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The Firework-Makers Daughter set to spark half-term joy

This October half-term, families in York are being invited to take part in an interactive storytelling adventure featuring magic, Makaton, talking elephants and the timeless message that we all have the power to become the person we dream of being. The Firework-Maker’s Daughter is set to be staged in Explore venues across the city, throughout the…

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Introducing the Style Hatchery Summit, a Breakthrough for the Children’s Industry

Save the date for the forthcoming Style Hatchery Summit on the 2nd of February 2024, based in Leeds. It will be the first of its kind in the UK, providing a supportive platform, showcasing the best of children’s lifestyle brands, and influential keynote speakers. It will welcome a curated assembly of the best professionals from…

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York Partners’ Event to Support Care Careers

York Health and Care Partnership will hold a Health and Care Recruitment, Careers and Volunteering Event next month (Saturday 4 November) to showcase the opportunities available across the city. The drop-in event will be held from 10am to 2pm at City of York Council’s West Offices, Station Rise, York, and will provide an opportunity for individuals to…

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Castle Howard continues collaboration with Yorkshire Bake Off star Freya Cox, announcing autumnal cake and book signing event

• Castle Howard continues their partnership with Great British Bake Off star Freya Cox on seasonal vegan bakes available in their shops and cafes • The third cake in the series, an autumnal Double Chocolate Muffin with Toasted White Chocolate Marshmallows, will be available in Castle Howard’s Coffee Shop and Courtyard Café from 3rd October…

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Odsal Stadium to host first ever Bradford Diwali Awards

Odsal Stadium is to host the first ever Bradford Diwali Awards on Thursday 26th October! Organised by the Bradford Hindu Council, the first ever Bradford Diwali Awards are set to honour the unsung heroes whose contributions to the local community have changed people’s lives. There are a total of 11 award categories, which are: Empowering Children through…

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Celebrating Bradford event brings local businesses together to highlight city’s economic development

Celebrating Bradford will take place on Wednesday (18th October) at The Madisson bringing together the great and good of West Yorkshire to celebrate the remarkable progress made in the business landscape of Bradford. Named as the City of Culture for 2025, Celebrating Bradford will welcome key business figures, civic dignitaries, senior council officers, Members of Parliament…

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Next generation of engineers inspired by University event ​

Pupils from a host of schools were given an insight into a career in engineering and manufacturing during an event at the University of Bradford. A special team engineering challenge was staged by the University’s Faculty of Engineering and Digital Technologies. It saw a group of 60 pupils from Year 9 onwards at Bradford district schools…

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Bulls heritage lunch at Odsal Stadium

The Bradford Bulls Foundation are excited to host their ‘Heritage Lunch’ this Thursday the 28th of September at Southbank, Sekhon Stand at Odsal Stadium. An event where you’ll hear captivating tales of years gone by and embark on a journey spanning over 120 years of Bradford Bulls history. Surround yourself with fellow Bradford fans, a…

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Researchers gather experiences of harassment with pop-up dancefloor events

The Dancefloor Project: a unique research collaboration that aims to reduce unwanted behaviour in public spaces and make nights out safer “Every woman has a dancefloor story, a walking home alone story, a workplace story, a bus journey story” A unique collaboration between psychology researchers at York St John University and York based community projects…

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Tingley garden centre celebrates its first gardening season with a spring launch weekend

A Tingley garden centre is celebrating springtime and its first gardening season with a celebration launch weekend next month On the 1st and 2nd of April, visitors to Tingley Garden Centre will be able to see the changes that owners, Yorkshire Garden Centres, have made since it opened in September and get 15% off plants, garden furniture,…

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City Cruises and York’s Chocolate Story bring an Easter Egg-stravaganza to York

City Cruises and York’s Chocolate Story are teaming up this Easter to bring an exciting Easter egg hunt to York. The two companies have collaborated to create an egg hunt that will see 16 eggs hidden around the city over a two-week period from April 1st to April 16th. One egg will be hidden at…

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Rising stars of manufacturing and engineering to be celebrated in Leeds awards

Manufacturing and engineering employers in Leeds are being urged to nominate outstanding younger talent from among their own organisations for an awards initiative that is now in its second year. The Leeds Manufacturing Festival Awards aim to identify and recognise the achievements of the industry’s next generation of rising stars and potential business leaders. The…

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Bradford Garden Centre to host free houseplant advice session

A Bradford garden centre is hosting a free drop-in session for customers to get expert houseplant advice. Gardeners’ World Live presenter Joe Bagley will be in the houseplant department at Tong Garden Centre from 12 pm on Saturday, 25th March to give advice and answer questions about houseplants. “More people are interested in indoor gardening than…

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Leeds Commercial Property Lunch launched by regional businesses

Bradley Hall, Schofield Sweeney, and Together have partnered to launch the first Leeds Commercial Property Lunch. The three regional businesses have come together to create a forum for key commercial property professionals, with the aim of introducing new opportunities, education and encourage collaboration in the sector. David Cran, managing director of Bradley Hall Yorkshire, said:…

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Creative festival provides young people with insights into performing arts industry

York St John University hosts performing arts festival for school pupils in Yorkshire Co-Create is a one-day festival produced by York St John University that celebrates the making of music, dance and theatre with, and for and by members of the youth community. Collaborating with schools in York and North Yorkshire, the festival brought together…

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Leeds College of Building Showcases Higher-Level Training for National Apprenticeship Week 2023

Higher and degree apprenticeships are the focus for Leeds College of Building as the country marks National Apprenticeship Week 2023 (#NAW2023).Taking place this week from 6th – 12th February, #NAW2023 is the 16th annual celebration of apprenticeships. The week brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships…

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Bradford garden centre is shortlisted for a regional sustainability award

The team at a Bradford garden centre is celebrating after being shortlisted for a regional sustainability award. Tong Garden Centre has reached the final in the Sustainability Award of the FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards in Yorkshire and The Humber. Organised by the UK’s leading business campaigner, the FSB (Federation of Small Businesses), the awards celebrate the achievements…

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