In Conversation With Dave Olejnik, Founder – Laynes and Sarto
The COVID-19 restrictions are beginning to lift, and as a result, Leeds cafes and restaurants are starting to reopen. Great news for everyone, but the reopening is not without challenges. This morning, I had the pleasure of chatting with Dave Olejnik about how he and his teams at Laynes and Sarto have coped through the […]
Meanwood Valley Urban Farm – Fighting for Survival
Meanwood Valley Urban Farm was first established in the 80’s. The 24-acre city farm is in the heart of Meanwood. It is a working farm with animals, a market garden and an environmentally friendly visitors’ centre. Unfortunately, like so many other organisations, the farm was forced to closed in March when government lockdown was enforced. […]
Voujon Indian Restaurant – a Takeaway Treat
Despite living only a stone’s throw from Voujon’s Indian restaurant in Headingley, I had only eaten there once pre-lockdown. I’d enjoyed the meal, but like with so many things, life had intervened, and so I hadn’t been again. When the weather took a turn for the worse this weekend, and all I wanted to do […]
Online Yoga – During COVID and Beyond
With gyms and yoga studios closed, many of us have been turning to online platforms to get our yoga fix. Pre-COVID, Amy Manancourt of Hania Therapies, taught yoga across North and West Yorkshire. I spoke with Amy today about the recent launch of her virtual yoga studio, which she is currently running from her Holbeck […]
Growlers Socially Distant Club
Pre-COVID-19, Growlers was a buzzing craft beer hang out in the heart of Headingley, with an eclectic range of meal and snack options. Their waffles and pancakes were a big hit, but so too were their Tex-Mex classics like nachos and fajitas, which went really well with their range of local drinks. Then, with the […]
