Arts&Culture Local bar operators join forces to launch Leeds largest outdoor covered drinking area Seven local independent operators located on Merrion Street have joined forces and plan to install a 50m canopy over Merrion street to create the city's largest outdoor drinking area. Manahatta, MOJO, Verve, Mean Eyed Cat, Roxy Ball Room, Yard & Coop and Liv Bar are taking part in By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Welcome to Yorkshire’s Y21 Conference is this year’s most influential platform From 30-31 March, hospitality, travel and tourism businesses will connect with the UK's largest county through targeted keynote speakers, webinars, masterclasses, networking and panel sessions. Under the theme “Reopen, Recover, Rebuild” with a focus on innovation and diversity across the tourism industry, the forum is guided by Welcome By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture Leeds United's 1992 title winning squad to reunite at Scarbrough Spa Leeds United fans will be given the opportunity to relive the club’s 1992 title winning season when members of the squad reunite at Scarborough Spa later this year. Hosted by RM Sports Events, An Evening With The Real Class Of 92 on Friday 19 November 2021 will see a By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Yorkshire Sculpture Park launches new digital guide on the Bloomberg Connects app YSP is delighted to have joined prestigious international cultural institutions, including Central Park Conservancy, Black Cultural Archives, Serpentine, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and many more, on the Bloomberg Connects app. Developed in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies, YSP’s new digital guide provides a fascinating way to explore the display of By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Pause to reflect on Covid-19 Residents across Leeds are being urged to reflect on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year. Today (Tuesday 23 March) is National Day of Reflection organised by charity Marie Curie – an opportunity to reflect on our collective loss, support those who’ve been bereaved and hope for By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Public asked for memories as plans for Wentworth’s Camellia House begin Memories and images of the derelict Camellia House in the grounds of Wentworth Woodhouse are being sought by specialists now steering plans for its restoration. Redeveloping the Grade II* listed Camellia House into a daytime cafe and evening events venue is Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust’s first major project to By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture ‘Run for Climate Change’ 2021 with support from familiar faces Run For Climate Change is a new annual virtual event created in 2020 and growing in 2021. After the great success and interest in the 2020/2021 event, the collaboration between One Running Movement and Planet-U Energy continues with 2,000 places just released for 2021/2022. To kick off By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Dance that lit a spark with communities in Leeds Members across communities in Leeds were given the opportunity to take part in creative movement based wellbeing workshops online throughout January and February 2021. Some of these communities include the elderly LGBTQ community along with volunteers and community workers of local charities in Leeds. The workshops that are part of By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture AJ Bell 2021 world triathlon leeds routes announced For the first time all races at AJ Bell World Triathlon Leeds will start and finish in Roundhay Park, with all routes reaching the same finish line outside the park’s Mansion House. With a packed weekend of action on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 June, British Triathlon have today By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture From This World, to That Which Is to Come 18 March – 30 August 2021 Visit online now at thetetley.org // Visit the gallery from 21 May 2021 Mel Brimfield's interdisciplinary and collaborative practice is rooted in scripted performance, incorporating live work, moving image, staged audio, installation and drawing. Operating at the intersection of theatre, live art and By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Demand for the region’s accommodation and attractions Welcome to Yorkshire has worked in partnership with Vypr, an online intelligence platform, to understand the customer sentiment for tourism in a post-Covid world, following the clarity of the proposed route out of lockdown. The platform has tracked consumer sentiment for holidaying in Yorkshire post-Christmas 2020 and after the announcement By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture Game of Thrones Cinematographer in the hot seat A Leeds Beckett alumnus who has found fame working on the biggest TV shows on the planet is back at his old university sharing some of the secrets of his success with current students. Fabian Wagner (ASC / MSC) who studied at Leeds Beckett University’s Northern Film School is now By The Editor • 2 min read
