Our future lies in the hands of today’s children – giving each of us the responsibility to help them reach their full potential…especially those who require a little extra nurturing.
Fostering is a way of providing family life for someone else’s child in your own home when they are unable to live with their birth family. This can be due to many reasons; illness, relationship problems, family breakdown, or perhaps a situation where the child’s welfare is threatened. Fostering differs from adoption, in that an adoption order ends a child’s legal relationship with their natural family, whereas looked after children remain the legal responsibility of the local authority and/or their birth parents. For a whole variety of reasons there are around 45,000 children in the system.
There is a common misconception that children placed in foster care have been so because of delinquency, anti-social behaviour or other behaviour not becoming of their home environment. This is simply not the case. Many children are the unfortunate casualties of parental break-ups, a single parent suffering from illness be it emotional or physical, or simply a child who is not wanted by their biological parent/parents. Foster carers provide a safe, secure and stable environment for these children and young people and the foster care placement can last for days, months or even years. Many children return home to their families but others may receive long-term support; either through continued fostering, adoption, residential care or by being helped to live independently.
First and foremost a family looking to adopt or become a foster carer needs to be able to provide any child under their care a stable and loving environment where they can feel safe and wanted. If you believe this is you, you will find on this website a number of agencies and local departments that can give you more information on the process and discuss with you any questions you may have.
Children in Yorkshire and the Humber are waiting for loving, permanent homes
The adoption agencies which provide adoption services for the local councils in the Yorkshire and Humber area are looking for families with room in their heart and in their home for children who are waiting.
Across the region there are around 200 children waiting for a permanent loving home.
Lots of people want to adopt, but unfortunately children in sibling groups, those who are older, have health needs or who have a minority ethnic heritage, often wait much longer to find a loving family. This is why the regional adoption agencies for the area; One Adoption North and Humber, One Adoption South Yorkshire and One Adoption West Yorkshire, are hoping to find people who might be able to meet the needs of these children.
Considering adoption is a huge decision for anyone. At times it is challenging, as parenthood is for everyone, but adoption is an incredibly rewarding and positive experience. A lot of parents who adopted siblings say adopting children with their brothers and sisters has been the most beneficial factor in their children’s adoption journey.
There are a lot of myths surrounding who can and can’t adopt but it’s important that people don’t rule themselves out without finding out the facts.
Adopters don’t have to be married or in a relationship. Lots of single people adopt through One Adoption, and around 20% of all adopters approved by One Adoption are LGBTQ+. People of any race or religion are welcome to apply, as are people who have a disability. The only criteria is that you must be 21 years or older, have space in your home and a willingness to provide a safe and loving home for a child. Finance is also sometimes seen as a barrier to adopting, but you don’t have to have a certain income or amount of savings to adopt, you just need to be financially secure enough to raise a child.
The first step to becoming an adopter is to attend an information event which are held regularly by the three One Adoption agencies. Most events are online and can be booked through the One Adoption website: www.oneadoption.co.uk.
Becoming a foster carer in England
Fostering with Leeds City Council
We urgently need to increase the numbers of foster carers from all backgrounds and circumstances to help make a real difference to the lives of children and young people in Leeds.
Currently, we arrange care and support for around 1,300 children and young people and need more local authority foster carers to help us.
In order to encourage more people to join us, we have introduced a new payment for skills service providing a comprehensive range of professional support, financial assistance and training for our foster carers and recently established a new Fostering Recruitment staff team able to respond quickly and efficiently to all fostering enquiries.
A new website providing comprehensive up to date information on becoming a foster carer with Leeds City Council has been launched in April. For all up to date information on fostering with Leeds, including the range of opportunities available and the support we offer, please use the link on the right hand side of this page.
For all enquiries on becoming a foster carer for Leeds, please contact:
The Fostering Recruitment Team (0113) 247 7443 (includes answerphone / message taking facility).
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EJP Accounts was established by Emma Pincott, a fully qualified chartered accountant and chartered tax advisor, with over 12 years of experience providing wide ranging accountancy and taxation services across small and medium sized business as well as individuals.
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We are proud to stand by the men and women who work hard every day to put food on our plates. Thank you to all the farmers!
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The North of England Mule is a cross-bred sheep sired by the Bluefaced Leicester ram with either a Swaledale or Northumberland type Blackface dam – all famed for their hardiness, thriftiness and longevity.
The North of England Mule is renowned for her ability to rear ample crops of lambs even under the harshest conditions with minimal attention, offering ease of shepherding.
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Southwest Steel Construction’s factory was built by ourselves to suit our needs and ensure that we provide safe, top-quality product for ourselves, as well as the customer. The main Factory is run by Steve Cleave Production Manager, who has many years’ experience in this position and has also worked with us for a long time now.
We have many Fabricators who work with us, all working to produce excellent standards, and pull together as a great team. Our team interacts well as we believe communication is the key to success.
Our Steel Framed Buildings are designed to an industrial specification with advanced machinery and high-quality products. We ensure that all the Fabricators have a safe and spacious environment to work in; we like to think, if they are happy then they will work to the best of their ability. We can cut, punch, and fabricate steel in-house to suit your requirements.
We also galvanize steel and can deliver to locations throughout the UK.
We offer a completely free, professional site visit at any location throughout the UK, our friendly experts can come out to site and advise you on the most affordable ways of designing your new building and ensuring you get exactly what you want.
If you are confused or find it hard to envision your new building, then give us a call to arrange a site visit, the other benefits of having a site visit are to ensure all measurements and levels are correct before the building is manufactured.
If your building is not straight forward and requires technical advice, we can give this to you on site.
Ashcourt Group’s Cost-Effective Alternative To Tarmac Surfacing
Ashcourt Group, a Yorkshire based independent building material supplier offer a great, cost-effective, alternative to tarmac surfacing. Roller Compacted Concrete or RCC for short is placed using a high compaction paver and PTR rollers directly on site. The concrete mix uses cement, water and aggregates and has no slump meaning it’s transported in tipper wagons rather than conventional concrete mixers. The mix is perfect for agricultural use, more specifically for access roads, yard resurfacing and shed bases.
One of the many benefits of RCC is that it’s quick to lay. Quick laying time means that your concreted area is back up and usable faster. With the heavy compaction of the concrete, it allows for even heavy plant and machinery to be used in just 3 days on the concreted area. The mix is laid by our professional Ashcourt team who have experience laying and treating RCC. Because the mix is so well compacted, it doesn’t require any reinforcing, dowel bars and formwork for construction, helping to reduce costs further. As well as having no slump, the mix is not consolidated with a vibratory poker. Levels are calculated using our special surveying equipment and can be graded towards any specified on-site drainage.
We use roller compaction of the laid and grooved material as the final part of the mechanical laying and compaction process. We use the roller as soon as possible to reduce moisture loss or ingress depending on weather conditions. The roller compaction is where the mix gets most of its strength for heavy plant and machinery. We also complete the application with a power-float finish which not only helps compaction, but it provides a completed look for the final product.
Ashcourt Group service the entirety of Yorkshire with their strategically located concrete plants which provides full mix control and use of the Group’s over 100-strong fleet of HGVs to service jobs. Ashcourt provide a free, no obligation quote which includes a site visit and initial consultation with our experienced RCC expert. Ashcourt Roller Compacted Concrete is a high-quality concrete product, which is designed, produced, transported, and supplied in accordance with our ISO 9001. Accredited quality scheme (QSRMC) and in accordance with the relevant parts of BS8500 Part 2 and BS EN206 Part1.
With the smaXtec health system, make the first step towards a healthier dairy herd – most precise heat detection included!
A healthy herd is the basis for your economic success. Only fit cows have a stable and high milk yield, a significantly reduced cell count, a lower insemination index, easier calvings and require less time for individual care.
To ensure or improve animal health, you have to keep a close eye on your cows at all times. This is the only way you can intervene early in case of health problems, thus prevent serious disease progression, save on antibiotics and costs
A number of issues can be recognised and solved through good observation and care but changing farm structures and sizes do not always allow for the ideal level of individual care. This is where the proven smaXtec technology supports you and detects health issues earliest possible.
Success through holistic monitoring with the smaXtec health system
The deeper the insights, the earlier you notice changes in your cows’ health status. smaXtec measures the meaningful parameters inner body temperature, rumination with smaXtec TruRumi™, activity and drinking behaviour in the highest quality directly in the reticulum. The collected data is automatically transmitted to the smaXtec Cloud and processed by the smaXtec TruD™ technology, where data is combined and supplemented. This is the basis for valuable recommendations for action and particularly helpful for the early detection of diseases. The more factors and symptoms are taken into consideration, the better, earlier and more accurate the recommendations.
As soon as the immune system reacts to pathogens or stress, for example, the inner body temperature changes – long before external signs become visible! As a result, the smaXtec system detects diseases up to 4 days before clinical symptoms become visible.
Monitoring animal health by temperature measurement offers another advantage: depending on the temperature change, you know what to check the cow for. If inner body temperature rises, it is an indication of a feverish condition, infection or inflammation. A drop in temperature, on the other hand, is an indication of a metabolic disease such as milk fever or ketosis.
In addition, continuous measurement of rumination allows you to draw even more precise conclusions about the disease and its severity. To make the unrivalled parameter package complete, smaXtec also measures drinking behaviour and activity, detecting issues such as lameness in a very early stage.
Steps ahead through early detection
Early detection allows you to intervene earliest possible, reduce the risk of serious disease progression and significantly reduce the use of medication, especially antibiotics. You can thus improve animal health and welfare and further increase the success on your farm. Customers report a reduced usage of antibiotics by up to 70% since using the smaXtec system.
With smaXtec early detection you detect diseases such as mastitis up to four days before clinical symptoms become visible. This way you are able to treat the cow with lighter medication such as an anti-inflammatory, avoid legal waiting periods caused by antibiotics, reduce the vet’s bill and workload.
Health, heat AND calving detection – is it possible?
smaXtec not only detects diseases earliest possible, by monitoring your animals 24/7 the system gives you the possibility to follow the recovery process of every cow over time. Thus, you are able to see if the treatment has made an impact on the health of the cow and when she has fully recovered.
Additionally, when using the smaXtec health system on your farm you receive precise and automatic heat detection as well earliest possible calving detection.
smaXtec detects heats for you and provides you with additional information on the ideal insemination time. Your benefits are shorter calving intervals, improved pregnancy rates, reduced insemination costs, ongoing productivity and much more.
smaXtec also supports you with reliable and early calving detection. The system not only monitors your cows’ health in the critical phase around birth, but you are also informed about imminent calving. You receive a notification on average 15 hours before calving, enabling you to take measures if necessary. This guarantees a problem-free calving and a good start for cow and calf.
The smaXtec system pays for itself
Customers report that the smaXtec system pays for itself within a very short period of time! But how?
By monitoring your herd’s health with smaXtec you ensure a stable, high milk yield with no loss of production. The system helps you to cut treatment costs by up to 30% and through early detection you are able to reduce use of antibiotics by up to 70%. Your cows are healthier and severe disease progression is 90% less likely. But also, reproduction figures, such as the calving intervals improve with the help of smaXtec.
The smaXtec health system helps you to be successful, reduce costs and workload on your farm.
Ready for your success. With smaXtec to a healthier herd. Get in touch now and implement the most comprehensive system for monitoring health and reproduction in dairy cows on your farm tomorrow!
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At Affordable Justice, we pride ourselves on being a friendly, all-women team of family law specialists dedicated to providing low-cost legal advice to women dealing with various family law issues.
Jordans Solicitors is a full-service law firm providing expert legal advice to both individuals, families and businesses across a broad range of specialisms.
For almost 75 years, we have served communities across Yorkshire, with our offices based in Wakefield, Dewsbury, Wetherby, Horsforth, Selby and Penistone.
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We all deserve to look and feel our best, check out the services below if you’re seeking ways to improve your personal health and wellbeing:
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If you’ve felt let down by previous services, experienced a sense of hopelessness, or struggled to find effective help, you are in the right place. With over 10 years of professional experience and decades of personal experience, I understand what it’s like to feel lost and powerless. My goal is to ensure everyone has the tools they need to cope effectively when life becomes challenging.
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Hellaby Hall Hotel Rotherham, an exceptional destination in South Yorkshire that seamlessly combines rich historical architecture with contemporary amenities. Our 17th Century manor house, nestled amidst picturesque gardens, has been thoughtfully transformed into a remarkable 4-star hotel. Whether you’re visiting for business or leisure, our prime location offers easy access to Rotherham, Sheffield, and Doncaster, ensuring a convenient stay.
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Having focused on foot and ankle surgery from early in his career, Mr Monkhouse trained with the most distinguished experts in Yorkshire and the Midlands, and is a FRCSE in trauma and orthopaedics. He has 16 years in private practice at Leeds Nuffield Hospital, the only private hospital in West Yorkshire rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC.
Through a focus on enjoyment, collaboration, and work-life balance, we aim to create a positive and nurturing atmosphere where both clients and staff can thrive.
The Police Treatment Centres is a police charity that offers the police family two first class rehabilitation centres, one in Harrogate North Yorkshire and one in Auchterarder Perthshire. These are police specific facilities providing rehabilitation and psychological wellbeing support for conditions or injuries that Police Officers may sustain on or off duty.
The charity aims to rehabilitate officers and get them back to their role as quickly as possible.
The Police Treatment Centres are residential centres where we provide officers access to physiotherapy and psychological wellbeing programmes. Whilst accessing treatment on the programmes, officers can access our class leading fitness facilities and advice from a multidisciplinary team of experts.
Our physiotherapy programme provides officers with access to a skilled clinical team who have the time to listen, assess and treat. Officers are able to access a range of educational and exercise classes and first-class treatment facilities to aid in their recovery.
Alongside our residential physiotherapy programme, we offer an online programme, making our expert clinicians more accessible.
Our psychological wellbeing programme is a residential programme that addresses mild to moderate anxiety and depression. The programme is a unique opportunity for officers to attend a safe space and access support that they may need including, counselling, educational workshops and complementary therapy.
The Police Treatment Centres is a lifeline for the policing community.
Both of our Centres have conference facilities that are available to hire. We offer competitive delegate rates and can adapt to your specific requirements. If you are interested in holding your next meeting at the Centres, get in touch today!
We also provide a bed and breakfast offer to any members of the Blue Light Community; this could include Police Officers, Paramedics. Ambulance Staff or Nurses. If you would like to enjoy a weekend break at either Harrogate or Auchterarder, our latest deals can be found on our website.
The Police Treatment Centres rely solely on donations to continue to provide class leading treatment to our Police Family. If you feel that you could support the work of the Centres, you can find out more at: www.thepolicetreatmentcentres.org or contact us on enquiries@thepolicetreatmentcentres.org.
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The North Star
Located on the beautiful and dramatic cliffs of East Yorkshire and only a stone’s throw from the beach, the award winning North Star Hotel takes full advantage of its superb location and breathtaking views.
Woodthorpe Leisure Park is situated alongside 43 acres of woodland, nestled in the heart of the Lincolnshire countryside with the coast just a short drive away.
From quiet country walks, fishing at one of the two well stocked lakes, or a leisurely round of golf on the beautiful 18 hole golf course, there is plenty to keep you entertained.
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Brothers Rob and Ed Fawcett had the idea of transforming some of their private woodland into unique self-catering holiday accommodation and approached eco lodge designer Simon Spence to help turn their vision into reality.
An immersive hotel experience awaits guests of Delta Hotels by Marriott York, offering a beautiful location steps away from the York Racecourse. Nestled on five acres of lush greenery and landscaped gardens, our hotel in York impresses with a wealth of 4-star amenities, including a modern fitness center, an indoor pool, a well-maintained tennis court, and a full-service spa.
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Runswick Bay has yet again in 2019 been voted in the top 10 ‘Best Beaches in the UK’ by Guardian readers (so it has to be true). Loved for its beautiful sweeping sandy beach overlooked by a cluster of red roofed fishermen’s cottages. It’s the perfect holiday destination to suit all ages.
Growing up in Yorkshire I did not have many opportunities to travel. As soon as I hit 20, off I went to live in Sweden. Since then, I have lived in the U.K., Spain, Italy, Australia, USA, New Zealand, and Switzerland! In total, I have traveled to 45+ countries so am almost certain to have some insider knowledge of your destination.
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George and Marie-Therese a husband and wife team, embarked on this venture when they found the 19th century cottages in need of some major refurbishment, they knew they had found the dream properties. Marie-Therese with a team of local craftsmen and engineers spent months planning and carrying out the works, new roofs, new walls, rewiring, new plumbing, designer glass and lighting.
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Yellowtop Country Park is home to 20 luxury self catering lodges, each with their own private hot tub, located amongst the tranquil and breathtaking scenery of the Yorkshire countryside.
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Whitby Golf Club
Having originally been founded at Goathland in 1892 Whitby Golf Club has been located in this stunning clifftop location between Whitby and Sandsend since 1895. There are wonderful views along the coast between Kettleness and the iconic Whitby Abbey and views inland towards the rolling North York Moors. Where ever you are on the course you are guaranteed a view of the sea!
Nestled amidst the picturesque landscape of the Yorkshire Dales, our course is designed to cater to golfers of all skill levels and backgrounds. With meticulous attention to detail, our course blends challenging holes with accessible features, making it a welcoming space for everyone to enjoy the game.
Whatever the time of year, you will be impressed with the spectacular scenery which will surround you during the whole of your round. The view over the moors from the 13th tee is unsurpassed in the whole of the North of England. Looking away from the moors, the course offers distant views of the Yorkshire Wolds and The Hambleton Hills – both areas of outstanding natural beauty.
Home improvements can make a real difference to the appearance and feel of your home. You might well be surprised to learn just how much a little bit of care and attention can do to the overall look and feel of the place. If done well, you could find out that you’ve actually increased your home value by loads.
Understandably it isn’t always as simple as a splash of paint here and there. Some projects can be more challenging than others, and some of the seemingly simplest of tasks may end up not being quiet so simple, ultimately leaving you with a not so good look. We have all seen the DIY disaster type programmes on the telly to know what could go wrong. Doing work around the home without having the relevant experience can cost a lot more money to rectify. So be wise and hand your home improvements on to a professional and see the results for yourself.
The Herald & Advertiser has put together a collection of the very best contractors in your local area. By choosing one of these experts you can be assured that your projects will be carried out to a very high standard.
HGM Property Services
Scarborough based property developers. Offering all aspects of joinery and rental properties.
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Choosing the right solution for you is a personal choice and one that takes time to make. The experts at Hudspeth Flooring are on hand to support you every step of the way from initial consultation to on-site inspections and fitting.
Our focus has always been to provide a first class, professional service throughout all our work. We are fully insured and all our work is guaranteed. Our service is second to none. We cover small and large projects.
We are a family business with over 3 generations of expertise in both the building trade, landscaping and roofing trade. We are located in Durham and cover North East. Call us for more information.
If you’re wanting inspiration and guidance on how to create the perfect fireplace for your home, why not visit our huge Brighouse, West Yorkshire showroom?
Gordon Rigg was born in Bacup, Lancashire in 1919, the second eldest of five brothers. His parents has at that time just moved from Walsden to Bacup where his father had a job as foreman in a leather tannery works. After a couple of years the family moved back to Walsden and Gordon was raised in a house just overlooking the present Garden Centre site.
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Gordon Rigg was born in Bacup, Lancashire in 1919, the second eldest of five brothers. His parents has at that time just moved from Walsden to Bacup where his father had a job as foreman in a leather tannery works. After a couple of years the family moved back to Walsden and Gordon was raised in a house just overlooking the present Garden Centre site.
Blinds In York can add style and privacy to your home, we offer made to measure blinds in a style and colour of your choice. Blind Image have a huge range of blinds In York to offer, including Vertical, Horizontal, Roman, Blackout, Venetian blinds and many more!
We complete a wide variety of plastering works for domestic customers, commercial clients, estate agents, shopfitters and kitchen designers. We accept small jobs with an hourly charge. We are the number 1 plasterer Darlington, Middlesbrough, Stockton, Bishop Auckland and Newton Aycliffe.
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Pinnacle Roofing and Property Maintenance is owned and operated by David Hopkins. David has over 20 years experience within the roofing and construction sector, it is this wealth of knowledge and absolute dedication that is the driving force behind the business.
Bespoke Paving Specialists is a local and trusted driveway and patio contractor, providing expert and experienced paving services across both the public and private sectors.
With over 54 different formats of flooring kept in stock ready to finish in any style, size, grade, texture and bevel. Over 600 colours to choose from, produced in house, bespoke to each client.
Our ambition for Humber Bridge Garden Centre was to bring together a wonderful group of people to create the perfect lifestyle destination in a unique location with incredible history. Our dedicated team are experts in horticulture, pottery, hospitality and home decor, offering you unrivalled choice, service and advice from people who really know their stuff.
With over 10 years in the business and over a thousand bespoke insulated ceilings fitted to every shape, style & size imaginable, you can have total trust in us that the job is done right. Every install comes with a 10- year insurance backed guarantee.
NH Flooring is a family run firm based in the Yorkshire Dales, set up by Managing Director and Yorkshire man, Nick Hodges.
Nick has been in the flooring industry all his working life after snapping up an opportune side step on completion of his studies in architecture. He has a wealth of knowledge in flooring and the floor laying industry and is a FITA trained NICF approved contractor.
Buying a home is so much more than how you want your home to look, how do you want it to feel?
From start to finish, we will be there to guide you step-by-step through what can often feel like an overwhelming experience. From every phone call to each and every fixture and fitting, we want to exceed your expectations.
My name is Nick Rhodes and I originally started work as a maintenance gardener with a fortnightly round, but before long I was designing and building bespoke garden structures for my clients’ gardens.
I started off making basic structures and over time my designs became increasingly intricate and detailed.
With over 15 years of experience, NB Electrical & Renewables Ltd, based in Scarborough, are well-established contractors for all manner of electrical work and renewable energy solutions. Leading the way in solar PV and battery storage. Contact our team to kickstart your project.
If your settee or chair has lost its comfort you may need the foam replacing or upgrading from the experts here at Foam Comforts. As a small independently run business in the West Yorkshire area we can supply all of our customers with affordable foam replacement services so that in no time you enjoy comfort again.
Sheffield Pressure Washing specialises in cleaning driveways, paths, patios, block paving & more, using high-pressure water to remove dirt and grime. We are your trusted exterior cleaning service, delivering top quality results.
We all need a job that drives us to do better, take a look below to find the perfect job for you:
In addition to our featured jobs and employment opportunities, we also run a number of features throughout the year in order to provide people with help on how to attain the job that they are looking for and how best to improve their chances of attaining that role.
Below are just some of the companies that we have featured within the recruitment pages of our group:
In addition to our featured jobs and employment opportunities, we also run a number of features throughout the year in order to provide people with help on how to attain the job that they are looking for and how best to improve their chances of attaining that role. You can see examples of these below.
For more information on how to get involved and put together your feature, please contact us.
When it comes to recruitment the efficiency of your business is at stake each and every time you let someone new through the door. Similarly with training, when you send an employee away to learn a new skill or way of doing something – you need to be 100% sure that the knowledge they return with fits in with your business and with your procedures.
The Yorkshire Herald & Advertiser features jobs from both local and national companies looking to recruit the perfect candidate to their business. Our publications reach a vast array of people, all unique individuals with a variety of skills to offer. By choosing to advertise with us you are ensuring the best possible chance of finding that right candidate for your business.
If you are able to provide training to a business, our specialist team will be able to help you put together an advertisement that will allow a business to recognise exactly what it is that you offer can offer them. If you already have an advertisement – that is fantastic, but should you not, we employee a dedicated team of experienced sales people provide advice and support from choosing which title to advertise in to creating campaigns with real impact.
For more information on how to get involved and put together your feature call; 01452 311 811 or email to request further details to features@colstonmedia.co.uk
City & Guild
Associate Vacancies
There are a variety of contracted associate roles you may wish to apply for, such as Examiners, Moderators, Independent End-Point Assessors, External Quality Assurers and External Assessors.
New roles are added to this site, therefore do visit regularly to see new opportunities as they become available. Find out more about the current opportunities and how to apply. The roles are very different, therefore do read the guidance for each to support your application.
With coverage all over the UK, your advertising campaigns will reach your audience directly and conveniently. Built on a digital, subscriber platform every article, picture and advert is seen by our dedicated subscriber base with no waste, nor any paper environmental impact..
With coverage all over the UK, your advertising campaigns will reach your audience directly and conveniently. Built on a digital, subscriber platform every article, picture and advert is seen by our dedicated subscriber base with no waste, nor any paper environmental impact.
A County that caters for everyone’s budgets and tastes
If you are looking for somewhere to eat out during your stay in Yorkshire, you will certainly not be disappointed. A city renowned for great hospitality, Yorkshire’s streets are littered with wonderful award winning restaurants, quaint tearooms and welcoming cosy pubs.
Many of Yorkshire’s hotels boast amazing restaurants, serving exquisite cuisine, and more hearty fare can be found in country pubs in and around Yorkshire. All tastes really are catered for, with British and international food in all price ranges.
For people who really love food, a selection of food and drink events run throughout the year, and you will find local produce and tasty treats at local farmers’ markets in Yorkshire and the surrounding towns.
Below you will find a number of pubs, cafes and restaurants to suit your tastes and budget.
Bay Horse Inn
The Bay Horse at Great Heck is situated in the heart of the village. Just a mile from the A645 Eggborough to Snaith road. We are also a destination pub for those enjoying a leisurely canal holiday on the Aire and Calder Navigation and are within a couple of minutes walk from the Heck Basin.
We are a small batch coffee roaster – based in Pendle, Lancashire – In the sight of our own iconic Pendle Hill with its wild beauty, the history of Witch Trials, mystery and character – with plenty of changes in weather and rain – so we named ourselves Wild Pen Coffee Roasters.
With coverage all over the UK, your advertising campaigns will reach your audience directly and conveniently. Built on a digital, subscriber platform every article, picture and advert is seen by our dedicated subscriber base with no waste, nor any paper environmental impact.
Our farmers are pioneers working and reconnecting with ancestral knowledge that can help regenerate our planet. This combined with modern scientific understanding can produce remarkable food for our future.
Built in 1840, The Rockingham Arms is a cosy old village pub full of character. Traditional values and a warm welcome, serving comforting home cooked food, real ales, great wines and good coffee. Our back garden leads straight onto the beautiful Canada Common, a National Heritage area. We are a very…
Set in the bustling market town of Skipton, this award-winning and dog-friendly inn is the ideal choice for both drinking and dining. It boasts the full range of award-winning Timothy Taylor’s cask ales as well as a mouth-watering menu of home cooked favourites with a modern twist.
We love coffee and the whole experience behind creating the perfect cup. It isn’t just about trying to get a quick caffeine kick in the morning, it’s the whole ritual.
Not only do we love our coffee, we also love our dogs and, therefore, decided we wanted them involved in our little coffee adventure. Each blend has their name to it and each blend portrays their character.
Embark on a culinary journey at Silversmiths, an award-winning restaurant nestled in the heart of Sheffield City Centre, just moments away from the train station, Sheffield Hallam University, and the iconic Crucible and Lyceum theatres. Renowned within the top 10% of restaurants worldwide by TripAdvisor, our commitment to excellence shines through in our modern British cuisine, expertly infused with a robust Yorkshire influence and meticulously crafted from the finest local ingredients.
A traditional pub in the beautiful village of Hunmanby, serving everything from Wine to Real Ale and Good Pub Grub, we are here to cater for your needs.
Nestled in the charming village of Hunmanby, The White Swan is a welcoming pub known for its warm atmosphere and delicious food.
Food 2 Remember is a family run business in Yorkshire.Supplying a variety of locally sourced, free-range, gluten free produces – handmade here in the shop.
Experience a luxurious stay like no other at Dewars Restaurant & Rooms. Our bespoke hotel in North Yorkshire offers a captivating retreat for those seeking an opulent escape. Each of our 19 unique and individually designed rooms provides a blissful sanctuary, with high-quality furnishings and attention to detail that ensures a truly unforgettable experience.
Aber Falls Whisky Distillery is one of seven whisky distilleries in Wales, and the first in North Wales since the early 1900s.
Located within a stone’s throw of Rhaeadr Fawr, the famous Aber Falls waterfall, our whisky is made in our distillery, using specially crafted Welsh ingredients from the surrounding area.
Baristocracy Coffee is a small family business. The result of a lifelong dream of owning a business, a love of speciality coffee and a lot of hard work.
Alex grew up in Sydney, learning to roast and brew coffee from his parents. Their cafe, Forsyth Coffee and Tea, is still going strong on the North Shore.
Grantley Hall is a hidden jewel found in the Yorkshire Dales, offering 47 exquisite bedrooms, five indulgent restaurants, including Michelin-starred Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall, and three stunning bars. Escape to tranquillity in the Three Graces Spa or experience state-of-the-art facilities in the ELITE Luxury Gym.
Formerly a gamekeeper’s cottage, The Gamekeeper’s Inn offers guests cosy corners, the best local ales and hearty homemade food, with produce locally sourced and prepared fresh in our kitchen by our talented team of chefs. Highlights include our Alternative Afternoon Tea, our famous Sunday Lunch and our weekly Pie Night.
Enjoy an unforgettable dining experience through the stunning North York Moors National Park. Sit back and relax onboard whilst you enjoy a delicious meal with friends and family.
At our luxury coffee shop, we are committed to providing exceptional coffee, delicious food and a welcoming atmosphere to everyone who walks through our doors. By investing in our Decor & ambiance, we create a sense of comfort and belonging. Our carvery on Sundays is a highlight of the week and we take pride in sourcing the highest quality ingredients for all our dishes.
You’ll find us near the centre of the bustling town of Settle, in the Yorkshire Dales. Being a 17th century coaching inn, we’re proud to blend historical character with proper Yorkshire hospitality, whether you’re joining us for a week, a hearty meal, or just a pint of award winning Thwaites ale.
Crawshaw’s Butchers was founded by John’s father Brian when he opened their first shop in Stocksbridge in 1955. Even as a school boy, much of John’s spare time was spent working in the shop, “I always seemed to be working there”, he recalls. John’s Saturday job in the shop was cleaning and washing down, from there he progressed to burger making. His “apprenticeship” swiftly developed into accompanying Brian to the wholesale market to select and purchase meat.
Timothy Taylor’s only use the very finest ingredients in our beer. These combined with our uncompromising brewing process ensure we deliver that taste of Taylor’s every time.
Sitting at the heart of the house is an award-winning fine dining experience waiting for you.
Enjoy the best seasonal, home-grown Yorkshire produce in a relaxed setting. Let us wine and dine you while you look out across magnificent views of Reeth Green and the Yorkshire Dales.
All visitors are welcome at the Brasserie on the Green Restaurant. You do not need to be a resident to book a table or stop by for a drink or a snack.
Situated just 5 minutes from Sheffield’s City Centre, Owlerton Stadium is the perfect venue for partygoers, couples, families and companies looking for a fun and affordable outing.
We are a family run business that specialises in producing raw, natural and unprocessed honeys in an ethical way.
As well as our own honey, we work with select beekeepers across the world that share the same values as we do and showcase their honeys. Our balms, soaps and gift sets all contain our honey.
