Bespoke mobile bar service sponsors Leeds Retail Awards

Established in 1987 by the Wright family, Coolers bars have built up a reputation for providing mobile bars of all descriptions.   The bar side of the business is run by Chris Wright, who, after extensive training by a national brewery and some years as a licensee, brings unrivaled knowledge to each and every event we participate in.  Being a family run business, Cooler Bars are able to adapt very quickly to the ever changing fashions of drink and presentation. As independent traders, they are often able to better the prices charged in local establishments.

The size of the bars they can provide are dependent on the number of anticipated customers, catering for as few as 100 people up to large events attended by 25,000 people. The range of drinks we provide is always made after consultation with the client.

All staff are trained to a very high standard and dedicated to the client ensuring excellent and friendly customer service. Current and previous clients include the 17th- 21st Lancers, working at their military home of Belvoir Castle, The British Model Flying Association, working at their international Air show at RAF Barkston Heath with a clientele of around 7000 people, Lord Leitrim of Grantham House supplying both waiting staff and bars for his annual garden parties and the M.O.D at the Prince William Of Gloucester Barracks for their open weekends, Next, Foxes Biscuits, and Leicester Tigers. They also specialize in bars for weddings, birthdays and anniversaries.

We are proud to announce that Cooler Bars as an official sponsor for the 2011 Leeds Retail Awards and look forward to sampling their mobile bar experience at the upcoming event.

For further information please contact Chris Wright on 01476 574249 or 07546 100356

Dr Martens Student Lock-in

Students are welcomed to the city with Dr Martens who are throwing two student lock-in evenings on the 4th and 5th October. Students with valid NUS cards will receive 15% off everything in store. Enjoy a night of discount, freebies and entertainment with Dr Martens, as part of Leeds Loves Shopping!

Bespoke floral service sponsors Leeds Retail Awards

Leafy Couture offer a versatile bespoke service for all your floral needs. Whether planning a wedding or looking to brighten up your office space – they are passionate about what they do.

They believe in treating every client’s individual needs, whatever they might be so they can achieve the desirable impact; from the bride’s bouquet to the buttonholes every flower and detail is expertly selected to suit you. They even offer flower workshops where you can learn how to create your own arrangements, either one-on-one or as part of a group workshop. Alternatively, they can arrange weekly contracts to bring a new dimension to your working environment, delivered to your door for you to enjoy.

Leafy Couture are proud to be a sponsor for the 2011 Leeds Retail Awards and will be providing the table arrangements for this Sunday’s event.

Visit http://leafycouture.co.uk/home.xhtml f or call 07974 089 122 or more details.

Leeds Loves Shopping Big Shopping Night Out

On October 13th 2011, take advantage of late night openings in a range of stores including Accent, House of Fraser, Primark, Dr Martens, Warehouse, Office, Hip Clothing, Topshop and the Victoria Quarter, plus a fabulous selection of in-store events, offers and a chance to win exclusive prizes – all as part of the Leeds Loves Shopping Festival 2011. The event will start at 5pm, with many stores staying open till 9pm! Alongside these long opening hours will be street performances on Briggate, taking place throughout the evening.

Leeds Retail Skills Academy sponsor the Leeds Retail Awards

Leeds Retail Skills Academy are sponsoring the Retail Assistant category.  The Awards highlight and celebrate the excellent work of our Leeds Retailers.  The Academy, part of the National Skills Academy for Retail and Leeds City College, offers a variety of courses aimed at meeting the training, development and business needs of retailers of all sizes across the Yorkshire and Humberside area.    To find out more, look at our website http://www.theleedsretailskillsacademy.co.uk/index.php/programs/

Royal Armouries Host Costumes from The Tudors

A new exhibition at the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds should be a perfect fit for fans of hit TV series The Tudors; eight costumes used by actors in the period drama will be on display in the museum’s tournament gallery until 30th November.
They include clothes worn by Jonathan Rhys Meyers (he played Henry VIII), Joss Stone (Anne of Cleves), Joely Richardson (Catherine Parr) and Natalie Dormer (Anne Boleyn).
Their stay at the museum has been made possible with the support of costume designer Joan Bergin, series creator and writer Michael Hirst and Portsmouth’s Mary Rose Trust – the only previous exhibitor of the clothes in the United Kingdom.

The Most Advanced Collagen Based Skincare Range launched in West Yorkshire

It has taken over 15 years research to develop the most advanced collagen based anti-ageing skincare range to date; NovoStrata, which has recently been launched and is exclusively available at Spire Methley Park Hospital in south Leeds.

Pioneered by Regenerative Medical System (RMS), a leading medical bio-engineering company based in Seoul, Korea, their research laboratory has been studying ageing mechanisms and regenerative medical products that repair, replace, or enhance the function of damaged tissues or organs, for decades. Through their extensive research and development, RMS were able to source and manufacture a very high grade of collagen, or BioCollagen, perfect for use in the cosmetic and skincare market and the NovoStrata brand was born.

This revolutionary anti-aging regeneration skincare system works on three levels:

Firstly, it actually rejuvenates elasticity of individual cells to improve fine lines by stimulating skin cells to produce their own collagen and elastin. Secondly, it creates a new skin layer similar to human skin on the epidermis with pure atelocollagen to hydrate skin and stop the loss of hyaluronic acid. Finally, the Bio-Skin layer protects the skin from external stimuli or stress all day long. The result is gorgeously soft, deeply hydrated, more youthful looking skin.

The Institut D’Expertise Clinique ran a trial of NovoStrata to establish the effectiveness of the new rejuvenating skincare system. Following a three week trial they concluded that used twice a day, NovoStrata does indeed actively moisturise and rejuvenate skin. “A statistically significant moisturising and improvement in corneocytes integrity effect on the skin” confirms Jae-hyoun HA, Master of Dermatology, The Institut D’Expertise Clinique.

The range consists of cleansers, toners and moisturisers that are specifically designed to induce the natural regeneration of skin cells and lever skin feeling supple and hydrated.

One of the most effective products in the NovoStrata range is NovoFill, a non-invasive cosmetic treatment that erases fine lines and plumps the skin with super-enriched collagen. Available exclusively at Spire Methley Park Hospital, the skin is gently indented with a small stamp covered with hundreds of minuscule ‘micro-medical’ needles (dermastamp), which painlessly penetrate the skin creating lots of tiny holes leaving the skin ‘open’ to allow deeper absorption of the NovoFill collagen treatment.

For more information call Spire Methley Park on 01977 664245.

John Lewis to Open in Leeds

According to our sources, John Lewis hope to open a new full range department store in Leeds as the anchor shop for the proposed Eastgate and Harewood Quarter development in the city centre.
John Lewis are keen to progress with a new shop to serve Leeds and the extensive Yorkshire catchment area. With the opening of a department store in Leeds, John Lewis will fill a major regional gap in its UK coverage.

Harwood House to Host Glamorous Charity Catwalk

Harewood House is to host a glittering fashion catwalk to raise money for youth charity, The Prince’s Trust.
Internationally renowned fashion designers, Jeff Banks CBE and Amanda Wakeley OBE will unveil their latest collections at this grand stately home on 13th October 2011 whilst guests enjoy a champagne reception, three-course dinner and fashion previous between courses.
Funds raised at this wonderful event will provide support for many of the region’s disadvantaged young people.
We’ll keep you informed on where to go to get your hands on a ticket…

Working together to prevent crime in Leeds city centre

BACIL unites local businesses with a shared goal to prevent and reduce criminality and anti-social behaviour on our streets.  By working together and sharing information, they help prevent crime to create a safe city-centre in which to live, work and play.

BACIL is run by a small, dedicated team who work with nearly 300 members across Leeds City Centre from both the day and night time economy.  They also work in partnership with Leeds City Council, West Yorkshire Police, Safer Leeds and other bodies across the city to actively reduce crime.  There has been a significant reduction in business crime since they were founded.

In association with Flow, BACIL have put together an online training programme which provides users with the required tools, support and information to get you up and running. This ensures you are always one step ahead.

The Flow training is module based, enabling users to exit the program and re-enter at their convenience. The training also enables management to assess their staffs’ progress.

They offer a 60% discount on training for our members so if you’re interested give them a call on 0113 241 3012.