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Special Christmas tree of wishes in Leeds could help boost bee population

6 December 2017
Yorkshire Voice Reporter

The Wishing Tree acts as a simple reminder that there is more to this special festive holiday, spreading messages of festive positivity and selflessness through kindly words and contributions (Copy Right given by Sarah Towns: Marketing Executive at LeedsBID)

A DISPLAY of Christmas wishes in a Leeds shopping centre could end up helping the struggling bee population.Read More »Special Christmas tree of wishes in Leeds could help boost bee population

Fawns born at Lotherton Hall, Leeds

20 July 2015
Yorkshire Voice Reporter

by Elizabeth Archer

A number of fawns have been born at Lotherton Hall in Leeds this month, much to the delight of visitors and staff alike.

The new arrivals can be seen from the deer hide on the estate, as well as from Lotherton Hall’s special trial walk, which has been renovated by volunteers during spring.Read More »Fawns born at Lotherton Hall, Leeds

Fun-filled things to do this weekend in Leeds

10 July 2015
Yorkshire Voice Reporter

We’ve put together our top five events happening in Yorkshire this weekend:

35th annual Kirkstall Festival kicks off this Saturday

7 July 2015
Yorkshire Voice Reporter

Kirkstall Abbey

By Emma Kirwan

One of the largest community led festivals in Leeds is back this weekend for the 35^th year running.

The 2015 Kirkstall Festival is on Saturday 11 July at Kirkstall Abbey.

Breeze Festival is breath of fresh air for Leeds youngsters

6 July 2015
Yorkshire Voice Reporter

Photo by Jonathan Turner

By Hayley Longster

A group of 11-16 year olds from Leeds has set up an arts festival which will provide free workshops and performances for young people at the start of the summer holidays.

The Breeze Arts Festival will run from the 18^th to the 25^th July and includes everything from DJ workshops, illustration classes, flashmobs and live performances.

Biggest all time theatre sensation comes to Bradford

6 July 2015
Yorkshire Voice Reporter

By Caroline Grandjean

Hailed as the “biggest live theatre sensation of all time”, Dirty Dancing will come to the Bradford Alhambra Theatre tomorrow (Tuesday).

The show is currently touring the UK and stops for the first time in Bradford until July 25th.

TONIGHT: Spoken word workshop kicks off Chapeltown Arts Festival

6 July 2015
Yorkshire Voice Reporter

By David Mackie Chapeltown Arts Festival will kick off tonight with a spoken word workshop by poet Saju Iqbal Ahmed at Inkwell, and conclude on Sunday… Read More »TONIGHT: Spoken word workshop kicks off Chapeltown Arts Festival