THE SCHOOLS History Project has appointed a new Director to oversee the organisation’s role in transforming history education and developing the school curriculum in the UK. Matthew Stanford has been appointed by the project, which is based at
RESIDENTS in Addingham have voted overwhelmingly in favour of their Neighbourhood Plan. Villagers were asked if they wanted the document to help shape future local development until 2030 - and more than 93 per cent of those who voted said yes.
THE CHRISTMAS Exhibition is underway at the Gallery At The Art Shop in Ilkley. Works by 12 very different artists in a variety of media, and showcasing a number of styles, is on display at the Hawksworth Street venue. The art works range from
The final event of the Wharfedale Festival of Performing Arts’ 113th Year, The Dance Championship, took place on two consecutive weekends in November at Guiseley Theatre. As has become usual, performers arrived not just from the Yorkshire area but
TWO Leeds Trinity University staff members spoke at a national event to raise awareness of the importance of the Living Wage. Dr Ann Marie Mealey, senior lecturer in Theology, and Debbie Clark, who works for the university’s catering services,
A GUISELEY-BASED physio company will be treating musicians across the UK under a new pilot project. The Incorporated Society of Musicians and the ISM Members’ Fund will be proving fast and free access to treatment through Physio Med. Research
AN APPEAL to get Christmas gifts to children in local hospitals is making ‘a final push’. Mel Metcalfe, from Otley, has been running the Yorkshire Children’s Hospitals Christmas Gift Appeal - with the support of local residents and businesses -
John Burland reviews The Bootleg Beatles The Bootleg Beatles formed in 1980 and grew out of the musical Beatlemania. There have been a number of changes of personnel over the years but only 12 musicians have played the four roles. Their most
Review: Red Riding Hood – The Rock ‘N Roll Panto Christmas starts for me with a visit to the panto, and what a Christmas cracker this one is at Leeds City Varieties with a hugely talented cast, fabulous set design and 110 per cent enthusiasm from
Review: Leon McCawley at the King’s Hall, December 4, 2019 Leon McCawley first came to national prominence in the UK in 1990 when, aged 16, he won the Piano Section of the BBC Musician of the Year competition. Three years later he won the International
