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November 10, 2020|Entrepreneurs

‘Connections’ a hand printed linocut calendar for 2021 by Hannah Turlington

Hannah’s hand printed calendar is launched this month. ‘Connections’ is a series of 12 original lino prints celebrating the power of connections in everyday life. There are 16 million mass produced calendar’s sold every year. Hannah delivers us a contrast to that mass produced product that connects us with a traditional craft in a practical yet beautiful product. With 2020 being a year defined by isolation, we look forward to 2021 where we can celebrate and re-establish those connections and Ha

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November 9, 2020|Entrepreneurs

Expion director receives award for schools programme volunteering

A director of recruitment specialist, Expion Search and Selection has received an award for her outstanding contribution as a business volunteer to Silverstone Park’s school’s programme for the second year running. The Inspiration for Innovation (I4I) programme, seeks to provide students with meaningful experiences with local employers and provide them with insights into the career opportunities available to them. Having continued to support the programme throughout the 19/20 academic year, Ca

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October 23, 2020|Entrepreneurs

On the road to crime

Local business woman turned author, Catherine Yaffe, has released her debut crime fiction novel to widespread acclaim. Catherine has been a prominent person within the Wakefield and Leeds business community before stepping away in 2018 to write her first non-fiction book, Digital Marketing Made Easy. Writing that book inspired her to pursue her lifetime dream of writing a fiction book. The Lie She Told, a contemporary crime thriller set in the Highlands of Scotland was released on 1st October

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October 22, 2020|Entrepreneurs

Panintelligence co-founder named among UK’s top 50 most ambitious business leaders

Zandra Moore, CEO of Leeds-based Leeds data analytics and business intelligence (BI) software developer Panintelligence has been named as one of LDC’s Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2020. Now in its third year, the programme, which is supported by The Telegraph, celebrates the inspiring leaders behind some of the UK’s most successful and fast-growing medium-sized firms. There were more than 350 nominations and those profiled hail from every corner of the country, operate across a m

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October 13, 2020|Entrepreneurs

Yorkshire mum launches child-friendly holiday business

A mother-of-two from West Yorkshire has used her own experiences to launch a child-friendly holiday business. Jo Addison’s website Kiddieholidays is designed to help families with pre-school children find suitable accommodation and activities in the UK and Europe. Jo, who lives in Gomersal and runs her business from a base at Hub 26 in Cleckheaton, said the idea first came to her when she was on maternity leave with her first child. “My son was only little and we wanted to go to Wales on holi

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October 12, 2020|Entrepreneurs

IoD appoints new head of branches for England

The Institute of Directors (IoD) has appointed Natalie Sykes as its new Head of English Branches. Natalie takes up the role after being regional director of the IoD’s Yorkshire and North East and East Midlands regions. The role is part of a new structure for the IoD which has been developed to create a more member-led organisation. As Head of Branches, Natalie will be responsible for ensuring the success and growth of the IoD’s membership and professional development across England. IoD Direc

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October 9, 2020|Entrepreneurs

Leeds Teaching Hospitals chair receives Damehood

The Chair of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours for her outstanding services to healthcare. Linda Pollard, CBE DL Hon. LLD, has been awarded the honour of Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire for her services to healthcare, which span almost 30 years, and in recognition of her unbroken contribution to the community. This honour also recognises her tireless commitment to address the under representation of women in senior r

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October 9, 2020|Entrepreneurs

Technical PR agency targets biggest year yet – with 17 client wins and key hire

PR agency wins 32 days of additional client work per month Appoints Kirstie Wilson as newest account manager Recruiting for additional digital-focused role Technical communications agency, Scriba PR is targeting its strongest year of growth yet, as 17 new project wins contribute to 255 additional hours of communications work each month. Equating to over 32 working days of additional content creation, the B2B specialist has appointed a new account manager and is recruiting for an executive level

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October 7, 2020|Entrepreneurs

Poonam Kaur appointed to lead IoD West Yorkshire

The Institute of Directors (IoD) has appointed Poonam Kaur as acting chair of its West Yorkshire branch. Poonam is managing director of corporate finance firm fds, based in Wakefield. She was formerly vice-chair of the branch and an IoD Ambassador, representing the M&A sector. She succeeds Dr Richard Smith, chief operating officer of 2M Holdings, who has reached the end of his three-year term. Poonam will work alongside a branch team to ensure that the views of West Yorkshire businesses are r

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September 28, 2020|Entrepreneurs

Yorkshire-based luxury woollen homewares brand celebrates fourth birthday

September 2020 sees Yorkshire-based luxury homewares brand, Adriana Homewares, celebrate its fourth birthday. It is particularly special, as it falls just in time for the tenth annual wool week celebrations (5-18 October), part of the national Campaign for Wool. The campaign, which counts HRH the Prince of Wales as its Patron, is a cause close to Founder, and proud Yorkshire-woman, Adriana Gentile’s heart. She has always championed the personal touch and hand makes all her products in her Leeds

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September 18, 2020|Entrepreneurs

Pattinson & Brewer asks The Lucre Group to represent them

Pattinson & Brewer, the UK’s leading trade union law firm, has announced the appointment of The Lucre Group as its communications agency partner. First opened in 1890, Pattinson & Brewer was born out of the trade union movement and has been at the forefront of fighting for workers’ rights ever since. Following increased challenges faced by workers throughout the pandemic and beyond, the services and expertise of Pattinson & Brewer is in high demand. The Lucre Group will therefore act as an exte

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September 16, 2020|Entrepreneurs

New travel brand for wanderlust women takes flight

Girl About Travel is a ground-breaking new platform giving women who love to travel back their control, confidence and the chance to make amazing memories. Yorkshire-based lifestyle brand, Girl About, has announced the launch of Girl About Travel; an online community for travel-loving women, led by a team of travel industry experts, which takes flight on September 19th. It is designed to empower wanderlust women who want to make amazing memories with their families and embark on holidays that

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