Business Society of Dyers and Colourists launches children’s colouring challenge The Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) is delighted to announce the launch of its children’s colouring competition in collaboration with Leeds-based Yorkshire Children's Charity and author Malcolm Campbell, who is also known as Malcolm the Weaver. ‘The Children’s Cool Colouring Challenge’ has been launched in By The Editor • 2 min read
Zoe Thompson, Founder of Build it Brilliant Helping professionals to benefit from business support Qualified Hypnotherapist and Business & Finance graduate Zoe Thompson has created a special Self-Help online event. The twist is that this business event is designed purely for those in the helping professions. The ‘helping professions’ sector employs over 1 million people, and includes hypnotherapists, chiropractors, therapists, counsellors, and nutritionists. En By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle The Sugar Plum Fairy comes to Leeds Northern Ballet's The Nutcracker opens at Leeds Grand Theatre in two weeks time Northern Ballet will bring the festive season to the fore in two weeks time as The Nutcracker, makes its much anticipated return to Leeds Grand Theatre. The ballet tells the story of Clara and her By The Editor • 1 min read
Business January workshops ‘a must’ for UK crime writers Highly experienced criminal psychologist, guest lecturer, radio host, podcaster, and blogger Linda Sage is teaming up with family-run business Writers Retreat in Beal, North Yorkshire, to host two workshops in January 2024. Linda has spent forty years working with some of the UK’s most notorious criminals, developing a wealth By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Leigh continues to pave the way for females in fashion Leigh Unwin, the founder of fashion retailer The Style Attic, had never dreamed of launching her own fashion brand until the premature birth of her daughter and the maternity discrimination that she experienced. In 2014 Leigh welcomed her daughter Edie to the world at just 25 weeks. After a long By The Editor • 4 min read
Business The Asian Standard newspaper launches a London edition During a momentous occasion for the UK media industry, internationally renowned actress, Manisha Koirala, was among the inspiring South Asian figures honoured with a prestigious award, celebrating her remarkable achievements in the Indian film industry and overcoming adversity. The award ceremony took place at the Houses of Parliament in London By The Editor • 5 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle California Connections: Three Pioneering Women - World premiere A celebration of choreographers Isadora Duncan, Martha Graham and Bella Lewitzky Yorke Dance Project, the contemporary ballet company run by Yolande Yorke-Edgell, will give the world premiere of a new mixed bill, California Connections: Three Pioneering Women, at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre, Leeds on Thursday 23 November before By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Absolutely Fabulous! Dame Joanna Lumley voices the Trinity Leeds Christmas ad campaign Listen to Joanna!0:00/0:291× Actress Dame Joanna Lumley will voice the Christmas ads for Trinity Leeds this year - ‘Fabulous… Every Time’ launches this week. The festive campaign will showcase the different gifts and leisure activities available this Christmas, from tech and toys, jewellery and accessories, to By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Uunretirement expert launches digital platform supporting over 50s in workforce Harrogate-based unretirement expert, Next-Up, has launched a new digital platform to support the often overlooked demographic of over 50s in the workplace, providing inspiration on what they can continue to achieve in retirement — the first benefit of its kind for this age group. Launched on 1st November, the online course By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Original Calendar Girls attend opening night performance The original Calendar Girls, and inspiration for the musical, play and film, joined the star-studded cast and crew on stage after last night's opening performance at Leeds Grand Theatre. Celebrating 25 years since the inception and creation of the original calendar and 20 years since the record-breaking movie’ By The Editor • 1 min read
Travel and Environment Crowning glory – Lord-Lieutenant’s King’s Coronation Tree finds a home at Yorkshire Sculpture Park The Lord-Lieutenant for West Yorkshire, Ed Anderson, visited Yorkshire Sculpture Park on November 7th to plant the King’s Coronation Tree, as part of a royal initiative to plant three million trees nationally. Funded by the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative, the iconic English Oak sapling was planted at a By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Join us for the Yorkshire Businesswoman Christmas lunch It's time to get out those sparkles ladies and celebrate another year in business! The Yorkshire Businesswoman Christmas lunch bookings are now open. We have once again secured the Grill restaurant at Dakota Hotel Leeds from 12 noon until 3.30pm on Friday 1st December. There is a By The Editor • 1 min read
