Food&Drink Rotherham Real Ale & Music Festival to offer virtual beer tasting ‘Mesterpiece’ Organisers of the Rotherham Real & Music Festival have teamed up with one of South Yorkshire’s newest microbreweries to give beer lovers across the region a chance to take part in a unique virtual beer tasting event as part of this year’s celebrations. Taking place on Friday 19th By The Editor • 3 min read
Charity Yorkshire Cancer Research named official charity partner of Welcome to Yorkshire Welcome to Yorkshire has proudly partnered with Harrogate-based Yorkshire Cancer Research to amplify awareness of the independent charity’s pioneering research which is saving lives in the region. Statistics show that 1 in 2 people will be diagnosed with cancer and the impact on individuals, as well as their loved By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Harrogate firm unveils rebrand as it eyes future growth TALENTStream announces it has rebranded to Strive Group, becoming a connected experience agency. Following the acquisition of Strive by TALENTStream in 2019, the firm was able to broaden their creative service offering. A full rebrand has now been executed by the in-house team, giving a cohesive strategy for the future By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Webinar on exporting with the Department for International Trade With Andrea Jenkyns MP: Friday 19th March at 2pm - 3pm Would you like to learn about how you can grow your business by finding new international customers? Would you like to know what support is available to help you export? Andrea Jenkyns MP is delighted to invite you to By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Ascensor evolve customer portal loan app for home credit provider Morses Club Remote lending improves service for customers, including those affected by social distancing. Leeds’ digital development specialist Ascensor [http://www.ascensor.co.uk/] has strengthened its relationship with home credit provider Morses Club [http://www.morsesclub.com/], with the development of an app, enabling customers to manage their personal loans via By The Editor • 1 min read
Business MBO for Settle paper packaging business Long established Settle-based business John Roberts Holdings has completed a Management Buyout (MBO) for an undisclosed sum, supported by a team of Yorkshire advisers and funders. With a track record of supplying a wide range of paper-based packaging materials, John Roberts Paper & Packaging is one of only a few By The Editor • 1 min read
Business The Engine Room brings in experienced duo to lead on creative brand projects Strategic brand consultancy The Engine Room has welcomed two key appointments – with 35 years’ experience between them – to support the business’s 2021 growth plans. Highly-skilled senior designer Neil Herke returns to the Mirfield-headquartered agency having previously been the organisation’s head of digital in 2013. Originally in the post By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture New dates and line-up revealed for Piece Hall Summer gigs Following on from the latest Government announcements on the roadmap out of lockdown, The Piece Hall Trust and Futuresound are pleased to announce their rescheduled programme of live music events for 2021 and 2022. The partners have worked hard to keep as many acts as possible in 2021, with the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business IoD awards Fellowship to York director Nick Bradley North Yorkshire businessman Nick Bradley has been awarded Fellowship of the Institute of Directors in recognition of his support for the region’s business community. Nick is founder and CEO of Mandala Leaders, which delivers leadership development programmes to organisations ranging from the NHS and Cabinet Office to tech start-ups By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Kirklees College to showcase vocational learning in upcoming Virtual Open Days The popularity of vocational qualifications is growing with an increased demand for high skilled technical employees and new government initiatives raising their profile. As one of the leading vocational college’s in the area, Kirklees College is passionate about equipping young people with the relevant practical skills to progress in By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Accessibility agency awarded sporting heritage contract Sporting Heritage CIC has appointed digital accessibility & inclusion consultancy firm KreativeInc Agency to improve their digital presence and support their Neurodiverse Museum project. The not-for-profit social enterprise, Sporting Heritage CIC supports the collection, preservation, access and research of sporting heritage in the UK. The CIC have appointed the neurodiverse By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Senior matrimonial finance barrister joins Leeds Parklane Plowden Chambers Parklane Plowden Chambers (PLP) has announced that nationally renowned matrimonial finance barrister, Francesca Fothergill, has joined the set. Francesca, who was called to the Bar in 1994, joins the Leeds and Newcastle-based chambers from St Philips Chambers, where she was joint head of the family finance team. She practices across By The Editor • 1 min read
