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9/9/2019 0 Comments REAL WOMEN ON THE CATWALK: Simply Ladies Fashion Show at Royal Armouries in LeedsA fashion show which challenges women of all shapes and sizes to embrace their differences, regardless of shape, size or culture, takes place at Royal Armouries in Leeds later this month.
Based on the resounding success of their first fashion show in November last year. Simply ladies is back by popular demand, hosting their;fashion show, which will take place on Saturday 21st of September at New Dock, Armouries D. The event will shine a spotlight on local fashion designers, with their latest collections modelled by the real women of Leeds. Brands featured in the event will include WAKE and MYNE London, Thanks Suzanne and El.obsession and Pugata Jewellery. Guests will enjoy live entertainment throughout the evening. The doors open at 6pm which gives guests an opportunity to network and be entertained with a few surprise elements and tickets are available on Eventbrite, starting at £25. There will be opportunities to win amazing prizes such as a diamond worth £1,500 from Pugata jewellery. Carron Cummings set up Simply Ladies last year following the sudden death of her partner in 2014. Previously training as a paralegal, Carron had to leave her studies to take care of her two young children, but wanted to set up a business that supported and empowered women from all walks of life. Simply Ladies is a lifestyle membership clubs which gives women in Yorkshire access to local discounts and offers for fashion, health and wellbeing, leisure, and food and drink brands. It also has a thriving online community where Simply Ladies members can seek support and advice from other women in the city. Carron said: “As women, we’re often very good at taking care of other people but neglect ourselves. After going through a difficult time in my own life, I wanted to create something that had the potential to make women feel great about themselves. Alongside the local offers and discounts Simply Ladies members can access, they also have the support of the wider community, through events like the fashion show. “The fashion show is all about revolutionising the way that we see fashion, bringing awareness to brands that is for everyone! Which is empowering women, regardless of their situation, age or size. There will be women from all walks of life on our catwalk and we’ll be sharing their stories as they strut their stuff in some stunning outfits from our local designers. The event will be a real celebration of all women and I hope our guest leave feeling supported and inspired by each other.” All the details of the Simply Ladies Fashion Show: What: Highlighting designs by designers of high quality skill level and their collections. This year her fundraiser will raise money for Azité Love a charity is to help provide books and schools for children in Africa. When: Saturday, September 21. Doors open at 6 for networking event and for the guests. Where: New Dock Hall Amouries Dr LS10 Costs: £25 general admission After Party at Dollshouse New Nightclub from Dj/producer Tom Zanetti and Kane Towning Event Sponsors: Howard Events, Cleenbees, Pugata Jewellery, Violet Studios and The Flowershop, Howsegroup, Kween Makeup Accademy, letterbox lashes, enhance nail salon, Azité Hair, Island Sunset cocktails, Home Foam and HBD Builders What is Simply Ladies? Simply Ladies is a women’s lifestyle club, which is a one stop for all women’s needs. Empowering women to be the best regardless of their situation, shape size or culture. Their networking provides support, advice empowerment and community for the women of Leeds. The simply ladies members card that provides a range of offers and discounts to members for a range of hotels, spas, restaurants, bars and fashion brands. Membership costs £10 per month and current partners include Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa, Oulton Hall Hotel, Park Plaza Hotel, Malmaison, Banyan, The Pit, Salute, Arc and The Box to name a few.
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9/8/2019 0 Comments TV FAVOURITES TOP THE BILL AT THE CITY VARIETIES’ GOOD OLD DAYS: Sherrie Hewson and Pete FirmanTV favourite, Sherrie Hewson, and magician, Pete Firman, top the bill this September in The Good Old Days at City Varieties Music Hall. Actor, presenter, broadcaster, television personality and novelist, Hewson is best known for her roles in the ITV soap operas Coronation Street, Crossroads and Emmerdale. More recently she starred as Joyce Temple-Savage in the ITV sitcom Benidorm and in the stage adaptation Benidorm Live. She is also a panellist on lunchtime chat show Loose Women. Pete Firman is an English magician, comedian and television presenter. He has appeared in magic shows across all TV channels, including BBC One’s The Magicians. Pete also presents CBBC’s game shows Stake Out and Wait for It..! The Autumn season is as follows: When: Friday 20 and Saturday 21 September 2019 Who: Sherrie Hewson headlines the opening weekend alongside guest ChairmanRichard Gauntlett. Joining them will be vocalist Andrew Robley, multi-instrumentalist Leo Shavers, vocalist Linda Watts, and Diablo Virtuoso Donald Grant. When: Friday 27 and Saturday 28 September 2019 Who: Magician and TV personality, Pete Firman tops the bill. The show will be presented by special guest ChairmanMark Walsh. Also appearing are juggler/plate-spinner Andrew Van Buren, vocalists Peter John and Julia Sutton, and Leeds’ own aerialist Madam Langoustine. Each show features the City Varieties Orchestraunder the masterful direction of Mr David Smith.  The Good Old Days was a BBC television light entertainment programme produced by Barney Colehan which ran from 1953 to 1983. Filmed at The Varieties, the show recreated an authentic atmosphere of the Victorian–Edwardian music hall with songs and sketches of the era performed by present-day performers in the style of the original artistes. Compered by Leonard Sachs, the show featured more than 2,000 performers over the course of its run, includingLes Dawson, Barbara Windsor, Bruce Forsyth, Eartha Kitt, John Inman, Ken Dodd and Barry Cryer. The original series has recently enjoyed a re-run on BBC4. Book online at cityvarietiesmusichall.co.uk or call box office on 0113 243 0808  9/8/2019 0 Comments FAMOUS PODCASTERS AT CITY VARIETIES: Giovanna Fletcher, ALL KILLA NO FILLA + The Scummy Mummies ShowSee (and hear) your favourite podcasters in the flesh as they take to the stage live in the world-famous music hall City Varieties, Leeds. Sunday 22 September 2019 HAPPY MUM, HAPPY BABY Author, podcaster, presenter, YouTuber, mother and wife, Giovanna Fletcher, has announced her first ever Happy Mum, Happy Baby UK tour for September 2019. In Happy Mum, Happy Baby Giovanna shares her own journey through parenthood, and in doing so, she looks at what it is to be a mother today, encourages you to be confident in yourself as a parent and celebrates how putting a focus on being a happy and confident mum can really make for a happy baby. Sunday 29 September 2019 ALL KILLA NO FILLA Join comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean as they explore a shared passion - serial killers. In this live version of the hugely popular podcast the pair will talk all things murder and macabre while having a right laugh doing it. You weirdos. Saturday 12 October 2019 THE SCUMMY MUMMIES SHOW Join comedians Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn as they celebrate the scummier side of parenting, from drinking wine at teatime to hiding from the PTA. Expect stand-up, sketches, songs, and some very scummy stories. Guaranteed to make parents laugh and non-parents happy about their life choices. Based on the hit Scummy Mummies podcast and best-selling book. As seen in The Sunday Times and heard on Radio 4. 
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