News Coronavirus update from Thrive Law Update – 27 March 2020 The Government has announced some further changes to their Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Any organisation with employees can apply, including charities, recruitment agencies and public authorities; however, the government does not expect public sector employers to use it as long as central government continues funding wage By The Editor • 2 min read
Yorkshire-Kitchen Wensleydale Creamery expands ‘online deli’ offering The Wensleydale Creamery, based in Hawes at the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, is adapting to current circumstances and supporting local businesses by developing its online mail order offering so that customers can get their favourite cheeses, local produce and gifts delivered direct to their door. Recognising that customers are By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Am I the only one never heard of Cabi? By Rachel Peru, Fashion Correspondent. www.rachelperumodel.com Instagram @rachelperu1 Am I the only one that hasn’t heard of Cabi fashion brand? I first heard about them through my lovely friend and co-organiser of the Silver & Sassy York fashion Week event, Annie Stirk. Annie organised independent Cabi stylist By The Editor • 2 min read
News Advice for employers regarding employees working from home Charlotte Armitage BSc (Hons), PG Cert, MBPsS, PPABP, FRSA Accredited Business Psychologist, YAFTA Consultancy The COVID-19 outbreak has already created the most significant level of disruption and havoc to our society than most of those who are still alive have seen in their lifetimes. Within a matter of weeks, the By The Editor • 3 min read
News Coronavirus update from Thrive Law Boris Johnson announced a nationwide lock-down in a bid to stop the coronavirus outbreak and warned that the police would be called in to enforce it where necessary. The measures, which can be found in the Government Guidance makes it clear that everyone is required to stay at home, and By The Editor • 4 min read
Lifestyle Happy Zooming! Perrin Read Roth Read Photography rothreadphotography.com [http://] During this time of uncertainty, people are looking for alternative ways to communicate. Perrin Read from Roth Read Photography and her partner Lincoln, have found the perfect solution. Lincoln and I have attended several meetings and networking events via Zoom this week. By The Editor • 1 min read
Yorkshire-Kitchen Store Cupboard Classics When we asked award-winning TV chef Tim Bilton, who in 2013 was on the cusp of receiving a Michelin star when cancer treatment cruelly robbed him of his sense of taste and then last year, revealed that the disease had returned, if he would kindly share some "store cupboard By The Editor • 2 min read
News Can you help the NHS? Have you more time than usual on your hands at the moment and wish to make a difference to the already stretched NHS? Why not apply to be a NHS Vounteer Responder? This has been set up to supoort the NHS during the COVID-19 outbreak. To do this, an " By The Editor • 1 min read
Lifestyle Time to get in the garden Spring is most certainly in the air and the frequent sunny and pleasant days provide the opportunity for an increasing number of gardening tasks. Now is the ideal time to get busy preparing seed beds, cutting back those shrubs that have been beaten by the heavy winds and rain during By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing A walk a day When our Prime Minister, Boris Johnson announced further measures to protect our nation and the invaluable services of the NHS on the 23rd March, he strategically suggested that we should stay at home whilst allowing for reasonable exercise to be taken once a day. Whether you are just having a By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing The benefits of working from home The government is now advising us to avoid all but essential contact, which is essential during the current climate. Spending time at home and missing many regular social activities may be something incredibly alien to busy working women however, it will help to try to simply see it as a By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Decluttering, detoxing and starting fresh Spring is finally here and despite the fact that the sun is shining outdoors, most of us are now wisely following government guidelines and spending time at home. Just as we clear out our garden to prepare for the spring harvest, clearing up left over leaves, removing weeds and built By The Editor • 2 min read