Lifestyle Opera North and Northern Ballet set to return to The Grand Theatre Leeds Heritage Theatres is thrilled to announce that resident, Leeds-based companies, Opera North and Northern Ballet, will make a welcome return to Leeds Grand Theatre in 2021, almost a year after the theatre was forced to close due to the pandemic. The only venue outside of London to house both By The Editor • 3 min read
Health & Wellbeing Giving it up: A year without alcohol This title is probably a little too optimistic (so far it’s been months), but I’m trying to manifest myself some willpower and you know what they say: go big or go home. To be honest, it’s not willpower to stay sober that I struggle with, it’s By The Editor • 5 min read
Entrepreneurs Poonam Kaur appointed to lead IoD West Yorkshire The Institute of Directors (IoD) has appointed Poonam Kaur as acting chair of its West Yorkshire branch. Poonam is managing director of corporate finance firm fds, based in Wakefield. She was formerly vice-chair of the branch and an IoD Ambassador, representing the M&A sector. She succeeds Dr Richard By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Leeds prison worker launches new business in lockdown When a prison worker from Armley, who is a qualified personal trainer, was put on furlough, she decided to use her skills to help others stay fit whilst at home in lockdown. Katy Padam, 37, ran a series of free Instagram live workouts each week from the attic of her By The Editor • 2 min read
Yorkshire-Kitchen An Autumn Warmer By Anthony Hegney, Asparagus Green Outside Catering With over 30 years’ experience in the hospitality sector I have worked on a varied range of events from small outside events to serving the Queen and her family, one of the things that I have discovered on this journey is the one By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Top 100 companies in Kirklees to be unveiled at exclusive launch A joint initiative to celebrate business success in Kirklees and put local companies in the spotlight will launch in October, as the top 100 companies in the district are set to be unveiled. Aimed to strengthen bonds within the Kirklees business community, the ‘Kirklees Top 100’ is a joint venture By The Editor • 2 min read
Lifestyle The Piece Hall announces 2020 festive programme for all the family Safely bringing the Christmas cheer to Halifax again for 2020, The Piece Hall Trust has announced some of the exciting festive events and activities that will take place at the iconic Halifax landmark this winter season. Following careful planning, The Piece Hall’s Christmas season will take place from Saturday By The Editor • 3 min read
Lifestyle Bus routes return to serve The Headrow in Leeds A £20million+ city centre improvement scheme has reached the next exciting phase of delivery. From 4 October, buses will return to serve the Headrow in both directions. This means that the temporary bus stops on Calverley Street, Great George Street and Merrion Street will be taken out of use and By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Autumn Style By silver curve model and fashion writer, Rachel Peru Autumn Style I love the change of seasons, especially Autumn. The colours are so inviting I want to wrap myself up in cosy outfits that mirror the scenery outside. Whilst we can all agree it’s been a rollercoaster year and By The Editor • 3 min read
EditorsBlog First Yorkshire Businesswoman magazine is coming soon I am delighted to announce that the very first Yorkshire Businesswoman magazine will publish here on our website at the end of November. We are working on the edition now and hope to bring you lots of inspirational stories from across the Yorkshire region. Initially this magazine will be digital, By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing She was homeless for years, now Laura is climbing career ladder After being homeless for six years, Laura Fieber is in a career, about to buy a house and get married - thanks to the Sheffield charity Nomad Open Doors. “I was one of the hidden homeless,” said Laura, now 27 and a housing officer with the charity. “I was constantly By The Editor • 2 min read
Lifestyle Christmas IS coming to Yorkshire this year Popular family attraction, Lotherton has announced that Santa IS heading for the heart of Yorkshire this year, for a very special fifth anniversary of the sell-out Christmas Experience. From 27 November 2020 to 3 January 2021, The Christmas Experience will return for its fifth fantastic year, and the elves have By The Editor • 2 min read
