A daredevil pensioner from Leeds has ziplined 270m down Ilkley Moor, facing speeds of up to 40mph in a bid to raise money for the hospice that cared for her late husband - despite facing her own battle with leukemia.
74-year-old pensioner Jean Piper has defied all odds in her quest to raise funds for Sue Ryder, all because of the amazing care her late husband received at Wheatfield before his passing 13 years ago
She took part in the 'Zip the Cow' Ilkley challenge, which first involved an attempt to climb the cow before hurtling down on a 270m-long zipline at breakneck speeds.
She herself has battled leukemia on and off for 20 odd years, but writes on her fundraiser page that during the lockdown she has been receiving further treatment for her leukaemia and sadly is no longer able to participate in the things that have helped raise money over the years, such as skydiving, wing walking and ‘looping-the-loop’
Whilst she says those "days are over" she adds that her "determination to continue to raise money for this amazing charity remains as strong as ever."
"Fifty years ago, I took up rock climbing and have vivid memories of hanging upside down on the Cow & Calf Rocks. Alas this is just a memory and having fractured my vertebrae in 2018 climbing the rock will be my biggest challenge," she continues.
Daredevil Jean has long been a thrill-seeker, previously taking part in five skydives to fundraise for charity - the last in 2014.
However, according to the pensioner "everyone wants to do it now" and it's "nothing new" - hence her decision to tackle the 'Zip the Cow' challenge.
She managed it this week, raising £780 for Sue Ryder and smashing her initial £500 target out of the water.
Speaking to the YEP after completing the challenge she said: “This was one of the things I’ve never done and always wanted to do."
“A funny thing was they didn’t catch me at the other end so I came halfway back. I said ‘Have a got a free go?’ she added.
If you'd like to donate to Jean's fundraiser, the page is still open and can be viewed here.
Tried and trusted Sheffield indie spot Baker's Yard is expanding its Kelham Island site and potentially dropping its "micro-bakery" title.
Opening just three years ago, Baker's Yard has become a sweet-treat staple in its Sheffield neighbourhood, Kelham Island, so much so, the owners have taken to social media to announce some very big plans.
Known for keeping Kelham Island visitors satisfied with their key lime pie and cheesecakes to loaves of bread and freshly baked pastries, now Baker's Yard is expected to continue doing so on a larger scale.
After putting out a call-out post earlier this month to recruit more front of house team members, the bakery waited just one more week before sharing its latest news.
What was once a "micro-bakery" is now about to undergo a particularly large transformation, as revealed in a new announcement via social media by the Baker's Yard team: "Our bakery is growing, into next door!"
Explaining this decision in further detail, the Kelham Island hotspot has said: "You can expect a greater variety of bakes, breads, pastries and cakes, including bespoke celebration and wedding cakes".
Already known for their bakery and coffee shop-hybrid, as well as the bespoke cake services they offer too, now Baker's Yard are covering all bases with an all-new venture.
Life just got a whole lot sweeter, as you'll be able to get your Baker's Yard fix all-day-long with the arrival of a restaurant, with the team promising, "Baker's Yard Bistro, a French inspired neighbourhood eatery" later down the line.
This year has been nothing but positive for this independent Sheffield business, as back in March Baker's Yard found itself included in The Good Food Guide's Top 50 Bakeries in the UK - Huge congrats.
Sheffield's beloved Baker's Yard is expanding its Kelham Island site / Credit: The Sheff
Anyone up for sampling some sweet treats or savoury selections that Baker's Yard has to offer can currently find them at 1 Baker's Yard, Sheffield (and very soon 2 Baker's Yard too) or online HERE - Good luck guys.
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The popular Manchester brunch spot serving all things viral is coming to Leeds
Clementine Hall
A brunch spot made famous across the pond is opening a site in Leeds.
If you're a fiend for all things brunch, then this news is going to get you a little bit excited.
Bruncho is known for its brunch dishes that have a real knack for going viral on social media, including New York-style breakfast rolls in croissant bread; fresh coconut water and matcha served in the coconut; and its innovative watermelon sandwiches.
Oh, and they also went viral for serving a Labubu French Toast...but we'll let the photos do the talking on that one.
Images: The Manc Group
They've currently got one site in Manchester city centre with one more almost ready to open its doors, and now they're making their way across the Pennines and opening their first Yorkshire cafe right here in Leeds. Aren't we lucky.
Announcing the exciting news to Instagram, Bruncho said: "We’ve been keeping a HUGE SECRET, but now it’s finally time to share… LEEDS CITY CENTRE WE’RE COMING FOR YOU!!
"Keep your eyes peeled on our socials, we’ll be announcing our opening date SOON!!"
Images: The Manc Group
With queues constantly forming at their cafe in Deansgate, Manchester - we're sure that their weird and wonderful creations will go down just as well here in Leeds.
It's not the first brunch spot to make their way over, with Federal opening on Boar Lane earlier this year that has been packed out ever since.
We'll of course keep you in the loop with opening dates as and when we find out but for now, Bruncho we can't wait to welcome you to our city.
Georgina Pellant -
1st September 2021 
