Arts&Culture Stonebridge Homes launches £10,000 Wakefield community fund Housebuilder Stonebridge Homes has launched a £10,000 fund to support community projects in Wakefield. Local groups, ranging from schools to charities, are invited to apply for a share of the fund, which Stonebridge has pledged for the benefit of projects which improve lives and encourage thriving communities. The community By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Yorkshire revs up for elegant 3-day classic car event Yorkshire Elegance, an exciting three-day classic and prestige car event has been announced in aid of Yorkshire Children’s Charity, organised by The Fast Lane Club, and supported by classic car enthusiast and owner of Bowcliffe Hall and The Yorke Arms, Jonathan Turner. The event, which runs from 19th – 21st By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Something is blossoming at Junction 32 A series of stunning floral displays and an interactive relaxing summer lounge are blossoming into life at Junction 32 this month and will be available to visitors throughout Summer. Launching in the coming weeks, the pale blue themed summer lounge and floral displays at Junction 32 will provide not-to-be-missed photo By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Animation studio encourages work placements to help talent stay local The director of a Keighley-based animation studio is encouraging creative talent retention in the region by offering work placements outside of education. Distant Future Animation Studio has implemented a skill-swap learning development scheme, inviting those who are finding it difficult to find employment in the industry to complete a voluntary By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture New opportunities for budding filmmakers with Bradford’s City of Culture 2025 An exciting new supporter has backed Bradford District’s bid to become City of Culture 2025 – with an immediate benefit to the next generation of filmmakers by creating a talent development programme. Internationally renowned film production company Clean Slate Filmz, whose OTT Streaming platform Clean Slate Studioz is Yorkshire County By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture City centre gets ready to celebrate Jubilee weekend Street parties are set to take place across the city centre this June as Leeds celebrates the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Leeds City Council has teamed up with the city’s hospitality sector to deliver a programme of activities that will take place from June 2-5. The events are set By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Winners celebrated at inaugural Sporting Heritage Awards The power of sporting history was celebrated at the inaugural Sporting Heritage Awards held at Leeds City Museum with 9 individuals and organisations recognised for their work across education, sport, culture and heritage. Winners including the Yorkshire based Women in Rugby League project, CC4 Museum of Welsh Cricket, the National By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture The Piece Hall plans four days of free fun for the Platinum Jubilee The Piece Hall will be turning red, white and blue for four fun filled days of free events to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee. Her Majesty The Queen is the first British Monarch to reign for 70 years and this historic occasion is being marked with a special extended bank holiday By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture WIN tickets to see Green Day TopicUK has teamed up with The John Smith’s Stadium to offer one lucky reader the chance to win 2 tickets to see Green Day on Saturday 25th June 2022. To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is log onto Twitter and tweet: I& By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Roxy Ball Room to open in Heart of the City this summer A night out in Sheffield is set to get even better this summer, with Roxy Ball Room opening on Wellington Street in the coming months. From beer pong to pool and shuffleboard, visitors to Sheffield city centre will be able to party the night away whilst competing in their favourite By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Get ready to get LOST IN MUSIC! and you could be a WINNER! The show that everyone is talking about, now even BIGGER! Join The Grand Theatre Leeds on 18th June as they recreate the Magical 70’s and let them take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco! Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Portrait of three talented Yorkshire artists at Sunny Bank Mills Three talented young Yorkshire artists are currently showing their work at one of the county’s most prestigious annual exhibitions. Sophie Jones, Kristina Nenova and Sam Henty are part of a wealth of creative talent on show in the Ones to Watch 2022 exhibition at the Sunny Bank Mills Art By The Editor • 2 min read