Lifestyle

As soon as there’s a glimmer of sunshine, you can guarantee we’ve trundled the barbecue out of its sleepy garden shed spot and into the yard.

Monday, May 28, 1pm to 5pm, Holmes Villa, Holmes Lane, Walkeringham, Gainsborough. DN20 4JP.

Bright pink beetroot dressing and fresh green asparagus not only look beautiful together but taste amazing with creamy feta and zingy mint.

This classic American dessert is traditionally made with Key limes from the Florida Keys, but it is now a popular pud all over the world – and this Walker’s Nurseries version, created by chef Mark, never fails to please.

Gainsborough Organ & Keyboard Club are delighted to present Chris Powell in concert on Thursday, May 31 at 7.30pm, at the Weston Rooms, Gainsborough.

6-8 Church Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2JH.

Enjoyable crime capers such as Father Brown and Shakespeare & Hathaway got low-key screenings on afternoon TV when both deserved to be in the evening schedules, writes Tony Spittles.

Dreambakes is opening its first café, bakery and deli in Doncaster town centre.

For this single mum and teenage daughter, the opportunity to spend some quality time together is few and far between, so when we were offered the chance of a weekend break to Blackpool we jumped at it, and it was non-stop laughter and fun from start to finish.

If you are looking for an alternative place to visit in Yorkshire from the usual of York or Harrogate then why not try Helmsley.

Grandad Charlie Shaw, 94, who has lived in Mexborough all his life, is the running to win a magical garden makeover, after daughter Judy entered him into MyBuilder’s nationwide competition. Now he needs your votes to win the prize.

Here’s a tasty dish bursting with Mediterranean flavours which will feed four people.

A hospice is inviting local people to help it celebrate the tenth year of its annual fundraising garden scheme on Sunday May 13.

Finally we seem to have spring in the air and earlier this week we reached a special birthday with our yearling, Sully as he celebrated his second birthday with us.

We’ve all had that feeling of brushing past someone while wearing a rucksack and having to do a quick over the shoulder check to ensure they weren’t trying to pinch the contents therein.

Tapas Revolution in Meadowhall is celebrating its two year anniversary in style.

If there was one thing weekends were made for, it’s brunch. This relaxed meal can be as early or late as you want it, meaning you get a lie in and the chance to indulge.

The changeable spring weather has really put our gardens to the test and it is interesting to note which varieties have fared best given the combination of bitterly cold winds, snowfall and heavy rains interspersed with mild, sunny spells.