Fashion and Lifestyle Raucous gig theatre show shares a different kind of Christmas Raucous new gig theatre show, Santa Must Die!, is gifting audiences a night of anarchy, fun and move-your-feet music at Leeds Playhouse from 12-16 December. Presented by archipelago arts collective, it explores the darker side of Christmas; when the festive season is all work and no play, with zero hours By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Exciting paid theatre internship for blind or partially sighted artist at Leeds Playhouse Leeds Playhouse is partnering with Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) and RNIB on their Get Set Progress internship programme, creating new employment opportunities for blind and partially sighted people. It is offering a nine-month, full-time, paid theatre internship, developing an early career artist’s skills through a wide-ranging programme of on-stage By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle South Leeds garden centre adds ice rink to its list of seasonal attractions Tingley Garden Centre has added an undercover boutique ice rink for up to 130 skaters to its seasonal activity programme for 2023. "We're very excited to introduce an Ice Rink to Tingley for fabulous family fun this festive season. Make memories over Christmas and the New Year By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Oulton Hall Hotel, spa and golf resort wins luxury spa of the year Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort has been awarded winner of ‘Luxury Spa of the Year’ at the English Beauty Industry Awards 2023, Yorkshire Edition. The English Beauty Industry Awards celebrate the region’s exceptional talent and innovation in the beauty sector, set to recognise and honour outstanding professionals, By The Editor • 2 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
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
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
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
Fashion and Lifestyle Start the season in style with Victoria Leeds Five new stores set to open before Christmas, plus a major festive glow up as the new lighting scheme is unveiled. Victoria Leeds hosts ‘Fashion Santa’: win the gifts from his red Tesla Sleigh A full-to-capacity Victoria Gate will open its doors to several new permanent and temporary stores before By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Are you looking for a Christmas extravaganza This year Martin House have been selected as the beneficiary of the stunning Carols by Candlelight event held at the exclusive Swinton Estate on 7th December 2023. Are you looking for a Christmas extravaganza to delight your clients or something a little different for your work Christmas Party? Or perhaps By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Garden centre hosts wreath-making workshops as part of its seasonal festivities The new events take place in the Mezzanine Restaurant at Tong Garden Centre on two dates in December and include everything needed to create a 16-inch Christmas wreath, plus refreshments. The events have been organised by senior marketing assistant, Harriet Hardiment who said: "Hosted in the beautiful surroundings of By The Editor • 1 min read