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Nov 15, 2024Business

Are you getting the most from your membership?

We are often asked what members receive when they sign up for a Yorkshire Businesswoman membership so we thought we would provide a reminder, to ensure you are getting the most out of it which will help your business flourish in 2025. Most of our day-to-day business happens on our screens, but it’s important to carve out time for in-person connections. Networking isn’t just another way to grow your business - it’s a chance to build genuine relationships that can offer personal and professional

Nov 14, 2024Fashion and Lifestyle

Northern Ballet brings Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol to Yorkshire

Northern Ballet will spread Christmas cheer across Yorkshire when the Company brings Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol to three Yorkshire theatres as part of a new national tour. Opening at Sheffield Lyceum Theatre from 7 – 9 November, the tour heads to Hull New Theatre from 12 - 16 November and culminates with a three-week run at Leeds Grand Theatre from 17 December – 4 January. This magical production combines traditional ballet and captivating theatre to tell the story of Ebenezer Scrooge

Nov 14, 2024EditorsBlog

A joy to attend and support Smart Works Leeds

I had the pleasure of attending the Smart Works Fashion as a Force for Good Ball, last night (13th November) at The Marriott Hotel, celebrating the people who support this wonderful charity. Smart Works opened in 2019 dressing and coaching unemployed women across Yorkshire for job success. The aim is to support clients to grow in confidence, get the job they want and change the trajectory of their lives. Hosted by two Yorkshire Businesswoman ambassadors, Christine Talbot and Natalie Anderson

Nov 13, 2024Business

Unlikely TV Duo Launch Unmissable New “Yorkshire Talks” Podcast

A brand-new podcast and You Tube channel focussed on a different side of Yorkshire launches this month – with listeners and viewers treated to a regular dose of unusual, poignant and downright quirky interviews with people and faces from across the region. “Yorkshire Talks “brings together reality TV star and presenter Matt Jameson with the award-winning broadcast journalist Christine Talbot. Although on paper they may seem an unlikely paring, coming from the two differing worlds of news and

Nov 13, 2024Fashion and Lifestyle

Newburgh Priory gearing up for a magical Christmas

The magical Christmas Shop at Newburgh Priory in Coxwold, which has been comprehensively rebranded, will open to the public from Saturday November 23 until Christmas this year. The shop, described by Newburgh’s Alice Wombwell as the “brightest, best-stocked and prettiest it’s ever been” is central to Newburgh’s festive activities. It offers every kind of sustainable Christmas present, from candles, baubles, tree decorations, wreaths, mugs and vases to stockings, coasters and little Christmas

Nov 12, 2024Fashion and Lifestyle

An invitation for you with exclusive discounts and festive workshops

You are invited... Thursday 21st November 5pm to 7pm Join Yorkshire Businesswoman and Toyota Leeds for an exclusive shopping evening at John Lewis on Thursday 21st November. Enjoy a relaxed shopping experience with complimentary welcome drinks, personalised Christmas workshops, exclusive discounts just for you, and a chance to explore the Toyota range! What to expect on the evening... Enjoy a free glass of fizz on arrival and a range of festive activities across the evening including:

Nov 8, 2024Business

Cap hpi restructures its data operations

Leeds-headquartered Cap hpi will bring its new vehicle data and valuation operations together to create greater flexibility around customer requirements and drive innovation. Stacey Ward has been appointed senior data director to head up the combined operation. She has worked across Solera companies since 2018, and her previous roles included leading Autodata and the WLTP integration project for cap hpi. She will report to Antonio Sanchez Garcia, VP of Data Development at Solera. Commenting

Nov 8, 2024Fashion and Lifestyle

Great Yorkshire Show 2025 tickets on sale next week

Tickets for next year’s Great Yorkshire Show are on sale from Tuesday 12 November, organisers have announced. Tickets for the 166th Show on Tuesday 8 – Friday 11 July 2025 will be sold in advance only, with visitor numbers capped at 35,000 a day. Membership of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society which organises the Show and is a registered charity, will be on sale from Tuesday 19 November. The Great Yorkshire Show has sold out a week before the event every year since tickets went to advance

Nov 8, 2024Business

A healthier food system for all explored at Autumn Debate

Farming’s role in creating a healthier society will be scrutinised by a knowledgeable industry panel at the Future Farmers of Yorkshire’s Autumn Debate on the evening of Thursday 14th November 2024. Everyone with a stake in British agriculture is invited to attend the free event at Farmer Copleys in Pontefract, as Future Farmers delve into a ‘One Health’ agenda. The debate will look at how healthy soils, plus healthy livestock can equal healthy consumers and profitable farm businesses. Future

Nov 6, 2024Business

Digital and Technology community come together for awards

The 2025 Leeds Digital Charity Ball will be hosted at The Royal Armouries, New Dock Hall, on 12th June 2025 and will bring together over 500 members of the North’s Digital and Technology community. Whether you want to make new connections or see old friends, we have everyone in the room, from CTOs and CDIOs to entry-level talent. This is your chance to build meaningful relationships and even do some business while raising money for Leeds Community Foundation. Board members are Sandra Patel (

Nov 4, 2024Fashion and Lifestyle

Christmas activities to add to your calendar

Are you looking for exciting activities and events to do this winter? Then look no further than Castle Howard, the beautiful estate famous for Bridgerton & Brideshead Revisited, is a place like no other. It’s Christmas visitor attractions have won awards, and this year’s Alice in Wonderland themed festive event is nominated for Visit York’s Tourism Awards 2024. Alice’s Christmas Wonderland – Curiouser and curiouser! Tumble down the rabbit hole into a winter wonderland like no other, with Castl

Nov 4, 2024EditorsBlog

Revisit to Castle Howard

It's almost 30 years since I last visited Castle Howard, I had forgotten how beautiful it was. On Saturday I was invited by Gillian Robson to attend the Bradleys of York and Faberge black tie dinner, celebrating the launch of their beautiful new Christmas pendant featuring a little Robin, voted Britain's most loved bird. Sadly Gillian wasn't able to attend for personal reasons but Debbie Dobson, director of sales at Dakota Hotel and I had an amazing time. Walking down the Christmas Tree ad

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