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March 22, 2021|Fashion and Lifestyle

Dance that lit a spark with communities in Leeds

Members across communities in Leeds were given the opportunity to take part in creative movement based wellbeing workshops online throughout January and February 2021. Some of these communities include the elderly LGBTQ community along with volunteers and community workers of local charities in Leeds. The workshops that are part of a Leeds Inspired funded project have seen members of diverse communities participate over the past few months. These workshops include elements of Indian classical d

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March 18, 2021|Fashion and Lifestyle

Leeds Baby Bank gets on the road with fully electric vehicle

Following a successful fundraising campaign, Leeds Baby Bank is celebrating getting on the road with the purchase of an electric van to deliver essential baby items to families in need. Leeds Baby Bank launched a fundraising appeal in September last year, and thanks to the generosity of people across the city and a grant from the Brelms trust it was able to purchase the environmentally friendly vehicle as well as employ a driver. This means that the charity will be able to reach more families i

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March 16, 2021|Fashion and Lifestyle

Raising the curtain on Leeds Heritage Theatres

On the one-year anniversary since Leeds Heritage Theatres’ three venues were forced to close their doors because of the pandemic, the company announces an exciting programme of new shows and screenings, and looks back on its most challenging year to date. Both Leeds Grand Theatre and City Varieties Music Hall hope to raise their curtains and welcome audiences back from May 2021 – as highlighted in the government’s roadmap as being safe to open with Covid-safety measures in place (plus any new r

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March 11, 2021|Fashion and Lifestyle

‘5 on the Farm’ Festival – trader applications now open

*Priority to be given to regional artisans, food and drink producers, crafters, activity specialists and market stall holders * Organisers behind the ‘5 on the Farm’ festival have announced that applications are now open for traders at the major summer event being held over August Bank Holiday. Market stall owners, crafters, food and drink businesses, artisans, rural and outdoor activity providers, are all encouraged to submit online applications via the website. Over 10,000 people are expect

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March 8, 2021|Fashion and Lifestyle

Scarborough Spa to reopen this month

The first phase of Scarborough Spa's reopening will take place later this month. The South Bay venue, now back under the management and operation of Scarborough Borough Council will reopen Farrer’s Bar and Restaurant on Monday 29 March. Farrer's Bar and Restaurant’s reopening will follow the government’s roadmap and will reopen in stages: with takeaways available from Saturday 27 March before offering outside dining within a new extended outside seating area from Monday 12 April. Internal din

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March 5, 2021|Fashion and Lifestyle

Welcome to Yorkshire and LNER’s “Song for Yorkshire” fab four finalists revealed – vote now

The Welcome to Yorkshire and London North East Railway (LNER) competition to discover a new song to celebrate the county reveals its fab four finalists. Competition has been tough, with an exceptionally high standard of entries, but the final four have now been revealed and it’s up to the public to decide who will be the lucky winner! Listen to the finalists, watch their video entries, hear what they have to say … AND vote for your favourite at songforyorkshire.co.uk Sam Turner – solo Isolati

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March 2, 2021|What's on

Leeds Grand Theatre offers free masterclasses to aspiring actors

Leeds Actors in Training (LAIT), a practical skills-building course for young adults (18-25) serious about an acting career, run in collaboration with Leeds Grand Theatre, is offering free online masterclasses throughout March 2021. In anticipation of theatres reopening, LAIT Intensive is a series of five evening sessions run over three weeks by professional artists and overseen by LAIT and Leeds Grand Youth Theatre Director, Lizi Patch. Running from 6-8pm on Tue 16, Wed 17, Tue 23, Wed 24 and

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March 1, 2021|Fashion and Lifestyle

Teacher achieves five star rating for children’s book

A West Yorkshire school teacher is celebrating five star reviews following the launch of a children’s book dealing with the themes of individuality and diversity. Bianca Vickers has written and illustrated The Travelling Turtle’s First Adventure which is aimed at three to nine year olds (Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2) and deals with the twinned themes of spreading kindness and appreciating everyone’s uniqueness. Bianca, who is based in Leeds explains: “The book follows the journey o

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February 25, 2021|Fashion and Lifestyle

Moda announced as sponsors of the Leeds Rhinos Netball Superleague team

Moda Living has been announced as one of Leeds Rhinos Netball team’s main sponsors. The Moda logo is emblazoned down the side of the Rhinos kit, proudly showcased for the first time on Sky Sports earlier this month. Yorkshire based Moda Living the UK’s fastest growing rental brand, with over £1bn of construction on site across the UK, and a growing pipeline of over 8,000 homes from Edinburgh to Brighton. Moda is changing the rules of renting with its innovative Next Generation Neighbourhoods,

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February 25, 2021|Fashion and Lifestyle

The event industry reacts to the lockdown exit plan

Leeds based AYRE Event Solutions reacts to the government announcement of the plan to ease lockdown restrictions and what this means for the events industry. A new four-step plan to ease England's lockdown could see all legal limits on social contact lifted by 21 June, if strict conditions are met. Shops, hairdressers, gyms and outdoor hospitality could reopen on 12 April in England under plans set out by the PM. From 17 May, indoor hospitality and hotels could open, and up to 10,000 spectator

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February 24, 2021|Fashion and Lifestyle

Toni Thornton art add new studio assistant to team

Toni Thornton has quickly become one of the most sought after British artists on the modern market, with celebrities, interior designers and art enthusiasts all wanting a piece of artwork in their homes. Since opening her West Yorkshire art studio in July 2019, Toni Thornton’s growth has called for a new studio assistant and the appointment of Meg Bolderson. Toni Thornton said: “It felt like the natural next step to bring another team member on board. Since opening the studio in 2019 we’ve been

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February 23, 2021|Fashion and Lifestyle

Leeds Playhouse to offer free theatre space for locally rooted artists

Leeds Playhouse has announced the use of free theatre space and guaranteed technical support for local artists in the heart of the Leeds City Region. The Playhouse will offer new theatre space, the Bramall Rock Void, as exclusive use for artists and companies to help in the recovery of the cultural sector. The take over of the studio space is being offered as part of Playhouse Connect, an ongoing response to the pandemic aimed at aiding reconnection and recovery within the City. Leeds Playhous

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