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Fashion and networking with afternoon tea at Grantley Hall
Events

Fashion and networking with afternoon tea at Grantley Hall

For our July networking event we are heading to the beautiful Grantley Hall Hotel for afternoon tea and a fashion show with fashion guru Lisa Darwin and John Lewis Leeds. Friday 5th July 2pm - 5pm. Free parking. We will be joined in the Grantley Suite, with its gorgeous outdoor terrace overlooking the manicured grounds, with some of our partners, Phillip Stoner jewellers showcasing some fabulous pieces made at their Victoria Quarter store, Lexus Leeds where you will have the opportunity try

Homebuilder's gardens given wildlife friendly accreditation
Lifestyle

Homebuilder's gardens given wildlife friendly accreditation

David Wilson Homes has received accreditation from the RSPB for the wildlife-friendly gardens at its Centurion Meadows development in Burley in Wharfedale. As part of its corporate partnership, the housebuilder has created gardens in line with RSPB guidance, in a bid to create a welcoming space for wildlife and to inspire new homeowners to make their gardens a welcoming space for nature. Nature on Your Doorstep is sponsored by the homebuilder which is supporting the RSPB to get gardens, balc

Trailblazing tech programme inspires young women across Leeds for sixth year in a row
Entrepreneurs

Trailblazing tech programme inspires young women across Leeds for sixth year in a row

Ahead Partnership recently brought together female leaders in tech and innovation to celebrate the sixth instalment of Girl Tech Leeds. These inspirational women from some of the city’s most influential businesses united to engage with young women from across Leeds and equip them with rich sector insights ahead of choosing their GCSE options. The interactive digital insights day was designed by the leading ESG specialist, Ahead Partnership, and seeks to reach young women who lack awareness or

Smart Works Leeds joins forces with First Direct Arena
Business

Smart Works Leeds joins forces with First Direct Arena

The Yorkshire fashion event of the year returns in style this November. The Fashion as a Force for Good Ball, hosted by Smart Works Leeds, will be a glittering celebration of Yorkshire fashion, Yorkshire women, and the transformative power of clothing. Smart Works Leeds supports unemployed women from across Yorkshire to achieve interview and job success. Providing interview attire and specialist coaching, last year Smart Works Leeds helped more than 800 women to move closer to work, secure emp

FB Fashion Ball heads to First Direct Arena Spring 2025
Fashion and Lifestyle

FB Fashion Ball heads to First Direct Arena Spring 2025

Encapsulating on the amazing success of this year’s event in Yorkshire, FB FASHION BALL is moving to First Direct Arena; to host the Arena’s first ever Fashion Show on 24th April 2025. The glitzy black-tie Gala Awards Dinner will feature a bigger fashion show and live entertainment to support multiple charities. This exciting decision will enable founder and organiser Lisa Darwin to further grow the event and take it to a higher level. Investing in innovative ideas, creative partnerships and i

Leeds Grand Theatre to close from June-September for planned maintenance
Fashion and Lifestyle

Leeds Grand Theatre to close from June-September for planned maintenance

Leeds Grand Theatre will close for essential planned maintenance work from Mon 10 June - Thu 5 September 2024. The extended dark period (when a theatre closes for maintenance) has been diarised for some time and will focus on three major improvement schemes (with other work also taking place): Future-proofing the front of house auditorium rigging for Circle fronts, surround sound, and delay bars that will improve the quality of lighting and sound that visiting companies can deliver Install

New for this year's Great Yorkshire Show
Fashion and Lifestyle

New for this year's Great Yorkshire Show

A craft beer bar, a Battle of the Butchers, Theakston’s Great Yorkshire Inn and Main Ring performances from Forever Tenors and the Paul Hannam Quad Bike Stunt Show are all new for the 165th Great Yorkshire Show. This will also be the first time the Show hosts the World Ayrshire Federation Annual Conference when around 100 farmers from countries including Kenya, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and America attend as part of a UK Tour. The People’s Choice competition is back for the first time s

All square this summer as new events programme announced
Fashion and Lifestyle

All square this summer as new events programme announced

New look City Square is set to host an exciting outdoor events programme this summer, it was announced today. The square, which has been transformed by one of the city’s most ambitious ever transport projects, will be the setting for a brand new Thor’s Tipi bar, monthly artisan market and a line-up of family-friendly activities as well a big screen showing some of the season’s biggest sporting highlights. Starting in June, the events space will see Thor’s providing a selection of cocktails a

Actually, I can
Fashion and Lifestyle

Actually, I can

Opening in July, Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) presents a new body of original work by York-based painter Carol Douglas, in her largest exhibition to date. Actually I Can includes 51 new paintings of various sizes, all of which will be for sale. Prices range from £325 to £1,430 with all proceeds going direct to the artist and to YSP to support its charitable work. Works will be hung in several spaces in the YSP Centre, including the Upper Space Gallery, and the Kitchen Café. Carol, who was

Premier dancer Abigail Prudames retires from Northern Ballet
Fashion and Lifestyle

Premier dancer Abigail Prudames retires from Northern Ballet

Premier Dancer Abigail Prudames will retire from Northern Ballet this June, after being part of the Company since 2011. Abigail grew up in Knaresborough and joined Northern Ballet as an Apprentice after training with The Royal Ballet and Elmhurst Ballet School. Abigail has become renowned for her exceptional performances in iconic roles such as David Nixon CBE’s The Little Mermaid, Cathy Marston’s Victoria and many more besides. Artistic Director Federico Bonelli said: “Her natural talent an

Holmfirth Arts Festival returns for another exciting year
Fashion and Lifestyle

Holmfirth Arts Festival returns for another exciting year

Holmfirth Arts Festival makes a welcome return for 2024, with an action-packed programme running across the Holme Valley, from June to September. This year's Festival theme of FLOW takes inspiration from the importance of the River Holme in Holmfirth and the Holme Valley. Using FLOW and their location as inspiration, the Festival has invited the best local, national, and international artists to respond to the environment, the unique landscape and its wonderful people, in all their diversity.

Beastly Ballet comes to Leeds next month
Fashion and Lifestyle

Beastly Ballet comes to Leeds next month

Northern Ballet's sparkling adaptation of Beauty & the Beast hits the stage this June. Leeds Grand Theatre 4-9 June 2024 Northern Ballet’s Beauty & the Beast arrives at Leeds Grand Theatre offering the perfect fairy tale escapism to kick off the summer season. Yorkshire Businesswoman have secured our tickets! Choreographed by David Nixon CBE, this enchanting reimagining of the classic story will transport audiences to a world of colour, filled with fairies, goblins and sprites, where magic h

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