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Feb 2024
Last Updated: 05/02/2024
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Harrogate Food and Drink Company has landed a catering contract for the MOBO Awards this week.
The company will spend four days providing the catering for artists, crew and media at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena.
The MOBO Awards, which launched in 1996, celebrates hip hop, grime, R'n'B, soul, reggae, jazz, gospel and African music.
Artists such as Central Cee, Dave, Stormzy, Jorja Smith and RAYE are among those nominated for a MOBO this year.
Andi Aikman, owner of the Harrogate Food and Drink Company, said:
“This is not our first rodeo. This is undoubtedly a massive event for us, but we regularly cater for big events with equally as demanding customers.
“The priority is to ensure that all the hardworking contributors to these awards are fed regularly – they need their energy.”
Harrogate hairstylist shortlisted for national award
Luan Barlow, owner of Harrogate-based Luan Hairstylist Extensions Bridal, has been shortlisted for two awards at the UK Hair and Beauty Awards.
Ms Barlow is a finalist in the Best Bridal Individual and Hair Extension Specialist categories.
She said:
"I am completely overwhelmed once again, my small business has grown so quickly in such a short space of time, and now for the second year running I am a finalist in one of the most prestigious hair and beauty awards!
“Not only for one category this year but for two which is an incredible achievement. I cannot wait to see where my business will be in the next few years and I’m proud to be representing small businesses in Harrogate.”
Knaresborough energy company to sponsor local 10k run
Harmony Energy, a renewable energy company in Knaresborough, is set to sponsor the Burton Leonard 10k and 3k races.
The event, which began more than 30 years ago, will raise money for Ripon Community House, which provides emergency food parcels those in need locally, as well as the village school.
Peter Kavanagh, chief executive office of Harmony Energy, said:
“We’re delighted to be supporting such a brilliant local event. It will be great to see people of all ages taking part and enjoying the day.
“Sport and fitness are vital to people and to communities, and we’re delighted to support local races like this.”
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