Business Northern appoints Tricia Williams as new managing director Train operator, Northern, will be appointing Tricia Williams as its new managing director. Tricia, who is currently Northern’s chief operating officer, will take over from Nick Donovan when he steps down from his role in spring 2024. Nick joined Northern in March 2020 when the business moved into public By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Rotherham MP gets ‘in her element’ to unveil latest Magna milestone Sarah Champion MP was guest of honour to officially open the Magna Science Adventure Centre’s newly refurbished Earth Pavilion, which is ready to welcome its first visitors. The newly upgraded Earth Pavilion, one of four element-themed areas within the popular tourist attraction, will give youngsters the chance to journey By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Look North presenter to host the Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards 2023 Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce is set to welcome BBC Look North presenter Amy Garcia, who will host its highly coveted Barnsley & Rotherham Business Awards. Taking place on Friday 3rd November at the Magna Science Adventure Centre and sponsored by the RNN Group, the event will celebrate and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Let's support Leeds Mind and join their autumn ball Leeds Mind is hosting a party to both celebrate and raise money for the amazing services that they provide, and they need the support of local people and businesses to make the night a success. The Autumn Ball will be an evening to remember, with a welcome drink, 3-course meal By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Brand new models to be unveiled at UKs biggest outdoor holiday home show Brand new ranges of holiday homes and caravans will be exclusively unveiled when leading manufacturers showcase their 2024 collections at the Great Holiday Home Show. For the first time in its history, the Great Holiday Home Show (formerly known as The Lawns) will be held at the Great Yorkshire Showground By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Countdown on for UKs biggest outdoor holiday home show Great British Bake Off star and motorhome fan Karen Wright (pictured) will join renowned Yorkshire chef Steph Moon on the Great Holiday Home Show Cookery Stage this September. The countdown is now on for the Great Holiday Home Show which will be held at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Bridget Jones' Helen Fielding guest speaker at Yorkshire Children's Charity ladies 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. Helen Fielding, grew up in Morley, West Yorkshire and is best known By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Inspirational creative director to leave Sunny Bank Mills Jane Kay, the inspirational creative director at Sunny Bank Mills’ acclaimed Art Gallery in Farsley is leaving after 10 years at the forefront of the Mills’ creative regeneration. Jane, in conjunction with Sunny Bank’s co-managing directors William and John Gaunt, has established the Gallery as one of the finest By The Editor • 3 min read
Events Join us for our September networking Join the Yorkshire Businesswoman members as a guest at the forthcoming networking event at the beautiful Moda Apartments (behind Leeds Playhouse) on: Friday 8th September from 3pm to 5pm We have two guest speakers and lots of quality networking. To reserve your place, book here: By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Jonathan Baldock: Touch Wood **The Weston Gallery 23 September 2023 – 14 April 2024 Jonathan Baldock’s new exhibition Touch Wood at The Weston Gallery is a joyous, sensory feast taking inspiration from medieval sculpture, sacred geometry, the seasons and folk motifs. Jonathan Baldock’s distinctive sculptural installations are immersive environments where colour, texture, scent, By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Nominations are now open for the Calderdale Community Spirit Awards 2023 The Community Foundation for Calderdale are proud to announce that nominations are open for the Calderdale Community Spirit Awards which will be held at The Venue, Barkisland on 23rd November 2023 celebrating the great and good in the not-for-profit sector in our borough. Categories include New Charity of the Year, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Women golfers called on to support female Master Cutler at charity tournament Women golfers are being urged to join in a charity tournament in support of the city’s second female Master Cutler in its 398-year history. So far, 17 of the 22 team slots have been booked for the event at Hallamshire Golf Club on September 14 - and every player By The Editor • 2 min read
