Christmas Lights Fundraiser for Hospice
Alwoodley resident Jeff Norman was so moved by the wonderful care his sister-in-law received at Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice, he decided to raise funds for the Hospice from his display of thousands of Christmas lights, inflatables and projections. Jeff: “My wife Debra’s sister, Paula, was sadly diagnosed with cancer about a year ago and she […]
Candlelighters Christmas Party
Over 400 family members from across Yorkshire joined in the festive fun last month at The Cedar Court Hotel in Bradford. It was the first Christmas Party the children’s cancer charity has held since covid restrictions were put in place. Candlelighters has for over 45 years supported families facing childhood cancer across Yorkshire by offering […]
Happy New Year! We’ll be back on 3 January
Thank you for reading, for your comments and for your support for the small businesses, startups and the good causes we’re fortunate enough to be able to tell you about. Thank you also to all our writers, who give freely of their time and talent to help us to tell the stories. We’re looking forward […]
Opera North is Delivering a Feast for Our Senses
The Company is taking music of all kinds across the North, and its new central Leeds restaurant, Kino, is celebrating its first Christmas. 5 December – The University of Huddersfield Brass Band at Huddersfield Town Hall at lunchtime. 7 December – The University of Huddersfield Brass Band at Dewsbury Town Hall at lunchtime. 10 December […]
Poppy’s Potting Shed is at Harvey Nics
Poppy’s Pop-up Potting Shed will be at the store in Leeds until Christmas Eve, with Anna Garbutt and her team to guide your purchases of houseplants and gifts. Customers also have the chance to learn how to make festive wreaths. Anna: “As a Leeds lass, Harvey Nichols and the adjoining arcades are iconic. Especially at […]
