they donate is going to a very worthy cause. Without those donations, this event would sadly disappear.

Celebrating our 40th anniversary of organising this event, we always try to ensure a great warm family feel where everyone can watch the display in safety. You sense a real community spirit and it’s great to see so many families enjoying the event”

This year the event timings are:

• Saturday 5th November
• 6.00pm – Stray FM buildup
• 6.30pm – Bonfire lit
• 7.15pm – Fireworks

Directions & Parking.
The bonfire is held on the grassy area known as the Stray directly to the south of the Empress pub which is HG1 4SP. The area can be viewed by typing the postcode into Google maps. There is limited parking in the immediate vicinity and this year we also have major road works on Oatlands Drive and York Place so the area is likely to be highly congested.

If you want to avoid being sat in lengthy queues, we strongly recommend leaving your vehicle in the town center (free parking after 6pm) and walking from there which is only around 15 mins, or take public transport where possible. Why not make an evening of it by having a bite to eat in one of the many local award winning restaurants?

PARKING ON THE GRASS AREAS OF THE STRAY IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Firework Safety from Harrogate Police

Caravan Parks Knaresborough with Scotton Holiday and Home Park situated just outside Knaresborough.

Scotton Holiday and Home Park Knaresborough where  you will find peace and quiet and a happy atmosphere on this family run park which has been in the same ownership for the past 30 years. Scotton park Homes  has been carefully and sympathetically developed to offer a high standard of comfort and cleanliness for the most discerning of guests.

Set in Lower Nidderdale, it offers a gateway to the Yorkshire Dales and the many attractions of the whole of the North of England. The park, with its easy access over tarmac roads is surrounded by mature trees and hedges. It is sunny yet well sheltered.

To find out more information about caravan parks in Knaresborough visit their Harrogate Online page or their Knaresborough Directory page.

they can also be conteacted on 01423 864413 or through their own website www.scottonpark.com

Please help us re-establish our community hall into a thriving social hub!!!

Oatlands Pre-School in Harrogate has recently purchased the former Methodist Church on Mount Street, Harrogate. This move will secure the future of the school for some 70 pre-schoolers. It will also restore the building’s place as a meeting place for the local community.

Restoration work has already begun to improve disabled access by installing new toilet facilities and a level floor. To pay for a new roof, damp proofing, new heating and kitchen facilities, the Pre-School has launched its ‘Change for Change’ appeal asking for cash donations to contribute to its £200,000 appeal.

Please help us make our hall into a place for the local community by donating at www.bt.com/mydonate and searching for Oatlands Pre-School or by contacting Oatlands Pre-School on 01423 871846.

In the very short term, we need to get people to vote for a £6k award we are applying for from NatWest’s Community Fund. As votes need to be cast by next Monday, is there any chance you could put it on in the next couple of days?

As you may be aware, Oatlands Pre-School has recently purchased its premises from the Methodist Church and is in the process of modernising the former church hall to make it into a community hall which can be used by the local community for children’s parties, classes, social events etc. So far, we have installed new flooring, disabled access and modern toilets but still have a long way to go to complete our renovation work. To pay for a new heating system, we are in the process of applying for a £6,000 award from the NatWest Community Fund. Please vote for us by Monday 10th October by following this link http://communityforce.natwest.com/project/2547. Every vote really will help us. Thank you

Exhibition displays at the HIC (Harrogate International centre0 are a great way to get your business noticed whilst at a conference.

De-Signs of Harrogate are experts in exhibition displays and are based just 10 minutes from the Harrogate Internaional Centre. if you need an exhibition display system at the HIC De-Signs can design it, make it and deliver it to you at the Harrogate Internaional Centre.

For more information on exhibition displays at the HIC visit De-Signs Harrogate Online page or their own website – www.designsharrogate.co.uk.

Salsa classes in Harrogate by Salsa Ritmica. We are happy to welcome Salsa Ritmica to Harrogate Online. They provide salsa lessons in Harrogate and Salsa classes in Knaresborough on a weekly basis.

Dance classes in Harrogate can be found with our newest member of Harrogate Online. Danceworx Dance Studio based in Knaresborough.

The school offers classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Street dance, Musical theatre and Dance Teacher Training courses. September 2011 saw the launch of the Melody Bear movement for pre-schooler, parent & toddlers.

All Danceworx teachers are qualified and emphasis is placed on fun, creativity and confidence building. Students have the opportunity if they wish to participate in the IDTA exams system, perform in shows and local community events.

Dance classes Harrogate and Knaresborough by Danceworx provides for all ages and dance types.

To find out more about dance classes in Harrogate visit Harrogate Online or visit Danceworx’s website.

We are please to welcome Harrogate Zumba as one of Harrogate Online newest members. Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what the Zumba® program is all about. It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party™ that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health.

If you just want to have fun, get a workout and have a great time then come to one of my classes or click on contact us and e-mail me, what are you waiting for?

Why not visit Harrogate Zumba’s Harrogate Online page or visit www.harrogatezumba.co.uk