Health & Wellbeing Wortley-based women’s only gym goes from strength to strength EmpoweredLS12, a female-led and independent fitness gym, is celebrating its rapid growth with the opening of a new, larger facility in Wortley. The gym, which specialises in strength training and weightlifting, opened its doors to the new space in October. Founded by personal trainer and coach Marni Sharp in 2021, By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Health group NLG renews sponsorship of Hull City Ladies Health group NLG has renewed its sponsorship of Hull City Ladies for the 2025 season, as the club looks to kick on from last year's trophy topping season. Adam Wearing, CEO of Hessle-based NLG, said: "NLG have been a proud sponsor of Hull City Ladies for many By The Editor • 2 min read
Business A powerful and moving new musical comes to Leeds Playhouse next month Leeds-based Red Ladder Theatre Company return to Leeds Playhouse next month for a compelling new musical charting one man’s plea for help and refuge at a time when not all strangers are welcomed. Sanctuary will play in the Playhouse’s Courtyard theatre from 5-6 November. This compelling new musical By The Editor • 3 min read
Health & Wellbeing It's green for go on World Mental Health Day Why green? The green ribbon is the international symbol for mental health awareness. Those taking part in Wellspring’s campaign will choose a date this month to wear a green item of clothing and donate towards Wellspring’s affordable counselling services. By The Editor • 3 min read
Health & Wellbeing A Printmaker’s Landscape exhibition opening soon at Yorkshire Sculpture Park Sarah Kirby: A Printmaker’s Landscape 9 November 2024 –22 February 2025 YSP Centre Inspired by Yorkshire Sculpture Park’s (YSP) landmarks and vistas, renowned printmaker Sarah Kirby creates a whole new body of work for a stunning exhibition. Claiming the coveted Christmas retail exhibition slot at YSP, Sarah Kirby By The Editor • 3 min read
Health & Wellbeing Yorkshire to host first British Beauty week event Yorkshire will host its first official British Beauty Week event this October with The Festival of Health, Beauty and Longevity taking place at Grantley Hall on Sunday 27th October. Hosted by This is Yorkshire Beauty founder and North Yorkshire cosmetic surgeon, Dr Luna Khan-Salim, the event will put the spotlight By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Wellbeing boost for community at Dean Clough A new wellness club that promises a rejuvenating experience to enhance wellbeing and performance has launched at Dean Clough in Halifax. It is the latest addition to an already comprehensive array of health, fitness and beauty facilities available at the award winning 22-acre mixed use destination. Revive Wellness Club Halifax By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Business event aims to put spotlight on domestic abuse A pioneering business event is set to return to Yorkshire with the aim of raising awareness about domestic abuse. The event will feature speakers such as North Yorkshire Police’s first Domestic Abuse Inspector, Clare Crossan, and TV journalist and presenter, Christa Ackroyd. Created by Scarborough business coach and author By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Miss Yorkshire latest person to become suicide prevention first aider Harrogate's Chloe McEwen, the reigning ‘Miss Yorkshire’ who narrowly missed out on Miss England glory, coming an impressive fifth out of 40 contestants, is one of the latest people to become a Suicide Prevention First Aider. Chloe (pictured left) recently attended a suicide prevention training course run by By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Communications expert launches specialist consultancy York-based Karen McMillan, a seasoned professional with almost two decades of experience in marketing, branding and coaching, has announced the launch of her communications consultancy dedicated to supporting conscious-minded businesses. Operating in the wellness, charity and community sectors as well as working with entrepreneurs and organisations keen to champion their By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing National cancer director visits Yorkshire Cancer Research Centre The benefit of exercise for people with cancer was the focus of a visit by NHS England National Cancer director, Dame Cally Palmer, to the Yorkshire Cancer Research Centre in Harrogate. Dame Cally was joined by deputy director of delivery for cancer, Andrew Prudames, at the centre, to learn about By The Editor • 3 min read
Health & Wellbeing Leeds women offered breakthrough treatment for uterine fibroids July was Fibroid Awareness Month, an important opportunity to raise awareness of this condition, the symptoms it can cause and treatments available. Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in or around the womb (uterus). They are most common in women aged 30 to 50 , with 4 out of 5 women By The Editor • 2 min read
