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K2CO presents A Thing of Beauty

Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre 2 & 3 July 2025 Award-winning choreographer and dancer Rosie Kay and her company K2CO present a double bill of groundbreaking works celebrating the female dancer. A Thing of Beauty, which will be performed at the Stanley and Audrey Burton Theatre in Leeds on 2 & 3 July, features two of her most iconic works — the autobiographical Adult Female Dancer, which she performs solo, and Fantasia, which brings together three female performers to celebrate beauty. Crea

East Yorkshire village's annual Produce Show is now open to all

Preparations are underway for the annual produce show in a Yorkshire Wolds village. The 78th Londesborough Annual Produce Show takes place in the Concert Hall in the village on Saturday, 12th July. Organised by a committee chaired by farmer Graeme Stephenson, the show boasts 99 classes and is open to everyone for the first time this year. In previous years, entries were only invited from villages close to Londesborough. "It's a popular show and is an important event in the village calendar

Honey Thief makes York a little bit sweeter

Get ready to be naughty by nature, York - the bear is loose and the booze is golden! York’s about to get seriously buzzed as Honey Thief, a bold new Yorkshire hard honey drinks brand, swings into town for an exclusive VIP Launch Party on Friday night. From 5-8pm Friday 27th June, York’s legendary Hooting Owl Distillery will transform into a honey-drenched hideaway to toast the launch of new naughty by nature drinks brand, Honey Thief. SPOT ARTHUR THE BEAR AROUND YORK ON FRIDAY 27TH JUNE TO

Family music festival FocusFest4 comes to Brighouse

Saturday 5 July Jeremys at the Boathouse, Brighouse, HD6 1PP A family music festival raising funds for Focus4Hope Tickets £12 (advance) £15 (on the gate) Under 12’s Free A full day of live music across 2 stages: Main Stage: 21.00-22.00 - Hullabaloo 19.20-20.00 - Bellaruse 17.40-18.20 - Roger Davies & His band 16.00-16.40 - Lady Gaskell Band 14.20-15.00 - The Leodensians 12.40-13.20 - Vinyl Friday Acoustic Stage: 22.30-23.30 - Jimbo Lynch 21.10-20.50 - The Cadavers 18.30-19.10

Bradford Garden Centre to host first masterclass with leading rose grower

In celebration of National Rose Month, an expert from the long-established, family-owned rose breeder David Austin Roses will be in The Mezzanine at Tong Garden Centre on Wednesday, 2nd July to share advice on planting, pruning, feeding, and caring for roses. "Whether you're new to rose growing or a rose aficionado, this masterclass is the perfect opportunity to ask questions and pick up hints, tips and advice that will help your roses to thrive," said Yorkshire Garden Centres' commercial plan

Charity tea party supporting Family Burns Club

Shobna Gulati & Reece Dinsdale rehearse for the world premiere of Through It All Together

Leeds Playhouse has released rehearsal images of Shobna Gulati and Reece Dinsdale as they prepare to star in the world premiere of Through It All Together, a new play by writer and life-long Leeds United supporter Chris O’Connor. The production is a love letter to former Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa and captures the emotional 'ups and downs' of the beautiful game and the bond that unites families and fans. The production runs in the Courtyard Theatre at Leeds Playhouse from 23 June to 19 July.

Holmfirth Arts Festival’s big free weekend fills the town centre with art, music, theatre

Holmfirth Arts Festival’s Big Free Weekend takes place across Holmfirth town centre on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June. Families and people of all ages can enjoy live music, outdoor theatre, walks, talks, crafting sessions for children, and so much more. Every event is free of charge, and accessible for all. This year's Festival is inspired by the beautiful Holme Valley landscape, its heritage, and a need to care for our environment. It will be a vibrant multi-arts weekend that celebrates the c

Ashberry Homes says Beverley is the place buyers want to be

The Yorkshire division of national homebuilder, Ashberry Homes says a recent flurry of sales at its Pilgrims’ Way development in Beverley show the Minster town is still very much the place East Riding buyers want to call home. Being constructed just off Long Lane, and with direct access to Beverley town centre, 50 per cent of the 114 homes on Pilgrims’ Way have now been sold. Melanie Smith, Ashberry Yorkshire’s sales director, said: “With its array of great local amenities, excellent schools

Lesley Barnes and Ross McAuley: Fashion Play

This summer, collaborators Lesley Barnes and Ross McAuley will present their largest exhibition to date, featuring brand-new fashion-inspired artworks at Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP). Playful sculptures and large-scale mobiles will feature bold patterns and eye-catching colour combinations. These fashionable characters are joyfully dressed in extravagant headdresses, bulbous skirts, and oversized sleeves. Guaranteed to be a hit with visitors of all ages, Fashion Play includes the debut displ

Swine Bistro launches first-ever Sunday roast menu

The Swine Bistro, a beloved independent Leeds restaurant run by husband-and-wife duo Jo and Stu Myers, is proud to unveil its first-ever Sunday lunch service, featuring a showstopping British beef roast with all the trimmings. The Sunday lunch service launches on Sunday 1st June, running from 12pm to 4pm, with prices starting from £25. The new menu is led by head chef Kirsty Cheetham (pictured), twice winner of the Observer Food Monthly's Best Sunday Lunch award during her time at The Queen

Waterstones opens at White Rose

Waterstones has opened a new bookshop at White Rose Shopping Centre, its second location in Leeds. The UK bookseller’s newest shop has opened in a section of the lower-ground floor at the former Marks & Spencer unit at White Rose, opposite Primark. The space boasts a large children's section for younger readers, and an extensive range of books across genres in both fiction and non-fiction for all ages and reading tastes. A great selection of gifts including vinyl, record players, and a fanta