Bee Inspired on World Bee Day: 20 May
A Leeds social enterprise is creating a buzz on World Bee Day. When Kate Turner found herself shielding at home with vulnerable family members during the first Covid-19 lockdown in spring 2020, nature became her lifeline. With the world outside paused, Kate turned to her garden for comfort – a space where birdsong was louder, […]
What’s Happening This Summer: Places in Leeds
Here’s a selection of what’s going on in Leeds – at Trinity Leeds Re:Pair Lab, White Cloth Hall, Seagulls Reuse, Water Lane Boathouse, Project House, Northern Market and LeedsBID’s Monopoly Takeover. Trinity Leeds Launches Innovative Sustainable Retail Concept ‘Re.Pair Lab’ An innovative new sustainable fashion concept from Trinity Leeds will see up-and-coming designers showcased alongside local fashion brands […]
Constructive Futures: Building a New Construction Industry
A highlight of my visit to UKREiiF in May was meeting mentors and mentees from Constructive Futures. This Leeds based non-profit organisation sets out to empower young people and support them into careers in the built environment. There is already a shortage of workers in the construction sector and Pagabo Group, a sponsor of UKREiiF, […]
Calling Yorkshire Artists: Share Your Vision for Sustainable Food in Bradford
Invitation to storytellers and creatives – The ‘Bradford Sustainable Food’ project is a collaboration between York St John University and Bradford City Council. The project aims to develop community focussed stories for the Bradford City of Culture 2025 year. The stories will be co-developed by creatives and a diverse range of groups in the community […]
White Rose Shopping Centre: Home to 500,000 Bees
Ahead of National Bee Day on 20th May, White Rose Shopping Centre is celebrating its tenth year of being home to the bee community whose home is the Centre’s roof. White Rose’s bees are buzzing with activity once again this summer, producing excess honey which on-site bee aficionado Luke Wilson has jarred for winners of the […]
