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November 24, 2020|Lifestyle

Line up announced for Leeds first virtual light switch on

Stars of stage, sport and screen will join residents from all across Leeds for the city’s first ever virtual Christmas lights switch-on which will premiere on December 2. The exciting line-up for the online seasonal showpiece has been revealed today and features a vibrant mix of chart-topping musical artists, talented local acts, classical and theatrical performances and local sporting heroes who will all lead an innovative city-wide effort to light up Leeds and get the countdown to Christmas u

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November 24, 2020|Yorkshire-Kitchen

Christmas Chutney

Here is a deliciously simple, yet very tasty Christmas Chutney recipe with a splash of Port to enhance the fruit flavour. Ideal with left-over turkey or cold meats during the Christmas period. Also particularly good with a ploughman’s lunch and a glass of Late Bottled Vintage! INGREDIENTS: • 450g onions peeled and chopped • 5 tbsp water • 900g cooking apples, peeled, cored and chopped • 700g pears, peeled, cored and chopped • 85g dates or prunes stoned and chopped • 570ml of cider vinegar •

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November 24, 2020|Yorkshire-Kitchen

WIN a bottle of Gin

TopicUK have teamed up with Due Sorelle Gin and we have two bottles to give away to 2 lucky readers. Due Sorelle Gin was launched last year by sisters, Steph and Ali, who were driven to produce the ultimate Gin. Fuelled by the desire to create a London Dry gin that captured 'Italy in a glass' and could be mixed with their other favourite other tipple – Fizz - they took their first brave steps into the world of gin distilling. Using locally sourced premium ingredients they set to work to creat

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November 24, 2020|Lifestyle

White Rose Awards Tourism stars win while staying in

Hundreds of people have tuned in online to watch the biggest celebration of tourism in the UK. The 2020 Welcome to Yorkshire White Rose Awards, sponsored by York City Knights, have been held virtually for the first time ever due to the current COVID-19 lockdown. Chris Kamara, Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen, actor Nicholas Ralph, Paralympian Hannah Cockcroft and Dr Amir Khan, were among the stars who took part in the show, either performing or sending congratulatory messages to the winners.

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November 23, 2020|Lifestyle

Leeds heritage theatres ask patrons to help keep a seat warm this Christmas

As the Christmas season approaches, Leeds Heritage Theatres is asking patrons to consider supporting their three heritage venues at what would have been their busiest period. In a year that has seen the arts and culture sector suffer exponentially as a result of the pandemic, it will be the first time in their collective 400-year history, that the three buildings will remain closed for Christmas due to the ongoing concerns over COVID-19 and the need to protect audiences, employees and performer

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November 23, 2020|Lifestyle

Guests lined up for Welcome to Yorkshire’s online White Rose Awards

Chris Kamara was such a big hit performing at last year’s Welcome to Yorkshire White Rose Awards at the First Direct Arena Leeds, that he’s returning for 2020 … online on Monday 23rd November at 7pm. Special celebrity guests will also be joining the celebrations via the wonders of technology, to raise a glass to the worthy winners at what is usually the biggest tourism awards ceremony in the UK. With massive prizes to be won it’s the must-go-to exciting event for all to be part of - #WRA2020 - S

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November 23, 2020|Business

Small businesses to be recognised as North Yorkshire Business Champions

Small community-based businesses will be given the opportunity to be crowned champion of their town or the whole of North Yorkshire in 2021 following the launch of an exciting awards programme. The Town & County Business Champions 2021 awards have been launched to highlight the achievements of the UK’s very best micro and small businesses who are keeping community spirit alive in their local area. The awards are aimed at any businesses with up to 50 employees, including hairdressers, cafes, ac

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November 23, 2020|Lifestyle

Festive wreaths

Wreaths are a popular Christmas decoration, adorning homes around the world throughout the festive period. Making your own Christmas wreath is a fun and rewarding craft project, giving you the chance to create something completely unique to decorate your home with. What You Will Need: Gloves Thin wire bent into a large circle Thin twine or gardening wire, glue gun (optional) Evergreen foliage (ivy, conifers and spruce all work well) Decorative berries, flowers, pine cones and extra foliage suc

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November 23, 2020|Health & Wellbeing

Talking to myself

Author: Beth Brown. As I’m sure a lot of you will be aware of right now; times are a little tougher than usual. I’m currently still going in to work, as I work in a school, and, as winter has well and truly arrived, it feels as though I never get to see the sun. It’s dark when I wake up and drive to work and it’s dark when I drive home. Couple that with the fact that my work bestie (and out of work bestie) is self-isolating and I’m feeling a little out of sorts. Most days I’m ok (apart from con

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November 22, 2020|Yorkshire-Kitchen

Stir-Up-Sunday

Believe it or not, it's time to make your Christmas pudding! Traditionally, Christmas puddings are made on the Sunday before Advent and is known as Stir-Up-Sunday. Making your pudding or cake early means it really does benefit from time to mature. The flavour of the spices mellows and deepens, and the fruits plump up and soften. This recipe makes three 1.2 litre puddings, a perfect size as anything larger takes so much longer to cook. Ingredients • 300g raisins • 300g sultanas • 200g curran

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November 20, 2020|Yorkshire-Kitchen

Make your own mincemeat

Mincemeat was originally made with chopped meat mixed with sugar and spices, hence the name. Over the years the British public tastes have changed significantly and we have adopted mincemeat as a sweet filling at Christmas. This might come as a surprise, or not, but apparently there is set to be a shortage of mincemeat this year, which means it might be tough getting your hands on the goods! It’s not loo roll, but mincemeat is just as important as a traditional Christmas cake at this time of ye

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November 20, 2020|Business

Winners unveiled in Yorkshire and North East Director of the Year Awards

The Institute of Directors (IoD) has announced the winners of its Yorkshire and North East Director of the Year Awards 2020. The winners were unveiled at a virtual awards ceremony, streamed live on 18 November, to an audience of business leaders from across the region. The Judges’ Special Award went to Nicola Chance-Thompson, CEO of The Piece Hall Trust, Halifax (pictured) Nicola is also a Deputy Lieutenant for West Yorkshire. Delroy Beverley, IoD Yorkshire and North East regional chair, said

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