Father's day is coming up this weekend - and we'd bet good money that more than half of you haven't sorted anything out yet.
Falling on Sunday 19 June, if you've not got your act together yet then you might be starting to panic. Don't worry - we've got you sorted, or rather The Botanist has, as it's giving away unlimited pints of beer to dads celebrating this Sunday.
The Leeds restaurant is going all out for dads, acknowledging that they're often the most difficult people in our life to buy for. After all, what do you buy for the man who already has everything he wants?
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Endless beer seems to be the answer in 2022 - and we're absolutely here for it.
To treat your dad, grandad, or father figure to endless pints of Madri beer for free, you need to book in for brunch, lunch or dinner this Sunday 19 June, and order a dish each in order to get the deal.
If he's a traditionalist. you can't go wrong with getting stuck into on of The Botanist's sharing roasts.
With choices like roast sirloin, pot roast lamb, slow roast honey glazed pork belly, roast chicken or vegan celeriac, mushroom and pearl barley wellington - all served with giant Yorkshires, lashings of gravy and a board of sides - there's truly something for everyone here.
Alternatively, the restaurant has also just launched a new 'build it yourself' brunch menu with a whopping 90.000+ combinations - perfect for the fussy eaters in your life.
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Or, if you just fancy some straight-up pub grub, try the crispy chicken burger with cheddar cheese, pickles, ranch and buffalo gravy dip, steak, stout and stilton pie with mash, minted peas and gravy, or the famous hanging kebabs from the restaurant's main menu.
Children’s brunches and roasts are also available and live music will keep the family entertained all day.
Temple Newsam will be transformed into a brand-new immersive festive story event.
Following a second successful winter, Leeds’ spectacular immersive light show Northern Lights is returning with a brand-new journey.
The Lost Light of Christmas is a narrative driven adventure that will lead visitors around the iconic grounds of Temple Newsam this winter, running from Friday 20 November to Thursday 31 December 2026.
With over 100,000 visitors each year, Northern Lights Leeds has been completely reimagined this winter with a showcase of exclusive art installations from some of the UK’s leading light artists.
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There'll be special effects, interactive elements and bespoke audio compositions all tied together with an illuminating new narrative theme.
Visitors will follow a glowing trail through enchanted forests, along sparkling pathways and around shimmering lagoons with plenty of hidden surprises along the way as you help the fairies on their quest restore the Lost Light of Christmas before it goes out forever.
Approximately one mile in length, the light trail will host over a dozen illuminations with a curated selection of vintage fairground rides and a variety of classic festive treats, including mulled wine, hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows.
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Ben Robinson - Director, From The Fields said: “After two incredible years at Temple Newsam we’re thrilled to be reinventing Northern Lights Leeds. The team have excelled themselves with a truly immersive narrative experience unlike anything we’ve ever done before and we think Leeds is going to love The Lost Light of Christmas.
"Having worked with Temple Newsam closely over the past few years, we’re constantly improving the Northern Lights experience in order to make it as inclusive and accessible as we can."
Tickets for The Lost Light of Christmas will go on sale Thursday 2 July with prices starting at £12.00 for children and £17.00 for adults. Get yours here.
A ‘Mini Mall’ full of independent food traders and local brands is coming to Leeds city centre
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The Merrion Centre is set to become the home of an exciting new retail and food destination this summer.
Introducing The Mini Mall, an innovative retail concept designed to create a flagship city-centre destination for local brands, artisan producers and independent food traders.
The new 4,885 sq ft ground-floor space will be completely dedicated entirely to independent Yorkshire brands, artisan producers, and local food creators.
Operating as a premium 'satellite department store', The Mini Mall provides established independent businesses with fully staffed, centrally managed retail bays.
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Shoppers can expect a carefully curated selection of Yorkshire-based homeware designers, fashion labels, craft producers, and street food vendors under one roof.
The Mini Mall will open on Saturday 25July with an official public grand opening featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony, live brand showcases, and the full launch of the Mini Food Hall.to meet the makers behind the brands.
Shaz Westfield, founder of Eventszo, said: "The Mini Mall was created to give independent businesses the opportunity to trade in a prime city-centre location without the barriers that often come with traditional retail.
“Yorkshire is home to an incredible community of makers, creators and food businesses, and our goal is to provide a platform where they can grow, connect with new customers and thrive. We're delighted to be launching our flagship venue at the Merrion Centre and look forward to building a destination that champions local talent and entrepreneurship."
Charles Newman, asset management director at Town Centre Securities PLC (TCS), owners of The Merrion Centre, said: "What makes the Merrion Centre different is the breadth and character of our occupier mix. We've always championed businesses that bring something unique to the city centre, creating a destination that offers visitors experiences they won't find elsewhere on the high street."
You can find out more about Leeds' new Mini Mall here.
Georgina Pellant -
13th June 2022 
