Fashion and Lifestyle A debut children’s novel from Harrogate’s storyteller Hamish’s Heyday is the debut children’s fiction novel from the Yorkshire Storyteller, Olivia Parker. Known for brand storytelling for small business across the Yorkshire region, under Storyteller Marketing, Olivia has just had her first book published and the main character came to her in a dream… Meet Hamish, By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle For the love of friendly fashion March 2021 saw the launch of the new swap, buy and sell sustainable fashion app Clobber SwapTM. Born from a private Facebook group pre-covid before lockdown, last January, the business idea grew into a successful Facebook community and has now evolved further by members’ request into their very own Clobber By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Award-winning festival moves outdoors for the ultimate Underneath the Stars experience Paul Carrack (Friday), Saving Grace featuring Robert Plant & Suzi Dian (Saturday) and Kate Rusby (Sunday) announced as headline acts for the 7th Underneath the Stars festival. After a year out, award-winning family festival, Underneath the Stars, is set to return for its seventh year on Friday 30th July – Sunday By The Editor • 4 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle FB Fashion Ball is back The renowned FB Fashion Ball is set to return to Yorkshire this year, with hundreds of business professionals, fashion and lifestyle influencers across Yorkshire signed up and attending! This legendary event, to be held at New Dock Hall in Leeds on 21 October 2021, brings the business community together for By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Hannah Turlington Designs collaborates with The Stitch Society Hannah Turlington printmaker and designer is launching her new aprons in collaboration the The Stitch Society, who specialise in Artisan Workwear that is simple, sStylish and durable. Using her Pollination design she has worked closely with The Stitch Society to create an apron that is durable and beautiful, showing off By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Haribo pick 'n' mix pemiers at Reel Cinema in Wakefield As restrictions start to relax and families begin to enjoy leisure and entertainment venues once more, visitors to Reel Cinema in Wakefield can expect an extra sweet surprise, as the first HARIBO pick n mix to feature at a UK cinema premiers at the site. Thanks to a strategic partnership By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle May rain was a relief after dry April Author: Martin Blunn, Solutionize Global. The one thing that has been good about May in 2021 is the rain, after a very dry April. Unfortunately it has been a cold month so probably like yourselves many of my crops are delayed by 4-6 weeks. A prime example is my asparagus By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Just an hour of time can make a huge difference The 37th annual National Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June) is a chance to recognise the valuable contribution volunteers make to communities across the UK – particularly the part they have played in response to the coronavirus pandemic. According to research , one in five UK adults (19%) volunteered their time for community activities By The Editor • 4 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Abstract artist launches her limited edition art canvas prints Toni Thornton Art is known for her abstract style, her signature colour palette and incredible eye for detail – which is why her work is featured in the homes of celebrities, art collectors and admirers around the world – and on Thursday 27th May, Toni Thornton launches two limited edition prints, Cotton By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Interior Design Masters star Siobhan Murphy set to unveil pop-up window display at Junction 32 Junction 32 Yorkshire Outlet Shopping has partnered with Castleford’s Siobhan Murphy, finalist in the BBC’s Interior Design Masters, to create a unique pop-up window display at its centre. ‘The Junction 32 Edit by Siobhan Murphy’ will see the flamboyant star of Interior Design Masters designing a pop-up display By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Bradford Garden Centre partners with TV gardener for fifth year A Bradford Garden Centre is continuing its collaboration with a Yorkshire gardener and TV presenter. Tong Garden Centre has partnered with Leeds based garden designer and ITV's Love Your Garden presenter, Katie Rushworth for a fifth consecutive year. Of the renewed collaboration, Tong Garden Centre's marketing By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Businesses embrace open air opportunities as outdoor performances are confirmed A surge of interest in open air concerts by the general public is driving competition amongst brands to secure lucrative supply deals, according to the organisers of some of North Yorkshire’s largest al fresco concerts. The team behind this summer’s musical weekend at Castle Howard are reporting stronger By The Editor • 2 min read
