Harvey Nichols is turning 25 next week and have a huge host of celebrations planned for the special occasion.
Located in the historic Victoria Quarter since 1996, Harvey Nichols has always brought the finer things in life to Leeds and their birthday celebrations will be no different.
Like any birthday bash, getting ready in style is essential. The Beauty Social is the first event to kick off the celebrations and will be a night spent in the company of cult beauty brands with prosecco flowing and a live DJ set.
Take advantage of mini masterclasses, on-counter treatments, 1:1 consultations and live demos whilst Harvey Nichols showcase the best of the new season on Wednesday 20 October. Tickets cost £10 but are redeemable against purchases on the night.
Charlotte Tilbury is just one of the beauty counters involved in the celebrations. / Image: Harvey Nichols Leeds
The main events will take place on Saturday 23 October: an all day shopping experience will be complemented by party food pop-ups, drinks tastings and a live DJ to bring the birthday bash to a smashing crescendo.
Harvey Nichols Leeds will even be handing out special birthday scratch cards to customers that spend over £50 in store that reveal a birthday treat.
This might just be the most selfless birthday event you will ever attend, given there is also a chance to win the ultimate personal shopping experience and £1,000 to spend in store from the 15 - 22 October.
The esteemed department store first opened on 23 October 1996 and was the first Harvey Nichols store to open outside of London. Deemed 'the Knightsbridge of the North', the store presented five floors of enviable fashion, innovative beauty, luxury food and fine wine: the first of its kind for Leeds.
Try the Birthday Cake Martini or sip on bottomless Harvey Nichols Champagne until the end of the month as part of the celebrations. / Image: Harvey Nichols Leeds
On the fourth floor, customers can toast to the quarter of a century with a Birthday Cake Martini until Saturday 30 October. There are three delicious courses on offer, costing £25 including a cocktail, or upgrade to bottomless Harvey Nichols Champagne for £45.
Harvey Nichols Leeds' CEO, Manju Malhotra was one of the first to raise their glass to 25 years.
"As the Leeds store continues to enjoy its position as the ultimate retail and dining destination in the city, we would like to thank our store team and our customers for their years of loyal custom and to invite them all to join us in celebrating our special birthday with a whole host of special events this October”.
After being 'missing' for decades, a long-lost episode of The Morecambe and Wise Show is set to air on the BBC this month.
In what is already gearing up to be a memorable moment, the episode - which was first broadcast on the BBC on 16 September 1968, and was thought to have been lost forever before being recovered - will be shown on BBC Four and BBC iPlayer in a couple of weeks time to coincide with when Eric Morecambe would have turned 100 years old.
The episode was discovered by Film Is Fabulous! - which is a charitable trust run by film collectors and television enthusiasts.
It was found in the estate of a former television industry professional, before being returned to the BBC.
Audiences tuning in to the episode can expect to see sketches written by Sid Green and Dick Hills - with Ann Hamilton appearing as Pauline in a sketch set in a nudist colony, while Jenny Lee-Wright plays Eric’s niece, a balloon dancer.
📢 ‘Missing’ episode of The Morecambe and Wise Show is coming to the BBC!
A long-lost episode first broadcast in 1968 will be shown on BBC Four and @BBCiPlayer on Thursday 14 May, to coincide with when Eric Morecambe would have turned 100
It also includes a musical performance from The Paper Dolls, who enjoyed hits in the 1960s.
This 'lost' programme is the third episode from Morecambe and Wise’s first series after returning to the BBC, following a period working with commercial television.
Eric Morecambe’s daughter, Gail, has described the recovery of the episode as 'a lovely surprise', adding: "I’m really looking forward to seeing it on a screen once again after so many years."
Gary Morecambe, Eric's son, added: "I honestly didn’t think there was anything out there left to find, and when something like this comes out of nowhere, it’s really quite wonderful. Hats off to Professor Justin Smith and his team, whose dedication and hard work brought this gem back to us. I’m very excited about seeing it for the first time since I was 12."
This long-lost episode of The Morecambe and Wise Show will be broadcast on BBC Four at 8pm on on Thursday 14 May, and available to watch whenever you like on BBC iPlayer from then.
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The world’s smallest pub is opening in Leeds’ biggest beer garden this weekend
Clementine Hall
A teeny tiny micro-pub is coming to Leeds city centre this bank holiday weekend.
This weekend, from Saturday 2 to Sunday 3 May, Rita’s in Leeds will host the arrival of a travelling micro-pub dubbed the World’s Smallest, beating out World Record holders, in their huge beer garden.
Licor 43's Tiny Taberna features a 2.15m x 1.5m space that has been drawing crowds across the UK for doing something very simple, very well: shrinking the pub experience down to its absolute smallest form and pairing it with one of the country’s most talked-about viral drinks trends.
You won't be able to get your average pint here though, this adorable little bar will only serve Rita’s Mini Beer, commonly known as the Baby Beer.
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The Baby Beer is a shot made with Licor 43 and topped with a creamy layer to mimic the look of a perfectly poured pint. And trust us, it's just as delicious as it is cute.
Made with Licor 43, mixed with a velvety layer of cream liqueur, the flavour is indulgent with notes of vanilla, caramel and creamy sweetness.
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You may have seen these drinks online too, with videos of the Baby Beer going viral across social media racking up millions of views.
Styled as a Spanish-inspired bar, the Tiny Taberna invites you to gather with mates, step inside and enjoy a Baby Beer in this immersive and fun space. Obviously, you'll have to take some great pics for the gram too.
Rita’s beer garden, already known as one of the city’s largest, will not only play host to the pint-sized pub, but will also be serving their usual cocktail menu throughout the weekend.
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The Tiny Taberna will be at Rita’s Leeds for two days only, from Saturday 2nd to Sunday 3rd May, serving Mini Beers from 7-9pm.
The best part? Those who purchase any beer this Bank Holiday weekend will be able to claim a free Mini Beer from the installation with a voucher. We'll see you there.
Sophie Smith -
18th October 2021 
