Clare Elliott, Service Director for Economic Growth and Skills, Wakefield Council AD:VENTURE Takes to the Road to Give Boosted Support to New Businesses and SMEs across West Yorkshire AD:VENTURE has secured new funding from West Yorkshire Combined Authority and is taking to the road to help new businesses across West Yorkshire turn their business dreams into a reality. Statistics show that almost 60% of new businesses fail in the first three years of trading. AD:VENTURE provides By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Bridget Jones' Helen Fielding guest speaker at Yorkshire Children's Charity lunch Helen Fielding, creator of fiction’s most cherished singleton Bridget Jones has been announced as guest speaker of the Yorkshire Children’s Charity Ladies Lunch taking place on Friday 22nd September 2023 at Capri @ The Vine in Wakefield and Yorkshire Businesswoman will be there. Helen Fielding, grew up in Morley, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Visitor numbers add up to success for Leeds Kirkgate Market Leeds Kirkgate Market has half-a-million very good reasons to celebrate its status as one of the city’s best-loved shopping spots. Leeds City Council’s latest monthly footfall figures for the market show that it received more than 500,000 visits in both July and August. The figures – 507,129 By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing It’s time for giving: launching harvest hampers around Halifax town centre Encouraging families to donate to local food banks this Harvest Festival season As the nights draw in and the weather turns cold, it is inevitable that we start thinking about preparing for winter months. With costs rising and finances feeling tighter than we'd like, our local community groups By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle The world premiere production of The Syndicate Based on the smash-hit, critically acclaimed BBC One drama that entertained millions of viewers over four series, the world premiere of Kay Mellor’s final stage play, The Syndicate, tours the UK for 15 weeks from April to July next year. TV and stage star Gaynor Faye, Kay’s daughter, By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Magical new festive grotto announced for White Rose White Rose Shopping Centre is heading full steam ahead for the 2023 festive season with the announcement of its brand new enchanting steam train-themed grotto and decorations, and the return of its popular family-friendly ice rink. The wonderous new grotto, where visitors can meet Santa in his vintage train carriage By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds Kirkgate Market hotel scheme takes a step forward Plans for a new hotel development at Leeds Kirkgate Market have reached another important milestone. Leeds City Council confirmed initial details of the proposed development on the George Street side of the market complex earlier this year. Now, following a well-received community consultation process, a full planning application has been By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle The Ivy Asia launches Artisanal Sake & Cocktails pairing menu This autumn brings a unique collaborative pairing menu to Leeds’ The Ivy Asia. The two powerhouse brands Akashi-Tai and The Ivy Asia have united to mastermind a collaborative menu: Sake Sensations. The menu will showcase the best flavours from the continent, perfectly paired with mouthwatering and inspired sakes. The Ivy By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs What our members say My name is Zoe Hands and I am the Sales Leader at The Leeds Marriott Hotel. I have worked at the hotel for almost 25 years starting as a waitress and working my way up the ladder! I love being a member of The Yorkshire Businesswoman group. I really enjoy By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Empowering woman unheard during menopause In this week’s podcast, food writer, author and award-winning entrepreneur Freda Shafi talks about her work raising awareness of menopause, and recording the experiences in the Pakistani community in West Yorkshire. Freda shares her own menopause story, and she and Dr Louise discuss key barriers women face accessing care, By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Pheonix Dance Theatre appoints new artistic director Phoenix Dance Theatre based in Leeds today announced the appointment of Marcus Jarrell Willis as its new artistic director. Marcus, 38, dancer and choreographer, was born in Houston, Texas in 1985. Following his passion for dance, he moved to New York at the age of 16 to study at The By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Bob & Berts expands UK footprint into Yorkshire Independent coffee and food chain Bob & Berts has expanded its footprint into Yorkshire as it prepares to open its 28th UK store in Wakefield on Monday 25th September, creating over 30 new jobs. Situated in the city’s open-air Trinity Walk Shopping Centre, the company has transformed a 3, By The Editor • 2 min read
