Thanks to our amazing award sponsor, Watson Training Services, we have some lovely certificates to give out to all nominees. We hope that it will be a lovely reminder for you in the future about how much we missed you during lockdown, and how grateful the Harrogate & Knaresborough community are for everything that you do.
If you are a winner & you would like to claim your certificate then please fill in this quick form here so that we know where to send it to!
This award is aimed at businesses that had had to completely shut whilst we’ve been on lockdown.
We’ve also got some digital badges for all nominees. Please help yourself & download your badge. You are welcome to use them wherever you want- on your social media channels, on your websites etc. Let everyone know how loved you are!
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If you know any of the winners, please be sure to tell them they’ve been mentioned. We want to spread this lovely news far & wide!
Love from Sally, Kate, Kayti & Evie at Harrogate Mumbler x
P.s, next up is the “We Missed Your Face” category, which will be published on Monday 20th July.
Winners “We Missed You” Harrogate Mumbler Love Local Awards 2020
Al Bivios
- We love to visit Al Bivios on Hornbeam Park. It’s not just about the great food but it’s a fabulous place for families to meet up, kick back, relax and have fun. It’s not stiff, stuffy or old fashioned. The waiting staff are all so helpful and friendly and we always know both the kids and adults will all love the delicious choices on offer It’s the first place we’ll book when it reopens.
Alan Evans
- Alan’s business The Harrogate Bartender left a hole in our social events where he provided spectacular cocktails served by professional staff.
Bettys
- Because Harrogate isn’t Harrogate without Bettys
Beyond Imagination
- Stef goes above and beyond to make everyone who meets her feel like a friend and to help in whatever way she can. We love her shop and events.
Brimham Rocks Adventure Farm
- Both my kids love it there and the staff are great.
Chris Jones Martial Arts Academy
- My son used to do 2 lessons per week and loved it. He’s found it really hard not been able to go in and train and he’s desperate to go back.
Clue HQ
- A recent new company that started up prior to shutdown and offer a really exciting experience of Various escape rooms. They are a small team of fantastic people.
The Crystal Buddah (Annie Wilkinson Gill)
- I have missed being able to visit Annie’s amazing shop! But whilst being closed Annie has kept going on her own by working online whilst looking after her own 3 kids! Her products, post and service are amazing x x x
Dangerfield and Keane
- Superb team of hairdressers, gorgeous buzz in their salon.
David Lloyd Harrogate
- We missed our weekly trips to the gym, the cafe and our weekly swimming lessons.
Divine Hair Salon Knaresborough
- Kirsty, Fiona, Amy and Emma are not it brilliant at their job but just lovely young ladies. Not only missed my haircut but also the chatter and warmth from this salon. Look forward to them ‘re opening Monday 6th July.
- Not only has my hair missed divine but I have missed all the girls that work there especially Amy who I have been going to for at least 5+ years. She’s not only my hairdresser but more importantly my friend and confident and it’s been hard without her over these past 3 months
- These girls are amazing at what they do and never fail to cheer everyone up. They are all so welcoming and I know many people don’t just go there for their hair cut but for the conversation and pampering. I know I am not alone in missing them during lock down. Looking forward to catching up with everyone and getting my hair fixed!
DragonFly Card and Gifts
- The best shop there is for cards and gifts, the service is second to none. So pleased I could cons in for Father’s Day cards, pleased you’re back.
Farmhouse
- Because I am sad without it!
- Best restaurant in Harrogate, great value excellent service. A menu inspired by the world, traditional Yorkshire, American, South America, Asian cuisine, Turkish even a German dish. (So gooood!!) I kept the best for the end…. EXCELLENT BREAKFAST, using LOCAL FARMERS to guarantee a high quality product.. definitely need business and people with this kind of mindset .. now more than ever with this pandemic… Best independents restaurant, always an excellent service and great food. Having a huge selection gluten free , vegan… must try the vegan brownie , I am not vegan , but this dessert is to die for !!!!! Dog friendly restaurant, and I almost forget the best part …. breakfast serve till 4pm, what or who can beat that ?? Can you imagine the pleasure of having a amazing tasty really feeding breakfast late on Saturday ?! The best solution after a Friday night out !!! Well I’m gonna stop there as I could write a book about them saying how much they are amazing!!! FARMHOUSE – THE RESTAURANT HARROGATE DEFINITELY NEEDED !!!!
- My Shakshuka is not as good as theirs! It’s lovely having this cooked for me and served with a smile from Nicole.
FARMHOUSE Best restaurant in Harrogate, great value excellent service. A menu inspired by the world, traditional Yorkshire, American, South America, Asian cuisine, Turkish even a German dish. (So gooood!!)
- Our favourite spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great for all the family and nothing is ever too much hassle. Brilliant team, attentive service and an Indie too 🙂
- My favourite place to eat, great local food amazing service with a smile.
FiiT Like a Girl
- I love our teenage classes and I miss them
- As soon as vicki was able to safely put on outside, socially distanced, safe work out sessions for adults – I was there! Really well put together and great to be safely working out with real people!
First Step Phonics
- I would like to nominate First Step Phonics for their contribution in making learning Phonics fun for my grandchild Amelia. Because of the fun and animated way Claire puts together the class each letter comes to life and is very memorable. We come away with an activity to do at home and a magnetic letter each week and the lessons are affordable and extremely valuable. Hopefully Claire will manage to put some more online lessons on during the holidays and all being well a return to our class in September. With children missing lots of nursery time with their teachers this will be even more important than ever.
Freedom Performing Arts
- My daughter has missed doing her 3 classes per week. It’s such a good environment for the kids for their physical, social and mental well being. We are looking forward to going back as soon as we can
Goose
- Because we love goose
- Because goose is awesome. Family, team spirit, play, imagination, amazing coffee, the cake!!! And the food is incredible.
- Oh we have missed goose so much!! We’ve missed the happy faces of the staff and the yummy cakes. We’ve missed watching our youngest practice climbing and going head first down the slide!!
- Miss the staff loads as they are all friendly, very clean play space, unique 🙂
Half Moon
- Getting together with friends and family for a chat over a nice glass of wine
Hannah Ruddy Music Together
- It’s magic ????????????????
Harlow Carr
- Gorgeous gardens for the kids to run around in
Harrogate and Knaresborough Toy Library
- I so so missed this amazing playgroup and toy lending library. As a childminder I regularly use their services and the friendly staff that run the sessions.
Harrogate District Diving Club
- Supporting their divers knowing now that there is no date given for returning. Providing endless training links and videos and just being awesome.
Harrogate Gymnastics
- They keep our little gymnasts happy and mentally well through physical activity, peer support, team building and role modelling for young girls. They help keep young girls focussed and active during difficult times when they are growing, when the world around them changes and when things fall apart at school or at home they are there to keep everything normal, to be the steadying path in a world full of turmoil.
Harrogate PT
- Lisa Molloy and Hayley Kind, funny, motivating and social – Lisa and Hayley for Harrogate PT have taken their most popular fitness classes online. Made it easy and professional to book all for a fraction of their normal prices. The zoom on line hiit, legs bums and tums and Pilates sessions are fantastic and made suitable for all levels. The girls have given key worker free access and refer a friend has been a feature throughout the lockdown, ensuring those that might want to try before they buy get free access, encouraging more people to get fit! They’re fantastic x
Harrogate School of Swimming
- We miss our swimming lessons and the lovely team.
Hartbeeps
- Emily and Jane do such and amazing job. My little one still asks if we can go on a Thursday as she misses them so much. They are kind, professional and caring.
- We have rally missed our Hartbeeps sessions. Jane is so friendly and always remembers everyone’s names! It was my little ones favourite time of the week.
Hazel Roman Baby Massage and Yoga
- We loved our classes with Hazel. My son would light up at the sound of her voice, knowing he was about to have a really great time. She is kind, honest, caring and is incredible at what she does. We miss you Hazel ❤️
Heaven & Hell fitness
- Louise & Claire These classes have kept me going during lockdown the girls have worked so hard lot make every class different & it’s a pleasure to be part of this fabulous group
- Claire and Louise have gone from strength to strength as have I! They have provided excellent exercise classes, fun and stimulation while keeping us sane and fit during the confinement of lockdown. I have gone to my local gym for 26 years but have had had a great time with home classes and long long may this continue. They are just fab!
- They have worked really hard to keep pilates and fitness going right though these difficult times.
- Such hardworking girls who have changed their business around due to coronavirus and kept everyone going during lock down.
Hoxton North
- I love their brunches and coffees! What a fab relaxing space and excellent team they have.
Imagined Things Bookshop
- It’s a favourite of mine and my 3yr old son. We love going to choose new books and there is always a lovely atmosphere in the shop. Also lots of great recommendations from the staff. We Missed You x
- There’s nothing like a new book! Georgia rose to the challenge of running her fabulous bookshop online when shops were shut in March. I’m so pleased that she is now able to welcome customers back into the shop. I can’t wait to visit.
Innovate Fitness
- Absolutely miss going to Innovate fitness and seeing the trainers and their always happy faces, really can not wait to get back into the building again, doing on-line with Innovate fitness but face to face is so much better.
JC Atborists
- Great local business delivering high standard professional work
Kidzplay
- Harrogate We are members at kidzplay and usually attend at least weekly with my 3 SEND children, one of whom uses this soft play equipment as a form of physio. The other 2 have autism and seek running around in safe places. I’ve been shielding since March 20th and I am very very much missing Kidzplay as part of our routine, the friendly staff who chat and listen to me at times of quiet and who always help with rounding my eldest up at the end of our play because he hides! We really really miss Kidzplay.
Kith Homestead
- Fabulous place with fabulous people!
Knitting Pretty
- Dianne I have loved walking past (and going into) dianne a gorgeous shop…. so glad to see her and hear her infectious laugh!!!
Konak Meze
- Our favourite restaurant. Great customer service and fantastic food. We ordered takeaway as soon as they were open again.
- They have only recently opened up for business offering a takeaway service and their food tastes just as good as dining at the restaurant! And with added 20% NHS discount which is wonderful thank you!
Kumon
- They have supported my son a lot in Kumon. My son has achieved a lot due to Kumon.
Little Beans Play Cafe
- We have really missed this lovely little place. My boys really enjoyed visiting here. We can’t wait to go back when they open back up
Little Breads Cafe
- We frequent both the kings road cafe and the hydro site. We have missed the social aspect to the cafes, as well as the amazing sandwiches/drinks/cakes. Hope that the business can weather the storm and make it out the other side! We respect that they closed immediately with government advice and to keep the staff/customers safe. We will be rushing back when they reopen.
Little Harrogate Studio
- Vicky Little has continued to give 100% of herself to this, to her it’s not just a business, it’s her life, she’s passionate about the girls she works with, especially through this uncertain time.
Magpie Cards
- Just a lovely little shop and independent
Mamma Doreen’s
- We love the new cafe as a lovely place to meet with friends and family, for brunch or afternoon tea.
Military 1st Fitness
- During Lockdown Paul Garden, one of the personal training assistants has been putting on free live sessions 6 days a week. His work partner has also been doing the same. Therefore giving people more variety. We have been able to access these classes through their Facebook page. The sessions are stored on their page and can be accessed at a later date if the time has not been convenient. Very motivating and rewarding classes.
- Kept myself and my child fit and healthy during the lockdown . Very motovational , up beat fitness sessions which were free and given daily ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Dedicated team, highly skilled, devoted to supporting individuals maintain health and fitness.
Moo Music
- My little one is only 9 months old but he loves Chantelle. He has really missed her and saw her in passing the other day and could not stop smiling
- The classes are amazing! They give routine to my little boys week and he loves going to moo music!
Mr Men’s (barber shop)
- Due to current government guidelines the ship has had to close but they have kept a social media presence and all the customers are looking forward to re-opening.
Mrs Smith’s Cafe
- Innovative, forward thinking and caring for the local community.
- We miss our favourite cafe to hang out and enjoy awesome cakes
New Wave Arcade
- An excellent family run business bringing joy to all ages in Ripon also offering a weekly SEN class. Can’t wait to come back with the kids.
- There’s nowhere like it! Lets me relive my youth and educate my son about arcades back in my youth!
- Love having somewhere unique, to take my family when we get to spend some time together and the welcoming service received by staff at new wave arcade is remarkable.
- I have missed spending time here with my friends. It’s a great place to go.
- Great little games arcade, just opened their doors and sadly had to close due to the pandemic! Can’t wait to visit again soon with my boys!
- Excellent family run business, looking forward to returning.
- An amazing new place in ripon, somewhere completely different, unfortunately hadn’t been opened long before lockdown happened. Can’t wait to welcome this little business back, and looking forward to seeing it thrive.
- They are a new start up, which opened only 3 weeks before having to completly shut down. There will be plenty of happy faces when they re open
- I have missed going there with my friends and missed their lovely Service
- A fantastic asset to Ripon accommodating for all ages and abilities. We look forward to seeing them reopening their doors.
- A newly opened family business that sadly had to close its doors soon after opening. Mel, Rory and their children are fantastic hosts going the extra mile during lockdown with street visits from “Super Mario”
- Can’t wait to be back gaming at the New Wave Arcade. A great family run business
Nina Meads at Mummyfit Harrogate and York
- She has done live sessions to keep us mummies going. Everyday through breakdown, no matter what her mood shd has picked us up n made us forget about the hard times. Working out but not just that, the community n spirit she has brought to the live sessions is amazing. I feel so connected to so many other mums and we all pick each other up and push to hit our goals. And thanks to Nina for supporting us all individually and as a group. She’s amazing and so good at what she does xxx she deserves the recognition for changing so many of our lockdown lives xxxxx
No 43 brew bar
- Delicious coffee and friendly faces.
No.35
- They have always been so welcoming to mums and babies, I won’t go anywhere else for my fix of caffeine. When they reopened they were so excited to see how much Thomas had grown, and see how we were all doing. Really missed every single person who works there and the coffee is the best in Harrogate!
Number 13
- So good to have you around and being able to visit you Throu lockdown had brought so many smiles to our faces
- Great coffee, great selection of treats and always a friendly hello and welcome. Very happy to see they have now been able to open but missed them and their delicious scones durning lockdown.
- Love the atmosphere and the coffee.its where I can switch off for 30 mins and relax
Oliver’s Pantry Ripon
- You went away and we were bereft, but you came back and we had to go every week for milkshakes because they are simply the best. We also loved your lockdown videos that kept us smiling.
Ooberfit (Sam Blakey PT)
- Amazing personal training services and a globally recognised expert in the pre and post natal market.
Painting Pots
- Laura is such an amazing business woman, bringing great arts & crafts to the community! She works hard 24/7 and deserves recognition
- Being a hub for the local community and a friendly face and smile
- Missed going in to see your friendly face and stepping in to my happy place for an hour or so to just paint and chat with a friend
- Laura, the support you gave me my family with advice, recommendations and multiple journeys making her business continue through these tough Covid times.
- she is always so cheerful and makes everyone days a lot better
- It is always a fun night with the girls painting pots – we’ve missed you! x
- There is nothing quite like visiting Laura at painting pots. She is so lovely it’s like a home from home but with lots of cool stuff!!
Petricia’s
- My dog Bernie has missed coming in for his treats and has been dragging me up the steps on our walks and longingly stares in looking for Claire 🙁
Raindrops Toddler Group
- Great group to support parents and carers , missing crafts and friendly faces
Regis Harrogate
- Everyone needs a hair cut! They have organised on line booking with ease. Such a welcoming team. Great procedures in place for safety.
Rhythm Time (Ami Stott)
- Pre lockdown Fridays were our favourite day of the week. Ami makes every child in her class feel included and is always full of smiles and energy. We miss the sessions so much! Thank goodness we are managing to join some of the online sessions.
Riverside Cafe
- Missed their amazing coffee. The friendly welcome and relaxed atmosphere. Phil and Tim are lovely and my boys miss our visits. Can’t wait until they re-open, it’ll be a bit of normality in these crazy times x
So Bar!
- Good food and atmosphere.
Starlings
- Starlings is one of my favorite places to have a coffee and bite to eat and bring my little ones along to play in the play area. Their great customer service had been missed during lockdown.
Stomp
- Great shoe shop
- We are looking forward to popping in soon!! Can never have enough lovely shoes!!!!
Stump Cross Caverns
- The most delicious home made cakes!!!
- I would like to nominate stump cross caverns. Due to there friendly family attitude and the staffs attention to detail. A wealth of knowledge about the caves and surrounding area.
- I have missed the caves, the cafe, the fairy houses so much. I have also missed the awesome food. My son cannot wait to return when they reopen. ❤️
- Lovely, friendly, interesting, educational attraction (not to mention the fantastic food served in the time cafe)
- Brilliant food with great friendly service, we’ve missed our Sunday breakfast there!
- Lisa and Nick are so warm and friendly, they make you feel so welcome as if you are one of the family. The warm atmosphere envelopes you as you walk in, you could stay there all day. They work hard, but still have time to help others.
- Stunning location. Beautiful cafe serving beautiful food. Amazing staff. Lovely shop. And Show caves which are a national treasure We have missed it all. Hopefully a cautious Welcome Back.
- A wonderful family business, who are super friendly and generous. Been visiting with the children for years. The caves are great, food wonderful and welcome enormous!!!!! Best wishes to them
Summerbell Dance Academy
- Catering for children, mums and grans, Jennie’s classes have been sorely missed! Her infectious enthusiasm and encouragement, whatever the ability of the participants lights up our week and provides exercise for us all. The show is something the children benefit greatly from and luckily still have that to look forward to when we can meet again! We miss you Miss Jennie!
- Miss Jennie’s classes are loved by children and adults alike, it’s not only the classes that my daughter loves but the friendly family environment where everyone is welcome.
- My daughter has danced with Miss Jennie for 6 years now. It has boosted her confidence so much and she loves being part of this dance family. She is 14 years old now and is missing going so much. Dance is a massive part of her life thanks to Miss Jennie
- Despite having to close, they have kept in contact with the pupils, setting monthly challenges, the girls love their dance school and can’t wait for it to re-open!
- Classes at Summerbell Dance Academy have been the highlight of my kids’ week for years. Everything else revolves around them. Their annual show was due to take place in June, they were due to dance at the Grand Prix at Silverstone in July. We miss Summerbell Dance Academy!
Swim 2 u
- My daughter is really missing her swimming lessons, especially as she was really making progress. All the swimming teachers are lovely and really encouraging.
Swim Tots
- Gutted there’s no re-opening date yet on the horizon for starting classes again. Great swimming lessons with lovely teachers. My daughter adores going.
The Castle Inn
- The perfect family friendly pub with the best food and best staff. We didn’t realise how much we loved it until it was gone.
The Den
- A great bar with live music and loads of other stuff going on – we’ve missed this place and it’s friendly staff. Looking forward to getting back there soon!
The Geek Bar
- I was really looking forward to the Geek Bar fully opening however due to bars being closed by the government the day before they were due to open they were unable to.
The Little Gym
- We have missed going to our classes at the Little Gym! I can’t wait to be able to return. The instructors are super friendly and the facilities are brilliant.
The Living Room
- Always a friendly welcome and a lovely cake. We’ve missed our visits and our chats and especially the hot chocolate.
- I’ve missed being able to pop in and see Sarah, and have a coffee while my little boy is entertained by the toys and staff!! Xx
- They are at the forefront of the Starbeck community. The cafe has a lovely feel and everyone always goes above and beyond to help and welcome all ages nobody gets left behind.
The Old Ticket Office, Knaresborough
- Can’t wait to get back to coffee and the best scones in the Dales!!! Even the regular scone and cake deliveries are not the same without the smiling and welcoming service in the cafe!
The School and Dance Shop
- Because Julie has kept the shop open remotely for anyone who need it, she has gone over and above to provide Covid safe fittings for year 7s always with a massive smile on her face.
The Wellington Inn at Darley
- Super place that had to close due to its remoteness. Amazing staff with Philippe, Christine and the team. Miss our Sunday roasts, and whilst it will be a long time before we can go again they will need support.
The Wine Shop Knaresborough
- They have worked 7 days a week, delivering orders from the beginning of lockdown, always the same day and always with a smile!
Thug Sandwich
- I only discovered the deliciousness that is Thug Sandwich just before Coronavirus
- Yummy!
- My favourite day of lockdown was when Thug re-opened! Since then it’s been Thug Monday in our house every week!
Tilly Peppers Cafe
- Such a warm, welcoming cafe with delicious food and a wonderful atmosphere. It’s been so sad walking past and seeing you closed. I’m really looking forward to seeing all the cafes open again on Cold Bath Road.
Valley Gardens Playground
Vanillis
- Oooo there were so many days at the start in the lovely weather where we found ourselves discussing which flavour we would pick if only we could! Good to see them back up and running!
- It’s great to have the shop back open for delicious ice-cream- it’s the one place that I don’t mind queuing for! We missed you Alex!
Wacky warehouse @ Squinting Cat
- Fab, friendly staff team, clean play area & very welcoming.
Water Babies
- Our 2 year old Lachlan loves his weekly session with Water babies, we can wait to be back when things return to normal. He’s had to make do with splashing around in the paddling pool.
- My little loves swimming with his teacher but due to coivd he’s missed out on his friends and also learning safety skills in the water
Western Primary School
- Although the school has been incredible my children and i have missed not going and not seeing the school and teachers in person. An amazing setting.
Wilson & Bailey Hairdressers
- Because not only does mark and his team provide excellent hair services but its a lovely friendly place to go and helps all that enter feel good about themselves
Winkies
- We miss you so much!! Smiley faces, coffee, cakes, friends, happy kids!!! We hope you are ok and we send you lots of love xxx
- The ladies here make it so much more than somewhere for the children to play. I miss their happy smiley faces every week and their attentiveness to my children
- My little boy loves winkies, the staff are always amazing! We can’t wait for them to reopen!
World of Their Own
- A great unique play we love to go to – me as much as my daughter. Local parents who owned it really put in so much effort to make sure you had a great time. They are re-opening soon and I know they’ll go above and beyond to make the experience safe and one to remember!
- Great role play world with brilliant staff & lovely facitilites
- I have two boys and they have missed play dates so much but none as much as the ‘cowboy place’ it’s our first port of call for when ‘people are better’ and I love it being somewhere I can get as involved as them!
- Really felt for Lee and Crista during the lockdown – they’d just moved to amazing new premises before lockdown occurred and had barely had chance to showcase it properly. We managed to go before March and it was fabulous. We’ve missed their smiley faces and brilliant interaction with the kids. Glad to see they will soon be able to open again and hope the lockdown hasn’t affected them too much.
