In Brief: Irwin Mitchell staff return to classroom; Brewery launches charity challenge; and more

VOLUNTEERS from law firm Irwin Mitchell have been teaching economics classes at Bingley Grammar School in Bradford as part of a scheme run by the Young Enterprise Education Programme.

Liam Freeman, Chris Robinson, Natalia Rushworth-White, Chris Widdison, James Hemming, Wesley Blackburn and Katie Norman, all trainee solicitors at the firm,
shared their experience with teenagers from Year 8 about the fundamentals of business finance and the skills needed through interactive workshops.

Partner Jane Horton said: “We are delighted to be part of this project. Encouraging young students to think about current money matters and enterprise gives them a head start when approaching a business environment in the future.”

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BEER lovers are swapping their pints for pedals to take part in a 90 mile charity bike ride.

The Black Sheep Brewery in Masham has organised The Wooden Spoon Challenge Bike Ride to raise money for The Wooden Spoon, a children’s charity for disadvantaged children in the UK, and is calling on the public to sign up and take part.

The cyclists will have just one day to complete the journey on May 21, which involves riding from Ulverston in Cumbria to the Black Sheep Brewery.

To register a team of four, contact Black Sheep Brewery on 01765 689227 or visit www.blacksheepbrewery.co.uk

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A NEW creative hub has launched in Leeds.

Test Space on Melbourne Street is the first of its kind in the city and includes event space, a gallery, artist studios, office and creative workspace.

The hub will offer opportunities for emerging creative talent to showcase work, test ideas and develop their work.

Currently renting space are Tom Martin Photography, Brew Records and I Like Press.