Men Through The Lens: at Leeds Playhouse 12 & 13 June

Leeds Playhouse is to host a photography exhibition focusing on men’s mental health, to run alongside dance-theatre show Sunny Side. The exhibition showcases images by East Leeds men living with a mental health condition. The small but impactful display coincides with performances of renowned Yorkshire-based dance-theatre company Northern Rascals’ raw and emotional show Sunny Side. Developed using […]
Artists Around Wetherby Open Studios: 21/22 and 28/29 June

Wetherby’s creative heart will be on show later this month as Artists Around Wetherby Open Studios returns to the town. Art and creativity flourish not just in Yorkshire’s big cities, but in its quiet corners and market towns, too. This summer, Artists Around Wetherby Open Studios invites art lovers, collectors and the simply curious, to […]
Thousands of runners hit the streets for the Epilepsy Action Bradford 10k – and a New Course Record

Runners from Yorkshire and beyond hit the streets of Bradford this morning to race in Epilepsy Action’s Bradford 10k. The event, which returned this year with a new summer re-vamp, raises funds for the charity Epilepsy Action. The charity is based in Leeds, but supports people with epilepsy across the UK. Around 51,000 people are […]
Cycling For Sue

Tim Straughan and Simon Vallance are getting ready for the adventure of a lifetime – cycling the entire 1965 Tour de France route in just 60 days. To celebrate turning 60 this year, the pair are aiming to raise £6,000 for Sue Ryder, a charity that has provided vital support to both men in different […]
Skydiving From The Heart

Martin Peel from Bramhope took to the skies in May for a charity tandem skydive in memory of his mum. The 61-year-old financial controller had never imagined he would take on such a daring challenge, but a Christmas gift from his wife led him to take the plunge. “My wife and I had been watching TV […]