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Articles by Penny Coles

I'm a former journalist who started out in local newspapers, went to a daily then jumped the fence into PR. When I'm not writing you'll find me out on my road bike - it's probably easier to look me up on twitter though @pencoles.

Love’s Labour’s Lost
April 8, 2012 – 11:19 am | No Comment
Love’s Labour’s Lost

Is half the fun of Shakespeare trying to work out exactly what he said? Both that and the rest is a total hoot in #loveslabourslost @WYPlayhouse.

New home-cooked Indian takeaway and supper club!
February 11, 2012 – 2:47 pm | No Comment
New home-cooked Indian takeaway and supper club!

A new home-based, home-cooked Punjabi takeaway and supper club Masala Magic has sprung up in Beeston.
Courtesy of the infamous @MrPeshwari and gang (pictured) and now collectively known as @masala_magic,  the takeaway is planned to start …

Award winning films, cocktails, hot chocolate and big jumpers! Kino Pop-Up Film Festival
February 2, 2012 – 5:37 pm | 2 Comments
Award winning films, cocktails, hot chocolate and big jumpers! Kino Pop-Up Film Festival

Like Danish drama? Then you must fancy Finland? And some international award winning shorts? Washed down with flavoured vodkas, a new cocktail, pastries and popcorn? Bring your favourite jumper….this is the Kino Pop-Up Film Festival
There …

Bigger and brighter – The Reliance’s new dining area
January 14, 2012 – 5:45 pm | 4 Comments
Bigger and brighter – The Reliance’s new dining area

Pen Coles checks out the new bigger and brighter Reliance in Leeds

Follow the clues to a magical new evening in Leeds
May 29, 2011 – 2:49 pm | No Comment
Follow the clues to a magical new evening in Leeds

Sneaky Experience….A Magical, theatrical event is coming to Leeds on Saturday 4 June
Get out your fancy dress, soak up the atmosphere, dance and be privy to a secret screening.

The Wonderful World Of ……..at Templeworks
May 16, 2011 – 10:27 am | One Comment
The Wonderful World Of ……..at Templeworks

Penny Coles previews a new show by Bent Architect that starts this Thursday for three days at Temple.Works.Leeds on the highs, lows and lighter side of mental health. The Wonderful World Of . . .

Help Transform the West Yorkshire Playhouse
May 15, 2011 – 6:16 pm | No Comment
Help Transform the West Yorkshire Playhouse

Do you want to take part in theatre or just watch it? The West Yorkshire Playhouse is the latest to experiment with these ideas in its Transform season for two weeks in June.

Cafe society in Chapeltown
May 15, 2011 – 4:58 pm | 9 Comments
Cafe society in Chapeltown

A fantastic new cafe called Taste has opened in Chapeltown. Is the area on the up?

Mayday at Inkwell, a wonderful new arts centre in Chapel Allerton.
May 9, 2011 – 2:17 pm | 3 Comments
Mayday at Inkwell, a wonderful new arts centre in Chapel Allerton.

The sun was out, as was the maypole and a fantastic community spirit at Inkwell, Chapel Allerton’s new creative arts centre.

Live At Leeds
April 25, 2011 – 11:25 pm | One Comment
Live At Leeds

Guest blogger and musico Richard Higgins looks at the top line-up for Live At Leeds this coming royal bank holiday weekend – if you were looking for something else to do…