In Conversation With Dr Gemma Bridge, The Running Mayor of Leeds
Gemma Bridge was appointed The Running Mayor of Leeds in March 2021. I caught up with her to see how her first couple of months in the role had worked out. Whilst she was scrolling through Twitter at the turn of the year, Gemma Bridge spotted the RunSome campaign and the call for volunteers to […]
Our very own running mayor
Runner’s World and the RunSome Campaign have announced the world’s first Running Mayors – including the Running Mayor of Leeds, Gemma Bridge, who is already involved with numerous networks across Leeds, and plans to build on her connections to promote running locally. Gemma’s role includes being the face and voice to advocate running as an […]
The Savvy Baker – Going Places!
Savannah Roqaa took up a hobby during the first lockdown – she launched an online bakery, selling brownies. Now she’s working all hours in order to meet the demand for her yummy bakes. At 24, Savannah began baking in her Roundhay apartment’s small kitchen just to while away some time. Her online business now employs […]
International Men’s Day – Is that something to celebrate?
I was asked this question recently. It was a poignant question, or at least that was my reaction. It’s today, by the way – International Men’s Day is 19 November. We often celebrate and support women in Leeds and have been known to showcase some of Leeds’ men, too. Yet on the one day of […]
Beabadoobee – Debut Album Released
I’ve just watched single Worth It video from Fake It Flowers, Beabadoobee’s debut album which was released on 16 October. It’s set in what looks like an outdated motel bedroom and is directed by duo Bedroom. It’s the third single from the album. Watch it here. The video reveals Beabadoobee’s impressive confidence, although it’s not […]
