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What our members say

My name is Zoe Hands and I am the Sales Leader at The Leeds Marriott Hotel. I have worked at the hotel for almost 25 years starting as a waitress and working my way up the ladder! I love being a member of The Yorkshire Businesswoman group. I really enjoy attending events and being a part of such an amazing and supportive group of women! I joined Yorkshire Businesswoman about 2 years ago and I can honestly say that it has changed my life for the better. My friend Perrin Read recommended the g

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Empowering woman unheard during menopause
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Empowering woman unheard during menopause

In this week’s podcast, food writer, author and award-winning entrepreneur Freda Shafi talks about her work raising awareness of menopause, and recording the experiences in the Pakistani community in West Yorkshire. Freda shares her own menopause story, and she and Dr Louise discuss key barriers women face accessing care, and ways to improve knowledge to empower women to advocate for themselves. ‘I'm a South Asian woman, I'm a Pakistani, I'm a British Pakistani woman, and I know I represent

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Pheonix Dance Theatre appoints new artistic director
|Fashion and Lifestyle

Pheonix Dance Theatre appoints new artistic director

Phoenix Dance Theatre based in Leeds today announced the appointment of Marcus Jarrell Willis as its new artistic director. Marcus, 38, dancer and choreographer, was born in Houston, Texas in 1985. Following his passion for dance, he moved to New York at the age of 16 to study at The Ailey School. He performed with Ailey II and in 2008 joined Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. He stayed with the company for eight years, choreographing, teaching and performing in New York and on tour, and part

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Bob & Berts expands UK footprint into Yorkshire
|Business

Bob & Berts expands UK footprint into Yorkshire

Independent coffee and food chain Bob & Berts has expanded its footprint into Yorkshire as it prepares to open its 28th UK store in Wakefield on Monday 25th September, creating over 30 new jobs. Situated in the city’s open-air Trinity Walk Shopping Centre, the company has transformed a 3,000 sq. ft unit into a relaxed family-friendly coffee shop. The store’s 120-cover layout delivers a bright interior style that the brand has become known for, with 92 internal covers and a further 28 external

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Join us for October networking
|Events

Join us for October networking

Our October networking event takes place on Friday 6th October at Banyan Bar & Kitchen in Leeds City Square from 3pm to 5pm. We have three fabulous speakers, physiotherapist Ruth Sudol from Fixology, and Lesley Wilks beauty therapist and Louise from Architect Hair coming together to speak about self care, something every busy working women needs. This is not one to be missed. Tickets for guests are available by clicking below.

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Rozél Rosé Vodka Terrace launches at Harvey Nichols Leeds
|Fashion and Lifestyle

Rozél Rosé Vodka Terrace launches at Harvey Nichols Leeds

Celebrate the final days of summer with a visit to the new Rozél Vodka Terrace at Harvey Nichols Leeds. The Rozél Rosé Vodka terrace has launched at the Fourth Floor Brasserie, transporting guests from the bustling city into the elegant ambiance of an English garden. Enjoy views across the rooftops while sipping on a refreshing Rozél cocktail. Light and delicately fruity, Rozél is a new vodka, inspired by the classic profile of a fresh and fruity Provence rosé wine. It has taken outdoor drin

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Awards now open!
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Awards now open!

The Yorkshire Businesswoman awards are now open! To vote for the business lady you think deserves one of our prestigious awards click on the YBW Awards link on the menu bar and get voting!

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Leeds mum launches Scafell Pike Challenge to raise awareness of non-smoking lung cancer
|Health & Wellbeing

Leeds mum launches Scafell Pike Challenge to raise awareness of non-smoking lung cancer

A Leeds mum with stage 4 EGFR positive lung cancer will join more than 40 people – including eight with the same prognosis – up Scafell Pike, England’s highest peak, on 23 September to increase awareness of non-smoking lung cancer and raise funds to support patients affected by the disease. 49-year-old Natasha Loveridge, from Guiseley, was diagnosed with lung cancer in December 2022 and within weeks received the news that it was incurable. Since then, she has committed herself to improving u

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Olympian to bring 1000s of swimming lessons to Wakefield with new Xscape pool
|Health & Wellbeing

Olympian to bring 1000s of swimming lessons to Wakefield with new Xscape pool

A new swimming pool part-owned by Olympic legend Becky Adlington OBE is set to make a splash at Xscape Yorkshire. Around 2,000 new swimming lesson slots will be created at the state-of-the-art swim! centre with around 70% already snapped up by local families. A seven-figure sum is being invested in the site, which will create up to 20 new jobs at the leading visitor attraction in Glasshoughton, Wakefield district. Four-time Olympic medallist, Becky, co-founded the business – alongside Stev

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One week to go until 2023 St Leger Festival and you could win tickets to ladies day
|Fashion and Lifestyle

One week to go until 2023 St Leger Festival and you could win tickets to ladies day

There’s just one week to go until the highly anticipated Betfred St Leger Festival makes its grand return and the event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with four days of jam-packed racing action and a host of exciting entertainment to match. The festival spans across four action-packed days of racing, commencing with the Ladies Day on Thursday 14th September for the first time in its modern history, and finishing with the brand-new St Leger Community Funday on Sunday 17th September

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Exclusive fashion brunch with Aurélie and Mama Doreen’s Emporium
|Fashion and Lifestyle

Exclusive fashion brunch with Aurélie and Mama Doreen’s Emporium

Two of Harrogate’s most stylish and successful entrepreneurs are joining forces to host an exclusive fashion brunch. Lucy Robinson of Aurélie and Jessica Wyatt of Mama Doreen’s Emporium want to create a relaxing and inspiring morning for women like them to relax and enjoy this October Date: Thursday 19th October: 10am to 12noon Location: Mama Doreens Emporium, 9-11 Station Square, Harrogate, HG1 1TB Guests will enjoy the delicious Mama Doreen’s Brunch followed by a fashion presentation an

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The countdown is on to UK's biggest outdoor holiday home show
|Fashion and Lifestyle

The countdown is on to UK's biggest outdoor holiday home show

The countdown is on to the Great Holiday Home Show which will open to the public at the Great Yorkshire Showground this week. Expect a host of exclusive reveals of new holiday homes and caravans when leading manufacturers showcase their 2024 collections as well as all the latest gadgets and accessories in the shopping village. For the first time in its history, the Great Holiday Home Show (formerly known as The Lawns) will be held at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate from Friday 8t

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