By Liz Coggins on September 17, 2020
Music

In recognition of the huge impact the current situation has had on care homes, Arts Together has launched a new project which will see music, drama and performance being used to boost the mental and emotional wellbeing of residents and their carers across Leeds. During September, Arts Together for Care Homes will see local […]
By Liz Coggins on September 16, 2020
Food & Drink

Piccolino is the jewel in Ilkley’s restaurant crown! The title befits it not only for its superb Italian food but for its great ambience – for Piccolino’s is a restaurant full of surprises. Situated in Brook Street, Ilkley’s main street its floor to ceiling windows flood the ground floor with light. The light wood polished […]
By Liz Coggins on September 16, 2020
Health & Beauty

Continuing our series of the stories behind our favourite brands – we spotlight Liz Earle whose very first product Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser celebrates its 25th birthday this year. The story of Liz Earle Beauty Co., started back in 1995 when co-founders Liz Earle and Kim Buckland had a realisation that skincare was […]
By Liz Coggins on September 16, 2020
Past Events

The ultimate musical duo, Michael Ball and Alfie Boe, are ‘Back Together’ and set to delight cinema audiences up and down the country with the final show of their UK tour from earlier this year. Presented by CinemaLive, leading producers and distributors of event cinema, Michael Ball & Alfie Boe: Back Together, will be shown […]
By Liz Coggins on September 14, 2020
Museums

Exported across the globe, they were the extraordinary engines which helped power Leeds to the summit of industrial excellence. But their unrivalled efficiency was also harnessed to support the growth of huge mining, railway and forced labour operations in hundreds of colonial territories. Now, thanks to an innovative partnership project at Leeds Industrial Museum, new […]
By Liz Coggins on September 14, 2020
Past Events

Something spooky is coming to Lightwater Valley this Half Term from Saturday, 24th – Saturday, 31st October. The North Yorkshire theme park is hosting a hocus pocus half term full of activities to keep young families eerily entertained in-between rides. Younger visitors will love taking a trip down Trick or Treat Street for the chance […]
By Liz Coggins on September 14, 2020
Theatre

This Christmas York Theatre Royal is taking its pantomime on the road with the Travelling Pantomime visiting every neighbourhood in York – all 21 wards – during December and January. The pop-up show will be staged in a variety of locations from community halls to social clubs and sports centres with all venues and performances […]
By Liz Coggins on September 10, 2020
Sports

A new state-of-the-art gym at a popular south Leeds leisure centre has officially opened this month. Equipment on offer at the new gym in Middleton Leisure Centre includes 70 exercise stations, a dedicated free weights area and new personal fitness programmes which includes the offer of a free body composition analysis to users. In addition […]
By Liz Coggins on September 9, 2020
Travel

Over the years I have stayed at literally dozens of Premier Inns both on business and for leisure and pleasure. Like most hotel chains the location, service and ambience varies – but one thing is always consistent the comfort, spaciousness and cleanliness of their rooms. The Scarborough South Bay Hotel is no exception and is […]
By Liz Coggins on September 9, 2020
Past Events

Make up for lost time at outdoor events this summer with a fantastic new lifestyle festival at Warwick Castle, from September 17th to October 4th. Catch comedy and live music shows as part of the brand new ‘Picnic at the Castle’, held in partnership with creative events specialists Midsummer Nightcap. This imaginative festival offers top […]