Fashion and Lifestyle Second hand cashmere brand outgrows first shop and moves to sustainable building Nearly New Cashmere Co is a sustainable cashmere clothing and accessories brand based in Masham, North Yorkshire. They restore and recycle discarded 100% cashmere pieces - transforming them into a collection of luxurious cashmere clothing and accessories which they hand-finish to an impeccable, like-new standard. Since the business was founded By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Barnsley’s bumper 2023 continues into Autumn Off the back of a busy Summer that exceeded expectations in more ways than one, Barnsley town centre is looking ahead to an exciting Autumn and Winter – including plans for a new Christmas Market. So far, 2023 has been a resounding success for Barnsley town centre, with several major events By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Leeds student claims renowned Yorkshire Graduate Award for 2023 Yorkshire Sculpture Park is delighted to announce up & coming artist Astrid Butt as the recipient of its 2023 Yorkshire Graduate Award. Leeds-based Butt intrigued the YSP judges with her use of animal-human hybrid characters to explore womanhood and domestication. She is currently studying for her Master’s degree in By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Star studded event puts the midlife years and beyond in the spotlight! More than 100 women from across Yorkshire took part in a special event focussed on the unique challenges they face in the “middle years” and beyond. A star studded line up of celebrities and experts took part in the event at Goldsborough Hall near Knaresborough – in a fun and frank By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Join us for a very special event Delicious canapes courtesy of Aagra Leeds. Places are limited. Members can reserve a place by emailing: editor@yorkshirebusinesswoman.co.uk Guests book the link below. By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle State of the Nation Under Spotlight at Ilkley Literature Festival Ilkley Literature Festival journeys through the cultural touchpoints of modern-day Britain this October. Launched in 1973 by the poet W.H Auden, the north’s oldest literary festival welcomes a host of poets, novelists, biographers, and journalists to the spa town this autumn. Erica Morris, director of Ilkley Literature Festival, By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle The Nutcracker Northern Ballet’s festive spectacular returns to Leeds Leeds Grand Theatre 29 November – 10 December 2023 Northern Ballet’s enchanting festive favourite The Nutcracker, returns to Leeds Grand Theatre this November following its hugely successful run last year with multiple sell-out performances. The ballet tells the story of Clara and her wooden Nutcracker doll that is much more By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle ‘Fighting for Life’ play comes to Yorkshire The true story of one family’s struggle to get care for their elderly parents amid serious health challenges will be showcased in Yorkshire on 4 October. Having premiered in 2018 at the Marie Curie Hospice in London and going on to be performed at hospices, hospitals, community theatres and By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Kick start Christmas at The Coniston The Coniston have all the ingredients to make your Christmas a recipe for success! From Christmas & New Year Breaks with all the (jingle) bells and whistles to enchanting events. Eat, drink and be merry with fantastic festive dining offering also. Savour the season and make this Christmas one to By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Smart Works Leeds 'fashion as a force for good' - the ball The Marriott Leeds, Wednesday, November 15, 2023 Smart Works Leeds, the charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for interview and job success, is to host a major fundraising ball and awards ceremony to celebrate its fourth anniversary. Taking place at The Marriott Leeds on November 15, organisers say it By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Bridget Jones' Helen Fielding guest speaker at Yorkshire Children's Charity lunch Helen Fielding, creator of fiction’s most cherished singleton Bridget Jones has been announced as guest speaker of the Yorkshire Children’s Charity Ladies Lunch taking place on Friday 22nd September 2023 at Capri @ The Vine in Wakefield and Yorkshire Businesswoman will be there. Helen Fielding, grew up in Morley, By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle The world premiere production of The Syndicate Based on the smash-hit, critically acclaimed BBC One drama that entertained millions of viewers over four series, the world premiere of Kay Mellor’s final stage play, The Syndicate, tours the UK for 15 weeks from April to July next year. TV and stage star Gaynor Faye, Kay’s daughter, By The Editor • 2 min read
