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Fashion and fundraising
|Fashion and Lifestyle

Fashion and fundraising

By Rachel Peru, Model and Fashion Correspondent rachelperumodel.com [http://] How fashion can keep people connected and raise money for a good cause For the last ten years I have volunteered to model in the Ilkley Macmillan Fashion Show which raises thousands each year to help support those diagnosed with cancer. The fashion show alone raises approximately £18,000 each year so you can imagine how upsetting it was to have to cancel the show this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Ilkle

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We take a look at Britains renaissance man's new book of paintings and poetry
|Lifestyle

We take a look at Britains renaissance man's new book of paintings and poetry

Following a lifetime in the Arts, achieveing success as a TV artist, poet, musician and songwriter, celebrated Yorkshireman Granville Danny Clarke has produced a dynamic and distinctive new book, featuring atmospheric watercolours and sketches alongside words and personal notes and TopicUK were delighted to receive and read this most wonderful book. The book contains an eclectic mix of 30 artworks painted in the realistic with personal notes. This unique book is beautiful with poignant words.

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Harrogate barre instructor supports multi-tasking women
|Entrepreneurs

Harrogate barre instructor supports multi-tasking women

A fitness instructor from Harrogate is doing her bit to help stressed out women from across the region and beyond, unwind and reconnect with their minds and bodies whilst in lockdown. Elishea Boswell, a 32 year old entrepreneur who usually runs her business, Barre and Body out of the Barre and Body studio on Cheltenham Mount in Harrogate and Studio Sixteen in North Leeds has responded to lockdown by expanding her services after 100% of her income disappeared overnight. She is now teaching her l

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The inner “BBQ Zen”
|Yorkshire-Kitchen

The inner “BBQ Zen”

In this amusing article, our talented Chef Tim Bilton shares his thoughts on the summer tradition of barbecuing. You might not have all of your family and friends round at the moment as we all try to begin some sort of “new normal”. It has been a challenging time for most of us, mentally, professionally and with our family too. We are all adjusting to a new way of living, shopping and even socializing (be it via Zoom with bingo and quizzes) to FaceTiming with friends and loved ones. As a ch

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City Varieties Music Hall celebrates 155th Birthday
|Lifestyle

City Varieties Music Hall celebrates 155th Birthday

The world-famous City Varieties Music Hall – and Guinness World Record holder for the longest running music hall in the UK - turns 155-years-old on Sunday 7 June 2020. On a day that should be marked with great occasion, the doors to Leeds oldest theatre remain firmly closed as a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19); it is the first time in its long and colourful history that the venue has ceased operation (other than in 2009-2011 when it underwent a £9 million restoration). Now Its future is uncert

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When you see a Cone, slow down
|Lifestyle

When you see a Cone, slow down

That’s the message the author of The Cones Books for children wants to send out in a very simple way, with Cones characters on wheelie bins to encourage children to persuade adults to slow down when they see a Cone. The subtext is that it is not only where the books’ characters appear but everywhere there are cones, care should be taken. The Cones is a series of beautifully illustrated books written by author, Chris Madeley. The author brings traffic cones to life in her entertaining stories, a

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As cycling doubles, bike week celebrates health & wellbeing
|Health & Wellbeing

As cycling doubles, bike week celebrates health & wellbeing

Cycling UK’s annual bike celebration runs from 6 to 14 June, with online events themed around the health and wellbeing benefits of cycling * Cycling has doubled in England and Scotland during the Covid-19 crisis * Cycling UK has helped almost 3,000 health and social care workers onto their bikes with free membership * World Health Organization and UK government advise cycling and walking whenever possible for short journeys * Two-thirds of car journeys in London could be replaced by a

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Spa Life
|Health & Wellbeing

Spa Life

Spa Life after lockdown - Vicky from VJW Holistic Therapies shares why it’s going to be crucial to take time out when some kind of normality resumes. Are you looking for ways to develop a healthier lifestyle post lockdown? Your healthy living plan should be a sustainable balance of physical activity, healthy eating and maintaining a holistic approach to a good health and wellbeing. Visiting the spa right now isn’t possible but when some sort of normality resumes and only then, we should inc

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Yorkshire Businesswoman meets author Milly Johnson
|Entrepreneurs

Yorkshire Businesswoman meets author Milly Johnson

Milly Johnson is a Yorkshire born and bred romantic comedy novelist, scriptwriter, poet, newspaper columnist, professional joke writer and after dinner speaker, the latter is where Yorkshire Businesswoman editor Gill Laidler first came across Milly. “Milly was speaking at the Yorkshire Society Awards in March, just before lockdown started,” said Gill “and I thought she was one of the best after dinner speakers I had heard, interesting, professional and funny. I decided I wanted to meet her. Luc

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Free holiday for key workers

Free holiday for key workers

The Principle Trust Children’s Charity, based in Skipton, North Yorkshire aims to improve the quality of life for children across Yorkshire by providing free holidays at one of their five holiday homes. Originally founded in 2011 by Mike Davies (MBE), the charity works closely with referring services and government bodies to support children and their families. In April 2020, the Charity became aware in the increase in disadvantaged children as a result of having a parent/caregiver working as

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Field & Fawcett ‘Food Hall’ Opens 4 June
|Yorkshire-Kitchen

Field & Fawcett ‘Food Hall’ Opens 4 June

Field & Fawcett, the wine merchants and delicatessen at Grimston Bar, will open its doors to customers on Thursday 4 June as a food hall. Open 9am to 5.30pm from this Thursday, the award winning shop and wine merchants will be selling a wide range of gourmet food items as well as a new selection of delicious homemade ready-meals. To celebrate the re-opening the first 100 customers spending over £25 on Thursday will take away a 20cl bottle of Joseph Perrier Champagne worth £10.95. Cathryn Fawcet

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Amazing use of cornflour
|Lifestyle

Amazing use of cornflour

Cornflour is one of those staple pantry items, it has so many uses for cooking. In the world of culinary delights, corn flour is used as a binding agent for puddings and similar recipes. It is commonly used as a thickener for soups, stews, sauces and other dishes. The completely wheat free version is used quiet heavily for gluten free recipes. Corn flour is also used as breading in Italian cuisine. Chaffing Using Cornflour to dust around sweaty areas like your upper legs can help stop chaffing

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