WELCOME BACK!!
What a strange 12 months we have all had! I hate to mention the ‘C word’ but we all are sick to the teeth of COVID taking up the news and the impact it has had on us all. I just hope and wish it has not affected you or…
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Jurassic Yorkshire
−−− BY LINZI DAVIES −−− Yorkshire made the headlines again recently when Marie Woods stumbled upon a magnificent dinosaur footprint whilst foraging for shellfish for dinner. Found somewhere on the coast near Filey, the print is the largest ever found in the area, and this got us thinking that although…
A Plethora Of New Music
We are still, it would seem, in uncertain times. However, with normality on the horizon and both Leeds and Slamdunk festivals due to go ahead later in 2021 (more on these next month) there is at last a plethora of new music around and this month we look at the…
Nature’s Orchestra
−−− BY LINDA JENKINSON −−− Welcome back everyone. I hope you’ve been managing to get outdoors to listen to the wonderful wall of sound that is birdsong. It really is like listening to nature’s orchestra although some of the sounds on our wetlands can be hard to listen to at…
The Birds Will Sing, The Garden Will Grow, Pull Up A Chair And Enjoy The Show
Firstly I would like to extend a warm welcome to all those new to gardening and of course our loyal green-fingered readers, it’s great to be back and to share my knowledge and experiences with you all. They say every cloud has a silver lining and there is no doubt…
Major Boost For Culture Sector In Leeds After Successful Grant Bid
The arts and culture sector in Leeds is set for a significant post-COVID recovery boost thanks to successful bids for important grant funding. Leeds City Council is one of a number of organisations in the city which have been awarded a share of Arts Council England’s Cultural Recovery Fund, giving…
The Queens Hotel Leeds Unveils Grand Pacific Restaurant Partnership
The Queens Hotel Leeds, part of The QHotels Group, has revealed their much-anticipated, £16 million refurbishment includes an exciting partnership with Living Ventures’ Raffles-inspired restaurant and bar, Grand Pacific, due to open in summer 2021. The Queens Hotel has announced that the newly refurbished hotel, which is due to be…
New Development Gives Hope To Vulnerably Housed People In Leeds
A Leeds homeless charity that is celebrating its 90th anniversary believes it could have a blueprint to tackle housing vulnerability in the city, as it prepares to unveil a pioneering new homes development specifically designed for people who find themselves in precarious housing situations. St George’s Crypt’s purpose-built development will…
Leeds Degree Apprentices First In England To Achieve Incorporated Engineer Status
Leeds College of Building is celebrating the success of its ground-breaking Engineering students. Charlie Wortley and Shane Finn, former apprentices at Leeds College of Building, are among the first in England to complete the Civil Engineer Degree Apprenticeship programme at Leeds Beckett University and achieve Incorporated Engineer status with the…
Colourful Artwork In The Frame As Briggate Welcomes Back Shoppers To A Safe City Centre
Eye-catching artwork by a Leeds student has been brightening up Briggate as Leeds welcomed tens of thousands of shoppers back to the city centre. The colourful creations by Kat Sheath have been put in place in one of the city’s most famous retail hotspots as part of efforts to make…