Arts&Culture West Yorkshire plantsman fulfils a lifelong ambition Such is a Halifax plant buyer's commitment to conservation and gardening that he used annual leave to volunteer on the build of an award-winning garden at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Marc Salama took leave from his position as commercial plant manager at Yorkshire Garden By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Leeds Grand Theatre to close from June-September for planned maintenance Leeds Grand Theatre will close for essential planned maintenance work from Mon 10 June - Thu 5 September 2024. The extended dark period (when a theatre closes for maintenance) has been diarised for some time and will focus on three major improvement schemes (with other work also taking place): Future-proofing By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture All square this summer as new events programme announced New look City Square is set to host an exciting outdoor events programme this summer, it was announced today. The square, which has been transformed by one of the city’s most ambitious ever transport projects, will be the setting for a brand new Thor’s Tipi bar, monthly artisan By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Summer concerts set to return to Millennium Square Leeds Millennium Square is set to host some of the most exciting acts in music this summer as it gears up for the highly anticipated Summer Series. Bringing a vibrant festival atmosphere right to the heart of Leeds from July 3 to August 4, 2024, the annual concert extravaganza returns this By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture Harrogate event company showcase packages to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Harrogate based events company Impulse Decisions is one of only five companies in the UK to be official on-sellers of tickets for this years Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The event takes place on 5th-9th December this year and is the only current F1 race which is named after its host By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Stunning new exhibition highlights the raw power of textiles A thrilling new exhibition, which highlights the power of textiles to explore and explain key personal and political issues, has opened at the acclaimed Sunny Bank Mills Gallery in Farsley, near Leeds. Tangled Up is a powerful yet playful expression of the history and flexibility of textiles ranging from the By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture On the trail of Yorkshire Churches Day 2024 The Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust have announced the date for Yorkshire Churches Day 2024. Taking place on Saturday 14 September, Yorkshire Churches Day (YCD) is a chance for every place of worship in the county to open up and showcase the amazing history and heritage found inside their buildings. The By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Yorkshire Agricultural Society honoured as King named patron The Yorkshire Agricultural Society is honoured to announce that King Charles III will continue to be Patron of the charity. The announcement follows a review of more than 1,000 Royal Patronages and charity Presidencies by the Royal Household, following His Majesty The King’s Accession. Queen Elizabeth II was By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Bellway Homes offers ‘sneak peek’ into Kirk Ella site Bellway Homes hosted a ‘Dusty Boots’ day at its Parson’s Croft development in Kirk Ella recently - allowing potential home buyers to look around the development during the build process. This day offered visitors the chance to see areas of the site that are not normally open to the By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Leeds International Festival of Ideas 2024 ***Tim Spector, Nile Rodgers, Rylan, Kate Garraway, Stacey Dooley, Grace Beverley, Carol Vorderman, Rebecca Lucy Taylor, Goldie and Matt Willis are the lead names announced *** Festival Dates: October 2 - 5th 2024 Tickets on Sale: 10th May, 10am Leeds International Festival of Ideas (LIFI) is set to return to Leeds By The Editor • 4 min read
Arts&Culture Fleetwood Bac and special guests play Halifax Fleetwood Bac and guests A Foreigners Journey announce their appearance in HALIFAX at the Victoria Theatre on Friday 28th June. Fleetwood Bac, the Mac sound, the look, the mystical atmosphere and on-stage chemistry are all portrayed with a passion and energy that has recieved the seal of approval from ‘Big By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Wellington Place to launch restored wagon lifting tower Federated Hermes MEPC has announced that its eagerly awaited new mini museum, based at the thriving urban quarter Wellington Place, will be its opening its doors in the former wagon lifting tower on Wednesday 15th May 2024 at 4pm. Located on the ground floor of the Grade II listed landmark By The Editor • 3 min read
