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This Leeds Deli is running the most Instagrammable mum’s club- and it’s on an important mission
"We know only too well that being at home with a baby or toddler isn’t always fun and games (trust us we learnt this the hard way) - thanks to lockdown 1.0, 2.0 & 3.0."
Two lockdown mums have created the most aesthetic mum's club around, but it's all for a great cause: to bring new parents like-minded company.
If you're a new mum, expectant mum or long-time mum or dad: however you identify as a parent, there's support and newfound friends waiting for you- all you need to do is head to one of the most beautiful mum's clubs we've ever come across.
The Leeds Deli Mum Club isn't just there for the 'gram, though photo ops are aplenty, the group is on a mission to bring parents together and offer a morning in the company of others. Those that know exactly what its like trying to navigate life through parenthood in between lockdowns, family politics and everything else that the world is throwing at us right now.
The group is the perfect occasion to sample goods from The Leeds Deli. / Image: The Leeds Deli
"We know only too well that being at home with a baby or toddler isn’t always fun and games (trust us we learnt this the hard way) - thanks to lockdown 1.0, 2.0 & 3.0." says Tory, Co-Founder of the group.
It's a very important and worthwhile objective after the solitude of parenting in a pandemic and we're so excited to see something like this pop up in Leeds.
At each meeting, we're told no questions are off limits and all babies are kept entertained with soft play toys. There's even a mini deli for your little ones to play in whilst you grab a snack from the real version.
Hosted by Tory & George from The Leeds Deli & Fox & Moon., both local lockdown mums, the pair have been on a quest to create a community of local mums.
"The Leeds Deli Mum Club is definitely the closest we’ve been to ‘clubbing’ in a LONG time. There is in fact no clubbing going on" says Tori, from The Leeds Deli and Co-Founder of The Leeds Deli Mum Club.
"We're not regular mums, we're cool mums!!' or that is at least what we tell ourselves!"
"On a serious note, this event is all about socialising with like minded people and getting a chance to chat all about the highs and lows of parenting (and everything in between) without judgement."
Founders Tory and George. / Image: The Leeds Deli
The world has changed dramatically in the last twelve months, and with it, so has the way that we socialise, so clubs like this have become more important than ever.
"It's a way of meeting new people, making new friends and enjoying adult conversation with our little ones in tow – it’s not often you get to do both at the same time."
Soft play activities are supplied by a local company called Tiny Trio Play. / Image: The Leeds Deli
"Yes, there are moments of parenting that make us smile and melt our hearts but it can also be a little lonely and dare I say it... boring; and that’s exactly why we launched our Mum Club."
The Leeds Deli Mum Club is open to everyone: Tory told us that "expectant mums, new mums, bambinos in arms, toddler mums and also baby free and obviously dads are more than welcome to join the monthly event as well"- just make sure you get yourself a ticket well in advance as the club is growing ever-popular.
The most Instagrammable mum's club around brings parents on all sorts of journeys together. / Image: The Leeds Deli
The club works with a local soft play hire company called Tiny Trio Play, so there’s always plenty going on to keep the little ones entertained, but for grown ups there's "a bucket load of caffeine", including tea, coffee, Diet Coke and even morning Mimosas available.
Tickets cost £18.50 for each event, but this includes drinks and snacks for both grown ups and little ones, as well as "a chance to laugh, moan, make new friends, meet old friends & generally get out the house".
"May your coffee be strong and baby naps long". / Image: The Leeds Deli
As you can imagine, the luxury club is a highly sought after occasion for mums around Leeds, so the next event in February is already sold out. Luckily, there's still plenty of dates throughout the spring and summer months for mums on all journeys to attend.
The next available The Leeds Deli Mum Club will be held on Monday 13 March and will be held over three different time slots: 9am -11am, 11.30am - 1.30pm, 2pm - 4pm.
Themed around 'Mums, we dig you' - this session is inspired by owner Tory’s little boy Freddie and his obsession with diggers, so expect all things construction themed.
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Grade-II listed city centre bar to open East Asian-inspired street food kitchen
Howard Assembly Room to launch new bar with permanent kitchen from Yuzu Street Food.
HAR bar, the intimate Grade II-listed space beneath Leeds City Centre's multi-disciplinary venue, the Howard Assembly Room,will now open five days a week with a brand new permanent food partner.
If you're not familiar York’s Yuzu Street Food, then allow us to fill you in.
First established in York following an enlightening culinary trip to Asia in 2019, Yuzu Street Food is now recognised as one of the north’s finest street food vendors.
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Serving up contemporary takes on bao buns, fried chicken, ramen, katsu curry and much more; Yuzu are set to be the perfect addition to the Howard Assembly Room and its new bar HAR.
First launched in February, a programme of improvements saw the space previously occupied by the restaurant Kino transformed into the HAR bar.
An intimate venue in the cultural heart of the city, HAR bar guests can now enjoy fresh coffee, quality cocktails and a rotation of beers from breweries including Leeds institution Kirkstall Brewery throughout the week.
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Yuzu Street Food will open at HAR on Friday 15 May.
Michael Wilkinson, Director of Strategy and Commercial, said: “We are very excited to be welcoming Yuzu to HAR bar, with their Asian-inspired street food providing the perfect accompaniment to our range of drinks and firmly establishing HAR bar as one of Leeds’ leading spots to meet and eat.
"We want everyone in the city to feel that this is their space, where great music, a welcoming atmosphere and exceptional service combine to create a truly special place that embodies the city’s creativity while also supporting Opera North’s outreach work across the north.
Chris Hargroves, Yuzu Founder & CEO, said: “We’re delighted to be back in Leeds city centre! Leeds has always shown us incredible support and energy and returning really feels like coming home. We’re excited to reconnect with the community, welcome familiar faces and introduce our new menu items to the new ones. Working with such a prestigious venue as the Howard Assembly Room is something we’re absolutely buzzing about and we can’t wait to fire up the woks!”
Popular beer festival showcasing over 35 indie breweries is returning to Leeds this month
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Hop City, the long-running beer festival from award-winning Leeds-based brewery Northern Monk, returns this month for its ninth year.
Beer lovers, this one's for you.
Bringing over 35 of the best independent breweries from the UK, Europe and North America together to The Old Flax Store, Hop City will have approximately 250 different world-class beers for guests to try across one weekend of festivities.
The best part? Every pour across the weekend is included in the price of the ticket alongside a Hop City branded glass to enjoy them in, so don't worry about having to continuously reach for your wallet.
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Joining Northern Monk this year are UK breweries including Brighton’s Beak, Deya from Cheltenham, Manchester-based Track and Edinburgh’s Newbarns who will be pouring next to the likes of US breweries Trillium, Root + Branch, Finback and everywhere; Canadian’s Messorem and Third Moon, and a selection of Europe’s finest indie brewers.
Seriously, this is a beer lover's paradise.
And it's not just about the booze, as joining Hop City 2026 will be joined by Leeds’ own Bundobust who will be bringing their Indian street food alongside Bonehead Fried Chicken and Hermanos Caliente, courtesy of Niko’s Comfort Kitchen.
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Not a beer fan? Don't fret as natural wine bar Rinse will be pouring all weekend whilst Below Stairs will be providing the cocktails.
Russell Bisset, Founder of Northern Monk, said: “What started out as an idea to host some of our favourite breweries in Leeds has grown into something bigger than we could have imagined. From the beginning, the ambition was clear - to champion the best hop-forward breweries in the world and to create the first beer festival in Europe dedicated to celebrating hoppy beers and IPAs.
"Today, it’s about bringing some of the greatest breweries from across the globe together under one roof, creating something genuinely special for people who love beer as much as we do. Heading into our ninth year with a line-up of this calibre is something we’re incredibly proud of. It’s not just about the beer, but the community, collaboration, and spirit behind it.”
Hop City 2026 will take place from Friday 15 to Saturday 16 of May, and you can buy your tickets here.
Sophie Smith -
8th March 2023 
