Whether you are in the city or country, The Yorkshire Handbag Company have you covered with their designs.

The different colour options follow the changing seasons of the Yorkshire countryside and there will be a handbag that’s just right for you!

Crafted from the highest quality natural leather, and inspired by the beautiful women of Yorkshire. Discover a new love for leather handbags, purses and backpacks where you don’t have to compromise on style when choosing a practical bag.

Yorkshire is such a diverse county, and we are fortunate to have the beauty of the natural countryside, the bustle of vibrant cities and the heritage of our history. This all provides inspiration and influence to the handbag collection and in particular use of rich colours.

Every handbag is carefully designed to make your life more colourful, vibrant and conveniently stylish!

Check out the full Yorkshire Handbag Company range here!

Long-standing We Are Wakefield members, Bier Huis are the number one retailer in Wakefield for real ale, craft beer, cider and spirits!

Alongside being a retailer of over 400 beers, 50 Gins, 80 ciders and more this unique venue is home to a microbar where you can try and buy.

Located in Ossett with free parking outside, they offer a number of tasting events for a perfect local night out. With Britain’s biggest choice of Yorkshire ale and an amazing selection of Yorkshire beers & the best of UK, Belgium Germany and more, Bier Huis can’t wait to welcome you and show you their vast array of choices on offer.

Can’t get to the store? Then get your ales by mail with free local delivery on all orders over £30 and UK-wide shipping supplied by a courier.

It all started on January 26th 2011 with a “flash in the pan” idea which led to “can this be done?”

The plan was created and the hunting began for a suitable venue, where customers far and wide could to get to and park with ease. A place to where brewers from across the North could deliver. The name was created after realising that “Yorkshire Bottle” is a gas bottle company in Doncaster.

They thought of something different and what better than Beer House but wanted to give it that Belgium/Dutch feel and so Bier Huis was born. After much empty shop hunting, for one which ticked all the boxes, the place in Ossett was signed and sealed – although it took time!

Make sure to check out this award-winning company and the vast variety of beverages they have on offer: Bier Huis.

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With their Wakefield factory based on Portobello Road, this worldwide company which has some fantastic opportunities, is accessible locally.

So, what do they do? Well, maybe the question is what don’t they do…

The Elis brand offers a wide range of laundry and hygiene services to number of different sectors, to name but a few they offer cleanroom services, flat linen, floor protection, surgical solutions, washroom and work wear to small to large companies across the globe.

After hosting one of our events, our members were treated to a tour of the Elis facility which they were shown what the company can do for small, local businesses, as well as the larger, nationwide companies.

We caught up with General Manager at Elis, Jonny Parkinson, who explained what the main focus of the company is.

“At Elis we pride ourselves on our core values of Respect, Integrity, Responsibility and Exemplarity, these are at the forefront of our business model and a focus of all our customer partnerships,” he explains.

“Elis are a multiservice provider offering Workwear, Floorcare, Washroom and Wipers on industrial scale, serviced from one location and one supplier.

We have a wide knowledge base and scope to offer bespoke commercial packages to suit individual needs, these can range from local, independent businesses through to large national or European organisations.”

Elis have been members of We Are Wakefield for some time now, and Jonny tells us how it has helped the company in a local capacity:

“Our site has operated in the same location over many decades, employing local people but has never had a real presence in the community.

We want to work with local organisations to share best practise, become aware of how we can support the community of Wakefield businesses commercially and operationally by building strong relationships and connections.

This is out first year and already we have made some good connections, utilising fellow WAW members services to support our organisation.

As a business Elis UK have now entered the washroom market offering washroom and hygiene solutions across the Yorkshire region from it’s plant in Wakefield.

We have invested in our service delivery capability, products and services and have capacity to work with organisations to find a fit for purpose solution.

If you are interested in a no obligation site survey our team are contactable on (01924) 240250 – Quoting FreeWashroomSurvey.”

Did you miss out on the We Are Wakefield networking event at Elis and wondering what you missed? Take a look at this video that Elis have recently recorded for more information on what they do:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnc1vX9p_7k

DSM Productions is a family-run business stemming from the heart of Yorkshire. They have a passion for delivering world-class events to a local and international stage.

Founded in 2015, by MD Dan Smith, they have continued to develop a strong trust and bond with their clients, trusting them to deliver the right event.

By being based in Thornes, Wakefield, and having the advantage of the M1, M62 and A1 all within a few miles of the warehouse, this enables them to cover the entire UK from a fairly central location.

The range of clients span from Portsmouth right up to Aberdeen and not forgetting the local venues they support on a 24/7 basis. Over the last 3 years DSM Productions have built strong relationships with other AV and production companies across the UK, giving them access to a network of equipment, crew and expertise should the need ever arise. They are continually expanding stock holdings and operate a regular renewal system so that they can offer up to date, industry leading equipment.

Dan comes from a theatre background after starting his career at the age of 13 – lending a hand to amateur dramatic productions. From there he freelanced in the events industry working on conferences, music festivals and many more productions. In 2015 Dan founded DSM Productions with the vision of building on his passion.

Are you looking for a way to reach of thousands of potential customers all within a few hours? Well we’ve got just the solution – First Choice Media.

Their mobile advertising screen is a cost-effective option for promoting any business or event for hire across the entire UK.

Screens can be used for mobile advertising, LED event screens, sporting events, mobile cinema, festivals, static advertising, product launches and exhibition stands.

Imagine being stuck in rush-hour traffic, with nowhere to go, and a huge screen catches your eye, full with information about products, events and businesses in the area. It’s a perfect way for you engage so many people in such a small amount of time with little resources.

And what’s even better is, it’s so simple to get in touch with First Choice – just fill out their form on their website with as much information as possible and someone from their team will get in touch.

In a world filled with global warming, underpaid workers and price inflations, it really is hard to see how you can do your bit to help the planet. So, imagine when we tell you that you can support farmers, help the environment and save a penny or two all by buying one cup of coffee – that’s right; KRAFT Koffee can!

Their specialty coffee and distinctive brewing methods not only ensure you will be supplied with a tasty cup of joe, but you can do your part to save the world – that’s two perks, just from one cup.

Let’s start at the very beginning, they buy their beans from North Star Roast. A sustainable and trusted supplier of the finest quality coffee beans who over the years has built strong and trusted relationships with small coffee producers across the globe at fair and reasonable prices to ensure the farmers are taken care of financially.

Filling up landfills? No thanks – that’s not the vibe, which is why every single one of KRAFT’s takeaway cups are compostable, meaning that when you’ve finished with them, they have another life beyond serving you with tasty, honest coffee.

Do you care about the environment and do everything you can to make a difference? Well, that’s why they offer a bring-your-own-cup discount for anyone who turns up with their own travel mug. Just a little thank you for also caring about the planet.

On the coldest night of 2021 a collection of We Are Wakefield members set about raising vital funds for the Community Foundation Wakefield District’s Challenge 25 appeal.  The money raised would go to families within the Wakefield District who were suffering from Fuel Poverty.  

Not everyone is clear what “Fuel Poverty” actually means.   Fuel Poverty Describes A Household That Cannot Afford To Keep Warm Due To Fuel Costs.   

Little did we know just a few months ago how relevant this would be today. 

The Wakefield Business Collective team were made up of: Jodie Lawton – The Will Way, Samantha Stones – WF Web Design, Antony De Csernatony – Kraft Koffee, Craig Shepherd – The Community Foundation Wakefield District, Claire Sutherley – We Are Wakefield, Mandy Plues – Yorkshire Mental Health First Aid, Andrew Plues – JaJa Photography, Lorna Blackett – Crest Commercial Finance, Jenna Fan – Fanfare Music, Mark Harris – Ipex Technologies. 

Jenna kicked off the fundraising by performing a song everyday for 25 days and broadcast live to Facebook viewers.  Antony obtained a signed Tyson Fury boxing glove to give away in a raffle and also arranged a meet and great with the Gypsy King for a sizeable donation to the fund!  The rest of the team decided to brave the cold and see for themselves how it feels not to be able to put on the heating when it’s freezing outside.  They bunked down in a plastering warehouse for the night and the sponsorship rolled in as the snow fell outside!  

The team raised a whopping £4084.79 to help families in need on our district.  Great things happen when we work together.  We Are Wakefield.  Are you?  

What they do:

The Community Foundation Wakefield District is an independent charity, created in 2007 to support local community groups and charities in the Wakefield District.

Their mission:

Wakefield District holds a special place in the charity’s hearts and so their mission is to;

Inspire local giving, support communities and change lives!

How they achieve this…

They rely on the generosity of businesses and individuals who care about where they live and work and who want to ‘give something back’. Wakefield District covers a large geographic area and has much to be proud of, however, there are still major pockets of deprivation and it is in these areas that we target by doing the following:

• Fundraise, create grants and distribute them to local causes
• Raise funds annually for Fuel Poverty
• Donate preloved items to people in need via their charity shop, the Community Give Box, at Trinity Walk
• Sell new and preloved goods to raise funds at the Community Give Box
• Celebrate local volunteers through our annual Unsung Heroes Awards

Hundreds of charities and voluntary groups work across the district to address inequalities. Community Foundation invest in these groups and help communities thrive via their grants programme. The fund which is currently open is the HARIBO Happiness Together Fund.

Tagtiv8 was created back in 2012. Why? As teachers and school leaders, the team love to learn!

However, they hate sitting down for long periods of time. Sadly, many schools focus only on English and Mathematics – with certain subjects put to one side. In some schools, subjects are taught in boxes – and they believe that this is not how we learn best.

Their mission is simple – to create educational resources and training that develop confidence in key areas of the curriculum through physical activity.

With a background rooted in teaching and school leadership, Tagtiv8 can empathise with teachers and children alike.

They want high academic standards, but not at the expense of physical and emotional wellbeing.

Tagtiv8 is neither Sport or PE, nor is it a scheme of work for Mathematics or English, it is all about moving and learning in all subjects.