The North’s growing polyester problem

New analysis reveals that parents in the North are throwing away 350,000 wearable school uniforms each year, just because they have been outgrown. With the average school uniform consisting of 32 percent polyester, or similar synthetic fibres, that’s the equivalent of 87 tonnes of plastic going to landfill

HR agency owner tackles team recruitment with TikTok

This week an HR Agency owner from Harrogate, Yorkshire is celebrating having found her perfect new team member, after having used TikTok to ensure they would be a good fit for the fun loving team. Am-dram loving agency owner Sally Bendtson,44, has shared publicly many times that keeping hold

Independent Yorkshire charity wins prestigious Queens Award

AN independent charity set up by an NHS worker to help young burns victims and their families has been awarded the prestigious Queens Award for Voluntary Service 2022 (QAVS) for its work. Family Burn’s Club was founded by Yorkshire Businesswoman member, Tracy Foster BEM, a play specialist who works

Hundreds of women to take part in a UK-first adventure!

The Women's End2End Relay is a hiking challenge stretching the length of the UK from Lands End to John O'Groats. Women from across the nation will help carry the baton across 2,028km and 3,6970m of elevation, launching on the 17th June 2022 in Land&

Opera North set to welcome diners to new restaurant, Kino

Exciting times are on the horizon for Opera North this summer, as the company announces an opening date for its much anticipated new restaurant, Kino. Located on New Briggate in the historic, newly renovated Grade II-listed Opera North space, Kino will open its doors and start serving up a range

The Smart Works Leeds summer fashion sale

Unemployed Yorkshire women’s charity Smart Works Leeds is to hold a fabulous two-day fashion event at the Corn Exchange in Leeds, selling designer labels and coveted high street brands at bargain prices. Smart Works Leeds, the charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for job interviews, is preparing to

Ten etiquette tips event organisers need to consider

As an event organiser, it’s important to consider corporate event etiquette to ensure that the event you are delivering is well-thought-out, has a respectful atmosphere, is a safe environment, and uses quality staging and production. Whether you’re organising a conference, gala dinner, product launch, exhibition or trade show,
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