Bradford-born author will return to famous pub Tan Hill Inn

Instead Shipley-born Neil Hanson is hosting a fundraising evening in the Barn at Tan Hill for Martin House Children’s Hospice, a hospice for children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions.

Shipley-born Neil Hanson is making a return to the famous Tan Hill Inn. (Image: UGC)

Neil, “The James Herriot of Pubs”, is now an author and ghost writer of 70 published books, including best-sellers on both sides of the Atlantic, and he is also an award-winning after-dinner speaker.

The idea for the evening came from the current owner of Tan Hill, Andrew Hields.

Neil Hanson and Ted Moult during the filming of the famous Everest double glazing ad at Tan Hill. (Image: UGC)

"I still have a great affection for Tan Hill," Neil said. "And I’m a huge admirer of the improvements that Bradford lad Andrew has made since he took over there, so when he suggested doing an event for Martin House, I didn’t have to be asked twice."

Neil’s talk at Tan Hill features the highs and lows of his time running the inn, with eccentric Dales characters, bizarre customs, naturist weekends, “lates and lock-ins”, rats in the attic, close encounters with magistrates and planners, and the filming of a famous double-glazing commercial.

Neil Hanson with his dog Gnasher at Tan Hill in 1984. (Image: UGC)

There will also be a showing of a film about the 1984 Tan Hill Show.

The event starts at 6pm on Sunday, March 10. Tickets cost £10 and all proceeds go to Martin House.

To book, visit tanhillinn.com/events/ 01833 533007

The cover of Neil Hanson's humorous book about his time at Tan Hill. (Image: UGC)