Fashion and Lifestyle May rain was a relief after dry April Author: Martin Blunn, Solutionize Global. The one thing that has been good about May in 2021 is the rain, after a very dry April. Unfortunately it has been a cold month so probably like yourselves many of my crops are delayed by 4-6 weeks. A prime example is my asparagus By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Just an hour of time can make a huge difference The 37th annual National Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June) is a chance to recognise the valuable contribution volunteers make to communities across the UK – particularly the part they have played in response to the coronavirus pandemic. According to research , one in five UK adults (19%) volunteered their time for community activities By The Editor • 4 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Abstract artist launches her limited edition art canvas prints Toni Thornton Art is known for her abstract style, her signature colour palette and incredible eye for detail – which is why her work is featured in the homes of celebrities, art collectors and admirers around the world – and on Thursday 27th May, Toni Thornton launches two limited edition prints, Cotton By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Interior Design Masters star Siobhan Murphy set to unveil pop-up window display at Junction 32 Junction 32 Yorkshire Outlet Shopping has partnered with Castleford’s Siobhan Murphy, finalist in the BBC’s Interior Design Masters, to create a unique pop-up window display at its centre. ‘The Junction 32 Edit by Siobhan Murphy’ will see the flamboyant star of Interior Design Masters designing a pop-up display By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Bradford Garden Centre partners with TV gardener for fifth year A Bradford Garden Centre is continuing its collaboration with a Yorkshire gardener and TV presenter. Tong Garden Centre has partnered with Leeds based garden designer and ITV's Love Your Garden presenter, Katie Rushworth for a fifth consecutive year. Of the renewed collaboration, Tong Garden Centre's marketing By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Businesses embrace open air opportunities as outdoor performances are confirmed A surge of interest in open air concerts by the general public is driving competition amongst brands to secure lucrative supply deals, according to the organisers of some of North Yorkshire’s largest al fresco concerts. The team behind this summer’s musical weekend at Castle Howard are reporting stronger By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Yorkshire salon is shortlisted for national business award Room 97 Creative has been shortlisted for a national business award, placing them amongst some of the best in the hairdressing industry. The Leeds and Wakefield salon group is a finalist for Education Salon of the Year, recognised for the work they do with young people in the Yorkshire area. By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Leeds property that was on TV is now on the market A North Leeds property that had a starring role in TV series, The Syndicate is now on the market, mirroring the storyline in the hit drama, which concluded earlier this month on BBC1. Green Meadows, in the sought-after village of Eccup, features as Woodvale Kennels in the series, which was By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Mayor virtually visits Fixby development Leading Yorkshire housebuilder, Harron Homes recently launched its new showhomes at its Highfield Manor development in Fixby with a virtual visit from the Mayor of Kirklees. Due to Coronavirus restrictions, rather than a traditional ribbon cutting, Councillor Mumtaz Hussain enjoyed an exclusive video tour of the exquisite collection of four By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Annie Morris: When a happy thing falls 18 September 2021 – 6 February 2022 The Weston Gallery and Open Air YSP will display a series of sculpture and tapestry by British artist Annie Morris in her first UK, solo museum exhibition, timed to coincide with her exhibition at Timothy Taylor Gallery and inclusion in Frieze Sculpture 2021. Made By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Hairdressers shares salon trends that are here to stay following COVID19 Throughout the pandemic, many industries have had to adapt to a new normal and hairdressing is no exception. One month after reopening, Marcello Moccia and Karen Perry, stylists from Room 97 Creative in Leeds believes that some of the changes to salon culture are likely to remain, even when all By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Virtual Gliterary Lunches - one year on Virtual Gliterary Lunch Hours have been running for over a year now. In that time they have welcomed thirteen brilliant writers to talk about their latest novels and why they wrote them. Over a sociable lunch, they have generously shared insights into their writing process, their journey to getting published, By The Editor • 2 min read
