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The World Cup has started, in quite some style!

Now it's your turn to dial up the heat, in the kitchen, with an American inspired cuisine fit for hosting a matchday menu with elegant culinary flair ✨

Bring a friend and Dine With Lana, on 2nd July at Harrogate College. In this practical cooking lesson you will learn how to make the 'Ultimate USA' fare. You'll pick up hints and tips that will not only enhance the flavours you produce, but will also skill up how you host your dinner parties.

It's £55 for this Masterclass, and it'll run 6-8pm

Get in touch today to secure your place: https://store.leedscitycollege.ac.uk/short-courses/harrogate-college/course-fees/dine-with-lana or email [email protected]

Get exclusive, hands-on experience in our fully equipped photographic studio, working with the professional setup needed to produce magazine-quality shots.

In this 6-week short course you will build on your existing photography skillset and learn how to manipulate highlights, use modifiers, and utilise post-processing methods to capture both static and moving subjects.

Spaces are limited so that you have the required support from our expert teacher, Steve, and can access all equipment needed.

Starting Tuesday 17th June, 6-9pm at Harrogate College - it's only next week so get in touch ASAP to secure your place! Either email [email protected] or book directly through our online store: https://store.leedscitycollege.ac.uk/short-courses/harrogate-college/course-fees/photography-at-harrogate-college

Photography class feedback from February 2026 📷
"The instructor, Steve, is a fantastic teacher and a lovely person, who went through all of the basics in an easy-to-understand manner, ensured all the students felt included, and made learning photography a great pleasure from day one. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to get into photography, whether as a hobby or for a career. A huge thank you to Steve for making the experience so enjoyable."

With a beginner, intermediate or advanced class to join, there's something for everyone - Steve is here and can't wait to get teaching you!

For the first time we are running our ‘Advanced’ programme beginning Tuesday 16th June! Our ‘Beginners’ programme also starts on Monday June 15th. Sign up today via: https://store.leedscitycollege.ac.uk/short-courses/harrogate-college/course-fees/photography-at-harrogate-college

Photography class from February 2026 📷
"The instructor, Steve, is a fantastic teacher and a lovely person, who went through all of the basics in an easy-to-understand manner, ensured all the students felt included, and made learning photography a great pleasure from day one. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to get into photography, whether as a hobby or for a career. A huge thank you to Steve for making the experience so enjoyable."

With a beginner, intermediate or advanced class to join, there's something for everyone - Steve is here and can't wait to get teaching you!

For the first time we are running our ‘Advanced’ programme starting Tuesday 2nd June! Our ‘Beginners’ programme also starts on Monday June 1st Sign up via: https://store.leedscitycollege.ac.uk/short-courses/harrogate-college/course-fees/photography-at-harrogate-college

Transport your taste buds to Spain with Lana! 🥘

Join us for the very first session of our brand-new cooking series, ‘Dine With Lana’, where we’re kicking things off with the vibrant flavours of Spanish Cuisine!

Whether you're a kitchen novice or a passionate home cook, this is your chance to develop your skills in our professional industrial kitchen, gain confidence, and enjoy some incredible food amongst like-minded friends.

When: Thursday, 4th June
Time: 6 - 9pm
Where: Harrogate College, Hornbeam Park Avenue, HG2 8QT
Cost: £55 (includes all ingredients and your dinner!)

Spaces are limited, so grab your apron and book your spot today
👉 https://harrogate-college.ac.uk/courses/come-dine-with-lana/

Ready to take your dinner parties to the next level? 🍽️✨

Join us for a global tasting journey led by Lana, who brings three decades of international culinary experience to the kitchen!

Whether you're a kitchen novice or a passionate foodie, these sessions are designed to boost your confidence and creativity. You’ll explore everything from bold American classics to refined Mediterranean dishes, all while learning in a professional industrial kitchen.

When: The first Tuesday of the month, 6pm – 9pm - starting 4th June
Where: Harrogate College
Cost: £55 per session (or £300 for the full 6-month programme)

Bring a friend; the bar is open and dinner is served! 🥘

Book your spot here: https://harrogate-college.ac.uk/courses/come-dine-with-lana/

🌸 Ready to bring the magic of the Harrogate Stray to your dinner table? 🌸

If you’ve walked past the Stray this week, you know the cherry blossoms are putting on a world-class show! The stunning canopy of pink and white is the ultimate inspiration for a beautiful spring gathering.

Join us for an exclusive Tablescaping Masterclass where we’ll teach you how to capture that seasonal elegance and bring it indoors.

Tuesday 28th April, 6-9pm
Harrogate College, Hornbeam Park Avenue
£40

Book your place: https://store.leedscitycollege.ac.uk/short-courses/harrogate-college/course-fees/masterclass-easter-tablescaping or enquire [email protected]

🗣️"The session [social media marketing] was excellent; positive, focused and exactly what I was looking for.
Mark [the tutor] is a very effective communicator in a clear and concise way that will reap positive, practical, benefits. His instruction based on his professional experience and knowledge was spot on."

John, previous Social Media Marketing attendee
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Join the next class, here: https://store.leedscitycollege.ac.uk/short-courses/harrogate-college/course-fees

**Date correction: 22 April at Harrogate College, 23 April at Ripon Community House**

If you're a business owner, or thinking about taking the first steps into being your own boss, you might wonder how social media may help your business grow.
Learn from Mark Lancaster, of Colour It In Ltd marketing agency in Ripon how social media marketing, when done right, will boost your visibility and increase sales.

Owing to small class sizes, you will be able to bring your real-world questions and issues to the group to work through them, with consultant-level input.

The class is one full day, 10am - 4pm, and held either at Harrogate College on Hornbeam Park Avenue, or Ripon Community House on Allhallowgate.

We will be taking bookings for the next few days and will need to know if you are attending as soon as possible - get in touch via email to [email protected] or book online https://store.leedscitycollege.ac.uk/short-courses/harrogate-college/course-fees (Select Introduction to Social Media and which venue you would like to attend)