Storied Lands at Kynren is Open
Storied Lands at Kynren is a new type of theme park. Debbie Rolls takes a day trip from Leeds to find out more. Theme parks in this country have become synonymous with rides, the faster and higher the better. A different type of park has opened, Storied Lands at Kynren is billed as the ‘UK’s […]
Bowled Over By Community Spirit
A local in-home care service is supporting Holmfield Park Bowling Club’s role in the local community. Holmfield Park Bowling Club has helped keep older people active and connected for generations and is being supported by local home care provider Visiting Angels Leeds & Wakefield. Holmfield Park Bowling Club, based in Thornes Park, has around 350 […]
Wentworth Woodhouse: Echoes of the House
Debbie Rolls has been discovering places to visit on day trips out of town. Community has been at the heart of bringing Wentworth Woodhouse back to life. It is also at the heart of this year’s summer exhibition. Echoes of the House: Stories in Light and Motion uses historic and modern cinematic techniques to bring […]
Escaping the City heat: 24 hour stays with outdoor pools
I was lucky: two heatwaves, and each time I had no work commitments. I searched for hotels where I could swim outside, read by the pool and relax in gardens without spending more than £200 for a one-night escape. Thankfully, I found two hotels within about an hour’s drive of Leeds, both offering a double […]
Thought Bubble Festival 20th Edition on 9 – 15 November at Various Locations
Thought Bubble Convention at Harrogate Convention Centre on 14 & 15 November Internationally renowned Yorkshire comic art festival and convention Thought Bubble has released the first wave of convention guests and speakers for its milestone 20th Edition, as it celebrates becoming one of the longest-running comic events in the country. Leading today’s guest announcement is […]
