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This Armistice Day is a very special one as it marks 100 years since the end of WW1, and this year Armistice Day falls on Remembrance Sunday.

We are very happy to promote this year’s Brigg 10k Poppy Race. Live near Brigg in North Lincolnshire, why not come along and support this fantastic 10km road run. Taking place this Sunday 28th October and starting at Brigg town centre at 9.30am.

What Is Leaf-Peeping?

Leaf-peeping is an American name for viewing and photographing the leaves changing colour in autumn, and even travelling to well-known areas, where there is more leaf-peeping to be had! Just in case you hadn’t noticed, now is the perfect time for leaf-peeping in the UK.

Gardening is full of myths and old wives’ tales. Many are handed down through the generations and passed on in garden sheds and across allotments across the land.

But, should you add sugar to the soil to sweeten tomatoes and is it true that nothing grows under a Walnut Tree?

With show jumping, shire horses, sheep, cattle, pigs, goats, dog shows, over 200 trade stands, children’s crafts, vintage vehicles, home-crafts and handicrafts, cookery displays, live music, rural life live, a real ale bar, food and drink, a young farmer’s area and the amazing grand parade, there is something for everyone at the Penistone Show.

At Earnshaws we are proud of our environmental and sustainable credentials, so we were intrigued to hear about Giki – an app that makes shopping for responsibly sourced food a whole lot easier!

Many people enjoyed one of Yorkshire’s top agricultural events this Saturday, whilst basking in the sunshine, at the popular Emley Show.

Wednesday 1st August is Yorkshire Day, a celebration of “God’s own county”. As a proudly independent Yorkshire based business, we are giving our customers an extra reason to celebrate, with 10% off everything* – for one day only on Yorkshire Day 2018!

We are happy to be supporting one of Yorkshire’s best-attended and respected events – the Emley Show on Saturday 4th August. At over 120 years old, this traditional agricultural show combines the best of Yorkshire in one event, with some of the best in local farming and food. 

Sir David Attenborough launched the Annual Butterfly Count today. Why not get involved and see how many butterflies you can count in your garden, in 15 minutes, then record them online.

Britain has had an unbelievable summer so far, with this year’s heatwave being the longest since the scorcher in 1976! We are all learning to bear up under this heat, but how is the wildlife in your garden surviving? Here are some tips to help care for your garden’s wildlife this summer…

So far this summer, the only thing the younger generation seem to be talking about is Fortnite, the online battle royale game that has taken the world by storm. But, with all this amazing weather across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, it would be great to get them off their consoles and into the garden.