Business Leading IoT specialists host sustainability summit IoT SME Hark are hosting a corporate sustainability summit as part of this year’s Leeds Digital Festival. In the midst of a climate crisis, individual consumer choices don’t provide planet-saving impacts, it’s up to businesses to make substantial improvements to their business model. Hark’s event aims By The Editor • 1 min read
Businesswoman Nominations open today for the sixth Northern Power Women Awards Nominations are open for the sixth Northern Power Women Awards (2022) on 13 September 2021. And NPW founder Simone Roche MBE has a simple message for people: “This is a time of uncertainty but also a time of hope. My message to everyone is: ‘We are back, let’s build By The Editor • 3 min read
Whats On Celebrity line-up expected at the Ian Woosnam Senior Invitational Former England defender turned media pundit Danny Mills is just one of the high-profile celebrities confirmed to play in the Pro-Am at the Welcome to Yorkshire Ian Woosnam Senior Invitational. He will be joined at Ilkley Golf Club on Thursday September 16 by Olympic medallist Nile Wilson, the Leeds gymnast By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Leeds Digital Festival 2021 launches global programme of events Leeds Digital Festival, one of the UK’s largest tech and digital events, is returning for the sixth year running. The Festival has unveiled a programme of 300 exciting virtual and in-person events that celebrate digital culture in all its forms, hosted by start-ups, leading tech businesses and government institutions. By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Nominations are open for Calderdale Community Champions The Community Foundation for Calderdale are proud to announce that nominations are open for the Calderdale Community Spirit Awards which will be held at The Venue, Barkisland on 25th November 2021 celebrating the Not-for-profit sector in our borough. Last year, the Awards evening went online, however this year the Community By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Rolling Social presents Rum Fest: Leeds Corn Exchange’s biggest ever event Leeds-based events company, Rolling Social, has been bringing digital celebrations of food and drink to the city throughout lockdown – and now, as the world comes back to life, the fun is set to continue with the hotly anticipated Rum Fest on Saturday 9 October. Whether you’re a rum aficionado By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Yorkshire drivers gear up for UK-first Italian Job rally at The Piece Hall The Piece Hall is set to host the finale of an Italian Job-inspired motor rally in its 66,000 sq ft courtyard this October. Mini and classic car drivers across Yorkshire are invited to take part in the exciting event, which will see 100% of monies donated to support local By The Editor • 2 min read
Whats On What’s on in the Wakefield district this August Bank Holiday? With August Bank Holiday quickly approaching, many are starting to plan how we’ll be spending the three-day weekend. The Wakefield district has plenty going on to keep you entertained, from award-winning sculpture and interactive environmental workshops to giant sandpits and corn mazes. Attractions: Name: Summer @ Pit at The National By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture The Merrion Street Festival is back and BIGGER than ever People of Leeds, get ready because this August bank holiday Merrion street will be hosting the street party to end all street parties. Eight operators on the street have joined forces, along with neighbour, the Grand Arcade, to host the first bank holiday celebration since lockdown restrictions were lifted. On By The Editor • 3 min read
Whats On Silicon Yorkshire hosts first event to bring the tech sector together Silicon Yorkshire, fuelled by iSource Group, has re-launched following lockdown, bringing together the Yorkshire technology community to ignite conversation, boost networks, connect businesses and unlock value. Hosted by the organisation responsible for the Yorkshire Mafia, the first event within the Silicon Yorkshire series will take place on 8 September at By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Yorkshire Day fun lined-up for The Piece Hall’s fourth anniversary The Piece Hall is set to host a Yorkshire Day celebration this Sunday (1 August), as the Grade I-listed building honours the occasion with a fun-filled programme of family activities, dancing and live music from home-grown regional artists. The celebratory event also marks the fourth anniversary since the venue’s By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture The Yorkshire Vet’s Julian Norton announces Whitby Pavilion show Julian Norton, star of Channel 5’s The Yorkshire Vet has announced a date at Whitby Pavilion as part of his new tour next year. In ‘An Evening With Julian Norton’ on Friday 4 March 2022, Julian will share amusing anecdotes from his veterinary work in North Yorkshire. These true By The Editor • 1 min read
