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Zimbabwean sculpture exhibition unveiled at Newby Hall
A major sculpture exhibition showcasing Zimbabwean Shona artistic talent has opened at Newby Hall near Ripon. Curated by Orlando Compton, whose family owns Newby Hall, the Matombo sculpture exhibition is on display in the award-winning gardens from 1 May until 29...
Martyn celebrates 20 years with IoD
We are working with the Institute of Directors (IoD), interviewing some of its members from across England to provide profiles for use on the IoD’s website. One of the latest profiles is of Martyn Jackson who is celebrating being an IoD Kent branch member for 20...
Schoolgirl’s vintage tractor marks 60th birthday at Tractor Fest
We enjoyed speaking to schoolgirl Charlotte Wilson from Northallerton who is renovating a vintage Allis Chalmers tractor for this year’s Tractor Fest at Newby Hall (8-9 June). The 13-year-old is renovating the orange 1964 tractor, which is 60 this year, with the...
Grandsons’ vintage tractors to star at Tractor Fest
It was an absolute pleasure to interview vintage tractor enthusiast Bill Moody ahead of this year’s Tractor Fest in June. Bill’s passion for tractors has rubbed off on his grandsons, Max, 10 and four-year-old Joseph whose tractors will be on display at Tractor Fest,...