Next-Up : Do you really want to retire?
With a UK skills gap and an untapped resource in those of retirement age, Victoria Tomlinson believed this could be resolved by re-thinking retirement itself. So, at the age of 62, Victoria launched Next-Up. As a career consultant she’s been featured as a TEDx speaker with her talk ‘A generation of wasted talent‘ and hosts […]
Lawnswood School Teachers to ‘Zip The Cow’
A group of 20 teachers from Leeds’ Lawnswood School will walk up to the Cow and Calf Rocks over Ilkley on 23 July, then zipwire 270 metres down the Moor at a speed of up to 35 mph. Why? You might ask. Well, it’s in memory of their friend and colleague Claire McCloy, who received […]
Rudy’s Pizza – Opening on 23 July in Chapel Allerton
Rudy’s will gift no fewer than 5,000 authentic Neopolitan pizzas to the people of North Leeds, so if you haven’t already registered for your chance to try a Neapolitan pizza on the house, sign up on Rudy’s website and secure a free pizza to enjoy during the opening weeks – www.rudyspizza.co.uk/chapelallerton The venue in Chapel […]
Yeadon Town Hall in June
Yeadon Town Hall is all about variety this month, bringing audiences a range of gigs, tribute acts and talks. On 23 June, Go Your Own Way to Yeadon Town Hall to see Fleeting Rumours, the North’s premier tribute to Fleetwood Mac. On 24 June, the audience for Lipstick on Your Collar will be welcomed with […]
Whitelock’s Has Listed Status Upgraded
Whitelock’s Ale House in Leeds City Centre has this week had its Listing status updated by Historic England from its existing Grade II-status to an enhanced Grade II* (star) – an accolade awarded to just the top 5.8% of protected buildings in England. The award recognises Whitelocks’ largely untouched 1895 Victorian interior, which was installed […]
