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Bestselling author set to inspire guests at local Writers Retreat this September

Author and positive ageing campaigner Siobhan Daniels is set to host two empowering workshops at Writers Retreat UK, a family-run business in Beal, North Yorkshire. The half-day ‘It’s never too late’ workshops, on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 September, will give guests the chance to chat with Siobhan and hear her story while enjoying a welcome drink and afternoon tea. Siobhan, who has talked openly about her journey from being broken by life events such as bereavement, bullying and menopause to

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Victoria Leeds reveal Rainbow Street to celebrate Leeds Pride 2023

Victoria Leeds has brought a splash of colour to the city for 2023 to ensure the 18th annual Leeds Pride event is the boldest to date. Sidney Street has been renamed Rainbow Street complete with the return of the eye-catching mural representing the iconic Pride flag. The mural will be on display for three weeks and was hand graffitied by the multifaceted arts project team Graffwerk, whose striking street art has been seen across multiple city landscapes. To celebrate the launch of Rainbow Stre

Azets appoints director to rapidly growing specialist team

The Yorkshire-based Technical Accounting and Valuations team at UK top ten accountancy and advisory firm Azets has appointed Sabrina Khushi as valuations director. Sabrina’s appointment takes the award-winning team to a total of 14 people, making it one of the largest in the region. Sabrina has more than ten years of experience in professional practice and industry, spanning a variety of sectors and businesses, from family-owned SMEs to international groups. Her specialist expertise strength

Seven up for magnificent marathon maestro Beth

Bethan Pritchard, who runs the Bethan Sian beauty salon in the heart of Malton, has embarked on the challenge of her life for charity. Thirty-year-old Bethan has successfully run seven marathons in seven months across the UK this to raise money for two charities very close to her heart. Her first six marathons have raised nearly £9,000 for Tommy’s, a pregnancy charity that helps the many people that are living through the pain of dealing with losing a baby. The next six marathons, the first

Wonder-ing what to do this summer?

Now the school holidays are well under way, Yorkshire Sculpture Park has an inspired summer programme of fun for all families to enjoy over the coming weeks. Taking inspiration from YSP’s gallery exhibitions, this summer holiday programme of events and pop-up projects is designed to spark creativity, curiosity and shared moments of wonder and delight for all ages. Everything from a family rave, wax and clay sculpting to experiencing huge clouds of foam bubbles is included. The programme will

Shoppers in for a treat with new campaign from Bradford City Centre businesses

A new campaign from Bradford BID and Bradford at Night is hoping to entice shoppers into the city centre to enjoy ‘Tenner Treats’ at a range of independent and high street businesses. Over 15 venues are offering an exclusive £10 treat across the first two weeks of August, starting on Tuesday 1st August. From lunch time offers, to evening drinks, coffees, cakes and books, there’s a range of deals to enjoy including from the likes of Pizza Pieces, Rumshackalack, The Midland Hotel, The Victoria H

Behind the mask we are all the same

Join The Family Burns Club for their annual Masquerade Ball at The Queens Hotel, City Square Leeds on 7th October 2023. Guests will enjoy a black die 3 course dinner with DJ and entertainment until late for just £49 per person, all proceeds will go towards helping families and children with life changing injuries. For details contact Tracy Foster on 0774 316 2361 or email tracyfoster@burns-club.org.uk

Independent shops are booming in Barnsley

Barnsley town centre’s retail scene is continuing to thrive, striking a balance between modern national brands and boutique independent stores. The Yorkshire market town, fresh from a £210m retail and leisure regeneration project, is seeing a strong resurgence post-pandemic among its independent stores – perfectly complementing the new national brands. Footfall in the town is ever-increasing, with the year-to-date footfall at 3,547,005 – a 31.55% increase compared to the same period in 2022.