What would happen if you combined Netflix-hit Squid Game with live music and fairground rides?For one night only, you can find out without any of the deadly consequences from the show.
If you've watched even the trailer for smash hit Netflix show Squid Game, you'll know that it's not for the faint hearted.
Halloween weekend is reserved for the spookiest events of the year, so it only makes sense to host the ultimate 'Squid Rave' surrounded by walkabout performers and scary costumes.
On Friday 29 October, grab your white trainers and join the Squid Rave at the Beaverworks from 10pm.
For those who aren't familiar with the Korean TV series, contestants compete in a set of children's games with deadly penalties for the chance to win a cash prize of 45.6 billion.
The characters are deeply in debt one way or another, leaving 456 players with no option but to face the games and their consequences.
Luckily, the Squid Rave is all about embracing the TV show rather than actually playing the games, so there will be no outrageous challenges or deaths, but rather an night of celebrating Halloween with like-minded company.
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The massive venue will host nine Halloween party rooms, complete with live music and DJs, ranging from drum and bass to reggae, acid house and garage genres.
A Squid Rave wouldn't be complete without fancy dress, so make sure to get your white trainers and neon tracksuit out for the special occasion.
Since the launch of Squid Game, white slip-on Vans sales have soared by 7800% and many Squid Game Halloween costumes have sold out online, so make sure to get your outfit sorted with plenty of time to spare.
The only challenges are going to be seeing how many fairground rides you can fit into your evening. Oh, and don't be convinced by the Squid-Game-style signs around Leeds city centre, they're bus diversions and have no relevance to the TV show.
Tickets are available from Beaverworks for the one-night event. For more information, check their website.
An independent açai bowl pop-up is opening a permanent cafe in Leeds city centre.
It seems the açai bowl trend isn't over just yet, and we're absolutely not mad about it.
The aesthetically purple frozen treat isn't just delicious, but is also known to have numerous health benefits making it guilt-free and the perfect post-workout pick me up.
You may remember Açai Social Club that opened as a pop-up in the Victoria Quarter last year, and now they're moving into a permanent spot in the city centre.
Run by a lovely husband and wife duo who have spent the last 15 months exploring cafes around the world, it's safe to say they know exactly what they're talking about.
Their açai is made with the very best ingredients, topped with the freshest fruit and sprinkled with their homemade granola - it doesn't get much better then that does it?
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, they said: "Açai Social Club is getting a home. Our very first store is officially on the way! We’ve been working behind the scenes to create a space that’s more about than just açai.
"What started as an idea is finally becoming something you can walk into…There’s still a lot we’re keeping under wraps for now, but we’re so excited to finally share the beginning of what’s to come.
"We can’t wait to open our doors and welcome you in. Your new neighbourhood social club, coming soon."
The exact location of the cafe and its opening date is still under wraps, but we'll of course keep you updated as and when we find out.
Inside FaceGym – Leeds’ newest facial fitness studio loved by celebrities
Clementine Hall
We hope you're ready for your workout, because FaceGym has landed in Leeds.
You may be wondering...what on earth is Facegym? And to be fair, you've got a point.
FaceGym, as they themselves describe it, a 'non-invasive fitness studio concept for the face' using high-intensity facial massage, hand manipulation, and electrical muscle stimulation technology to tone, lift, and sculpt the face without surgery.
Sounds pretty fancy if you ask us, and it feels just as fancy from the moment you step through the door.
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Unsurprisingly, it's loved by celebrities worldwide who are looking to get snatched and ditch their gua sha.
Currently occupying five standalone stores in London, one in Cambridge as well as a pop-up in Space NK in Selfridges Manchester, FaceGym will be opening this Friday 18 September inside the coveted Victoria Gate, taking over a 1,772 square foot studio.
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The space really does look like a gym, ditching the standard beauty salon aesthetic for an American-style gym interior complete with the iconic red FaceGym balls all over the place.
A signature sculpt costs £110 for a 45 minute treatment, so it's definitely a treat if you're looking to have skin that can reflect the sun and cheekbones for days.
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Angelo Castello, chief executive at Facegym, said: “We’re incredibly excited to bring Facegym to Leeds and to open in the beautiful Victoria Gate. The city has a thriving beauty, wellness, and retail scene, making it the perfect location for our next studio.
“We’ve seen growing demand from customers across Yorkshire, and we can’t wait to introduce even more people to the benefits of facial fitness.”
You can find out more and book a treatment at FaceGym via their website here.
Sophie Smith -
19th October 2021 
