My Yorkshire: Judith Donovan, The Strategic Mailing Partnership

Judith Donovan is the chair of The Strategic Mailing Partnership, the professional body that represents and protects the interests of mailing houses across the UK

Where do you live/where are you from?

I live in Kirkby Malzeard near Ripon. My family is originally from Bradford – Asa Nicolson, the baker’s at Denholme Gate, was owned by my great, great, great something!

What is your favourite place to visit in Yorkshire and why?

It’s impossible to have one favourite place in Yorkshire. I love the history of Ripon, the scenery of the Dales and the civic splendour of Bradford.

What is still on your “to do” list in the region?

To have a drink in Tan Hill.

What is the most memorable meal you’ve ever had in Yorkshire?

For a full meal it was Vennells in Masham. But I adored having the steak at The Ripon Spa Hotel and Yorkshire Pudding strips with dripping gravy at The Fountaine Inn, in Linton.

What is your most Yorkshire trait?

Being blunt!

Favourite piece of trivia about the region?

That it has more acres than the words in the Bible.

What/who is your favourite cultural icon to come out of Yorkshire?

David Hockney of course!

Worst experience/or thing about Yorkshire?

Getting stuck in the snow.

What is one thing you’d steal from Lancashire (or other UK regions) if you could?

The parts they took from us in the local government reorganisation!

What is the most overrated thing about Yorkshire?

Absolutely NOTHING is overrated about Yorkshire.