Belgrave and Headrow House are the latest pubs in Leeds to cancel their showings on the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
Both sites, which are owned by Super Friendz, made a public announcement on Facebook last night, explaining that the 'ongoing LGBTQIA+ and human rights surrounding the event', noting that they are 'a contradiction to the values we hold as venue[s]'.
Both Headrow House and Belgrave Music Hall will be fundraising throughout the length of the 2022 World Cup for Yorkshire MESMAC, one of the oldest and largest sexual health organisations in the country.
The full statements can be found below.
The news comes after The Key Club announced that they would no longer be showing the game, citing the 'ongoing human rights and LGBTQ+ issues' in the host city as the reason for the removal of the events from its schedule.
Releasing a statement on Facebook, The Key Club have said that:
"We have decided to cancel the upcoming England matches which we had planned to show at The Key Club.
"We wanted to create a safe space where people felt comfortable to watch the football, however, after careful deliberation and upon further research, we now understand it is best to cancel the upcoming events in response to the ongoing human rights and LGBTQ+ issues surrounding the host nation.
"The Key Club is committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space and so we hope you all stand by our decision.
"As an additional mark of our support, we will be collecting donations for LGBTQ+ charities at upcoming events at The Key Club.
Yesterday, The Mustard Pot in Chapel Allerton also issued a statement yesterday, stating that "I made the wrong decision to show the World Cup and I am sorry" with all tickets refunded and an apology "to anyone we offended by announcing we would be showing it".
Leeds health nuts assemble, because acai bowls and superfood smoothies are coming to a city near you.
Incase you've been living under a rock for the past year or so, you may not be clued up on the whole acai bowl trend that has been sweeping up the nation.
Acai is a super berry grown and harvested in the Amazon rainforest, and not only is it absolutely delicious but it has a myriad of health benefits.
Acai and the Tribe first opened four years ago in Manchester, and ever since then it's only gone from strength to strength opening up three other locations across the country.
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Next stop? Leeds. And we couldn't be happier about it.
So, what can we expect from this aesthetically-pleasing and ultra trendy female-owned business? Well, loaded acai bowls that look almost too good to eat, superfood smoothies, coffees, matcha and savoury options like avocado toast.
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, Acai and the Tribe said: "You asked, we listened. LEEDS… your new lifestyle arrives soon."
They will be opening on 88 Vicar Lane as part of the Vicar Lane regeneration scheme, which has already scene some great new restaurants being announced such as Sticks'n'Sushi and Dishoom.
It seems like this part of town is suddenly going to be the place to be, and we're very happy to see it.
We'll keep you updated with opening dates as and when we know more but for now, you can find out more about Acai and the Tribe here.
Leeds’ first sauna and ice bath cafe is coming to the city centre this spring
Clementine Hall
Get ready to take the plunge Leeds, as a community-led sauna and ice bath concept is on its way.
Hidden behind a railway arch in Saxton Gardens, Kontrast is gearing up to bring its popular sauna and ice bath concept to the city.
Following the huge success of its Manchester site, Kontrast Leeds will combine saunas, ice baths and a cafe designed to bring wellness into everyday life.
The Leeds space will feature two traditional saunas, one infrared saunas and four ice baths each varying in temperature between 3 and 13 degrees.
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Plunge pools can be enjoyed solo or shared, depending on what guests choose, giving people the opportunity to shape each session around exactly what they need that day.
To suit different moods and preferences, Kontrast Leeds will include both a social sauna and a silent sauna, giving guests the option to come for conversation or reflection.
Single sessions will cost just £12 for 45 minutes, with 90-minute sessions from £20.
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Known for making sauna and ice feel more accessible, welcoming and community-driven, Kontrast has grown beyond regular sessions to become a base for recurring events. These include their live ambient DJ set event, Unwind, which celebrates local talent, and their weekly run club, both of which the team hopes to bring to Leeds as part of building a similar sense of community in the city.
The Leeds site builds on everything the team has learned from Kontrast in Manchester.
Alongside the core sauna, Ice, cafe offering, the new site will include improved facilities, more spacious sauna provision and additional ice baths meaning more room for people to get involved.
Sophie Smith -
16th November 2022 
