Gin can trace its origins back to the Middle Ages starting life as a medicinal liquor made by monks and alchemists. In the mid 1700’s gin became a drink of ill-repute. It was drank by the poor and usually made in illegal stills and blamed for misery, rising crime, madness and a high death rate […]
It’s often quite a challenge to get the right gift for mother’s day. So why not give her a special treat and something she is really going to appreciate that won’t end up at the back of the cupboard or forgotten in an upstairs drawer. So why not chose a treat that she’s sure to […]
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 […]
Leeds shopping centres launch TWO WEEKS of student offers with a Student Festival Fortnight Offers at Trinity Leeds include up to 50% off student favourites and free Apple AirPods* Meanwhile students can snap up 30% off at Jack Jones and 10% off at Debenhams clothing and beauty by taking a trip to White Rose Shopping […]
Leeds Grand Theatre & Opera House Ltd., the company responsible for managing three of Leeds’ iconic arts venues – Leeds Grand Theatre, City Varieties Music Hall and Hyde Park Picture House – will begin trading as Leeds Heritage Theatres from Wednesday 26 August 2020. The announcement comes months after the historic buildings were forced to […]
The Royal Armouries are looking forward to providing a warm welcome to visitors to their Leeds museum, which displays objects from one of the largest collections of historic arms and armour in the world. Visitors to the museum can explore displays of arms and armour from across the world and through time with over 4,500 […]
GREGGS DELIVERY ON JUST EAT NOW AVAILABLE IN LEEDS Greggs is now available for delivery exclusively on Just Eat in Leeds! Sausage Rolls, Sausage and Bean Melts and Steak Bakes are the most ordered items on Just Eat since Greggs reopened. Weekday lunchtime orders proving popular as Brits working from home look for a tasty […]
Leeds School Streets pilot scheme launched on 1 June, with up to six Leeds primary schools taking part. Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School, Pudsey; Ingram Road Primary School, Holbeck; Cross Gates Primary School, Cross Gates; Thorpe Primary School, Thorpe; Clapgate Primary, Middleton; and Lane End Primary, Beeston are the first schools to take part […]
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, […]