Business Wentworth Woodhouse launches talent search for four key roles The search is on for four highly-skilled career professionals to take Rotherham’s historic house Wentworth Woodhouse to the next level in its new life. Once one of England’s finest houses, the Grade I listed mansion set in 83 acres is now owned by a Preservation Trust. Its restoration By The Editor • 1 min read
Lifestyle Lotherton brings Christmas magic to Yorkshire This December, Santa and his elves have taken up residence at Leeds-based family attraction, Lotherton, bringing the magic of Christmas to Yorkshire after months of uncertainty. From now until 3 January 2021, The Christmas Experience will return for its fifth fantastic year, with a sprinkle of extra magic making it By The Editor • 1 min read
Lifestyle Local DJ to entertain Christmas shoppers in Malton Local DJ and presenter Ryan Swain will be volunteering his time, to play Christmas themed music to entertain shoppers in Malton at the late night Christmas shopping events, organised by local traders. "I want to help support local businesses and hopefully spread lots of festive cheer in the town, By The Editor • 1 min read
Lifestyle Local charity brings Christmas cheer to Leeds communities A Leeds-based arts and social change charity is currently working overtime to produce and deliver more than 1,000 Christmas packs to families and individuals across the City. Award-winning arts and social change charity Space2, part of the Orion Consortium in East and NE Leeds, successfully applied for Community Fund By The Editor • 3 min read
Health & Wellbeing Help for teachers to make PE lessons in school more engaging Primary School teachers are being offered free expert help to make PE more engaging and fun during the Covid-19 pandemic. With schools under pressure amid Government restrictions, a recent survey has shown the importance of PE, sport and exercise to children and young people. Yorkshire-based PE Planning, a company which By The Editor • 2 min read
Yorkshire-Kitchen Bring us some figgy pudding You probably remember the term "figgy pudding" from the old Christmas song, "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." The dessert traditionally is served around Christmas and has quite a bit of Christian symbolism to tie in with the holiday. It contained 13 ingredients, which represented the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Free laptop or tablet for new students at Pioneer Higher Skills Centre To celebrate the opening of the new Pioneer Higher Skills Centre and support students’ studies, Kirklees College is offering a free laptop or tablet to new students enrolling on one of its courses at Pioneer Higher Skills Centre in January 2021. The promotion applies to the first 100 new students By The Editor • 1 min read
Yorkshire-Kitchen A festive chocolate treat For a purely joyous, bells-are-ringing holiday extravaganza, a bûche de Noël is simply unbeatable. Translated literally as “yule log,” it’s a traditional French Christmas cake, but anyone can make or enjoy one. Though this treat might look like the territory of professional bakers, it’s actually fairly easy to By The Editor • 2 min read
Lifestyle Catherine Tydesley's first ever comedy play to be filmed at City Varieties Music Hall City Varieties Music Hall is set to take a starring role in the filming of Catherine Tyldesley’s (Coronation Street, Scarborough) first ever comedy play, The Ceremony, which will be broadcast online from Sunday 13 December, with all proceeds going to Acting for Others, Theatre Artists Fund and Leeds Heritage By The Editor • 2 min read
Lifestyle Rob Brydon adds Scarborough Spa to 2021 tour TV funny man Rob Brydon has added a show at Scarborough Spa to his 2021 tour. Award winning comedian Rob and his eight-piece band will take to the road next year with his new show, Rob Brydon – A Night Of Songs & Laughter, marking the first time Brydon has created By The Editor • 2 min read
Travel and Environment Unexpected connections By Philippa Kaye "Why don’t you go to The Piece Hall?" Where? "The Piece Hall?" Why? "It’s a Grade 1 listed building and has got lots of shops" It didn’t do it for me. I didn’t go. I didn’t By The Editor • 4 min read
Yorkshire-Kitchen A sparkling festive delight Are you starting to plan your festive dinner party drinks? Mimosas are great for any occasion, though Christmas calls for something a little more seasonal A firm favourite is the Christmas mimosa, a sparkling delight that's full of festive flavours. The recipe has a sweet, fruity base of By The Editor • 2 min read
