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
Events Join us for October networking Our October networking event takes place on Friday 6th October at Banyan Bar & Kitchen in Leeds City Square from 3pm to 5pm. We have three fabulous speakers, physiotherapist Ruth Sudol from Fixology, and Lesley Wilks beauty therapist and Louise from Architect Hair coming together to speak about self care, By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Rozél Rosé Vodka Terrace launches at Harvey Nichols Leeds Celebrate the final days of summer with a visit to the new Rozél Vodka Terrace at Harvey Nichols Leeds. The Rozél Rosé Vodka terrace has launched at the Fourth Floor Brasserie, transporting guests from the bustling city into the elegant ambiance of an English garden. Enjoy views across the rooftops By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Awards now open! The Yorkshire Businesswoman awards are now open! To vote for the business lady you think deserves one of our prestigious awards click on the YBW Awards link on the menu bar and get voting! By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Leeds mum launches Scafell Pike Challenge to raise awareness of non-smoking lung cancer A Leeds mum with stage 4 EGFR positive lung cancer will join more than 40 people – including eight with the same prognosis – up Scafell Pike, England’s highest peak, on 23 September to increase awareness of non-smoking lung cancer and raise funds to support patients affected by the disease. 49-year-old By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Olympian to bring 1000s of swimming lessons to Wakefield with new Xscape pool A new swimming pool part-owned by Olympic legend Becky Adlington OBE is set to make a splash at Xscape Yorkshire. Around 2,000 new swimming lesson slots will be created at the state-of-the-art swim! centre with around 70% already snapped up by local families. A seven-figure sum is being invested By The Editor • 2 min read
