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Apr 27, 2026Events

Networking BBQ at Great Yorkshire Show

Join us on Friday 17th July at the Great Yorkshire Show for our annual networking BBQ and take advantage of full access to the show itself. Yorkshire Businesswoman and Yorkshire Businessman have secured an exclusive area with bar and access to the gardens and show for all our members and guests. Enjoy a welcome glass of fizz on arrival with a BBQ lunch served at 1.30pm. A free shuttle is also available from Harrogate train station to the showground. Tickets cost just £75pp which includes f

Apr 23, 2026Business

Bradford-based Society of Dyers and Colourists strengthens team

The Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) has announced a duo of appointments as it builds on the momentum of its newly launched digital textile collection. The appointments follow the retirement of long-serving membership manager Clare Moore, who steps down after 37 years with the Society. Regiane Brown has been appointed membership and insight officer, bringing valuable continuity having worked within the SDC over the past year in a fixed-term role. In her new position, she will focus on m

Apr 21, 2026Business

Up, up and away – It's not just sales soaring at Clifford Gardens

Sales aren’t the only things soaring at Bellway’s Clifford Gardens in Skipton – with recent buyer and keen drone photographer, Chris Scott taking some wonderful shots from above the 188-home development. Chris, who’s been taking drone photos for the last five years, has been photographing the development from above ever since reserving a three-bedroom, detached Willow in late 2024. And now that he’s moved in he’s very much enjoying continuing to visually chart the growth of Clifford Gardens.

Apr 21, 2026Fashion and Lifestyle

Fashion retailer schuh steps into Trinity Leeds

Fashion footwear retailer schuh opened its new store at Trinity Leeds on 17th April – with giveaways, competitions and free coffee for visitors on opening day. To celebrate the launch, Vinyl Grounds offered complimentary barista-made coffee, and customers who purchased from BIRKENSTOCK got an exclusive anklet with a choice of a charm from Nelle Studios. Customers were also in with a chance of winning a pair of BIRKENSTOCK when signing up or checking in to THE SCHUH CLUB loyalty programme.

Apr 20, 2026Entrepreneurs

Much-loved Ripon interiors store begins new chapter

As one chapter comes to a close, an exciting new one begins for The Castle a much-loved interiors and homeware store in the heart of Ripon, North Yorkshire, as the business has now officially passed into the hands of new local family owners Zoe and Robert Nemes, marking a meaningful transition as the previous owners step into retirement after many years of dedicated service. The shop officially opened under the new ownership, welcoming a steady flow of locals, friends, family and loyal custome

Apr 20, 2026Fashion and Lifestyle

Development offers an ideal option for commuters

David Wilson Homes is shining a spotlight on its Castle Syke Grange development in Pontefract, providing an ideal option for commuters seeking convenience and connectivity. The development, where there is currently a range of four bedroom homes available, is perfectly positioned to suit the needs of modern homebuyers, with fantastic road and rail links. Offering a practical alternative to city living, these homes combine convenience with a rural setting. Research conducted by the Office for

Apr 20, 2026Business

Partner promotion at Yorkshire law firm for first head of privacy and data protection

Law firm Gordons has further strengthened its leadership team with the promotion to partner of its first head of privacy and data protection. Lauren Wills-Dixon, who joined the firm in 2020, is a specialist in privacy and data protection and commercial contracts across the retail; sports, media and marketing; and digital and technology sectors. She also advises clients on privacy considerations relating to the use of emerging AI-driven technologies. In 2024, Lauren was appointed as the fir

Apr 20, 2026Entrepreneurs

Why tax returns are forcing women to rethink their careers

There's a very specific moment that happens for many professional women at this time of year, and it has nothing to do with spring motivation or fresh starts. It arrives when they're doing their tax return, and what begins as a financial exercise often becomes something far more revealing. Dr Claire Kaye, a former award-winning NHS GP turned career and confidence coach, sees it repeatedly in her practice: women who sit down to work through their figures and, in the process of calculating what

Apr 13, 2026Events

Networking with This is Yorkshire Beauty

Come along and join us on Wednesday 6th May for our free members networking event at the beautiful Cedar Court Hotel Harrogate. The event will start at 3pm following our 'Novel Lunch' running until around 5pm. The event will be held in conjunction with This is Yorkshire Beauty along with a panel of business speakers. Join us for a welcome drink, quality networking and if you're a non member, and not attended one of our events before, you are welcome to join us. Lots of free onsite parking or

Apr 10, 2026Events

Networking with a tennis twist! What could be more Summer

Join us on Thursday 7th May at Ilkley Lawn Tennis Club for an afternoon of networking and tennis from 2pm to 4pm. Guests will enjoy a welcome mocktail, strawberries and cream with tennis coaching optional for those wanting to try the game, all whilst networking in a relaxed and friendly environment. Both members and guests are welcome. to reserve your place for this popular event contact: editor@yorkshirebusinesswoman.co.uk

Apr 9, 2026Business

LEGO Group announces April launch date at Trinity Leeds

Excitement is building as the LEGO Group announces its new store will open at Trinity Leeds on Thursday, 23rd April. The 456sq m store will give shoppers the chance to fully immerse themselves in the world of LEGO building – with specially-designed, Yorkshire-inspired LEGO models available to see and pose with on launch day. The new and improved store will include a LEGO Pick a Brick Wall, where shoppers can search for the perfect piece to complete their masterpiece, start a brand-new build,

Apr 2, 2026Events

New event offers leaders space to pause

As April marks Stress Awareness Month, a Yorkshire leadership coach is encouraging business leaders to rethink how they approach pressure, performance and recovery at work. Ros Jones, a leading expert in burnout and leadership, will host The Leadership Reset at Middlethorpe Hall & Spa on Tuesday 28th April, an event designed to give leaders time away from day-to-day demands to reflect on how they lead and the impact it has on their wellbeing. The event comes at a time when conversations arou

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