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January 13, 2021|Business

Networking with a twist

Date: Wednesday 3rd February Time: 08:00 Networking with a twist Sally Roberts of Fun Training for Results, Caroline Broad of Clarion and Phil Harris of Brown Shipley Zoom There is an old phrase “People buy people” and it’s true! Meeting new, like-minded people can be tricky, until now! Connect Yorkshire partners, Fun Training For Results, Brown Shipley and Clarion Solicitors will be providing you with the perfect talking points for you to strike up substantial conversations with both new and

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January 13, 2021|Business

Garden Centre celebrates new look pet accessories section with a new range

The team at Tong Garden Centre have introduced a brand new range of products for dogs and cats which minimises environmental impact. Over 200 lines from the popular Zoon range of pet bedding, collars, leads, treats and toys are now available in a bespoke area in the Tong Lane's 2500sq.m two storey extension that is also home to the Mezzanine restaurant. Of the launch, Garden Sundries and Christmas Buyer, Phil Hemmings said: "I wanted to introduce a new range of Pet products and Zoon fits the b

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January 13, 2021|Health & Wellbeing

Make a date for some self love

February is officially the month of love, and this year self-love is the focus for a special virtual event taking place in aid of Smart Works Leeds, the charity supporting women back into employment. Founded by Miss Lubna Khan-Salim, a Yorkshire based surgeon and business owner of skin clinic, Time to Bloom, the Make a Date with You online wellness event will include include a series of interactive talks and panel discussions from a range of inspiring female experts. Taking place on Friday 12t

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January 12, 2021|Business

East Yorkshire hypnotherapist wins regional heat of FSB awards

An internationally renowned clinical hypnotherapist from Anlaby, East Yorkshire, is through to the national finals of the prestigious Federation of Small Businesses Awards after winning the self-employed/sole trader category for the Yorkshire and Humber region. Sheila Granger, whose expertise in the field of personal and professional transformation has changed thousands of lives for the better, is due to attend a glittering FSB National Finals award ceremony in London on May 21, 2020, along wit

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January 11, 2021|Lifestyle

The Roaring Twenties- Girl on Pause

I read a really interesting article recently about the prediction of a second ‘Roaring Twenties’. After the end of World War I and the Spanish Influenza pandemic (which ended in 1920), many sought freedom after having lived in fear for so long. “During epidemics you get increases in religiosity, people become more abstentious, they save money, they get risk averse and we’re seeing all of that now just as we have for hundreds of years during epidemics” — Dr Nicholas Christakis The image of the

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January 11, 2021|Yorkshire-Kitchen

Last minute supper

Last minute suppers Lacking in ideas when it comes to a quick and easy supper dish? Why not try this very simple recipe below. Salmon Teriyaki Ingredients • 4 salmon fillets • 1tbsp grapeseed oil For the teriyaki sauce • 10g caster sugar • 100ml sake • 50ml mirin • 50ml soy sauce Method 1. Put all the teriyaki ingredients into a frying pan and bring to the boil. Let the sauce bubble and reduce by almost half, until it becomes syrupy. You can do this ahead of time and keep it cove

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January 9, 2021|Health & Wellbeing

Nail care tricks

Do you dream of having perfectly-manicured hands all year round, but find that as soon as there’s even a hint of chill in the air, your nails start to chip and flake? Exposure to cold weather can cause nails to dry out however it does not have to be this way. Inevitably, a trip to the nail bar is not an option at the moment however looking after your hands during the colder months will help you can keep your nails in tip-top condition. Here are five easy winter nail care tricks to make sure yo

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January 8, 2021

A Year Without Drinking Alcohol

**Good morning/afternoon/evening to whoever is reading this. Happy New Year! ** I uploaded my first ever YouTube video this week (yay) which is entitled: A Year Without Drinking Alcohol. In May, I wrote a blogpost talking about my decision to give up drinking for a year at the age of 22. I was only 5 months into my teetotalism when the blog was written so I thought I would do a little update on full completion of the year. (If you’re interested in reading the blogpost you can find it here: htt

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January 8, 2021|Health & Wellbeing

Banish the blues

Beating the "January Blues" January can feel like the gloomiest month of the year. Add to that cold weather, short days, Christmas debts and now inevitably seeing less of friends and family, and it's no surprise that people can find themselves feeling miserable and low. Here are some suggestions to help banish the blues. Make the most of the daylight While it might not always seem appealing due to the cold weather, being outdoors in the sunlight can make you feel better and give you more

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January 8, 2021|Business

Improving our virtual look

Six tips for looking great in a virtual meeting We all want the same things in business and life. Amongst the list we want to be healthy, look great, be safe, happy and successful. In our new normal of the COVID-19 era, many of us have turned to the webcam and video meetings in place of school, work conferences, and many of us are spending our days on video conferences hosted by Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, WebEx and the like. And many of you are probably looking into the picture window at yoursel

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January 8, 2021|Health & Wellbeing

Dry January

Dry January The concept of Dry January originated in the UK in 2013, when a non-profit group called Alcohol Change UK started the movement with the goal of raising money for alcohol abuse awareness and treatment. The trend caught on around the globe, with a significant number of people choosing to take part in Dry January as a way to simply drink less or reset after a month or two of over indulging. To successfully abstain from alcohol for an entire month, it is important to understand your “w

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January 7, 2021|Yorkshire-Kitchen

A magnificent medley

This month in particular, there's such a huge focus on eating healthy food, trying vegan dishes and boosting our immune system in an endeavour to stay as fit and well as possible. This recipe is quick and incredibly easy to make and highly recommended. Grilled polenta with herby mushroom medley Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp plus 4–5 tsp olive oil (or rapeseed oil), plus extra for greasing 500ml (18fl oz) plus 100ml (3 1/2fl oz) homemade or reduced-salt vegetable stock 125g (4 1/2oz) quick

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