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Why Sikh settlers found Yorkshire to be a real home from home

Why Sikh settlers found Yorkshire to be a real home from home

Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj, founder of the Sikh faith advocated for a sense of ‘duty’ and ‘way of life’ that all Sikhs should aspire towards. These are enshrined in his principle three teachings: Naam Japna (recitation of God’s name), Kirat Karna (earning an honest...

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Blast off! The launch of Space Hub Yorkshire.

Blast off! The launch of Space Hub Yorkshire.

There have only ever been 9 British astronauts. But Yorkshire can lay claim to the first ever with Sheffield born Helen Sharman and two more British astronauts, Nicholas Patrick and Piers Sellers have Yorkshire connections. But space isn’t all about astronauts....

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Video of the ‘This is Yorkshire’ online conference

Video of the ‘This is Yorkshire’ online conference

Yesterday's online conference, organised in association with University of Hull and One Yorkshire Committee, brought together a number of noted speakers to discuss issues relating to Yorkshire's brand. The event was well attended with more than 200 delegates watching....

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Speakers announced for This is Yorkshire seminar

Speakers announced for This is Yorkshire seminar

The speakers for our 24th February (2-4pm) online seminar 'This is Yorkshire', which we are organising in association with University of Hull and the One Yorkshire committee, have been announced. The seminar, which brings together people from across the region and...

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Proud to be a Tyke – a reader writes

Proud to be a Tyke – a reader writes

Following an article in the December edition of The Dalesman (you can find a copy of our website HERE) asking if Yorkshire people were proud to be called Tykes, or not, we received this lovely message from Dales artist Val Walker-Witton:  Having read your article in...

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