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The wheelchair skills course at Fearnville Leisure Centre starts with basic aspects such as appropriate pushing techniques and manoeuvring in tight spaces, and then looks at more complex situations such as negotiating uneven terrain, curbs, cambers and cobbles.

Wheelchair users are taking part in a skills course at Fearnville Leisure Centre to build confidence and help them become more active.

Image of the Butler's Pantry at Temple Newsam before it was restored. Used as a workshop for the past half a century, renovation work in the room has uncovered a number of original features harking back to its heyday, including a traditional Yorkshire stone floor and a 19th century fireplace hidden behind an old radiator.

Adam Toole, curator at Temple Newsam House in the newly-restored Butler's Pantry at temple Newsam House. Used as a workshop for the past half a century, renovation work in the room has uncovered a number of original features harking back to its heyday. The house’s remarkable collection of antique British silverware is also given centre stage in new showcases and in a refurbished plate safe.

Dragon Quest: The Search for the Lost Eggs runs throughout the Easter holidays (5 – 21 April). Credit: Jemma Mickleburgh

Credit: Jemma Mickleburgh

Along the journey, explorers will discover dragons from around the world. Credit: Jemma Mickleburgh

Dragon Quest: The Search for the Lost Eggs has transformed the Lotherton grounds into a world of legend and adventure. Credit: Jemma Mickleburgh

The historic Lotherton Hall will also be home to an Explorer’s Study exhibit, where visitors can peek into the fantastical world of dragon hunting. Credit: Jemma Mickleburgh

The quest is led by Professor Ailfrith Pendragon, who will recount tales of her adventures and how to train dragons at the Explorer’s Basecamp. Credit: Jemma Mickleburgh