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It's green for go on World Mental Health Day
Why green? The green ribbon is the international symbol for mental health awareness. Those taking part in Wellspring’s campaign will choose a date this month to wear a green item of clothing and donate towards Wellspring’s affordable counselling services.
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On Your Bikes! Yorkshire brothers raise £5,000 in epic ride for Leeds Utd Foundation
Two brothers from York have handed over a cheque for £5,000 to the Leeds United Foundation after a completing an epic 220-mile charity cycle ride.
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How to elevate your blog with simple design tweaks
First impressions are crucial when it comes to blog design. The moment someone lands on a blog, the overall aesthetic and layout influence their decision to stay or leave. A well-designed blog instantly conveys professionalism and credibility, making readers more likely to engage with the content. The visual appeal of a blog can often determine whether a visitor becomes a regular reader or exits after a few seconds. Creating a positive first impression involves more than just choosing attracti
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A Printmaker’s Landscape exhibition opening soon at Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Sarah Kirby: A Printmaker’s Landscape 9 November 2024 –22 February 2025 YSP Centre Inspired by Yorkshire Sculpture Park’s (YSP) landmarks and vistas, renowned printmaker Sarah Kirby creates a whole new body of work for a stunning exhibition. Claiming the coveted Christmas retail exhibition slot at YSP, Sarah Kirby will present a new series of original linocuts in the main visitor centre. The Leicester-based artist is one of the UK’s leading linocut printmakers. She is inspired by British p
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Independent toy shop nominated for national award
Games Crusade in Ilkley has been nominated in a national UK’s Favourite Local Business competition. There are £1500 in Ilkley Town Centre Gift Cards as a possible prize. An independent toy shop in Ilkley says a focus on customer experience and spotting industry trends is key to them being nominated for a national accolade. Games Crusade in Ilkley is one of the businesses nominated in a national UK’s Favourite Local Business competition, sponsored by Miconex and backed by the Ilkley Town Cent
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Marti Pellow announces 2025 UK arena tour
In celebration of one of the generation's most iconic songs, Marti Pellow has announced a thrilling UK arena tour coming to First Direct Arena on Wednesday 29 October, 2025, marking a monumental 30 years since the release of his timeless hit, Love Is All Around. This song, which became the defining track of the 1994 Four Weddings and a Funeral soundtrack and went on to dominate the charts, is still beloved by fans around the world – and Marti is ready to celebrate this anniversary in a big way.
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Bryan Adams comes to Leeds Arena
Bryan Adams is set to embark on his ‘Roll With The Punches’ world tour in 2025, named after his soon to be announced new studio album. The tour will see Bryan Adams and his band performing across the globe throughout the entire year and follows closely on the heels of his successful ‘So Happy It Hurts’ tour. The tour, which spanned three years, included performances in over sixteen countries across North America, Europe and Asia. He will perform at Leeds Arena on 10th May 2025. Tickets avail
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Law firm advises retailer on Stacey Solomon brand
Law firm Gordons has advised personalised luxury jewellery retailer Abbott Lyon on its latest brand ambassador partnership with TV personality Stacey Solomon. Gordons advised Abbott Lyon on its first partnership with Stacey Solomon in 2022, which included campaign activity around the retailer’s Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day collections. The partnership was extended to include 2023 Autumn / Winter and Christmas collections, and has since been re-contracted to cover 2024 campaigns. Abbott
Health & Wellbeing
Yorkshire to host first British Beauty week event
Yorkshire will host its first official British Beauty Week event this October with The Festival of Health, Beauty and Longevity taking place at Grantley Hall on Sunday 27th October. Hosted by This is Yorkshire Beauty founder and North Yorkshire cosmetic surgeon, Dr Luna Khan-Salim, the event will put the spotlight on key issues including representation in beauty, women’s health and longevity. Dr Lubna said: “Following the success of last year’s inaugural This is Yorkshire Beauty Week we know
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Wellbeing boost for community at Dean Clough
A new wellness club that promises a rejuvenating experience to enhance wellbeing and performance has launched at Dean Clough in Halifax. It is the latest addition to an already comprehensive array of health, fitness and beauty facilities available at the award winning 22-acre mixed use destination. Revive Wellness Club Halifax offers a luxurious contrast therapy experience that combines the use of ice baths and saunas to provide a unique set of benefits by using the effect of heat and cold on
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Rural women return to the farm for flagship Autumn event
Inspiring stories about stepping into agriculture as a second career will be shared as rural women are brought together in celebration at the flagship Autumn Gathering of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society’s Women In Farming Network. The Women In Farming Autumn Gathering, kindly sponsored by Barclays and Savills, will be held on Tuesday 8th October 2024 at Hornington Manor, Bolton Percy, York. The venue is set in the grounds of a working farm owned by Leeds-based bedmaker Harrison Spinks. Ma