Yorkshire Dance #GiveBack2020 on Giving Tuesday
Local charity Yorkshire Dance is helping people to dance their way through lockdown, all from the comfort of their own homes. The charity is getting people of all ages, learning (surprisingly!) Bollywood, voguing and breakdancing in a growing movement which asks people to get involved in #GiveBack2020 on 1 December, Giving Tuesday. Rachel Kingdom, Development […]
Awesome Merchandise’s Campaign for Simon on The Streets
Leeds company Awesome Merchandise is supporting local charity for the homeless, Simon on the Streets, to raise £50k through its new ‘Keep Leeds Warm’ designs in partnership with local artist Drew Millward. The Leeds-based printing company, Awesome Merchandise, is launching Keep Leeds Warm, a campaign to raise £50k to support local homeless charity, Simon on the Streets, […]
#theatrefor1pound Launched to Raise Money for The Arts
Victoria Smith has launched #theatrefor1pound to help artists and arts companies in Yorkshire, in particular Northern Ballet and Leeds Playhouse, at a time when our culture is being threatened like never before. #theatrefor1pound encourages everyone to donate just £1 to help preserve live theatre performances. This modest sum recognises the struggle so many people are […]
Rasta Santa – Virtually Giving a ‘Lickle Back’
Children’s events company BOOMCHIKKABOOM have teamed up with Pink Gorilla/HairyLemon and production company 4i events in a Santa experience with a difference – going virtual! Rasta Claus, who is the cool cousin of Father Christmas, will entertain you on screen in the comfort of your own homes. Faye Kenny, Founder of BOOMCHIKKABOOM: “We have been […]
Leeds Own Christmas Carol
It’s Christmas Eve in Victorian Leeds, surprisingly packed with festive spirit, music and a little magic as the tale is re-told at Leeds Playhouse. The prospect of theatre lights once again shining brightly despite the pandemic is a welcome one for so many of us. A Christmas Carol is due to open on 3 December, […]
