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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|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 19, 2020|Lifestyle

Craft your own luxury crackers

If you’re tired of the shop-bought Christmas Crackers, cannot find ones with luxury contents or simply want to be environmentally friendly and give making your own a go, then you will love this simple guide to make your own Christmas crackers. Not only is it a great Christmas craft, but there's no better way to add a personal touch to the festivities. You will need: • A4 piece of patterned paper, wallpaper or plain paper to decorate • Cardboard tubes (e.g. toilet roll or kitchen roll holders

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November 18, 2020|Lifestyle

Over 50 million facemasks go to landfill each day and the litter is killing wildlife

Keys, phone, facemask; this is the new routine as we prepare to go out and about during the Covid-19 pandemic, but what you do with your used facemask has unwanted consequences. It’s impossible to miss the sheer volume of facemasks that have been carelessly littered around our towns and cities, and these facemask hypocrites have infuriated one major waste disposal company. UK based waste disposal specialists BusinessWaste.co.uk are calling for people to make the switch from disposable face mas

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November 18, 2020|Lifestyle

Christmas Chandelier Inspo

This DIY grapevine wreath chandelier is easy to do and makes an enchanting Christmas decoration. With Lockdown limitations currently in place, now is a great time to get crafty and learn new skills. SUPPLIES • 30″ Grapevine Wreath • Floral Wire • String Lights • Decorator Chain • Faux Greenery • Light Socket Adapter, screw hooks TOOLS • 2 Pliers • Wire Cutters • Ladder DECORATE THE WREATH Decorate your grapevine wreath before you hang it. Using a combination of artificial greenery, fresh

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November 17, 2020|Lifestyle

CAPA College launch catering tender for new premises

Wakefield’s prestigious Creative and Performing Arts College seeks contractor to operate the onsite public café/restaurant at multi-million pound, flagship new premises in the heart of the city Established in 2006, CAPA College (Creative and Performing Arts College) is one of the country’s most highly regarded Arts education establishments. A DfE-funded Free School, the College provides full-time training and education for students aged 16-19 in a variety of creative and performing arts discipl

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November 11, 2020|Lifestyle

Welcome to Yorkshire’s “Song for Yorkshire” entry deadline extended

The Welcome to Yorkshire and London North East Railway (LNER) competition to discover a new song to celebrate the county is being extended into next year. The latest national lockdown and uncertainty over what restrictions will be in place for the rest of the year means the organisers felt they would simply not be able to give the “Song for Yorkshire” entrants and the eventual winner the celebration and showcase they will deserve. The new deadline for entering is now Sunday 14th February 2021

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November 10, 2020|Lifestyle

Why it’s not too soon to think about Christmas

Christmas in 2020 is looking likely to turn out like no other in recent memory. Even for the most organised among us, the pandemic has made it difficult to plan more than a few days in advance – let alone a season. But there are still ways you can start gearing up to make the best of this festive period. And in a year of widespread fear and uncertainty, planning ahead will help to reduce some of the common stresses Christmas can bring. Here are four key areas you can begin to prepare for. Plan

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November 3, 2020|Lifestyle

Jason Manford announces new Scarborough Spa date

Jason Manford has announced a new date for his forthcoming Scarborough show. Due to the start of his 'Like Me' tour being delayed, Jason has had to reschedule his visit to Scarborough Spa until 2022. He will now play the venue’s Grand Hall on Thursday 24th March 2022. All original tickets remain valid for the new 2022 show and ticket holders can contact their ticket provider to claim a refund if they cannot make the new date. Posting on twitter, Jason said: “Gutted to have to delay my ‘Like

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November 2, 2020|Yorkshire-Kitchen

It's time to Harvest Broccoli and Brussel Sprouts

November is the month tidying up and preparing for winter. Now is the time to clear summer crops both inside your polytunnel/greenhouse and outside those summer crops that have produced. It’s a time to prepare the garden and or the allotment for the strong winds and poor weather of the winter. Make sure everything in your garden is in a state of good repair and can resist the strong winds that can do it damage. Keep tidying and scrubbing down surfaces and cleaning any pots that didn’t manage to

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November 2, 2020|Lifestyle

November gardening tips

It’s now getting a lot colder and there’s less daylight hours. But don’t put your garden to bed for the winter just yet! You can still pot up some colourful winter containers, start planning next year’s garden and of course, don’t forget to feed your garden birds! There’s still some colour to be found among leaves and berries. Winter-flowering shrubs such as Mahonia media hybrids, winter Honeysuckle and Viburnum Bodnantense will bring gorgeous fragrance to the short days. Try and spend a little

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November 2, 2020|Lifestyle

Punk Ass Poultry flocks to Leeds for city art project

An award-winning photographer is making the streets of Leeds his own art gallery walls in November, when he thrusts a flock of giant punk birds into the city centre. From Friday 30th October, the colourful Punk Ass Poultry exhibition will take flight in Leeds, with a bold takeover of over 100 billboard and poster drum sites. It's a unique street art project between Leeds photographer Angus Macdonald and LASSN (Leeds Asylum Seekers' Support Network), to raise much needed funds for the refugee c

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