The Entertainer has launched a search for two children from Leeds, who have the chance to win the dream job – testing toys for Santa.
The leading toy shop is looking to recruit two little elves in Leeds who will win the incredible opportunity to play with loads of toys.
The lucky winners will get their hands-on up to 10 of this year’s most sought-after toys during an out of hours, exclusive in-store experience, at The Entertainer's Trinity Leeds store on the morning of Saturday 9 December.
After testing the selection of toys, the lucky winners will be tasked with completing a festive form to provide their expert and valued opinion on each product for Santa, before he delivers thousands of the toys to children across the world on Christmas Eve.
The Entertainer’s mischievous elves will then hand deliver the valuable feedback to the North Pole and as a thank you for their expertise, Father Christmas will send a personal reply to each toy tester.
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As well as winning the opportunity to become Santa’s toy tester, the lucky children will also receive a £50 gift card to spend in-store or online and a jam-packed festive goodie bag.
James Martin, manager at The Entertainer’s Trinity Leeds store, commented: “Christmas truly is the most wonderful time of the year, so we’re thrilled to be launching this incredible opportunity for two children from Leeds to become Santa’s very own trusted toy testers.
“At The Entertainer, we’re committed to spreading festive cheer and creating special memories, and what’s more special than helping Father Christmas choose the perfect toys for children around the world? We’re really looking forward to seeing the joy and excitement on the faces of the chosen toy testers as they take on this remarkable role.”
If you know someone who would be perfect for the role, you have until Monday 27 November to nominate a young person aged 4 – 10 years old. You can do so here on The Entertainer's website.
Leeds City Council have revealed the exciting new concept for Abbey House Museum.
Opened to the public almost 100 years ago in 1927, the historic Grade II listed museum originally served as Kirkstall Abbey’s gatehouse until the dissolution of the monasteries.
The plans for the site have been drawn up as part of a 'Reimagining Project' supported by Leeds City Council and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport Museum Renewal Fund.
The concept aims to create a more interactive visitor experience as the museum goes into its centenary year, with a main focus on intergenerational play for people of all ages to enjoy together.
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Leeds’ rich collections will be at the heart of the museum, whilst the proposals include enhancing the museum’s traditional streets to enhance and include magical reveals that will let the public experience history through hands on activities.
The proposals mark a new direction for Abbey House Museum, which was put forward for potential closure in 2024 as part of measures to help Leeds City Council address unprecedented budget pressures.
A public appeal saw the council listen to the community, agreeing to keep it open and pledge to make steps to make the museum more sustainable in the future.
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Councillor Salma Arif, Leeds City Council’s executive member for economy, said: “This is an exciting moment for the future of Abbey House Museum and one which we hope will be the beginning of a bold new direction for a special place which has been part of the Kirkstall community for centuries.
“During the public consultation on the museum’s future, what really came across was the passion and determination people have to see the site succeed, and we want to channel that enthusiasm into creating an attraction which can continue to welcome visitors for many years to come.”
One of Leeds’ most loved sushi restaurants has just opened a second location in the city
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Because one Fern Modern Sushi wasn't enough, we've now got two.
And guess what? It's even better than the first.
Fern Modern Sushi located in the unassuming Central Arcade has become a firm foodie favourite after opening just a couple years ago.
Run by the wonderful Chef Fern, who you could say is somewhat of a local celebrity at this point, the restaurant is known for serving delicious sushi with the freshest fish possible and traditional Japanese dishes with modern flair.
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Full with hungry punters no matter the time of day, it's no surprise that Chef Fern has just opened Fern Modern Sushi 2.0 on Park Row.
This beautiful new space is serving up all the classic Fern dishes, from stacked donburi bowls and perfectly rolled sushi to miso glazed cod and hearty bowls of ramen.
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Different for this location, though, is their exclusive cocktail menu - so you can wine and dine to your heart's content.
The interior has also levelled up, complete with a huge open kitchen so you can pull up a chair and eat whilst watching the magic happen.
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And this isn't all that Chef Fern is up to, after opening Tori Nori on Vicar Lane a few months ago this will be her third restaurant in the city centre, and that is no easy feat.
She's even got another restaurant imminently opening in the Central Arcade which will be focused on traditional katsu dishes, and we wouldn't be at all surprised if she had something else lined up in the pipeline.
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Fern Modern Sushi 2.0 officially opens on 19 November, but is open now for soft launch with limited bookings.
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