Visit the only medical museum in the north for free this weekend.
National Lottery ticket holders will be able to visit one of Leeds' best known museums this weekend to celebrate the staggering £30 million raised by the National Lottery players for 'good causes' every week.
On both Saturday 26 March and Sunday 27 March, anyone with a valid National Lottery ticket or scratch card can enter Thackray Museum of Medicine free of charge.
Whether you decide to make Mother's Day an educational trip to the museum or find solace from avoiding the crowds outside, the museum has a range of exciting exhibitions for all ages to learn from.
The new galleries tell a rich story of healthcare, from herbal remedies in apothecaries to genetically modified medicine, with displays including recreated Victorian streets and a 19th-century operating theatre.
Current exhibitions comprise ‘Periods: A Brief Jaunt Up North’, a stigma-busting collaboration with London’s Vagina Museum, and ‘Can Robots Care?’, which explores the facts, fictions and futures of robots designed for care.
Thackray has also recently benefited from a £4 million refit thanks to National Lottery funding, reopening its doors in summer 2021 after an extended closure.
Image: David Lindsey
Nat Edwards, CEO of Thackray Museum of Medicine said: “We’re delighted to be taking part in The National Lottery Open Week this year by opening up our doors on the weekend of the 26th and 27th March to National Lottery players.
"We’ve been fortunate to receive National Lottery funding, which has enabled us to create a museum fit for a diverse, 21st century audience. Our open weekend is our way of saying thank you to everyone who has bought a National Lottery ticket, helped us on our journey and made a vital contribution to supporting good causes.
"We’re excited to welcome you to our magnificent museum and show what it has to offer!"
Korn have announced a major Manchester gig as part of a new UK tour – their first in more than a decade.
The nu metal legends will be heading to the First Direct Bank Arena later this year, making a monumental return to British shores.
And they’ve announced very special guests will be joining them on the tour too – support will come from Architects, as well as Youth Code.
Korn burst onto the scene back in 1991 with their seminal self-titled debut album, and have gone on to release a whopping 14 studio albums.
The Californian group have sold more than 40 million albums worldwide, collected two Grammy Awards, and headed out on countless world tours.
They’re often cited by newer bands as a major influence and have pushed the limits of the rock, alternative and metal genres.
The Ringer has described Korn as ‘a genuine movement in a way bands cannot be now’.
As well as performing in Leeds, Korn will play at venues across the UK including in Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, and London.
They’ll be joined by Architects, a British metalcore band who have continued to top the charts even after the tragic death of founding member, guitarist, and principal songwriter Tom Searle.
Korn will be at our very own First Direct Bank Arena on Monday 26 October, with pre-sale tickets available from Tuesday 17 March at 8am, before a general on-sale from Friday 20 March at 8am.
Run, don't walk - as we reckon these tickets will fly off the shelves.
A brand-new frozen yoghurt bar is set to open in Leeds this spring
Clementine Hall
The frozen yoghurt craze is on its way to Leeds as Kefiyo is set to open in Headingley very soon.
It's a phenomenon that has caught the attention of the TikTok girlies, 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.m
Kefiyo will be opening in the old Sixes site on Ash Road in Headingley, and although we don't have a confirmed opening date we've got a feeling they'll be 'scooping' very soon.
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.
Sophie Smith -
24th March 2022 
