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Twins' trekking business takes off

Equestrian twin sisters Zara and Megan Emblin, 20, joined forces to form Croft Farm Trekking Centre in Fylingthorpe last summer. A year later, their decision has paid off. The duo, who have been riding horses since they were two years old, turned their lifelong passion into a trekking business that offers beautiful tours along the Yorkshire beachfront, moors, local bridleways and woodlands. The demand for UK-based holidays means the twins have been busier than ever. They currently run groups up

Marsden Jazz Festival seeking Crowdfunding support

In 2020, the global pandemic brought about the first ever cancellation of Marsden Jazz Festival (MJF) since it began in 1992. Whilst the Pennine village fell quiet last year, the festival organisers are doing all they can to fill the streets of Marsden with live music, excitement, and a sense of togetherness this year. To help deliver their covid-safe live music festival they’re asking for the support of their loyal fans and audiences to help make that happen. Their Crowdfunding campaign aims t

First Bus and The Piece Hall bring staycation 'seaside' to Halifax

First Bus is partnering with The Piece Hall to bring an annual family summer attraction to the famous Grade 1 listed leisure and tourism venue in Halifax, which they plan to become a regular date in the region’s event calendar. For the launch in July, its giant courtyard will be transformed into a beachfront packed with traditional attractions to bring a staycation seaside holiday atmosphere to West Yorkshire. Sandy Summer Daze in association with First Bus takes place from Friday 23 to Tuesda

Five Summer Yorkshire Festivals

The Great Yorkshire Show (13-16 July 2021) It has to be done, it’s the epitome of what makes us all proud Tykes, and this year, its even more special as for the first time in its history The Great Yorkshire Show will run over not three but four days. I’ll happily bypass the cutting-edge farming equipment and machinery, well it does have agriculture at its heart, in favour of the shopping, there’s always a wonderful array of stalls that even I can lose myself in for hours; clothes, pictures, gift

MAC Construction Consultants welcomes new senior building surveyor

Leading construction consultants MAC has announced the expansion of its Building and Surveying team with the appointment of senior building surveyor Terri Houghton. With more than 23 years’ experience in maintenance management, Terri joins the business with immediate effect having previously worked in alterations and improvement programs for Metropolitan Police Properties services, housing associations, banking, retail and commercial clients. In more recent years she has also diversified into

PRO 11 Wellbeing launch total rebrand

As avid gym goers have spent the last three months preparing for the long awaited ‘freedom day’ and a summer of events, it seems as though fitness, and the mission to attain that elusive ‘summer body’, has become more prevalent than ever before. In particular amongst young adults who have already booked out festivals and club nights across the country. As the younger generation hit the gym hard, health and fitness supplier Pro 11 Wellbeing, wants to stress to them the importance of looking afte

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Seven-year success story for social media firm

Social media marketing business Shoo Social Media marks its 7th birthday this month – and with much to celebrate. The Ilkley-based company has seen a period of rapid growth, expanded its team and still found time to meet its social responsibility commitments. They are marking the milestone with a Shoo BBQ outdoors at Ilkley Moor Vaults pub on Thursday, 15th July, with the permitted Covid-safe 30 guests, including clients and close business connections. Shoo, enables businesses to reach their i

Book donation secures builder Bellway top marks

The Yorkshire division of national homebuilder, Bellway Homes has been given top marks by a Wakefield primary school after a donation enabled it to purchase a host of high-quality books that the headteacher hopes will increase her pupils’ love of reading. Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery School on Aberford Road is less than a mile from Bellway’s City Fields development and when sales manager, Jessica Hall found out about the school’s search for funds to purchase new books she was eager to help

Eat Leeds tasty offers tempt foodies to the city this summer

As restrictions begin to ease with no let up on international travel, Eat Leeds – together with a growing number of restaurants and cafes – is grabbing the opportunity with a tasty treat to tempt food lovers back into the city centre this summer. As one of the UKs hottest food destinations, Leeds is home to some of the most fresh and innovative eateries that showcase diverse tastes and cultures. This summer, participating Leeds restaurants will be giving diners the chance to sink their teeth in

Harvey Nichols Leeds launches new childrenswear range

Luxury retailer, Harvey Nichols, has selected its Leeds store as one of several across the country to stock the company’s first ever range for children. Leeds will stock 25 kidswear brands and over 700 different styles in their Briggate store later this month. The entire range is also available to buy online now at harveynichols.com. Harvey Nichols kidswear collection will cater for newborn, baby, kids and teens, making it the ultimate go-to destination for luxury children’s fashion, everyday e

The Secret Event Service leading woman reaches finals of two Leadership Awards

Kate Hutchinson, the 28 year old founder and managing director of The Secret Event Service has reached the finals of the Northern Business Leadership Awards, which celebrate individuals who are role models for their teams, and organisations who have raised the bar for their competitors, across the North. The leader of Yorkshire based Events Agency and Yorkshire Businesswoman member, has been shortlisted to receive two awards, the ‘Young Leader Award ‘and ‘Emerging Entrepreneur Leader Award’; re