Madame Jazz at Hyde Park Book Club – Review
In my experience, attending a jazz event is a bit like a game of Russian roulette. No matter how snazzy the poster or how smart the venue it’s hard to tell whether you’re in store for a world class performance or an off-key wish-you’d-stayed-home warble. So, much to my shame, I must admit I wasn’t […]
Independent, ethical new beauty brand, MEMI, launches in Leeds
Rosie O’Brien assesses the effectiveness of a variety MEMI’s cruelty-free, professional standard cosmetics, all vegan except for just two products which contain beeswax. The company has been founded by 21 year olds Millie Watson and Jack Thompson, who spent two years sourcing the perfect formulae for their brand, always with the aim of offering luxury at […]
Pintura’s Comida Rapida – Delicious lunch served sharpish
Lunchtime at the office. You’re repulsed by the idea of yet another soggy sandwich al-desko, but the boss is ready and waiting on your return counting the seconds that you’re late – no long, languid lunches for you. Under these circumstances a foodie feast might seem like mission impossible – but luckily the clever folks […]
Rum Festival 2017 at The Corn Exchange
Its elliptical shape and its soaring ceiling make the Corn Exchange an ideal venue to sink a few beverages of a Saturday afternoon, and the Leeds Rum Fest provided the perfect opportunity to do just that, not to mention learning about some of the world’s finest rum while you do it. Rum Galore The two-day event, […]
Titanic Spa – Refresh, Revive, Re-energise
When my husband pulled out of our trip to the Titanic Spa at the last minute owing to a work commitment I was torn. Should I try and rearrange for a time he could come? Or could I possibly *gasp* go alone? As it turns out it was kind of a blessing in disguise; as […]
