Recovery Runners: A Truly Inspiring Leeds Community

This past Sunday, I had the opportunity to join Recovery Runners, a run club based in Halton, Leeds. Meeting at the Halton Moor Amateur Boxing Club, the group brings together people from all walks of life for weekly runs with a deeper purpose. Now, I must say, I do run, but I’ve always been the […]

The World of Gladiators comes to Leeds Royal Armouries

An exhibition that is not to be missed, Gladiators: Heroes of the Colosseum, at Leeds Royal Armouries until 02 November. The latest exhibition at Leeds Royal Armouries – Gladiators: Heroes of the Colosseum – opened on 28 June. I had the opportunity to view and to meet with Matthew Wood, Exhibition and Displays Manager at […]

Cinnamon Kitchen: Launched!

On Wednesday evening, I had the pleasure of attending the launch of the newly opened Cinnamon Kitchen at the Queens Hotel in Leeds City Centre. The event kicked off at 6pm with a vibrant scene—dancers and drummers greeted guests outside the entrance, drawing the attention of passers-by and creating a lively, energetic welcome to the […]

Emergence: at the Riley Theatre on 7 June

The Emergence tour hit the Riley Theatre on Saturday night, bringing a fresh triple bill from the postgraduate dance company of Joss Arnott Dance and the University of Salford. With 20 dancers on stage and a mix of choreographic voices, it was an evening full of energy, ambition and some striking moments of creativity. The […]

Jack and the Beanstalk – At City Varieties Music Hall Until 12 January.

If you’re looking for a Christmas pantomime to attend, this production of Jack and the Beanstalk is one that shouldn’t be missed. It was everything I wanted out of a show and more. From start to finish, I had a smile on my face and hadn’t laughed that hard in ages. The classic fairy tale […]