In 1907 a young Swiss baker and confectioner, Fritz Butzer travelled to England with the dream of opening his own café. He spent his first night in the waiting room of Bradford station – penniless and jobless and unable to speak a word of English. Little did he know the great future that lay ahead […]
Fascinating photos capturing life at what was once the world’s biggest woollen mill have been revealed ahead of a new museum project celebrating the Armley community. The historic images show machinery, staff and owners of Armley Mills through generations, illustrating in remarkable detail the changing face of what is now Leeds Industrial Museum. […]
Phoenix Dance Theatre are launching weekly dance classes, welcoming adults aged 55+ aiming to reduce isolation, improve physical and mental well-being as well help you gain strength and improve mobility. The cost of each session is just £2 which includes a warm drink and a biscuit on arrival! No need to book in advance, just […]
In the leafy village of Lindley, next to the parish church is one of the area’s hidden gems. The Manor House, a Georgian Grade 2 listed building, originally known as Fieldhead was the former home of mill owner and philanthropist James Sykes until 1942 when it became a children’s home. In the years that followed, […]
Leeds Hosts Regional ‘Bourbon Battle’ and Crowns the North of England’s Best Bourbon Bartender A gruelling regional ‘Bourbon Battle’ that took place at The Lost and Found in Leeds, hosted by handcrafted Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey, Rebel Yell has declared Lewis Parry to be the North of England’s Best Bourbon Bartender – making him one […]
RITUALS COSMETICS OPENS IN THE TRINITY CENTRE, LEEDS ON FRIDAY 10TH MAY On Friday 10th May 2019, Rituals Cosmetics will open its doors in the popular shopping destination, Trinity Centre Leeds. Located in the heart of the city, the Trinity Center offers a unique and exciting shopping experience to its visitors. With recorded highs of […]
Although it might still be a little chilly if you want to feel the glow of summer just walk around the beauty counters and you’ll soon feel a sunny glow with lots of new products geared up to holidays and sunshine. You’ll be lost for choice at The Clarins counters with their new launches. Joli […]
After a hugely successful first term at their Cultural Community College, the acclaimed Leeds theatre company Slung Low have unveiled an exciting new programme of Pay What You Decide cultural classes for their second term. The new term, which will start on the 17 February at Slung Low’s new location The Holbeck in South Leeds, […]
The party season is looming and will be upon us before we know it that combined with gift buying for our nearest and dearest can be stressful so why not pamper yourself with some of the goodies and brands new to the cosmetic counters! It’s beginning to feel a bit like Christmas at Jo Malone […]
Did you know that Dame Judi Dench, Sir Ian McKellen, Imelda Staunton, and Vanessa Redgrave all began as actors in repertory theatre? Traditionally a repertory theatre company are a company of actors who take part in a small number of plays over a season. There’s a strong history of repertory at Harrogate Theatre. William Peacock […]