My Yorkshire: Mark Winter, Astonish

Mark Winter is commercial director at Astonish, the manufacturer of cruelty free, household and cleaning products based in Bradford.

Where do you live/where are you from?
Roundhay in Leeds. It’s the ideal place to live with so much to offer right on my doorstep.

What is your favourite place to visit in Yorkshire and why?
I love going back to Beverley, it is where I grew up and it holds so many great memories.

What is still on your ‘to do’ list in the region? 
I’d love to cycle the Yorkshire section of the Tour De France route. It was an amazing spectacle for the region and it certainly showcased its beauty and the friendliness of Yorkshire people.

What is the most memorable meal you’ve ever had in Yorkshire?It has to be our wedding breakfast at the Star Inn at Harome. It was a truly special day at a fantastic venue!
What is your most Yorkshire trait?
It’s a cliché but I love homemade Yorkshire Puddings!

Favourite piece of trivia about the region
Yorkshire has nearly a third of the total area of National Parks in England. I’ll never get bored exploring them all.

What is your favourite cultural icon to come out of Yorkshire?
Headingley Stadium, it is truly unique in having two iconic sporting pitches in the same place.

Worst experience or thing about Yorkshire?

The rain, it’s stopped so many good cricket games at Headingley.

What is one thing you’d steal from Lancashire (or other UK regions) if you could?
Right now, it would have to be a successful Premiership football team.

What is the most overrated thing about Yorkshire?
The M1 southbound. Why ever would you want to leave Yorkshire!

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