The ultimate doggy day out is coming to Leeds' Harewood House this weekend, offering the perfect socialisation opportunity for the city's lockdown pups.
Attractions on the day include a 'dogstacle' course, doggy shopping stalls, expert canine advice, a dog show and refreshments for pups and their owners.
It's all happening as part of The Big Dog Walk, which is being brought to the historic Leeds property in association with Bought By Many.
As part of the event, walkers can choose from a two, five or ten kilometre route depending on their dogs size, health and energy levels.
A border collie weaves through poles on a 'dogstacle' course / Image: Paul Englefield
There will be games and prizes to discover along the way, finishing up with a Big Dog Walk rosette that will be awarded to every pooch on completion.
There's also going to be a special 'puppy socialisation' area for young dogs to interact and play with others in safe, secure environment.
"We have been blown away by the support for our Big Dog Walks which have taken place across the country over the past few weekends," said Nicole Cooper, managing director of touchpoint live media who has organised the Big Dog Walk.
"It has been a wonderful opportunity for people to get together.
"The relaxed and joyful atmosphere we have witnessed has been a powerful reminder that events like this nourish our souls and have been a gaping hole in our lives.
"Harewood House is such an idyllic venue and we can’t wait to welcome those faithful companions who have kept us going though lockdown and provide them with the pawesome day they deserve!”.
The Big Dog Walk takes place from 9.30 am to 3 pm on Sunday 27th June. All walks will be staggered to help keep participants safe in line with Covid guidelines.
To find out more, head to the event page on Harewood House's website here.
Feature image - Harewood House.
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Wakefield set to be the first city outside of London to display the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt
The UK Aids Memorial Quilt is set to go on display across Wakefield this summer.
The quilt - consisting of 42 quilts and 23 individual panels, representing over 384 individuals affected by HIV and AIDS - will go on display at WX Wakefield from Thursday 4 to Sunday 7 June 2026.
All 42 quilts will be on display, with WX working in partnership with the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt Conservation Partnership.
Across the same weekend, selected individual panels will be displayed at different venues across the city including The Hepworth Wakefield, The Art House Wakefield, Theatre Royal Wakefield, Pontefract Castle and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
Part of the world’s largest community art project, this is a huge opportunity for the city of Wakefield. The project started in the USA back in 1985 by activist Cleve Jones, commemorating friends, family and loved ones lost to AIDS.
Individual panels were then stitched together to create larger quilts, which were shown outdoors as a form of protest to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS.
Today, the quilt stands as a crucial reminder of those who were lost and of the continuing affect that HIV and AIDS has on the people of today.
At WX Wakefield, viewing the quilt is completely free and on Friday 5 June there will be a special late night opening up until 10:30pm to view the exhibition.
And on Saturday 6 June at 2:30pm, there will be a very special and poignant reading of the names of those commemorated on the quilt.
Featured image - UK AIDS Memorial Quilt, installation view at Tate Modern, June 2025. Photo: AM Hanson
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Leeds’ first frozen yoghurt bar is opening in Headingley this weekend
Clementine Hall
The frozen yoghurt craze is on its way to Leeds as Kefiyo is set to open in Headingley in just a few days.
It's a phenomenon that has caught the attention of the TikTok and Instagram girlies as of late, with frozen yoghurt bars popping up in Manchester and going viral online.
The ice cold sweet treat is supposedly 'healthy' and with a slogan of 'eat Clean. feel Light. live Better.' - this new spot in Leeds seems to be going down that route too.
Kefiyo will be opening in the old Sixes site on Ash Road in Headingley, and they've just announced that they'll be soft launching this Sunday 19 April 2026.
The space is already sporting a super cute pastel green and pink exterior, and it's exactly matching the aesthetic that you'd expect with froyo.
Kefiyo will offer a range of frozen yoghurt flavours with a whole bunch of toppings for you to customise to your tastebuds, as well as fresh acai bowls.
Situated slap bang in the centre of Headingley, we've got a feeling it'll be very busy with students on their way to their morning lecture or at night for those looking for a sweet treat that doesn't feel too naughty.
We'll keep you updated on more Kefiyo updates as and when we find out.
But in the meantime, you can keep an eye on their socials here. We'll see you soon for a scoop Leeds.
Georgina Pellant -
23rd June 2021 
