Motoring JCT600 celebrates two winners in the Automotive 30% Club’s Inspiring Women Awards Having supported the Automotive 30% Club for the last two years as part of its ongoing commitment to attracting more women into the industry, JCT600 has received recognition of two colleagues in the Club’s Inspiring Automotive Women Awards 2020. Stacey Laing, group trade parts manager based in Chesterfield, and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Networking with a twist Date: Wednesday 3rd February Time: 08:00 Networking with a twist Sally Roberts of Fun Training for Results, Caroline Broad of Clarion and Phil Harris of Brown Shipley Zoom There is an old phrase “People buy people” and it’s true! Meeting new, like-minded people can be tricky, until now! By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Garden Centre celebrates new look pet accessories section with a new range The team at Tong Garden Centre have introduced a brand new range of products for dogs and cats which minimises environmental impact. Over 200 lines from the popular Zoon range of pet bedding, collars, leads, treats and toys are now available in a bespoke area in the Tong Lane' By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Make a date for some self love February is officially the month of love, and this year self-love is the focus for a special virtual event taking place in aid of Smart Works Leeds, the charity supporting women back into employment. Founded by Miss Lubna Khan-Salim, a Yorkshire based surgeon and business owner of skin clinic, Time By The Editor • 5 min read
Business East Yorkshire hypnotherapist wins regional heat of FSB awards An internationally renowned clinical hypnotherapist from Anlaby, East Yorkshire, is through to the national finals of the prestigious Federation of Small Businesses Awards after winning the self-employed/sole trader category for the Yorkshire and Humber region. Sheila Granger, whose expertise in the field of personal and professional transformation has changed By The Editor • 1 min read
Lifestyle The Roaring Twenties- Girl on Pause I read a really interesting article recently about the prediction of a second ‘Roaring Twenties’. After the end of World War I and the Spanish Influenza pandemic (which ended in 1920), many sought freedom after having lived in fear for so long. “During epidemics you get increases in religiosity, people By The Editor • 3 min read
Yorkshire-Kitchen Last minute supper Last minute suppers Lacking in ideas when it comes to a quick and easy supper dish? Why not try this very simple recipe below. Salmon Teriyaki Ingredients • 4 salmon fillets • 1tbsp grapeseed oil For the teriyaki sauce • 10g caster sugar • 100ml sake • 50ml mirin • 50ml soy sauce Method 1. Put By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Nail care tricks Do you dream of having perfectly-manicured hands all year round, but find that as soon as there’s even a hint of chill in the air, your nails start to chip and flake? Exposure to cold weather can cause nails to dry out however it does not have to be By The Editor • 2 min read
A Year Without Drinking Alcohol **Good morning/afternoon/evening to whoever is reading this. Happy New Year! ** I uploaded my first ever YouTube video this week (yay) which is entitled: A Year Without Drinking Alcohol. In May, I wrote a blogpost talking about my decision to give up drinking for a year at the age By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Banish the blues Beating the "January Blues" January can feel like the gloomiest month of the year. Add to that cold weather, short days, Christmas debts and now inevitably seeing less of friends and family, and it's no surprise that people can find themselves feeling miserable and low. Here By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Improving our virtual look Six tips for looking great in a virtual meeting We all want the same things in business and life. Amongst the list we want to be healthy, look great, be safe, happy and successful. In our new normal of the COVID-19 era, many of us have turned to the webcam By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Dry January Dry January The concept of Dry January originated in the UK in 2013, when a non-profit group called Alcohol Change UK started the movement with the goal of raising money for alcohol abuse awareness and treatment. The trend caught on around the globe, with a significant number of people choosing By The Editor • 1 min read