Lifestyle Composite Prime supports the regeneration of RHS Garden Harlow Carr Ilkley-based Composite Prime has partnered with RHS Garden Harlow Carr to revolutionise the way school children learn about horticulture by donating composite decking to restore the teaching garden. Aiming to inspire local children to expand their interests and develop a passion for gardening and the natural world, Composite Prime’s By The Editor • 2 min read
Lifestyle New name announced for three of Leeds' iconic arts venues Leeds Grand Theatre & Opera House Ltd., the company responsible for managing three of Leeds’ iconic arts venues - Leeds Grand Theatre, City Varieties Music Hall and Hyde Park Picture House - will begin trading as Leeds Heritage Theatres from Wednesday 26 August 2020. The announcement comes months after the By The Editor • 3 min read
Lifestyle lamping pod manufacturer builds a bigger home in Knaresborough A North Yorkshire company that was established just two years ago, has expanded into new premises at Hambleton Grove in Knaresborough. Anthropods & Co Ltd has let the last remaining unit, taking 4,000 sq ft of space at the industrial and warehousing estate, which has seven units totalling around By The Editor • 2 min read
Lifestyle Indie rock heroes The Cribs announce 2021 show at The Piece Hall Adding to an exciting summer of live events planned for 2021, The Piece Hall Trust and FutureSound have announced a special open-air gig from indie rock band The Cribs. The outdoor show, on Sunday June 20th 2021, forms part of an impressive line-up of shows that will comprise ‘Live at By The Editor • 2 min read
Lifestyle Helmsley post lockdown Copywriter: Anna Mason Living in Helmsley on the edge of the North York Moors, I’ve always been impressed by our many cafés, restaurants and tearooms. This is tearoom territory and visitors are drawn here by the prospect of eating something delicious just as much as the promise of delightful By The Editor • 2 min read
Lifestyle A summers salad By resident Chef, Tim Bilton Grilled Courgette, Fresh Pea, Feta and Garden Mint Salad 2 Large Courgettes sliced lengthways 200g Fresh podded peas 150g Feta cheese diced Handful Fresh mint leaves ripped or roughly chopped Pinch Sea salt and ground pepper Drizzle Olive oil Dressing 1tsp Dijon mustard 1 Lemon By The Editor • 1 min read
Lifestyle Internationally acclaimed artist to judge Yorkshire Water competition In celebration of World Photo Day, Yorkshire Water has launched a photo competition that aims to celebrate all the reasons that people love Yorkshire. The competition runs from 19 August – 31 August and will be judged by photographer and previous employee of the water company, Ian Beesley. Ian is Yorkshire By The Editor • 1 min read
Lifestyle Nominations are open for the Calderdale Community Spirit Awards 2020 The Community Foundation for Calderdale and its headline sponsors Covea Insurance, Riley & Co, BCA Leisure and Rathbones Investment Management will continue to host the impressive Community Spirit Awards albeit in a different format because of Covid-19 lock down restrictions. Last year the event attracted a sell-out crowd of over By The Editor • 4 min read
Lifestyle Leeds pop-up bike hub opens to the public A new pop-up bike hub has opened in Leeds Kirkgate Market to support more people accessing the city centre by bike. The new pop-up hub managed by Leeds City Council’s Connecting Leeds transport programme means shoppers, commuters and leisure users can park their bikes within a safe and secure By The Editor • 3 min read
Lifestyle Yorkshire Wildlife Park to welcome new polar bear A new polar bear will be arriving at the award-winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park in the autumn as the park continues its acclaimed animal conservation work. Hamish, the first polar bear cub born in the UK for 25 years, will be welcomed into the park’s five-strong family at the Project By The Editor • 2 min read
Lifestyle Are you nervous about your return to work? Thirty Five per cent of workers reported feeling anxious about commuting to work after lockdown, according to a CIPD report. As part of the E-scootability index, the team at Uswitch crunched the numbers to reveal how much those returning to work (using Newcastle as an example, as this is the By The Editor • 2 min read
Lifestyle Yorkshire’s secret garden saved in £50,000 appeal We’ve heard a lot about how lockdown affects mental health these past few months. The isolating effect of people being confined to their four walls was made worse for those lacking outdoor space. Appreciation for our gardens has increased hugely, and many of us fortunate to have one expressed By The Editor • 2 min read
