Nomadic Beers on Christmas Day
Katie Marriott and Mike Hampshire will be opening the doors to their virtual taproom so that anyone who might be finding the day difficult can join others to celebrate Christmas. Kate and Mike will host two online sessions, the first at 12.30 until 2.30 when you can have Christmas lunch with them, and then from […]
Help to Raise Smiles This Christmas
Candlelighters, the Yorkshire-based charity for children with cancer and their families, is asking people for some help for Christmas. The additional stresses this year have been overwhelming for some families, who have had to cope with changing hospital practices and government guidance, and often more financial pressure. Candlelighters has not hesitated to continue to offer […]
Dear Leeds – A Centrepiece of Welcome
As shoppers return to the City Centre over the festive season, the words of writer Kate Ryrie provides a welcome, writ large in neon across Briggate. This is a new light installation which moves beyond the traditional Christmas and seeks to lift the spirits of everyone walking below. LeedsBID is responsible for this 2020 addition […]
Rasta Santa – Virtually Giving a ‘Lickle Back’
Children’s events company BOOMCHIKKABOOM have teamed up with Pink Gorilla/HairyLemon and production company 4i events in a Santa experience with a difference – going virtual! Rasta Claus, who is the cool cousin of Father Christmas, will entertain you on screen in the comfort of your own homes. Faye Kenny, Founder of BOOMCHIKKABOOM: “We have been […]
Support Your Local Indies this Christmas
As we reach the halfway point of the second national lockdown of the year, and draw ever closer to Christmas, the indies have united to bring the people of Leeds a convenient and easy to use online directory of local businesses. In conjunction with a social media campaign #Buyleeds, the online directory will signpost people to […]
