Well! The Yorkie Talkies Outdoors community definitely knows how to party! Last Friday night was fantastic and it was a joy to watch you all enjoy yourselves.
The atmospheric (and chilly!) forest at Hazlewood Castle was our home for the evening. As ever, the tipi was decorated beautifully by Emma. The fairy light strewn photo wall showcased some of the best moments of the year and the table plan reminded us of the biggest challenge events of 2023.
We started with warming mulled wine, tucked into cheese, stone baked pizzas, giant pigs in blankets and tasty wedges. The puddings were yummy too! Plus, our very own Jade baked delicious brownies and blondies as favours, the perfect post party treat - JJ's Bakes
The annual YTO award ceremony allowed the team to reward individuals for their team work, courage, skills with a camera, social media savvy and general awesomeness. And this year, the leading team was surprised and delighted to be presented with their own awards, all were brilliantly appropriate. A huge thanks for our restaurant voucher and personal gifts. It was very kind of you all. And the 'takeover' speeches were hilarious too!
Once again, there was as astonishing number of prizes to be won on our mega raffle. Local businesses and YTO customers were very generous, and we are thrilled to announce that over £1600 was raised for Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue. This will help with the operational costs of helping anyone in distress on North Yorkshire's hills, moors and coastline.
Wasn't DJ Holly from Club Class Entertainment amazing? Once the lights were dimmed and the volume turned up, the dance floor was buzzing! It was a joy to see.
Toasting marshmallows on the open fire and sipping hot chocolate was a great way to relax in the unique surroundings and refuel for more dancing.
We hope you all enjoyed your evening. It's great to occasionally swop the hiking boots for glad-rags isn't it?! There are still lots of walks to enjoy in December, but here's to a spectacular 2024.
Thank you to all the businesses that supported in our raffle, the support was over whelming.
Raffle Prizes 2023
Burnthwaite B&B Lake District one night stay for 2
Askham Bryan Family Ticket
Guisborough Hall Afternoon Tea 4 2
Etching Summit Slate Coasters
Betty's Tea Rooms Gift
The Great Yorkshire Show tickets
Whittaker's Distillery tour for 2
Slingsby Gin Bottle
Mason’s Gin Bottle
Hannah Kay Fitness x3 PTs Roko
Yorkie Talkies £40 voucher
Sports Excel Clinic - £50
Doggy Treat Box - The Pooch Pack
Windermere Cruises Family ticket
North York Moors Railway Voucher
Joseph Rowntree Theatre Christmas show tickets X2
Harlow Carr Tickets
Family Membership Roko 1 month
Castle Howard x2 Adults
Cosmetic Beauty Nail Voucher
Pizza Box Haxby £20 voucher
Legions Gym 3 months membership
Phoenix Training 3 x 1-1 or 3 x training and talk by a qualified counsellor
Quinn’s Wine Bar Voucher Haxby £30
JJs Bakes Treat Box
Thorntons Butchers £20 voucher
Partylite £10 voucher (candles)
Summit Physio Ilkley 45 minute appt
1x Aquasplash family session
x1 badminton session
x2 passes for Clip n Climb or swim
Doggy Gift Box - Lucy Loves Dogs
Bottles of wine/Prosecco - Julie’s Bakery
Angram Pet Services Doggy Gift Box
A jar of branded trail mix - Libby Bush
Room burner with wax - Libby Bush
A picture from an event - Libby Bush
Leo Atang - x1 PT session Legions Gym
Limited Edition print by Neil Mcbride (Easingwold artist)
Curlews Dairies £20 voucher
The New Derwent Bistro afternoon tea for 2
Freeklime voucher for one
Ash Martin 1 x PT session
Family ticket for Blue John cavern
Dalby Forest Family Ticket
Black Sheep Brewery Tour
Champagne - Paula Tate
Bath Gift Set - Paula Tatw
Currious Coffee £20 Voucher - Lorraine Fox
Moonfaces and Music picture
