By Liz Coggins on February 11, 2021
Food & Drink

Charlie’s Classic Cocktails is a brand I am sure we will be hearing more about. This new luxury cocktail merchant offers hand crafted ready to serve classics in gift boxes fashioned by Charlie himself complete with his unique Signature Spritz garnish which leaves out the need for mixing, shaking or stirring. All the cocktails use […]
By Liz Coggins on February 11, 2021
Health & Beauty, Uncategorized

Whether you are celebrating via zoom, skype or snap chat, having a cook- at- home dinner, a restaurant take-away or just sharing a phone call there’s no excuse not to dress and makeup for the occasion. Valentine’s Day going to be different this year, of that there is no doubt, but there’s still the opportunity […]
By Liz Coggins on February 9, 2021
Food & Drink

If you are planning a meal for Valentine’s Day then there’s no shortage of ideas from budget deals at supermarkets to luxurious hampers from elite food merchants or a restaurant quality meal delivered to your door. Box meals are a popular option this year, but having tried some of these and being no Nigella – […]
By Liz Coggins on February 5, 2021
Past Events

Ambitious plans are afoot in York to host the world’s largest online Viking festival. That JORVIK Viking Thing will take place from 15 – 20 February 2021 and features chart-topping music, livestreamed events for all ages, virtual tours and the first ever 360 degree immersive video of JORVIK Viking Centre’s world-famous ride through Viking-age […]
By Liz Coggins on February 3, 2021
Health & Beauty

“Scents are surer than sounds to make your heart strings crack”, wrote Rudyard Kipling, so make sure you capture your beloved’s heart with a well chosen fragrance. Choosing a fragrance to suit your partner couldn’t be easier now with three hot off the press, launched today fragrances for him from L’Occitane. […]
By Liz Coggins on February 2, 2021
Classical

The pandemic has led to the suspension of many of the usual orchestras and ensemble groups for young musicians, impacting both musical development and social interaction. To encourage them in their learning and to enable them to keep playing in the company of like-minded peers, Opera North has created Orchestral Academy Online. Building on the […]
By Liz Coggins on February 2, 2021
Dance

Northern Ballet has launched a new digital season of dance including What Used To, No Longer Is, an original dance film by Olivier Award-winning Mthuthuzeli November. In addition, the Company will première two more original films; Northern Lights and Have Your Cake, by Northern Ballet’s Artistic Director of Digital and Choreographer in Residence, Kenneth Tindall. […]
By Liz Coggins on February 1, 2021
Family

With most children currently being schooled at home, Opera North’s Little School of Music offers a series of free interactive ‘pick and mix’ videos designed to encourage families to explore the world of music together. Aimed at primary aged children, the programme takes youngsters on a journey of discovery through a range of activities including […]
By Liz Coggins on January 28, 2021
Past Events

To celebrate National Storytelling Week (30th January – 6th February) North Yorkshire Moors Railway has teamed up with a number of critically-acclaimed authors for a week of readings and activities. Keep your eyes peeled as each day a new storytelling-themed post on NYMR’s social channels will reveal fun activities, including a railway-inspired short story writing […]
By Liz Coggins on January 27, 2021
Theatre

Bradford Theatres is looking for more volunteers from the local community to take part in a joint outreach project with the Royal Shakespeare Company. The project – called Shakespeare Nation – provides opportunities for adults from all walks of life to become Shakespeare Champions, joining workshops with professionals from the RSC, including actors, directors and […]