My Yorkshire: Martin Mellor, Mellor Financial Management
Martin Mellor is the founder and managing director of Mellor Financial Management, based in Leeds.
Where do you live/where are you from?
I am from Horsforth in Leeds but have lived in Sowerby Bridge for the last 10 years
What is your favourite place to visit in Yorkshire and why?
I love the dales – Nidderdale in particular
What is still on your “to do” list in the region?
I’ve still not been to the Leeds Arena
What is the most memorable meal you’ve ever had in Yorkshire?
I had a fairly significant birthday last year and my parents took us to the Yorke Arms at Ramsgill – a beautiful meal in a gorgeous location
What is your most Yorkshire trait?
Plain speaking
Favourite piece of trivia about the region.
We have more cricket clubs than the whole of Australia
What/who is your favourite cultural icon to come out of Yorkshire?
Has to be Yorkshire County Cricket Club – so much history
Worst experience or thing about Yorkshire?
The weather can get a bit depressing at times!
What is one thing you’d steal from Lancashire (or other UK regions) if you could?
The climate of the Channel Islands!
What is the most overrated thing about Yorkshire?
I can’t think of any
