Arts&Culture ‘Unforgettable’ care home play comes to Leeds A play about the plight of care homes during the pandemic will be showcased in Yorkshire this month. Having premiered at the House of Parliament in the autumn thanks to support from Fabian Hamilton MP and Leeds Care Association who commissioned the play, ‘Unforgettable: Telling the Care Home Story’ now By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture TREE-mendous effort by Yorkshire Sculpture Park’s estate team in new year planting initiative Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP)’s Estate Team, along with staff from Wakefield Council, planted a staggering 550 saplings in a single day as part of a Yorkshire-wide push to reduce the impact of climate change. The eight-strong YSP team led by Head of Estates Mark Chesman, put in a huge By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture York musician makes debut at Yorkshire whisky distillery session A Yorkshire whisky distillery has announced its next Distillery Session artist. Celebrated York singer-songwriter Tom Figgins will make his debut on the Pot Still Coffee Shop stage at Spirit of Yorkshire's Distillery Session on 24th February. Spirit of Yorkshire marketing director, Jenni Ashwood, is delighted to welcome Mr. By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Historic silver model of Harrogate’s Royal Pump Room goes on display A solid silver model of Harrogate’s Royal Pump Room, made in 1927 in Ogden of Harrogate jeweller’s workshop, is set to return to the shop for public display. This iconic piece has been hidden from view, stored as part of the council’s civic collection. The piece is By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Yukihiro Akama: Basho no Kankaku - a Sense of Place 9 March – 30 June 2024 Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) presents a new collection by Japanese woodcarver Yukihiro Akama A display of 55 works, Basho no Kankaku – A Sense of Place will be Akama’s largest exhibition to date. It will showcase a new collection of beautiful, intricately carved wooden houses By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Sustainable redevelopment plans for York Minster’s Red House Plans have been submitted to renovate a key building at York Minster Precinct as part of its pioneering Neighbourhood Plan. If planning permission and listed building consent are approved by City of York Council, much needed improvement and repair work will be made to the Grade II* listed Red House By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Law firm Chadwick Lawrence’s Dementia Friends Group launches the knit & natter group Chadwick Lawrence, a Yorkshire Law Firm with a 170-year legacy, is delighted to announce the launch of its Dementia Friends Group’s latest triumph. This group is dedicated to making a positive impact on local Dementia Units near the Chadwick Lawrence offices. Spearheaded by Sue Preece, a Dementia Ambassador for By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Timothy West CBE is heading back to Yorkshire The 35th Yorkshire Awards, the region’s most prestigious, will honour a host of well-known names from the Arts, Sport, Business and Community Services including Gabby Logan MBE, Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York, Kevin Sinfield CBE and young George Webster of CBBC to name but a few. The best By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Dean Clough sets precedent for Calderdale's year of culture Dean Clough, the 22-acre mixed use destination in Halifax, has reported a successful year in business as it prepares to play a key role in Calderdale’s 2024 Year of Culture celebrations. The historic venue has enjoyed a period of evolution with new flexible working and wellbeing initiatives that have By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture Support for West Yorkshire's creative industries with £2.3m boost New initiatives designed to boost West Yorkshire’s creative industries will be launched later this month, following investment from Mayor Tracy Brabin. The £2.3 million support package, approved by leaders in July, aims to grow the sector as part of the region’s new ‘You Can Make It Here’ By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Bradford garden centre group wins community award The team at a Bradford-based garden centre group is celebrating after winning a regional business award. Yorkshire Garden Centres, owner of Tong, Tingley, Bingley and Otley Garden Centres, won the Community category of the Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards that recognise and reward businesses and the vital role they By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Caddick Group and Leeds Playhouse celebrate a decade of partnership Caddick Group and Leeds Playhouse recently hosted city stakeholders and special guests, welcoming them to an exclusive pre-show reception ahead of the press night for James Brining’s Oliver! The event heralded a decade of collaboration between the two institutions, stemming from a shared vision to anchor culture at the By The Editor • 1 min read
