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August 9, 2023|Business

Nominations are now open for the Calderdale Community Spirit Awards 2023

The Community Foundation for Calderdale are proud to announce that nominations are open for the Calderdale Community Spirit Awards which will be held at The Venue, Barkisland on 23rd November 2023 celebrating the great and good in the not-for-profit sector in our borough. Categories include New Charity of the Year, Fundraising Campaign of the Year, Best Marketing Campaign, Young Community Champion, Outstanding Individual, Charity of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement. This year there is a ne

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August 9, 2023|Business

Women golfers called on to support female Master Cutler at charity tournament

Women golfers are being urged to join in a charity tournament in support of the city’s second female Master Cutler in its 398-year history. So far, 17 of the 22 team slots have been booked for the event at Hallamshire Golf Club on September 14 - and every player is male. Award-winning businesswoman Dame Julie Kenny DBE DL, Master of the Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire, launched her six-month Master Cutler’s Challenge in March. "Currently, we don't have any women in the field," said Halla

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August 4, 2023|Entrepreneurs

Shackletons appoints new CEO to manage growth

Shackletons, the Yorkshire-based heritage furniture brand, announces the appointment of Donna Bellingham as new chief executive officer. Donna's strategic hire is a pivotal move to strengthen the leadership team and support the business through further growth. Donna has led boards through acquisition, recession and growth. She joins Shackletons following 18 years as CEO of Parker Knoll, Duresta and Collins & Hayes, all premium furniture brands within the Sofa Brands International stable. Pre

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July 24, 2023|Business

Yorkshire whisky distillery and cheesemaker collaborate for a tasting evening

A Yorkshire coast whisky distillery has teamed up with a Yorkshire Dales cheesemaker for a tasting event. On 7th September, Wensleydale Creamery will host a tasting evening with Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery in the Visitor Centre at the Creamery in Hawes. During the event, Morgan McDermott, UK sales manager at Yorkshire's first whisky distillery will give a talk about the distillery's farming heritage and will pair six Filey Bay whiskies with three Wensleydale cheeses for visitors to enjoy.

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July 20, 2023|Business

Charlie & Ivy's extends popular Bread Dippers range

North Yorkshire artisan business, Charlie & Ivy's has developed a new bread dipper to complement the existing range of dippers, dressings, mayonnaise and marinades. Thixendale-based Charlie & Ivy's launched their Chilli, Balsamic, Oregano and Thyme Bread Dipper on Midsummer's Day as a celebration of summer grazing. The dipper, the first new flavour since 2020, is a smooth mix of warm chilli and herbs with a touch of sweetness from the balsamic that has had a warm reception from customers.

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July 20, 2023|Business

Five speech survival tips

A public speaking opportunity is a great honour, but it’s also a huge responsibility. If the prospect of writing and delivering a great speech overwhelms you, these tips from Claire, the founder of the Yorkshire copywriting business Write for You, are designed to help. * Just start: This is the most important element. Get a pad and a pen or start tapping away on your laptop or phone. It doesn’t have to be perfect - no one will see it – but this is the precious raw material that will eventuall

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July 17, 2023|Business

Private client team expansion for Leeds law firm

Leeds-based law firm Ward Hadaway has announced the appointment of Suzanne Jaconelli to its private client team. Suzanne joins as a specialist solicitor, providing legal support and guidance in complex and high-value estate and succession planning matters. Her areas of expertise include wills, trusts, inheritance tax, powers of attorney, and cross-border considerations. Qualifying in 2002 with six years private client experience, Suzanne brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to the team. As

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July 12, 2023|Business

Free careers-coaching workshop seeks new graduates

Bradford College is taking applications for a free graduate workshop in July to help polish CVs, sharpen interview skills, and plot dream career paths. The three-day ‘Graduates First’ programme is designed to guide recent graduates to their dream roles. The course is ideal for individuals who have recently graduated and are looking for support with career planning and realising their next steps. Bradford College will host the informative support and training sessions at the Advanced Technolo

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July 11, 2023|Business

From Yorkshire To Hollywood

Leeds digital agency Flaunt Digital have partnered with Virgin Voyages to create a showstopping AI experience, Jen AI, featuring none other than Jennifer Lopez herself. The project uses AI to create a memorable experience when organising a cruise, by creating a customised invite and itinerary with an AI generated video and audio of J. Lo. The project comes after Jennifer Lopez was appointed as Chief Entertainment & Lifestyle Officer at Virgin Voyages. Flaunt Digital were responsible for look

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July 4, 2023|Business

University Centre Leeds launches digital innovation hub

University Centre Leeds, a member of Luminate Education Group, has launched a digital innovation hub to bridge the skills gaps in the region. The £50k facility, funded by the Office for Students (OfS), includes podcast, video and virtual reality equipment to enhance students’ capabilities and staff practices. The innovation hub will allow students to experiment with emerging technologies and gain hands-on experience in areas that are highly valued by employers in the digital industry. Staff

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July 4, 2023|Business

Yorkshire Businesswoman members benefit from digital archive & app

Yorkshire Businesswoman magazine has partnered with digital publishing services provider Exact Editions to offer members fully-searchable access to the title’s digital archive across web and iOS platforms. A sister publication to TopicUK business magazine, Yorkshire Businesswoman was launched in November 2020 following the success of the businesswoman section within TopicUK. Aside from business, each issue covers fashion, beauty, entrepreneurship, business success stories, health, art, food an

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July 3, 2023|Business

Get It Made launches new fund to champion women in innovation

London-based manufacturing specialist, Get It Made, has launched a new 2023 grant to support the potential of women in innovation and to boost the growth of female employment within UK industry. To mark International Women in Engineering Day on Friday 23rd June, the initiative is tailored exclusively to female-led, engineering, design, tech and manufacturing enterprises, including start-ups, with the grant recipient set to receive £5,000. In addition to financial support, Get It Made will also

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