Arts&Culture Robert Indiana: Sculpture March 2022 – January 2023 Yorkshire Sculpture Park Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) is pleased to announce the first major sculpture exhibition in Europe of American artist Robert Indiana (1928-2018). Spanning 60 years of the artist’s career, the exhibition will include a dynamic display of outdoor and indoor sculpture, along with significant paintings and prints, many of which By The Editor • 4 min read
Arts&Culture Winter sparkle arrives in the Bradford district The Sparkling Bradford Winter campaign commences as the Festive Launch and official Christmas lights switch on for Bradford city centre took place on Saturday 13 November at The Broadway, Bradford with a host of celebrity guests. Tinchy Stryder, Jake Quickenden, Elsa and Anna from Frozen, and Ellie Sax performed throughout By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Date set for unveiling of Barnsley's permanent covid memorial A BRONZE sculpture which commemorates those who have died during the pandemic and pays tribute to key workers and volunteers will be unveiled later this month. “Reverence” depicts ordinary working people and has been cast in bronze by sculptor Graham Ibbeson in collaboration with Lockbund Foundry. Barnsley poet Ian McMillan By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Plans for Sheffield’s historic Leah’s Yard given green light Proposals to revive historic Leah’s Yard on Cambridge Street and create a social hub for creative independent businesses were approved by the Local Planning Authority. Submitted in July by Sheffield City Council and its Strategic Development Partner, Queensberry, the plans are the latest to be approved as part of By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Yorkshire housebuilder focuses on local heritage with photo competition Leeds based Harron Homes launched a photography competition in celebration of Yorkshire Day on 1st August, and is urging locals to submit their entries before the November deadline. Recognising the beauty and uniqueness of the county of Yorkshire, the winning entries will be displayed on Harron’s upcoming 2022 calendar. By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Virtual Gliterary Lunch hour with Louise Candlish Join author Louise Candlish the Sunday Times bestselling author of fifteen novels at the forthcoming Gliterary Lunch on 18 November. Her award-winning 2018 thriller OUR HOUSE, has sold over 250,000 copies in the UK to date. Filming has now started for turning it into a major ITV drama series By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture World-renowned arts programme for disabled artists establishes its home in Wakefield In anticipation of becoming an independent organisation, arts commissioning programme Unlimited will set up its new base in Wakefield. Unlimited is the largest supporter of disabled artists worldwide and has awarded £4.7 million to over 400 ambitious artists. To celebrate its arrival, Unlimited has commissioned Wakefield Artist Mohammad Barrangi By The Editor • 4 min read
Arts&Culture Newsdle | news to learn Spanish and French online The Chairman’s Bao Ltd. is delighted to announce the launch of Newsdle, the first news-based graded reader for students and teachers of Spanish and French. Now launched across website and iOS/Android app, Newsdle is designed to transform student engagement with contemporary news stories, lessons, and comprehension exercises to By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture CitySprint sponsors The Royal Armouries’ Light Night 2021 CitySprint — the UK’s largest same day distribution company — were the proud headline sponsor of Royal Armouries Light Night 2021. The event, which took place on Thursday 14th and Friday 15th October, saw performances from giant illuminated puppets, inspired by the museum’s collection, creating a vibrant display outside the By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture New escape rooms unlocked at Xscape Yorkshire Magic, horror, spies and behind-bars are just a few clues as to what The Escapologist has in store for visitors inside their new space at leading visitor attraction Xscape Yorkshire. Four new escape rooms were unveiled on October 22 and feature state-of-the-art clues and technology, alongside a new café/bar By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Leeds set to host a Christmas like no other Leeds City Council and Visit Leeds, the destination management organisation for the city of Leeds, is gearing up to its biggest and most eagerly anticipated Christmas to date, with the launch of a festive programme of events, new installations and experiences happening across the city. Leeds’ Winter Favourites will inspire By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Christmas is back, bigger and better at The Piece Hall The Piece Hall is bringing the festive cheer back to Halifax this winter with an exciting programme of events to make sure there is something for everyone this Christmas. During November and December, more than 40 events will take place at the Grade I-listed cultural venue including star-studded music performances; By The Editor • 3 min read
