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Jan 2, 2025Business

Leeds workspace to offer facilities for free in January

One of Leeds’ most sought-after workspaces, Department at Leeds Dock, is opening its doors to give 10 creative, digital or tech businesses in Yorkshire the opportunity to win a free ‘Day at Department’ – designed to motivate teams for the year ahead, with inspiring workspaces, wellness and social experiences. The 10 winning businesses will gain exclusive access to Department’s Workshop meeting room for the day, a private space overlooking Department’s signature coworking area with wall-mounted

Dec 19, 2024Events

February networking with Yorkshire Businesswoman

Get your business off to a great start in 2025 by Joining us for the first networking event of the year. Friday 7th February at Platform at Leeds Train Station from 3pm to 5pm. Our two fabulous guest speakers are member Nadine Hill a wellbeing and yoga expert who will show you how to stay healthy and flexible in 2025 and Sharron Wilkinson from Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield. As usual, the event is free for members, with a charge for non-members (see link below) Can't wait to get 2

Dec 18, 2024Fashion and Lifestyle

CLOUD NINE account returns to Propaganda after 13 Years

Leeds-based Brand Consultancy Propaganda has been appointed by hair styling brand CLOUD NINE as their lead marketing and creative agency. The appointment marks a significant return to working with the brand that Propaganda initially helped to create in 2009. The seven-figure account, previously held by IMA Home, was awarded without a pitch. The Yorkshire-based hair styling business is celebrating its 15th year and has ambitious targets for growth across its global retail and eCommerce estate

Dec 18, 2024Health & Wellbeing

Can you help the Outward Bound Trust with team Blossom?

Team Blossom is walking 22 miles raising funds for The Outward Bound Trust to empower young women from West Yorkshire.

Dec 17, 2024Business

Yorkshire marketer joins trade body Management Board

Group marketing director at Alfred Bagnall and Sons Ltd, Joanne Gualda, has been appointed to the Management Board of a national trade body. Joanne, who is based at Bagnalls’ head office in Cleckheaton, was elected to the Board of the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) at its AGM held on November 15. The PDA’s Management Board works with the staff team, headed by chief executive Neil Ogilvie, to ensure the Association undertakes work that is beneficial to its members. Joanne was chos

Dec 17, 2024Travel and Environment

Woman edges closer to goal of growing 5,000 trees by her 85th birthday

Landscape supplier Green-tech is proud to share an inspiring update on Janet Willoner’s progress. Back in 2019, motivated by her grandchildren’s passion for combating climate change, Janet from Boroughbridge embarked on an ambitious mission to grow 5,000 trees from seed by the time she turns 85 - a remarkable achievement that Green-tech is delighted to support. As 2024 draws to a close, Janet has grown an additional 800 saplings, bringing her total to an incredible 3,500 trees raised since she

Dec 17, 2024Entrepreneurs

Innovative first aid business set for growth

Award-winning Yorkshire based Mini First Aid is expanding with investment from Finance Yorkshire. The company was founded nine years ago by Yorkshire Businesswoman of the Year award winner, Kate Ball who has successfully grown the business which now operates more than 70 franchises covering most of the UK. Mini First Aid provides first aid training and education to people of all ages with its original parent and carer classes proving most popular. Other classes are aimed at children and adul

Dec 17, 2024Business

Opening date revealed for neighbourhood workspace

With the redevelopment of the Bonding Warehouse well underway, Patch has announced that the coworking and community hub will officially open on Monday 6th January 2025. Following the unveiling of the plans in October, the neighbourhood workspace is attracting widespread attention among tech and creative businesses keen to establish a presence in York. The series of exclusive preview tours which ran in early December sparked further interest and only five private offices remain. These offer ins

Dec 17, 2024Business

New advocate for Han Law

Award-winning Han Law Co has expanded its team with the addition of Samantha Quinn, a dual-qualified Solicitor Advocate with a reputable standing for complex employment and discrimination matters. Samantha has over 14 years experience as a practicing lawyer including opening her own employment law firm, and a barrister’s chambers. She has a full range of experience in employment law, discrimination, commercial, and corporate law and is a vigorous and versatile litigator. Hannah Strawbridge C

Dec 16, 2024Fashion and Lifestyle

Luxury family hospitality business announces charity partnership

Yorkshire Family Business finalist, The Highfield House, champions the hard work of baby unit that supported owners with the premature birth of their son with a £1.00 donation for every meal eaten at their luxury 1864 restaurant. Owners and international design duo Andy and Lindsey Lampard, who personally renovated The Highfield House, Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire in 2022, have announced they will support the Baby Unit Fund, Hull with a £1.00 donation for every meal eaten at their luxur

Dec 16, 2024Fashion and Lifestyle

Leeds Playhouse reveals full Spring/Summer 2025 season

Leeds Playhouse has unveiled a full medley of productions as part of its Spring/Summer 2025 season - the final season under award-winning Artistic Director and Joint CEO James Brining, as he prepares to step down in April 2025 after thirteen years. The Playhouse begins 2025 with eight unmissable produced shows - including two world premieres, an exciting array of some of the best visiting productions and an abundance of thrilling studio work. “As we enter our 55th year as a creative hub, we

Dec 12, 2024Business

Pioneering mentorship scheme connects young volunteers with opportunity

A trailblazing new mentoring programme, which brings together local young volunteers and leading role models in the tech and digital sectors, has recently reached its grand finale. Delivered by social value specialist Ahead Partnership, the first-of-its-kind programme has aimed to give back to young volunteers aged 16-19 at Harehills-based youth empowerment charity CATCH Leeds by connecting them to mentors from key employers such as AND Digital, First Bus West Yorkshire, and Aire Logic, helpin

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