In early October Julian Smith MP spent the afternoon visiting The Stripey Badger Bookshop, Coffee Shop & Kitchen, an independent bookshop in Grassington. Julian met with Linda who owns and runs the shop with her son James.

Julian toured the premises, which was used and featured during the filming of Channel 5- All Creatures Great & Small. He also met with Linda's sister, Jackie, who runs the Stripey Badger coffee shop and kitchen next door.