Northern Market’s First Birthday Bash: A Rare Night Out For One Couple
We were invited to a party—and for the first time in three years, we were both able to go. I know, it sounds lame as, but between having a baby during lockdown and then parenting a toddler and teenagers, there hasn’t been much chance to get out without at least one of the kids tagging […]
Bucket List Chicken Stop: Popeyes Lands in Gildersome, Leeds!
Calling myself excited is a massive understatement. Imagine stepping into Popeyes, where the music is popping, the staff is all smiles, and it feels like everyone has been waiting for this moment since they were kids. It’s not just a chicken shop; it’s a pilgrimage. Naturally, I ordered almost everything. The highlight? The Louisiana BBQ […]
Ellie Andrews’ (M)OTHER Exhibition: at Leeds Drawing Club Until 2 November
Ellie’s exhibition is more than just life drawings—it’s a visceral dive into those raw, fleeting moments with mothers that often go unseen. I couldn’t help but feel an immediate connection with these women. Their expressions seemed to leap from the paper, reaching into my chest and squeezing tight enough to leave me familiarly uncomfortable. I […]
Leeds International Festival of Ideas: Grace Beverley ‘How to break moulds and influence people’
I took my friend and fellow female business owner, Boom Chikka Boom’s Faye Kenny, to the Leeds International Festival for Grace Beverley’s session – How to break moulds and influence people – at The Playhouse. I’ll admit, I went in with a bit of skepticism and preconceived notions. The reason I was interested? Grace was […]
Burgerati: at Trinity Kitchen until 22 September
Day 50621 of the school holidays and I was absolutely sick of cooking and trying my very best to find things to occupy my children. Treating us all to a trip to Trinity Kitchen to try out the new Burgerati was the only mission on today’s agenda. Bonus – it’s one of a few things […]
