Arts&Culture Fisherman's Friends - last call for bookings Don't miss this amazing production at The Leeds Grand Theatre running until 19 November. Yorkshire Businesswoman member Freda Shafi saw the production and here's what she had to say about it: "The hair on the back of my neck was on end throughout the show. By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture The Christmas Market returns tto Leeds Corn Exchange Rolling Social Events, brains behind the legendary Leeds Rum Fest, Leeds Whisky Fest, and Leeds Tequila Fest are returning to Leeds Corn Exchange for the 2022 Christmas Market and it opens on Friday 11th November. The Christmas Market will take over the Corn Exchange basement floor with masterclasses, bars and By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture YSP offered funding from Arts Council England’s Investment Programme Recognising the significant role Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) plays in the UK cultural sector, the organisation will remain in Arts Council England’s (ACE) National Portfolio. YSP has been offered £4,010,397 over three years 2023 – 26, which matches funding received for the last 12 years. This vital financial By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Lottery grant is a 'game changer' for historic Yorkshire textile archive The historic Sunny Bank Mills Archive, one of the most significant and substantial woven textile archives in the UK, has been transformed by a £40,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The Archive, an integral part of the award-winning Sunny Bank Mills complex in Farsley, near Leeds, has By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture World premier of Fisherman's Friends comes to The Grand Following a highly successful, sold-out season at Hall for Cornwall, the world premiere production of Fisherman’s Friends: The Musical will embark on a UK and Ireland tour in 2022, arriving at Leeds Grand Theatre from Tuesday 8 – Saturday 19 November 2022. Based on the true story of the Cornish By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Record breaking tour of Les Miserables comes to Leeds After nearly a decade since the last sell-out UK tour, Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg’s musical Les Misérables will play Leeds Grand Theatre from Thursday 24 November to Saturday 10 December 2022. Rachelle Ann Go reprises her role as Fantine, having starred in the West By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Leeds Heritage Theatres welcomes new Chair of the Board Leeds Heritage Theatres is pleased to announce that Board Member, and previous Deputy Chief Executive of Leeds City Council, Alan Gay (pictured left), will take up the position of Chair of the Board today, taking over from Paul Scholey. A registered charity, Leeds Heritage Theatres Board is made up of By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture BBC Radio 2 presents Sounds of the 80s On Saturday 3rd December, Radio 2’s Sounds of the 80s show will be broadcast live from the Regent Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent at a glittering celebration of an iconic decade in music. For one night only, Gary Davies will present his show live from Stoke from 8pm-10pm, playing favourite 80s By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture Planning proposal submitted for ‘transformational’ development next to Salts Mill Artisan Real Estate unveil ambitious plans for 289 new homes - plus offices, cafe and riverside park A spectacular vision to transform a vacant office block on the edge of the Salts Mill World Heritage Site in Saltaire, Shipley into a vibrant residential quarter and riverside park is a step By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture Leeds prepares to host His Majesty The King The historic Leeds Central Library will welcome His Majesty The King this month as part of the monarch’s first visit to Leeds since ascending to the throne. The visit on Tuesday, November 8 will see The King unveil a special plaque at the library to mark the 10th anniversary By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture William's Den shortlisted in prestigious rural awards William’s Den, the popular Yorkshire children’s attraction, has been short-listed in two categories in the prestigious Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs) 2022. The awards, the Oscars of the East Yorkshire tourism industry, will be held at a glittering dinner on Thursday November 10 at Bridlington Spa. William’ By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Remembering Rememberance Sunday ACS Stainless Steel Fixings – a family run business in Cross Green – is offering its support to local communities this month, creating free of charge Silhouette Soldiers ahead of Remembrance Day. The initiative sees ACS create steel structures of soldiers which can be displayed for Remembrance Sunday services and other community By The Editor • 2 min read
