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
What's on Collaboration brings children’s theatre back to Leeds Leeds theatre-makers tutti frutti, Wrongsemble, Unlimited Theatre, 154 Collective, Blah Blah Blahs, Alive & Kicking, Interplay, Fidget Theatre and Slung Low have joined forces to bring theatre back to children in the city, delighting them with a live experience on their doorstep. Live Little Stories for Leeds saw the companies By The Editor • 3 min read
Health & Wellbeing Creative wellbeing to improve mental health for Local communities in Leeds Communities across Leeds will be given the opportunity to take part in free creative workshops online through August. The workshops (funded by Leeds Inspired and Leeds City Council ) will be run for people living in Leeds, with first priority given to people living in Beeston/Holbeck, Seacroft/Gipton and the By The Editor • 1 min read
What's on Homelessness charity invites businesses to network in first virtual event A homelessness charity has organised its first virtual networking group as part of its corporate partnership. West Yorkshire-based charity Simon on the Streets will hold the online event on Thursday 6th August at 1-2pm as part of its ‘5 for 5’ corporate support programme. 5 for 5 is designed to By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Yorkshire film collaboration leads to award-winning drama A Sheffield-born producer and distributor has teamed up with a writer and director from Harrogate to bring an award-winning film, ‘Provenance,’ to the UK where it will be released on Monday 13th July on Curzon Home Cinema. Amanda Atkins, who grew up in Sheffield, set up Afinia Film, following a By The Editor • 2 min read
What's on Forthcoming events with Connect Yorkshire Let's Talk Zoom! With Connect Yorkshire Partner Sally Roberts In January 2020 who ever imagined that video conferencing would become a regular part of our day? Face to face meetings replaced with a Zoom call, networking in a room, now conducted over Zoom or attending a conference, now By The Editor • 2 min read
Lifestyle Martin Kemp reduces ticket prices for NHS staff for 80s party at Scarborough Spa As a thank you to NHS staff, Martin Kemp has reduced ticket prices for his Back To The 80's DJ Set which will visit Scarborough Spa later in the year. With a valid NHS ID, NHS staff can now gain a 20% discount on tickets for the party By The Editor • 1 min read
What's on MEPC hosts virtual beekeeping lesson Wellington Place is encouraging the community to come together and learn all about honeybees Developer and Asset Manager, MEPC, is hosting a virtual beekeeping lesson to help the local community get their nature fix whilst spending more time at home. The Wellington Place business quarter in Leeds city centre is By The Editor • 1 min read
What's on Local Business Coach pledges support to businesses affected by the impacts of the Coronavirus With many business owners struggling to get their heads around the sudden impacts that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the economy, local business growth expert, Jenni Morgan has stepped in to do what she can to help. FREE Webinars She is offering a series of FREE webinars to help By The Editor • 2 min read
What's on Smart Works Leeds launch series of webinars Running throughout the month of April, Smart Works Leeds is launching a series of weekly webinars to continue supporting the Yorkshire community. Known to support women in the city and surrounding area with securing employment, the charity has sought new ways to engage with the community, following a shift to By The Editor • 1 min read
What's on Getting in the swing for Vintage Bling Fling Businesswomen will be getting in the swing by donning glamorous 1940s glad rags for this year’s vintage-themed Bling Fling charity “jamboree”. The vintage theme has been chosen to commemorate VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) which marks the 75th anniversary of the formal end of World War II, because By The Editor • 2 min read
What's on Leeds Playhouse to stage new musical featuring the hit songs of Sir Tom Jones WHAT’S NEW PUSSYCAT?, a brand new musical featuring the iconic songs of the internationally celebrated singer Sir Tom Jones, and written by the Tony-Award winning Joe DiPietro (Memphis the Musical), will premiere at Leeds Playhouse on 23 September. WHAT’S NEW PUSSYCAT? takes Henry Fielding’s classic comic novel, By The Editor • 2 min read
