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The Big Sleep returns to Leeds Rhinos’ Emerald Stadium to raise money for charity
Three Leeds-based charities will be raising money by inviting adults to sleep out in the cold on Thursday 25 November at the Emerald Headingley Stadium.
St Gemma's Hospice, Leeds Rhinos Foundation and St George's Crypt are joining together to raise money for those most in need across Leeds at the Big Sleep.
The Big Sleep 2021 is all about coming together for charity and spending the night under the stars.
On Thursday 25 November, Headingley is the chosen location and the LS6 postcode will become a giant sleepover location for those participating in the outdoor sleepover.
This year, the event will be held at the Emerald Headingley Stadium, where groups over 18 are invited to bring their sleeping bags and brave it out in the cold for one night, all in the name of charity.
Donations from the evening will be split evenly between the charities in their fifth annual Big Sleep.
In 2018, St Gemma's Hospice Chief Executive Kerry Jackson took part in the Big Sleep. / Image: St Gemma's Hospice
St George's Crypt is a Leeds-based charity dedicated to offering care, compassion and hope to the homeless, vulnerable and those suffering from substance dependance. The organisation operates every day of the year to help those most in need across the city.
Leeds Rhino Foundation, hosting the event at their home turf of Emerald Headingley Stadium, are dedicated to changing lives through sports. Their five key principles of education, health, sport, art and heritage aid the development of healthier and more meaningful lives through collaborative work across Leeds city centre and surrounding areas.
St Gemma's Hospice is Yorkshire's largest hospice organisation and provide expert care and support to local people with life-limiting and terminal illnesses. Their care is always free of charge and provides care to anyone, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, sexual orientation or diagnosis.
These three charities will all greatly benefit from the donations made to the Big Sleep on Thursday 25 November.
The event so far has 32 supporters and £623 has been raised from the charities on a JustGiving page, but more donations are expected to come in closer to the event.
To get involved, visit any of the charities' websites for more information or if you can't make it down but would still like to donate, their JustGiving page is taking donations until the end of the year.
After being 'missing' for decades, a long-lost episode of The Morecambe and Wise Show is set to air on the BBC this month.
In what is already gearing up to be a memorable moment, the episode - which was first broadcast on the BBC on 16 September 1968, and was thought to have been lost forever before being recovered - will be shown on BBC Four and BBC iPlayer in a couple of weeks time to coincide with when Eric Morecambe would have turned 100 years old.
The episode was discovered by Film Is Fabulous! - which is a charitable trust run by film collectors and television enthusiasts.
It was found in the estate of a former television industry professional, before being returned to the BBC.
Audiences tuning in to the episode can expect to see sketches written by Sid Green and Dick Hills - with Ann Hamilton appearing as Pauline in a sketch set in a nudist colony, while Jenny Lee-Wright plays Eric’s niece, a balloon dancer.
📢 ‘Missing’ episode of The Morecambe and Wise Show is coming to the BBC!
A long-lost episode first broadcast in 1968 will be shown on BBC Four and @BBCiPlayer on Thursday 14 May, to coincide with when Eric Morecambe would have turned 100
It also includes a musical performance from The Paper Dolls, who enjoyed hits in the 1960s.
This 'lost' programme is the third episode from Morecambe and Wise’s first series after returning to the BBC, following a period working with commercial television.
Eric Morecambe’s daughter, Gail, has described the recovery of the episode as 'a lovely surprise', adding: "I’m really looking forward to seeing it on a screen once again after so many years."
Gary Morecambe, Eric's son, added: "I honestly didn’t think there was anything out there left to find, and when something like this comes out of nowhere, it’s really quite wonderful. Hats off to Professor Justin Smith and his team, whose dedication and hard work brought this gem back to us. I’m very excited about seeing it for the first time since I was 12."
This long-lost episode of The Morecambe and Wise Show will be broadcast on BBC Four at 8pm on on Thursday 14 May, and available to watch whenever you like on BBC iPlayer from then.
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The world’s smallest pub is opening in Leeds’ biggest beer garden this weekend
Clementine Hall
A teeny tiny micro-pub is coming to Leeds city centre this bank holiday weekend.
This weekend, from Saturday 2 to Sunday 3 May, Rita’s in Leeds will host the arrival of a travelling micro-pub dubbed the World’s Smallest, beating out World Record holders, in their huge beer garden.
Licor 43's Tiny Taberna features a 2.15m x 1.5m space that has been drawing crowds across the UK for doing something very simple, very well: shrinking the pub experience down to its absolute smallest form and pairing it with one of the country’s most talked-about viral drinks trends.
You won't be able to get your average pint here though, this adorable little bar will only serve Rita’s Mini Beer, commonly known as the Baby Beer.
Image: Supplied
The Baby Beer is a shot made with Licor 43 and topped with a creamy layer to mimic the look of a perfectly poured pint. And trust us, it's just as delicious as it is cute.
Made with Licor 43, mixed with a velvety layer of cream liqueur, the flavour is indulgent with notes of vanilla, caramel and creamy sweetness.
Image: Supplied
You may have seen these drinks online too, with videos of the Baby Beer going viral across social media racking up millions of views.
Styled as a Spanish-inspired bar, the Tiny Taberna invites you to gather with mates, step inside and enjoy a Baby Beer in this immersive and fun space. Obviously, you'll have to take some great pics for the gram too.
Rita’s beer garden, already known as one of the city’s largest, will not only play host to the pint-sized pub, but will also be serving their usual cocktail menu throughout the weekend.
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The Tiny Taberna will be at Rita’s Leeds for two days only, from Saturday 2nd to Sunday 3rd May, serving Mini Beers from 7-9pm.
The best part? Those who purchase any beer this Bank Holiday weekend will be able to claim a free Mini Beer from the installation with a voucher. We'll see you there.
Sophie Smith -
15th October 2021 
