Preview: Zara at The Piece Hall

On 19 and 20 April, Piece Hall will play host to a world premiere, staged on a huge scale.  Zara, a creation of Mind The Gap and Walk the Plank, promises much for the whole family. “We are really excited to host this world premiere ahead of its London dates. It’s great news for us […]

Maggie Eisner – In The Face of a Life-changing Diagnosis

In January, Maggie Eisner, a retired GP, was diagnosed with glioblastoma. One of her health team is Professor Susan Short, a neuro-oncologist at St James University Hospital, Leeds, whose work is affiliated with The Brain Tumour Charity.   Maggie also spent 13 years as a Training Programme Director with the Bradford Specialist Training Scheme for […]

Update: A Big Thank You to Leeds’ Winter Heroes

In January, we told you about The Big Thank You campaign, commissioned by the NHS CCG working with Leeds City Council, West Yorkshire Police, British Transport Police and community and voluntary organisations.  Here’s an update on how it’s going: Since 6 December 2018, when the campaign was launched, over 1,000 messages of thanks have been […]

Preview: Pieminister – A Priority for Pie Week!

When much around us disappoints and depresses, isn’t it reassuring and restoring to know that there are pies?  From Mothership Monday to Funday Sunday, Pieminister has Pie Week covered. Pieminister is making the most of what can only be called a festival of pies.  National Pie Week wraps us in its embrace from 4 – […]

Fisical Sports Coaching’s Year of Fundraising for Candlelighters

2019 will see Candlelighters, the children’s cancer charity, benefit from Fisical Sports Coaching’s endeavours as they take on a variety of challenges. Tom and James, owners of Fisical, previously raised money for Sports Relief.  They work to coach school and pre-school children in sports, both in schools and at their base in Baildon.  This year […]