Fashion and Lifestyle Firecracker ball raises over £200k for Barnardo's in Yorkshire One of the biggest and prestigious charitable events in the region’s calendar returned to Rudding Park Hotel, in Harrogate, on Saturday, 15th October 2022, following a two-year pandemic hiatus, and once again Yorkshire dug deep – with early indications showing £210K was raised for Barnardo’s. The Firecracker Ball, which By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle The countdown to Bradford’s festive launch is on The Broadway will be hosting Bradford’s official Christmas lights switch on with the return of the spectacular Festive Launch on Saturday 12 November. Also making a return is the Centre’s ‘Broadway Presents’ - a talent show to find the district’s next big star. Budding stars can submit By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Poppy's Potting Shed to pop up in Harvey Nichols, Leeds Leeds based houseplant business Poppy's Potting Shed will be hosting a pop up shop at the prestigious Harvey Nichols store in Leeds. Running daily from November 7th until Christmas Eve, the pop up will feature a range of carefully curated houseplants and gifts, offering a personalised shopping experience By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Menopause month is here and Holland & Barrett share some tips Holland & Barrett customer research revealed 69% of people experiencing peri/menopause currently would rather manage their symptoms without HRT, preferring natural or lifestyle management instead. That said, with so many different options on the market, it can be hard to know where to start. As the UK’s leading By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Abstract artist celebrates 5 years in business with Peter Jones Yorkshire artist Toni Thornton, who is best known for her abstract art, signature colour palettes and unique work with texture, partnered with legendry Dragons Den Peter Jones CBE to auction artwork and raise funds for The Peter Jones Foundation at his yearly shooting day event. Throughout the fundraising day, which By The Editor • 3 min read
Entrepreneurs Letting agent named Learner of the Year at property industry awards A letting agent at Brown & Co, an agency in North Ferriby, East Yorkshire, has been named Learner of the Year at this year’s annual awards of Propertymark Qualifications, the UK’s leading awarding body that provides professional qualifications for the leading property sector brands. Rosie Croft, 29, was By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Sunny Bank Mills hosts exhibition about giving birth in lockdown The acclaimed Sunny Bank Mills Art Gallery at Farsley in West Yorkshire is hosting an inspiring exhibition exploring the frontiers of parenthood during lockdown. Lullabies In Lockdown, which runs until the end of the month, is a group exhibition showcasing the work of several local, national and international artists who By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle The Ivy celebrates Halloween with spooky cocktails and a devilishly delicious dessert This Halloween, there will be no tricks, just treats at The Ivy Victoria Quarter in Leeds, with a spooktacular, limited-edition dessert and cocktail in partnership with Monkey 47 Gin, available from Friday, 28 October to Monday, 31 October. Created by the restaurant’s talented bar team, two mouth-watering cocktails will By The Editor • 1 min read
EditorsBlog What is happening in Leeds? I was in Leeds on Wednesday evening to meet Stephanie Hirst one of our ambassadors who will feature on the cover of December edition of Yorkshire Businesswoman. We met in the fourth floor brasserie of Harvey Nichols before I headed downstairs for their beauty social. It was lovely to catch By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Harvey Nichols host a brilliant breakfast The Brilliant Breakfast, which raises money for The Prince’s Trust, asked people from all over the UK to host a breakfast from 10th - 16th October 2022, to raise money for the leading youth charity. Harvey Nichols, Leeds hosted their Brilliant Breakfast on Wednesday 12th October for 25 their By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Tickets on sale next month for the Great Yorkshire Show 2023 Tickets for next year’s Great Yorkshire Show are on sale from Tuesday November 1, organisers have announced. The event will continue to be run over four days thanks to positive feedback from our visitors and exhibitors. Farmer tickets will be available for the 2023 show and will be available By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Is your marketing process driving your business forward? Do you have a marketing plan that connects your people and your business offering? Book your place at this event and learn the process behind a powerful marketing plan that drives successful activity. Thu, 17 November 2022, 10:00 – 13:00 GMT Virgin Money 94 Briggate Leeds LS1 6NP Delegates By The Editor • 3 min read
