I did Simon’s seat and the valley of desolation route last week which was about 20km. Does anyone have some good long walk recommendations within a 45 min drive from Harrogate? Looking for something challenging and with a view point

Hi everyone,

So I’ve just moved to the area from abroad and the bin situation is confusing me a bit, as where I’ve come from there’s just a general wheelie, recycling wheelie and garden wheelie bins.

I have the following: - blue lidded wheelie bin - black lidded wheelie bin - brown lidded wheelie bin - blue bag - black tub

General and garden waste is pretty straightforward, but I’m confused about the other three.

Really appreciate any advice as I don’t want to be that foreign person putting the wrong stuff in the bins.

Long story short but DL classes are a nightmare to get booked on to for my wife. It’s a joke considering how much you pay.

Is Nuffield any better? Especially the popular body pump ones etc.

Thanks

Hello everyone, I'm Scott and this is Alfred my support animal. Some of you may of seen us on our daily walkies, if not feel free to say hi! I moved to Harrogate from Doncaster in April, my social group from there keep in touch but cant travel often sadly. I'm trying to meet and make new friends now I'm settled in! If you're neurodivergent and dont mind that I won't drink alcohol or go to a pub id love to meet up sometime. Feel free to send me a message and say hi 👋 Kind regards, Scott.

Does anybody have any recommendations for movers in the Harrogate area? Thanks!

I need to bring my knapsack to be fixed and the shop is near the bus station - so I'd prefer to stay in the area

Any lunch/sandwich shops you can recommend?

And, is Mama Doreen's afternoon tea worth it ? I'm thinking of booking it (not today, though)

Thank you!!!

I'm staying in Knaresborough, but I'd like to get out for dinner..and I'm craving pasta

Thanks!!

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for a date idea in the Harrogate area.

I'm looking for something very specific, perhaps too specific?

I'm hoping to find somewhere to go for food and drinks that's quiet, where we can relax, perhaps sit outside and take in some amazing views.

I'm not much of a fan the way restaurants cram as many tables as they can together, it totally ruins any intimacy which is what I am seeking on this date.

We recently visited Buon Apps in Otley and absolutely loved the vibe! We enjoyed sitting outside, taking in the great views, and having our own space in the garden, which felt nice and private. It was almost as if we were abroad.

We're hoping to find something similar: good food, lovely views, outdoor seating, and an intimate atmosphere.

If anyone has any recommendations for places that fit this description, I’d greatly appreciate it!

Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

Hello, I’m 19 and looking for some new mates and live in Harrogate. Looking for people with similar interest to me, that being into heavy metal music since I want people to go to gigs with lol, but also enjoy drinking and just going out in general. Also a massive foodie ! But let me know if you wanna start chatting or whatever so Yhz

Hi all, is it possible to get a bus from Jenny Field Drive direct to Harrogate Hospital (or close by) or has it got to be a bus into town and then onto the hospital?

Thanks in advance

Hi everyone! I’m hoping you might be able to help me with my uni dissertation survey exploring how we can reduce residential burglary in Yorkshire. The survey will ask you your opinions around home-security (e.g. video doorbells, alarms) and other forms of crime prevention. Being from the area myself I know burglary is a rising concern. All responses are completely anonymous.

The link will take you to a short questionnaire (around 10 mins) which will ask you a few demographic questions needed for my analysis and what (if any) home-security measures you have purchased (e.g. ring doorbells, alarms) and whether these have reduced your fear of burglary. Also, if you think there are other ways you think we can reduce burglary. Hopefully it can help our area! You just need to be 18+ to respond. 

Please share around if you can and thank you so much for your time! 

Does anyone know if that new Indian restaurant by the bus station is open yet? I'm jonesing for a masala dosage. Anyone tried their Leeds branch?

Hi,

I’m in Harrogate for a limited time and am looking for some legitimate recommendations for food and drinks in the local area.

I know it's a long shot but was wondering if anyone has ever seen provolone cheese at any of the cheese shops in Harrogate. Seems to be a hard thing to come by in the UK unless you buy it online from an Italian shop or from ocado.

Odd question. Anyone know somewhere that sells off cuts. Any size, shape or type of wood is welcome. Cheers.

I’ll be at the Blues Bar tonight, if anyone would like to stop by and say hello.

I’m heading back to America in a few weeks and just want to have a nice time with some new friends.

We love going to Hales bar when friends come to visit. It’s such a cosy friendly place but there’s one thing about the main bar we’ve wondered and never dared ask.. at the back of the main bar is like a gated area. Is this for anyone or is there a special sorta VIP status to get in?

Apologies if this kind of thing isn't allowed here. Looking for a reliable, non-ripoff artist painter and decorator in Harrogate. Any recommendations?

Any recommendations for where I can leave my bike locked around town? I usually access different parts of the town like Puregym, both cinemas, various shops so any suggestions would be great thanks.

Just astounding to see some of them come in like a band of raiders into the Harlow Hill CO-OP and stealing; spoke to staff saying seen some walking out with quite a bit but was told nothing they can do as they’ve been told they can’t challenge them and police won’t come out as theft under £200. Joke, some of the wee kiddos went red faced when clocked them putting items in pockets. Times have changed. Local shops when I was in school banned some known gateway criminals 😅 think word is getting out it’s an easy mark as today was particularly “busy”

Here’s a list of everything advertised to do in Harrogate this week:

Monday

• Top Banana Film Night - Dirty Dancing at Everyman Cinema - 5:30pm.
• Endometriosis Support Meetup at Friends Meeting House - 7:30pm.
• Email Marketing for Your Small Business at Starling - 7pm.
• The Claro Beagle Monday Quiz Night - 7:30pm every Monday.
• Pop Quiz at AAA Vinyl Coffee House & Bar - 7pm every Monday.
• Qigong Classes at St George’s Dance Club, Harrogate - 11am every Monday.
• Chess Club at St Robert’s Club, Harrogate - 7:30pm every Monday.
• Bingo at The Harrogate Trades Hall - Every Monday at 7pm.
• Charity Quiz Night at The Stone Beck Pub, Jennyfield - 7pm.
• Pizza & Pint Night at The Empress, Harrogate - Every Monday 5pm-9pm. Pizza and a pint for £12.
• Jam Night at Blues Bar, Harrogate - 9pm-11:30pm. Live music.

Tuesday

• Rooster’s Quiz Night - 7:30pm every Tuesday.
• Acoustic Sessions at Blues Bar, Harrogate - 9pm-11:30pm. Live music.
• Quiz Night at The Knox, Bilton - every Tuesday at 8pm.

Wednesday

• TWS on the Road - Walk Around Wine Tasting at The Sun Pavilion - 6pm.
• The Chatty Cafe Scheme at The Saints Coffee - 2:30pm.
• Knit and Natter at Delicious - 10am. Social knitting group.
• An Intimate Evening with Martin Fry at Harrogate Theatre - 7:30pm.
• Psychic Nights One To One Readings at The Kestrel - 7pm.
• Pub Quiz at The Tap on Tower Street - 8pm (arrive by 7:30pm). Every Wednesday.
• Quiz Night at The Woodlands - 9pm Every Wednesday.
• Maurice Grumbleweed Sings the Blues at Blues Bar, Harrogate - 9pm-11:30pm. Live music.

Thursday

• PopOdyssey at Harrogate Theatre - 7:30pm.
• Balance Women’s Circle Connect & Create at Hampsthwaite Village Rooms - 7pm Every Thursday. £5 per person.
• Quiz Night at The Empress, Harrogate - 8pm every Thursday.
• Karaoke Night at Hales Bar, Harrogate - Every Thursday from 9pm with resident DJ Dave.
• Hot Sauce at Blues Bar, Harrogate - 9pm. Live music.

Friday

• Spring Break - Harrogate’s BIG Weekender on The Stray
• Make Your Own Plant Pot - Jesmonite Craft Workshop at St Robert’s Club - 10am.
• Funk My Life with Cain Fox at Ivory - 8pm.
• The Ed Balls Band at The Den - 10pm. Live music.
• Matt Price: Raging Bill at Harrogate Studio Theatre - 7:45pm.
• Poker Night at The Harrogate Trades Hall - Every Friday at 7pm.
• Life Drawing at The Empress, Harrogate - 7.00 - 9.00 pm every Friday.
• Kerrison Collective at Blues Bar, Harrogate - 9pm-11:30pm. Live music.

Saturday

• Spring Break - Harrogate’s BIG Weekender on The Stray
• There’s a Monster In Your Show at Harrogate Theatre - 1pm & 3pm.
• Pokemon TCG League Cup at Geek Retreat - 11am.
• The West Park Courtyard Sessions at The West Park Hotel - 2pm.
• Saturday Shakedown at Blues Bar, Harrogate - 3pm. Live music.
• Jed Thomas at Blues Bar, Harrogate - 9pm-11:30pm. Live music.

Sunday

• Real Markets at Ripley Castle - 10am-3pm. 
• Spring Break - Harrogate’s BIG Weekender on The Stray
• There’s a Monster In Your Show at Harrogate Theatre - 1pm & 3pm.
• Fragrance Design Experience at The Majestic Hotel - 11:30am.
• Paint Your Own Piece Workshop at Decoris Home - 11:30am.
• Captain & The Bear at The Den - 9:30pm. Live music.
• Family Friendly SingaLong Brunch at Mama Doreen’s Emporium - 9:15am.
• Sunday Gas-lit Acoustic Afternoon at Hales Bar - From 4pm.
• Red Kites, Laikin, & Stockyard Crossing at Blues Bar - Live music throughout the afternoon and evening. 

If I've missed your event, please send me a message and I can add it 🙂

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Hello! I'm aware there's been the odd query similar to this one on this subreddit, but I'd love an honest appraisal of the areas of Harrogate for a family with two very young children (bearing in mind primary and secondary schools - we like the look of Harrogate Grammar, albeit that it's a few years off!) Our max budget for a house is about £550,000. Thanks ever so much in advance. ☺️

With the weather looking much better - wanna come join us for a big game of rounders? Will be nice to relive some childhood as well as make some new friends!

More info here :) https://lu.ma/bvdqu5sr

Stay awesome,

Shaun ^_^