A beloved UK doughnut company is currently on the hunt for people to test its sweet and sugar-laden fried creations.
The perfect side hustle for Yorkshire folk with a sweet tooth, Project D's 'doughnut tester' role sounds like the job of a lifetime to us.
The company might be based in the Midlands, but they're after recruits from across the country - so if you think you love doughnuts as much as Homer Simpson, this is your chance to show off a lifetime's worth of knowledge.
First founded back in 2018, today the company is one of the UK's biggest doughnut makers and distributors - delivering their goods all over the country.
Now, it seems like they could use your help.
“We are on the lookout for doughnut testers to provide comprehensive feedback to help us stay at the top with our doughnut creations,” Project D said on its website.
Successful applicants will be gifted with a box of different doughnuts once a week for an entire month at no cost to them, but they must provide feedback based on the quality, selection, taste, and toppings.
Recent creations by the bakery include Lotus Biscoff doughnuts, red and glittery Boston Creme doughnuts, Jammy Dodger doughnuts, and a collaboration with BN biscuits.
'Luck of the Irish' four-leaf clover doughnuts were recently created for St Patrick's Day. / Image: Project D
Project D said in a post to its social media pages: “No experience is necessary, but we are looking for people with a passion for doughnuts, the taste buds to distinguish between even the slightest flavour changes, and an eagerness to try new products.
“We know this role sounds like something out of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, but we are genuinely looking for some creative individuals who can help Project D progress to the next level.
Image: Project D InstagramThe company needs you to help it “stay at the top with our doughnut creations” / Credit: Project D (via Instagram)
“We know our doughnuts are second to none and we get fantastic feedback from customers, but having additional taste testers will just help us to perfect our product.
“We can’t wait to start working with successful candidates.”
Fancy it then? Why wouldn’t you?
All you need to do is head on over to the Project D website, fill out and submit an application form, and then a member of the ‘Dream Team’ will be in touch if your application is successful.
The UK Aids Memorial Quilt is set to go on display across Wakefield this summer.
The quilt - consisting of 42 quilts and 23 individual panels, representing over 384 individuals affected by HIV and AIDS - will go on display at WX Wakefield from Thursday 4 to Sunday 7 June 2026.
All 42 quilts will be on display, with WX working in partnership with the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt Conservation Partnership.
Across the same weekend, selected individual panels will be displayed at different venues across the city including The Hepworth Wakefield, The Art House Wakefield, Theatre Royal Wakefield, Pontefract Castle and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
Part of the world’s largest community art project, this is a huge opportunity for the city of Wakefield. The project started in the USA back in 1985 by activist Cleve Jones, commemorating friends, family and loved ones lost to AIDS.
Individual panels were then stitched together to create larger quilts, which were shown outdoors as a form of protest to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS.
Today, the quilt stands as a crucial reminder of those who were lost and of the continuing affect that HIV and AIDS has on the people of today.
At WX Wakefield, viewing the quilt is completely free and on Friday 5 June there will be a special late night opening up until 10:30pm to view the exhibition.
And on Saturday 6 June at 2:30pm, there will be a very special and poignant reading of the names of those commemorated on the quilt.
Featured image - UK AIDS Memorial Quilt, installation view at Tate Modern, June 2025. Photo: AM Hanson
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Leeds’ first frozen yoghurt bar is opening in Headingley this weekend
Clementine Hall
The frozen yoghurt craze is on its way to Leeds as Kefiyo is set to open in Headingley in just a few days.
It's a phenomenon that has caught the attention of the TikTok and Instagram girlies as of late, with frozen yoghurt bars popping up in Manchester and going viral online.
The ice cold sweet treat is supposedly 'healthy' and with a slogan of 'eat Clean. feel Light. live Better.' - this new spot in Leeds seems to be going down that route too.
Kefiyo will be opening in the old Sixes site on Ash Road in Headingley, and they've just announced that they'll be soft launching this Sunday 19 April 2026.
The space is already sporting a super cute pastel green and pink exterior, and it's exactly matching the aesthetic that you'd expect with froyo.
Kefiyo will offer a range of frozen yoghurt flavours with a whole bunch of toppings for you to customise to your tastebuds, as well as fresh acai bowls.
Situated slap bang in the centre of Headingley, we've got a feeling it'll be very busy with students on their way to their morning lecture or at night for those looking for a sweet treat that doesn't feel too naughty.
We'll keep you updated on more Kefiyo updates as and when we find out.
But in the meantime, you can keep an eye on their socials here. We'll see you soon for a scoop Leeds.
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21st March 2022 
