Business Menodivorce or menopause? : Feeling out of control at Christmas By Sarah Barr-Young, Head of Jones Myers’ Financial Remedies Department in Harrogate A series of studies has highlighted a connection between menopause and divorce - with many women attributing the menopause as a key factor in their relationship breakdown. The festive season can be a particularly stressful time for married By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Bradford Garden Centre to host pruning masterclass with leading rose grower A Bradford garden centre is hosting a rose pruning masterclass with one of the country’s leading names in roses later this month. On Tuesday, 24th February, an expert from the long-established, family-owned rose breeder David Austin Roses will be in The Mezzanine at Tong Garden Centre at 10 am By The Editor • 1 min read
Events Join us for 'A Novel Lunch' Join us for our 'Novel Lunch' on Wednesday 6th May, hosted by best selling author Milly Johnson at the beautiful Ambers Restaurant within Cedar Court Hotel Harrogate. The event will start at 12 noon with a two-course lunch before members and guests settle in with a welcome drink By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Freight Island announced as new operator ahead of Trinity Kitchen’s £15m expansion Trinity Leeds has revealed that Freight Island, the team behind the UK’s leading food hall and entertainment venue, will operate the expanded Trinity Kitchen – delivering a one-of-a-kind destination and an unrivalled food hall experience to Leeds. Since launching in 2013, Trinity Kitchen has redefined the traditional food court model By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle ‘Disco for Grown Ups’ 80s PARTY Legendary 80s DJ and host of BBC Radio 2’s Sounds of the 80s show -‘Woo’ Gary Davies has teamed up with Discos For Grown Ups to bring you an unstoppable, high-energy 80s party...packed with iconic 80s hits and floor-shaking anthems from the decade that defined pop culture! By The Editor • 1 min read
Business A new approach to social media training is helping businesses cut through the noise As social media platforms continue to evolve at pace, many business owners are finding it harder than ever to keep up, let alone feel confident using them well. In response, Leeds-based marketing agency Youbee Media launched The Hive Academy, a community-led online platform designed to make social media marketing clearer, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Kirkgate Market community hub and library fit for future A key support hub for Leeds residents has received a full refurb, including new glass panelling to make sure it’s warm and inviting in the winter months. This is the most recent move from the council in its commitment to continue investing in Leeds Kirkgate Market and its future. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Magnet enters next phase of growth as Alteri acquires iconic Yorkshire kitchen brand Magnet, founded in Yorkshire in 1918, is now back under domestic ownership thanks to an acquisition by Alteri Investors, which promises to secure the long-term future of the well-known retail brand. The company, which manufactures most of its kitchens at its site in Darlington, had been part of the Swedish By The Editor • 2 min read
Events February networking with Yorkshire Businesswoman Our next networking event for Yorkshire Businesswoman members and guests is on Friday 6th February from 3pm until 5pm at Cut & Craft Leeds. We will welcome you with a complimentary drink followed by networking and a guest panel of inspirational business leaders. To reserve your place, email editor@yorkshirebusinesswoman. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Anita Morris Associates rebrands as Animo PR Award-winning strategic communications agency Anita Morris Associates announces that it has changed its name to Animo PR, reflecting the evolution of the agency’s work across arts & culture, regeneration and placemaking. The rebrand brings greater clarity to how the agency works today, aligning its name and identity more closely By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire law firm announces commercial property and banking lawyer hires Law firm Gordons has further expanded its commercial property and banking teams with two lawyer appointments. Ruqeia Ahmadi joins the firm’s commercial property practice from Pinsent Masons. She advises on a range of matters including acquisitions and disposals; leases from the perspective of both landlords and tenants; asset management; By The Editor • 1 min read
Events January reset event at The Ivy with TV’s Roxy Shahidi To mark the start of the new year, the growing women’s network group This is Yorkshire Beauty is inviting women to reset with clarity, calm and confidence at The January Reset, a restorative morning event taking place on Thursday 30 January, from 10:00am–12:00pm, in the elegant By The Editor • 2 min read
