Business New chief executive for Leeds Community Foundation Leeds Community Foundation have announced the appointment of their new chief executive, Steph Taylor. Steph has been Deputy CEO at Leeds Community Foundation and director of GiveBradford for the past three years and succeeds Kate Hainsworth, who will be officially stepping away in December after over eight years with the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Aubergine stays nimble with new PR win Leeds PR agency Aubergine has been appointed on a retained basis to handle the PR for award-winning social enterprise Stay Nimble. Stay Nimble helps organisations retain and develop great team members and supports thousands of people in their career. Aubergine’s initial job is to promote the company’s new By The Editor • 2 min read
EditorsBlog A rare trip to Harrogate It's been such a long time since I visited Harrogate, so was delighted to be invited by PR Katherine Busby to visit Mama Doreen's Imporium on Station Square for brunch and to view some fabulous French fashions from Aurelie, set up by Lucy Robinson www.aurelie. By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Innovative rural women share their success stories Stories of innovative diversification and inspiring accounts of rural careers have been shared at a sold-out Autumn Gathering of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society’s Women In Farming Network. The milestone 10th autumn get-together of this thriving network of women who live and work in the countryside brought together 130 delegates By The Editor • 4 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle New luxury Oriental restaurant announces Leeds opening date Blue Pavilion, the highly anticipated, premium Oriental restaurant from the owners of Blue Sakura, has announced its official opening date of 30th October. After months of preparation, Blue Pavilion will officially open its doors to the vibrant heart of Leeds, promising an unforgettable dining and entertainment experience. Building on the By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Artist-inspired gifts set to adorn the shelves at Yorkshire Sculpture Park Yorkshire Sculpture Park's award-winning shop is set to offer an exclusive range of gifts this Christmas, many inspired by the internationally renowned artists who have or are currently exhibiting at YSP. From limited edition prints to playful stationery, delicious treats through to stylish kitchen accessories, every gift purchased By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Fds advises on the sale of Panacea Pharma Projects Limited to Ergomed PLC Corporate finance boutique fds Director Services advises on the sale of the pharmacovigilance consultancy company based in the Isle of Man. Panacea Pharma Projects Limited was acquired by Ergomed PLC, which operates in over 100 countries. Panacea specialises in its comprehensive suite of fully compliant pharmacovigilance services, with bases in By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Barnsley Fashion Week headline event announced Barnsley Fashion Week has released the tickets for their Charity Headline Fashion Show which will be held at Barnsley Metrodome Arena on Friday the 27th of October. Organised by Barnsley Rockley Rotary Club - in aid of local charities BIADS and Marie Curie – the week runs from the 23rd to By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Miriam Margolyes visits Harrogate homeless project The BAFTA-winning actress, Miriam Margolyes, paid a special visit to the Harrogate Homeless Project recently, while on her current book tour. Visiting staff and service users at the Springboard Day Centre, Miriam wanted the visit to raise awareness of the vital work at the Harrogate Homeless Project supporting those in By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Fabulous treats (with no tricks) for Halloween As we approach Halloween why not cook up some tasty seasonal treats for you and your children. Yorkshire Businesswoman member and regular food and recipe contributor Freda Shafi shares some of her amazing recipes with us. It’s my favourite season. Halloween and Bonfire night; I always make sure I By The Editor • 7 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle 26 lands Victoria Beckham digital media account Leeds-based digital agency, 26, has been appointed by fashion-brand Victoria Beckham following a 6-month multi-stage competitive pitch process beating seven other UK agencies. The agency will be responsible for programmatic media, SEO and data strategy to help Victoria Beckham grow its reach and better connect with an international audience and By The Editor • 1 min read
