The owner of an independent shop in Leeds Corn Exchange has advised that whatever challenges 2020 may bring to retailers, he is confident that a collaborative approach with property owners is the key to success. Guy Haynes is the founder of On The Wall which sells art prints, posters, gifts and
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Bradford Garden Centre donates “wish tree” to specialist school
A Bradford Garden Centre has donated a Christmas tree to a Leeds school for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. The team at Tong Garden Centre donated a 3 metre tree that pupils and visitors to Springwell Academy will use to share their Christmas wishes. Sophie Lee, administration assistant at
Five new stores announced at The Springs Leeds
Five new signings at The Springs, Leeds have been announced, bringing the popular new retail and leisure destination within Thorpe Park Leeds to 83 per cent occupation just one year since launch. Developer Scarborough International Properties Limited (SIPL) and its joint venture partner Legal & General have agreed a ten-year lease
Disability Action Yorkshire Urges Harrogate Local Shops To Put “SANTA” First this Christmas
A Harrogate charity is calling on local shops to put SANTA first this Christmas. As part of its ongoing Think Access campaign, Disability Access Yorkshire has issued timely advise on how traders can make their businesses more accessible at this busy time of year for those with disabilities. Disability Action Yorkshire hopes
Disability Action Yorkshire hire new Think Access Co-Ordinator
A Harrogate charity’s drive to make the town more accessible for disabled people has taken a step forward, thanks to a National Lottery Community Grant. A £9,000 donation from the organisation has enabled Disability Action Yorkshire to employ Josh McCormack as its first Think Access Co-Ordinator, whose job will be helping
Charity calendar created by Skipton’s High Corn Mill
Skipton's High Corn Mill has issued a charity calendar in aid of Parkinson's UK. The 2020 calendar features pictures of the town and surrounding areas including Skipton Castle, the woods, town centre and High Corn Mill, with all imagery supplied from local photographers Stephen Garnett Photography and S & A Photography. All
Bradford garden centre’s charity drive continues with a festive initiative
A Bradford Garden Centre is continuing its fund-raising drive for Bradford Stories and the National Literacy Trust with an initiative that encourages children to write a letter. Tong Garden Centre's Christmas Letterbox Appeal encourages children to write their Christmas list and send it to Santa with a special stamp that is
Harrogate smart technology firm stages Control4 C4 Yourself open afternoon
A Harrogate smart technology installation company is throwing open the doors of its town centre showroom today to mark the arrival of a new piece of hi-tech kit. AudioVogue – a Control4 Platinum Dealer - will be displaying and demonstrating the company’s new state-of-the-art NEEO touch screen remote control. Control4 is a
Leading lights from film, sport and policy give their backing to The Piece Hall Trust
Three leading figures from the film, policy and sport sectors have pledged their support to The Piece Hall Trust by becoming patrons of the charity. The new patrons are critically acclaimed writer and film director Mark Herman, public affairs and campaigns expert Tom Lees and England Rugby Union legend Brian Moore. From
