Running round dressed as Santa Claus seems like a lot of fun, but knowing it's for a great cause makes this fun run a 5k to remember.
The Big Leeds Santa Dash is back for another year to raise money for St Gemma's Hospice.
One of Leeds' favourite fun runs will be held on Sunday 12 December at Roundhay Park, but runners will need to sign up in advance to secure their place on the tracks.
Warm up at 10am before grabbing your finest Father Christmas suit for the 5k Santa Dash at 10.20am.
The Santa Dash will take place in Roundhay Park this year, but has been held across the city in previous years. / Image: St Gemma's Hospice
If you manage to get round the track, you'll not only receive a medal, but have the opportunity to chill out with Rudolph and other reindeer after the event.
All tickets for the event will come with a Santa costume, so there's no need to purchase one in advance.
Families can book tickets together, costing £30 for two adults and two children, or can be booked individually.
Tickets for adults to register cost £12 and £6 for children aged 5 - 15.
The Santa Dash is a family-friendly event for all ages to get involved in. / Image: St Gemma's Hospice
Please note that Santa suits are only available for those aged 5+, so if your little one wants to get involved, bring along your own Christmas hat and red clothes so they can join in the fun.
All money raised will go towards funding the important work at St Gemma's Hospice.
The Leeds-based charity is Yorkshire’s largest hospice organisation. They provide support and expert-care to local people that are living with both life-limiting and terminal illnesses.
St Gemma's Hospice describe their care as "always free of charge and provides care to anyone, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, sexual orientation or diagnosis".
For more information on how to register for this year's Santa Dash or to make a donation to St Gemma's Hospice, visit charity's event page on their website.
Today is National Doughnut Day, and to celebrate, Morrisons is on the look-out for one sweet treat fan to take on a new role.
That’s right – today (5 June) is National Doughnut Day, and Morrisons is officially on the hunt for the nation’s ultimate doughnut devotee with the launch of its brand-new (and delicious) role, The Chief Doughnut Tester – with all glaze enthusiasts, sprinkle connoisseurs, and jam-filled aficionados urged to get applying.
The search is on to crown one lucky fan who’ll take on the dream job of taste-testing their way through the supermarket‘s range of doughnuts.
The Chief Doughnut Tester is more than just a title, Morrisons says it’s ‘serious business’.
Morrisons has launched a nationwide search for its first-ever Chief Doughnut Tester / Credit: Morrisons
The new hire will be tasked with taste-testing doughnuts before they hit the shelves, giving verdicts on new flavours and textures, all in the name of research.
The role will also involve teaming up with Morrisons’ internal doughnut-expert team to develop new and limited-edition treats that’ll be in stores next year.
Crowned as the nation’s definitive doughnut authority, the selected winner won’t just earn the title of Chief Doughnut Tester, they’ll also receive the ultimate of sweet perks – a year’s free supply of Morrisons fresh doughnuts, which the retailer sells more than 1.1 million of weekly.
Fancy it then? Does this sound like you?
Aspiring Chief Doughnut Testers can apply on the Morrisons website here, by filling in a short 200-words about why’re the ideal candidate.
Applications close at midnight tonight (Friday 5 June), so you’ll need to be quick.
Popular New York-style pizza pop-up confirms opening date for first takeaway in Leeds
Clementine Hall
New York-style pizza pop-up, Edges Pizza, is set to open in Leeds.
Last summer you may have had the privilege to enjoy a slice of Edges Pizza at one of their many pop-up residences across the city.
Their longest stint was at the sun-drenched roof terrace of Green Room, and it's safe to say their pizza went down an absolute treat.
Since then they've been a little quiet, but all for good reason it seems.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Edges will be opening their doors in Leeds city centre on Thursday 18 June in a vacant railway arch at Fourth Court on Bridge Road in Leeds' Holbeck area.
It won't be your average pizza shop though, you'll have to preorder for now but trust us - it's worth it.
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, Edges said: "WE FINALLY HAVE an opening date, Thursday 18th June! All pizzas are pre-ordered like we have always done, and are slightly limited for now (still looking for helping hands!!!). The pre-orders will open the day before at 12pm via our Storekit link.
"We’ll be then opening Wednesday to Friday, 4-9pm and Saturday & Sunday 3-9pm. If there are still remaining slots left on the day, you can order up to an hour before the collection time. We have limited seating, for those who travel and would like to eat in. There is plenty of car parking space, to pick up your pizza, too.
"We can’t wait to see you all soon & more importantly, we can’t wait to start making some good food for you again."
We can't wait to get our hands on a coveted Edges pizza slice again, so you best believe we'll be there at the opening with bells on.
Sophie Smith -
3rd November 2021 
