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Clipper yacht race helps form trade alliance

12/03/2010

Regional development agency Yorkshire Forward has secured a rare tripartite trade collaboration relationship with counterpart agencies in Qingdao, China and Cape Breton, Canada during the latest stopover in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.
Funding approved for Killingholme Marshes

12/03/2010

The Yorkshire Forward Board yesterday committed up to £3.76million to fund drainage improvements on the Killingholme Marshes area of the South Humber Gateway, to enable the development of the site into a hub for renewable energies.
Yorkshire Forward backs scheme to get digital graduates up and running

10/03/2010

Regional Development Agency Yorkshire Forward has helped sponsor Yorkshire and Humber digital and creative media graduates after linking up with Leeds Metropolitan University and its Northern Technology Institute (NTI).
Yorkshire Forward’s Chief Executive Wins Green Champion Award

09/03/2010

Yorkshire Forward’s Chief Executive has been awarded the Green Champion accolade at the prestigious Yorkshire Post Environment Awards.

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Finance Yorkshire Launch Event - Leeds

12/03/2010

Finance Yorkshire will be unveiled by The Rt Hon Rosie Winterton MP, Minister for Regional Economic Development and Co-ordination on Friday 12th March at Aspire, Leeds. Finance Yorkshire is the new £90million fund set up to provide businesses across the Yorkshire and Humber region with funding to start and grow.
Secret Science Walk of Discovery, Part of the York Festival of Science and Technology

12/03/2010

New for 2010, Science City York has teamed up with Exploring York to develop a special walk of discovery revealing some of the science behind York’s world-famous heritage. Join us on Friday 12th March at the National Railway Museum, York.
Discovery Days - Family Day, York Festival of Science and Technology

13/03/2010

A free, interactive science exhibition featuring a host of hands-on, science workshops run by local organisations. 'Bring Science to Life' for your family, and most importantly, come and have fun on Saturday 13th March at the National Railway Museum, York from 10.00am-4.00pm.
Public Lecture: A Passion for Penguins, Part of the York Festival of Science and Technology

13/03/2010

As part of the York Festival of Science and Technology 2010 Peter Barham has very kindly accepted St Peter's invitation to give a public lecture entitled: ‘A Passion for Penguins’. The illustrated talk introduces the 17 (or 18) species of penguins and explains how our actions are leading them into decline. Join us on Saturday 13 March at St Peter's School, Shepherd Hall, Clifton, York, from 7.00pm - 8.00pm.