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$Pontefract exhibition inspires next generation of women in Rugby League$

December 15, 2022|Fashion and Lifestyle

Pontefract exhibition inspires next generation of women in Rugby League

Life with the Lionesses, a heritage project which aims to raise awareness of the incredible role models who pioneered Women’s International Rugby League, will be staging an exhibition at Pontefract Museum until 26th August 2023 – and celebrating the enormous contribution made by women from the area. No less than 26 former Rugby League Lionesses from the Wakefield District played, or were support staff for, Great Britain and 22 for England. On 14 December, a number of former Lionesses were pr

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December 13, 2022|Fashion and Lifestyle

The Muslim Pantomime is now officially part of British Culture

The UK’s only Muslim Pantomime is being added to the country’s largest pantomime archive, which spans four centuries of British pantomime history. The University of Kent’s David Drummond Pantomime Collection is adding Cinder’Aliyah: The Great Muslim Pantomime, which is a reworking of the classic fairy-tale Cinderella. The inclusion of Cinder’Aliyah into the David Drummond Pantomime Collection is a historic moment, as it is the first Muslim-themed pantomime to be included in the archive. It f

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December 13, 2022|Fashion and Lifestyle

North Star opens coffee kiosk in Leeds

Leeds-based ethical coffee company North Star has opened the doors to its new takeaway coffee shop on Sovereign Street, serving quality drinks and sumptuous bakes that make a positive difference. The new shop, which is ideally based to serve the thriving business community and passers-by, will serve specialty grade coffees supplied by North Star’s network of producing partners in Brazil, Rwanda, Colombia, Costa Rica, Kenya, Guatemala, Peru and El Salvador. The quality beans sourced by North St

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December 12, 2022|Fashion and Lifestyle

International make-up artist gives masterclass to budding Bradford College talent

Bradford School of Art degree students were treated to an exclusive two-day workshop by internationally acclaimed make-up artist, Yasmin Heinz. The BA (Hons) in Media Make-up with Special Effects (SFX) students spent two days with Yasmin, hearing about her inspiring career and watching her demonstrate iconic fashion-show looks for Spring/Summer 2023. Previously based in New York and Paris, Yasmin now works in London at the cutting edge of runway shows, music videos, and global advertising ca

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December 12, 2022|Fashion and Lifestyle

You’re invited to the Yorkshire Beauty Town Hall Event

With the countdown to This is Yorkshire Beauty week firmly on, You are invited to the Yorkshire Beauty Town Hall event on 3rd February 2023. Come along to find out more about what the week is all about, how you can get involved, the sessions planned, and hear more on the four key themes underpinning our mission to host this inaugural, exciting event celebrating beauty in all its forms here in Yorkshire. Thanks to our friend and supporter of This is Yorkshire Beauty week, Yorkshire Businesswo

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December 12, 2022|Fashion and Lifestyle

Minskip's Wild Swan ready to soar over Christmas and New Year

The Wild Swan at Minskip, near Boroughbridge, enjoyed a stellar end to the year with revenue in October and November increasing by over 60 per cent compared with last year. This increase in revenue has been achieved despite challenging trading conditions in the hospitality industry. The historic 19th century inn, buoyed by the arrival of Paul Murphy, one of Yorkshire’s most talented chefs and the stepping up of new General Manager Nathan Wake, has now built an outstanding senior leadership t

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December 12, 2022|Fashion and Lifestyle

Food village could be tasty new addition to outdoor market

Leeds Kirkgate Market’s outdoor trading area could be set for a bright new look under proposals designed to safeguard the long-term future of this much-loved open-air shopping spot. Leeds City Council’s executive board will next week be asked to approve the launch of a consultation exercise seeking people’s views on plans to bring an innovative food and drink venue to part of the outdoor market site. The outdoor market has space for a total of 185 stalls, with around 85 of them being filled

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December 9, 2022|Fashion and Lifestyle

Festive shop pops up again in Methley with Christmas looming

The popular Christmas Tree Farm & Festive Shop at Home Farm, Methley, near Leeds, is now open. The glittering festive shop, which has been expanded and extensively refurbished this year, enjoyed a successful Christmas last year, despite anti-Covid measures being in place. The expansion of the Christmas offering at Methley shop, together with a brand-new entrance and exit one-way system at Home Farm, is the idea of Jamie Savile, whose family have owned the Methley estate since the 15th centur

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December 1, 2022|Fashion and Lifestyle

Big boost for Brighouse as town centre gift card launches in time for Christmas

Shops, restaurants, bars and other businesses across Brighouse are set for a big boost as a new town centre gift card is launched just in time for Christmas. Brighouse is one of the first places in the UK to use the new digital technology which has been set up by the town’s Business Improvement District (BID) in an attempt to bring more money and shoppers into the town. The Brighouse Gift Card is available to buy in the town centre and online, as either a digital or physical gift card, and c

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November 28, 2022|Fashion and Lifestyle

Ukrainian fashion designer launches fashion business to & creates jobs

In this week's The Capsule #inconversation, host Natalie Anderson, speaks to Yana Smaglo about her inspirational story; from having to evacuate her home in Kyiv in 15 minutes, her journey to the UK and the launch of her amazing new fashion business, Nenya, that showcases the best Ukrainian designers. Natalie hears from Yana about how she had created a successful fashion and beauty business in Ukraine but when forced to leave her home, left with one small bag and left her apartment believing sh

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November 25, 2022|Fashion and Lifestyle

Second pop-up shop for Ukrainian refugee in Trinity Leeds

Launching on Monday 28 November, Ukrainian refugee Yana Smaglo will open a pop-up shop in Trinity Leeds, ready for the Christmas shopping period. Her second pop-up in Leeds will showcase her fashion brand ‘Nenya’, which promotes Ukrainian fashion and style, whilst also supporting companies in Ukraine, providing an income and continued business. Having fled the war earlier this year, Yana lost her business and livelihood. Supported by a number of Yorkshire businesses, she has been able to start

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November 24, 2022|Fashion and Lifestyle

Steel Magnolia's comes to Leeds Grand Theatre

The original stage play that spawned the Hollywood film comes to the Leeds Grand Theatre 11th - 15th July 2023. Steel Magnolias, the hilarious and heart-warming play based on a true story, which enjoyed huge global success in the hit 1989 film adaptation starring Dolly Parton and Julia Roberts, is embarking on an extensive UK and Ireland tour in 2023. The star-studded ensemble cast will feature Laura Main (best known as Sister Bernadette in BBC One’s Call the Midwife), Diana Vickers (The X F

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