Arts&Culture Majestic stretch of Wharfedale countryside for sale A substantial, 22 acre stretch of stunning grassland, woodland and riverbank, complete with fishing rights, has just been released for sale and will appeal to anyone wanting their own piece of tranquillity on the River Wharfe near Ilkley. The land is located to the west of the hamlet of Nesfield, By The Editor • 1 min read
Competitions and offers White Rose Celebrates Leeds United Football Team for Yorkshire Day Say hello to Yorkshire's smallest team of Premier League footballers, as White Rose Shopping Centre unveils a unique collection of custom minifigures printed on genuine LEGO® parts in celebration of Yorkshire Day and Leeds United’s promotion to the Premier League – and the set could be yours. This By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Cycle to work day 2020: Marshall’s Mill helps tenants cycle to work Marshall’s Mill, the former mill & foundry buildings transformed into creative office space, living spaces, bars & eateries, will be hosting its annual bicycle repair workshop in-line with Cycle To Work Day to support tenants commuting safely to work. With the government advising commuters to walk or cycle, rather By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Staycation vs abroad For many UK residents, summer getaways for 2020 are set to look a little different to what we’re more commonly used to. Many of us have unfortunately had our 2020 holidays plans cancelled after a turbulent start to the year, but can we still get that R&R By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Initiative encourages locals to explore Bradford this summer “Keeping the sparkle going” is the theme of a new campaign which aims to encourage local people to start exploring Bradford’s hospitality, retail and attractions this summer. Sparkling Bradford is a bi-annual initiative delivered by partners The Broadway Bradford, Bradford Council, Visit Bradford and the Bradford Business Improvement District By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Hudd Lit Fest is a White Rose finalist for the third time The Huddersfield Literature Festival (HLF) has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious Welcome to Yorkshire White Rose Awards for the third time in five years. The Festival has been shortlisted in the Arts & Culture category of the annual awards, a competitive group covering a wide range of By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Yorkshire’s Runswick Sands is Britain’s Best Beach The amazing accolade of Britain’s Best Beach has been given to the spectacular sands at Runswick Bay in North Yorkshire by The Times in their Annual Guide to the Country’s Best Beaches. Here at Welcome to Yorkshire we were never in any doubt that the county’s coast By The Editor • 2 min read
Whats On 80s classical set for virtual symphonic spectacular A special virtual concert will showcase some of the biggest stars of the 80s this week as Leeds comes together to ensure the music doesn’t stop. This Friday should have seen 80s icons Jimmy Somerville, Belinda Carlisle, Go West and T’Pau’s Carol Decker all performing live in By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture Yorkshire Sculpture Park set to welcome visitors back on Wednesday 29 July 2020 Yorkshire Sculpture Park has announced that it will reopen its gates 7 days a week between 10am and 6pm. From Wednesday 29 July, visitors will once again be able to enjoy world-class modern and contemporary sculpture in the open air, set within beautiful 18th century landscape. The Underground Gallery will By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Leeds United return to the Premier League Following the news that Leeds United are to return to the Premier League following a 16 year absence, Councillor Judith Blake, leader of Leeds City Council, said: “I would like to pass on my huge congratulations to Marcelo and the team in returning Leeds United back to their rightful place By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Lockdown became a mission to re-introduce Victorian masterpiece to the world Whilst Kindle offers millions of titles in ready-made download format the lockdown has clearly demonstrated the limitations of the online world. The forced closure of Sheffield's Local Studies Library and Archives Department at the end of March called time on scores of historical research projects that relied on By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Panda art installation set to complete ‘iconic’ New Era Square A selection of striking panda sculptures, which are to be installed within the £66m modern Asia-inspired district New Era, are set to arrive in Sheffield this week. The New Era development – which will comprise new apartments, Grade A office space and a vibrant, cosmopolitan food offer – is nearing completion and By The Editor • 2 min read
