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Organisers of a charity cycle challenge scheduled for this summer are celebrating after exceeding 100 entrants and getting ever closer to their 130 maximum target. Co-ordinated by Malton charity Ryedale Special Families and Scoot Cycling Holidays, the two day Vion Yorkshire Wolds Cycle Challenge is a 146 mile ride that takes in the spectacular scenery of the Wolds, from the dramatic cliffs at Bempton to the rolling hills of Sledmere and the medieval town of Beverley. Rob Davies, Funding Co-ordinator at Ryedale Special Families is delighted Rob-Davies-and-Gill-Mellor-w-240x180that the event has proved so popular; "Last year, the inaugural ride was completed...

An East Yorkshire brewery has reported overwhelming sales of its limited edition Jubilee Ale. Wold Newton Wold Top Brewery started brewing the 4.2% ABV light and refreshing beer in late April but has had to make another 2 brews (160 gallons) to cope with interest both locally and from further afield. Brewery owner Tom Mellor said; "All of the pubs have really got behind this beer and the public are enjoying its light, crisp taste. Not only has Diamond Jubilee 52 -12 captured the imagination and tastes of people in Yorkshire, but we've sent 170 gallons to Italy too!" Described...

The UK's Annual Celebration of Better Barbecuing, National BBQ Week, is upon us and heralds the start of a summer long celebration of alfresco eating, entertaining and barbecues to accompany the Diamond Jubilee, Euro 2012 and the Olympic Games. For Yorkshire Coast micro-brewery Wold Top Brewery, bank holidays and BBQ's are synonymous with a significant increase in sales of its award-winning real ales. Tom Mellor from Wold Top Brewery explains "You can't beat a traditional, refreshing real ale when you're cooking and eating outdoors. Our best seller throughout the summer months is Wold Gold, an award winning golden beer that...

Award-winning Wold Top Brewery will be one of a number of Yorkshire businesses to support the Malton Food Lovers Festival later this month. Wold Top Brewery beers including Wold Top Bitter, Against The Grain, Headland Red and Anglers' Reward will be among the 40 casks of real ale and cider at the CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) supported Malton Beer, Wine and Cider festival that has become an integral part of the popular Yorkshire Food Festival. In addition, brewery owner Tom Mellor will be conducting a Brewing Masterclass in the new 'Masterclass Marquee' at 2.30pm on the Saturday. The Food...

Tickets for the fourth Moonbeams Wold Top Folk Festival are now on sale. Boasting the most impressive line up in its four year history, the Moonbeams Wold Top Folk Festival takes place at Wold Top Brewery near Bridlington on 13-14th July and promises a weekend of great music, entertainment and delicious Yorkshire food and drink. Confirmed musical artists include Show of Hands (fresh from an appearance at the Royal Albert Hall), Richard Digance, The Duncan McFarlane Band, The Young Un's, Circus Envy, Phillip Henry & Hannah Martin and The Whiskey Dogs Hoedown band and many more'. There will be music...