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David Laycock, Trinity Mall, Leeds - My Yorkshire Weekend
David Laycock, centre director at the new Trinity mall in Leeds, explains why his Saturday starts at 6.30am (and that’s a lie-in)
York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce annual dinner, Voltigeur Suite, York Racecourse
Over 500 business leaders attended York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce annual dinner hosted by chamber president, Richard Flanagan, in the Voltigeur Suite at York Racecourse. The guest speaker was BBC Breakfast’s Bill Turnbull. The event was sponsored by HSBC Commercial Banking, Superfast, North Yorkshire, Leeds Bradford International Airport, British Airways, JCT600 York Audi, Shepherd Group & Saville Audio Visual.
Hull-born Billy Liar star Sir Tom Courtenay receives lifetime award at Bradford International Film Festival.
It’s 50 years since Thomas Daniel Courtenay first hit the big time as William Terrence Fisher, eponymous hero of the Bradford-based New Wave film Billy Liar.
Mike Schafer - My Yorkshire weekend
Mike Schafer, chief executive of Harewood House Trust, talks about what gets his heart racing
Kevin Igoe, Magna Science Adventure Centre - My First Job
Magna Science Adventure Centre tour guide Kevin Igoe explains why he’s always been a man of steel
Helen Patricia Lofthouse - My Yorkshire Childhood
Helen Patricia Lofthouse recalls her childhood on a farm in West Yorkshire
St Vincent Support Centre inaugural spring ball, Ebor Suite, York Racecourse
Guests raised £4,750 at the inaugural spring ball for the St Vincent Support Centre, a Leeds charity supporting families living in poverty. More than 150 people enjoyed a three-course dinner and a night of live music from funk soul band Kabuki at the Ebor Suite, York Racecourse. The event was organised by Jo and Chris Wilson of Tailormade Conference Management.
Guide Dogs for the Blind Association dinner, Fountains Hall, Fountains Abbey
Guests showed their support for the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association at a dinner hosted by trustee David Bagley at Fountains Hall, Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire.
Fundraising ball in aid of Open Arms Infant Homes in Malawi, the Majestic Hotel in Harrogate
At least 320 guests celebrated the work of Open Arms Infant Homes in Malawi at a fundraising ball at the Majestic Hotel in Harrogate. More than £40,000 was raised by local businesses as well as guests and individuals who donated raffle and auction prizes and those who took advertising space in the event brochure.
Theresa Tomlinson - My Yorkshire Weekend
Novelist Theresa Tomlinson explains why she gets a buzz from living in Whitby
Local People
David Laycock, Trinity Mall, Leeds - My Yorkshire Weekend
David Laycock, centre director at the new Trinity mall in Leeds, explains why his Saturday starts at 6.30am (and that’s a lie-in)
York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce annual dinner, Voltigeur Suite, York Racecourse
Over 500 business leaders attended York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce annual dinner hosted by chamber president, Richard Flanagan, in the Voltigeur Suite at York Racecourse. The guest speaker was BBC Breakfast’s Bill Turnbull. The event was sponsored by HSBC Commercial Banking, Superfast, North Yorkshire, Leeds Bradford International Airport, British Airways, JCT600 York Audi, Shepherd Group & Saville Audio Visual.
Mike Schafer - My Yorkshire weekend
Mike Schafer, chief executive of Harewood House Trust, talks about what gets his heart racing
Kevin Igoe, Magna Science Adventure Centre - My First Job
Magna Science Adventure Centre tour guide Kevin Igoe explains why he’s always been a man of steel
Helen Patricia Lofthouse - My Yorkshire Childhood
Helen Patricia Lofthouse recalls her childhood on a farm in West Yorkshire
Celebrity Interviews
Hull-born Billy Liar star Sir Tom Courtenay receives lifetime award at Bradford International Film Festival.
It’s 50 years since Thomas Daniel Courtenay first hit the big time as William Terrence Fisher, eponymous hero of the Bradford-based New Wave film Billy Liar.
York-born Dame Judi Dench talks acting, insults and her bond with Bond
York-born Dame Judi Dench talks acting, insults and her bond with Bond
Downton Abbey actress Penelope Wilton returns home to Scarborough
Actress Penelope Wilton swaps Downton Abbey for a day at the Yorkshire seaside
Gabby Logan - why Leeds will always hold a special place in my heart
Sports presenter Gabby Logan tells Andy Greeves why the city of Leeds will always hold a special place in her heart
The Dalai Lama visits Yorkshire International Business Convention, Leeds
A great spiritual leader delivers a powerful message in Yorkshire. Chris Titley is there to hear it Photographs by Joan Russell