Editors notes

By group editor Gill Laidler

Welcome to this, the August / September edition of TopicUK, where we have another packed edition of business news from across the Yorkshire region.

Our cover this edition features James Marsden CEO of Impulse Decisions a real sports enthusiast as well as a successful businessman. The business, set up in 2010 includes corporate hospitality at all major sporting events and undertaking event management. Alongside the business, James, and his team support charities by running auctions and have now raised an incredible £4m for the charities they have supported since March 2021. You can read James’ story on page 50.

Here at TopicUK, we are often asked to review hotels and restaurants and this edition was the turn of The Malmaison in York. Lincoln and Perrin from Roth Read Photography visited on our behalf to review their fantastic restaurant. You can read what they thought on page 56.

I had the pleasure of visiting one of our partners, Yorkshire Sculpture Park to find out what goes on behind the scenes. Like most people, whilst enjoying the landscape, sculptures and food and beverage spaces, I never really thought about what goes on behind the scenes and the hard work the staff undertake to make sure the park runs smoothly for the enjoyment of all visitors. I met several staff who shared with me some of the work they do, you can read all about my visit on page 70.

I’d once again like to thank our many partners and contributors who help put TopicUK together so we can bring the latest business news to you. If you would like to partner and let us help you promote your business to the Yorkshire community, do drop me an email editor@topicuk.co.uk or give me a call on 07711 539047.

See you in October.

Gill