In Brief: Leeds Trinity University; Wharfebank Brewery; VOLT
WHEN TV presenter Gabby Logan formally takes up the role of chancellor at Leeds Trinity University this summer she will be wearing an historic gown with strong Yorkshire roots.
A number of firms across the region have worked together to create the gown which will be unveiled at the June 6 ceremony.
It is being made from fine 100% wool worsted Barathea fabric from textile manufacturer Hainsworth’s 230-year-old Mill in Pudsey.
It will lined with silk from Leeds silk specialist James Hare, drawing on the heritage skills used to create ceremonial gowns, while military tailor Samuel Brothers from Leeds is working on the final cut and finish.
Graduate designer Kate Duckworth, who showcased her work at last year’s Yorkshire Wool Week, was given the commission to create the new gown for Ms Logan.
Susan Gaunt from the Sunny Bank Mills Archive has supplied a cameo of archive cloth for the gown symbolic of Leeds Trinity University’s history, while Armley Mills Leeds Industrial Museum supplied Ms Duckworth with a workspace to make the gown. The project was facilitated by Leeds Fashion Works.
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TWO hairdressers have transformed a cathedral bookshop into a salon after securing finance to set up their own venture.
Helen Porter and Jennie Copley have now launched VOLT with the help of a £35,000 start-up loan from NatWest, which enabled them to renovate and equip the premises in Sheffield.
Ms Porter said the plan is to grow the business and recruit more staff.
The duo already have plans to build on their early success and expand into a beauty salon next door.
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WHARFEBANK Brewery has set up a loyalty scheme which aims to build long term relationships with Yorkshire publicans.
To celebrate the launch of the Master Cellar Club, the brewery is creating its 500th brew called ‘D’, roman numerals for 500, an American IPA style beer.
In 2008 the Wharfebank brewing team started out in a Leeds pub The Fox and Newt with on-site brewing facilities.
By 2010 its beer was flowing from its state-of-the-art 20-barrel brew plant on the banks of the River Wharfe.
Now three years on, the brewery has experienced growth averaging 30% year on year and produces a range of award winning ales in cask, and recently launched keg and bottles.
Martin Kellaway, managing director and partner, said: “We have created the MCC so we can work closely with publicans. We aim to enhance our supply of our beers, with the best possible support package, each package tailor made to the need of the publican.”
