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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Farsley's Gaunts Ltd appoints Paul Curson as managing director
A Farsley-based commercial property firm has appointed a new managing director. Gaunts Ltd, headquartered at Springfield Mills in the village, has welcomed Paul Curson to the role. Mr Curson, a chartered surveyor, brings more than 30 years of experience in property and asset management to the company. He said: "For the last two years, I have been working largely remotely, and dealing with assets in London and Manchester. "I was keen on this role, as I wanted to work locally and as part of a day-to-day team. "I have really missed the social interaction of being in an office. "I enjoyed meeting the other directors before accepting the role, and hearing of their plans, including their commitment to sustainability initiatives." Chris Pratt, former managing director and now non-executive board director, said: "I know Paul has the wealth of experience needed to consolidate Gaunts Ltd's success, and I look forward to seeing the expansion and growth of the business in the coming years under his leadership." Mr Curson spent 27 years at JLL, leading the property and asset team in Leeds, and most recently worked at CBRE. For more information about Gaunts Ltd, visit or call 0113 236 3555.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Spinning Room Hi-Fi among new Sunny Bank Mills businesses
A commercial and cultural centre has welcomed a range of independent retailers. Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley, near Leeds, has welcomed The Spinning Room Hi-Fi, Cargo Wines, Hoop Knit, Metz Cheesemonger, Candy Spa For Kids, the Welly Club Forest School, Right Nice Stuff, Duo Pilates, Swimsport, and Silly Loaf. Record Plant, meanwhile, has undergone an expansion. John Gaunt, joint managing director of Edwin Woodhouse and Co Ltd, the family company which owns Sunny Bank Mills, said: "It's so exciting to welcome these new retail businesses to Sunny Bank Mills. "It was always our vision to create a place that people both love to visit and to work in. "The new retail businesses fit that vision perfectly. "Fifty per cent of the businesses at the Mills are now public facing. "Ten years ago, it was only 15 per cent, so it's very satisfying to see that vision become reality." William Gaunt added: "These are very exciting new lettings for us - and we are absolutely delighted at the range of businesses which are now joining us at Sunny Bank Mills. "They broaden our appeal and provide wonderful new retail facilities for everyone who works here and for those who visit us from further afield." More information is available at
BBC News
05-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Sunny Bank Mills in Leeds opens new art studios
A former textile mill in Leeds has announced the successful expansion of its studio provision for artists after the closure of other arts spaces in the years ago Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley was home to nine artists, but there are now 48 of them in new studios are in the Red Lane Mill area of the complex, which was where the pattern looms were during the mill's operational Bank Mills arts director Anna Turzynski said: "After spending three years of my life championing the culture of our city, it was devastating to feel the sector being forced out of Leeds." Textile production at the mill ended in 2008 and it has since been restored as a destination for culture, leisure and studios will host a variety of artists working across mediums such as ceramics, signwriting, textiles and has lost arts spaces such as Aire Street Workshops, The Tetley and Sheaf St in recent years. More than 100 applications to occupy the new studios were received within an hour of them being Turzynski said: "I think there is a massive demand and I think it's such a shame that so many places have had to close around the region because of various different factors."We were just really fortunate to have the space and to be able to notice the need and act on it." The site also has a large art gallery as well as a museum and archive. Its owners are the sixth generation of the same family to run the Turzynski added: "It's all about the legacy of what happened here before it closed."For that similar level of quality and skill to be valued in the same space, to me, just feels really satisfying."I think there's something about the circularity of that, that these spaces were built and designed for people to make in and that now people are able to do that again, it is just really special." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Daily Mirror
01-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
English football club resigns from league weeks after ex-Prem star becomes owner
One Premier League alumnus has seen his latest endeavour end weeks after his takeover was confirmed following word his new club has had to withdraw from competition Former Fulham and Brighton goalkeeper David Stockdale faces an uncertain future following Farsley Celtic's decision to withdraw from England's ninth tier. The choice has been made just a fortnight after it was confirmed Stockdale and his family had agreed a deal to purchase the club. The 39-year-old made a number of moves into the business world towards the end of his playing career and took over as manager of the West Yorkshire outfit in February. However, his stint was dotted with disappointment after losing each of his 15 league games in charge as the club was relegated from the National League North and dropped down three divisions. Farsley, who once received a five-figure sum after one of their player featured in a Euro 2016 qualifier, had intended to lay a new 4G pitch but were forced to abandon the project midway through. This left the club playing its home fixtures elsewhere, mostly at Buxton's Tarmac Silverlands Stadium 70 miles away. Despite those setbacks, Stockdale committed to the club and brought the Celt Army hope by agreeing to end the controversial ownership of Paul Barthorpe in June, per Birmingham Live. But that new era now faces an uncertain future following the club's decision to resign from the Northern Counties East League. A statement from the club read: "Farsley Celtic Football Club can confirm that, following extensive discussions and careful consideration, we have taken the difficult decision to withdraw our team from the Northern Counties East League for the 2025/26 season. "This decision has not been taken lightly and comes as part of a wider strategic review of the club's structure, amid ongoing developments regarding a proposed takeover. Given the current situation and the transitional period we are entering, it has been determined that stepping back from NCEL competition is the most appropriate course of action at this time. "All relevant stakeholders have been fully consulted throughout the process, and their views have been carefully considered in reaching this outcome. As a result of this decision, the Elite Talent Squad and the Academy & Education Programme have chosen to leave the club ahead of the 2025/26 season." While the factors leading up to the club's latest development are largely negative, Farsley's board have acted responsibly in taking the difficult decision to withdraw. Fans have endured a rough time in recent seasons amid certain setbacks on and off the field, but this choice hints the priority is to get their house in order as they decide on a best course of action. Retired goalkeeper Stockdale, who previously managed Blyth Spartans, made 481 professional appearances during a career spanning more than two decades. This includes 39 outings in England's top flight, all of which came during his six-year stint at Craven Cottage. Having started and finished his professional playing career with York City, Stockdale spent the vast majority of his career in the Championship. Some of his more notable clubs at that level include Birmingham City and Wycombe Wanderers, where he just missed out on promotion back to the Championship in 2022. Per Stockdale's official website, he and wife Katie run a property business called MDB13 Properties Ltd. This entity is responsible for running their portfolio of 30 to 40 properties, which boasts an "estimated value of £4million to £5m." Resigning from the Northern Counties East League could also means Farsley will not compete in the FA Cup or FA Vase this coming campaign. However, there is optimism among fans online that it will lead to a renewed effort to get back in the National League come 2026.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Eight business units under construction at Springfield Mills
Eight new hybrid business units are being built at a Farsley business centre. The units, at Springfield Mills, will be designed and built by regional contractors. Chris Pratt, director at Gaunts Ltd, which runs Springfield Mills, said: "We receive many enquiries from businesses for this kind of space, so it made sense, from a practical and environmental point of view, to fulfil this demand using the existing land we have here. "It's an exciting opportunity for us and for new local and regional companies looking to expand. "We're pleased to be working with OGL Construction, Shelby Group, and architects Bowman Riley from the start on all aspects of design, build, costings, and detailed plans." Tom Wood, MD at OGL Construction, said: "Units of this size allow small online businesses and other enterprises to store a variety of goods, and have the office space to accommodate staffing needs, with room to grow." Each unit will consist of a ground floor workshop and first floor office space, along with dedicated parking. According to a spokesperson, the new units are the first buildings to have been constructed on site at Springfield Mills in 50 years. Businesses interested in the units can contact Chris on 0113 236 3555.
