Whether you can believe it or not, there’s a company out there that’s actually looking to pay someone to watch the Euros this summer.
Listen up sports fans, because don't we have a very exciting opportunity for you.
For anyone who was planning on spending their summer savouring every last minute of all the footballing action at this year’s UEFA Euro 2024 , which we would hazard a guess is a good chunk of us Leeds lot, then how would you like to get paid for that while you’re at it?
It may sound a bit too good to be true, but we promise it isn’t, as the UK’s leading online darts retailer, Darts Corner , is looking for someone to become its ‘Chief Celebration Analyst’, and applications for the role are now open.
Images: Credit: The FA / England Football Team (via Facebook)
The dart equipment specialist – which has actually provided both the England and Scotland mens national teams with darts equipment for their down-time during the Euros this summer – is looking for a football fan who fancies adding a new shiny title to their CVs and LinkedIn by taking on the task of capturing the best celebratory moments of the Euros.
Whether it’s a stunning goal scored by a player, an emotional or ecstatic coach, or an unforgettable crowd moment, the company ‘s ‘Chief Celebration Analyst’ will need you to be on standby and ready to catch all the unforgettable action.
You’ll need to be down for watching every match at this year’s tournament from start to finish so you can keep an eye out for the best celebrations.
Images: Credit: The FA / England Football Team (via Facebook)
To apply for the position, you’ll need capture the moment in short video where you talk over the celebration, say why you feel it’s impactful and the best moment of the tournament, and then share the video on social media platforms such as X, Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook with the hashtag #DartsCornerEuros.
The best bit? You’ll even get paid a handsome £250 to do so… not bad at all.
Applications are now open, and will close at midnight on 15 July.
The full terms and conditions for the role can be found here, and you’ll also probably want to make sure you’re following Darts Corner on all its official social media accounts before applying, too.
She's big, she's green and she's ready to ruin your figure.
A lot of you will have seen the viral ‘Bertha’ cake by Leeds born beloved sweet treat specialists Get Baked.
They recently opened another site in Manchester's Northern Quarter, where queues literally formed round the block of hungry punters wanting to get their hands on the infamous sugary treats.
And now it's going to happen all over again, as they've recently unveiled their newest flavour which is sure to go down a storm.
We’ll give you a hint: it’s a current food and drink trend that’s about as big as Bertha herself – it’s not matcha, it’s not hot honey (duh), and it’s not Guinness…
Images: Get Baked
Yes—scratch that; HELL YES!Get Baked is set to welcome Bertha’s equally beautiful twin sister, and she’s officially a pistachio girlie.
Having started out life simply as ‘Bruce’, after taking inspiration from the iconic scene from Matilda, this thing has become a phenomenon in its own right, and who doesn’t like more flavours of a good thing?
Probably one of the biggest foodie crazes going at the minute, thanks to the popularity of pistachio cream, cookies, lattes and the similar social media sensation that is the ‘Dubai Pistachio Bar' people are rather fittingly going nuts for this particular flavour of almost absolutely anything.
With that in mind, the Leeds-born bakery and dessert shop – founded by Rich Myers over in Headingley back in 2011 – have shown no hesitation in hopping on the bandwagon and creating a new twist on their own viral menu item.
Teasing the full details in a post on their Instagram this week, they wrote: “What’s big, green, and is going to destroy your life in a couple of weeks’ time? Pistachio Bertha. Strictly limited to 5,000 slices. Coming oh so soon. GB.”
In case you were wondering just how mad those with a sweet tooth could possibly go for a slice of cake, just look at the recent queues when they finally launched in Manchester city centre:
Speaking on the grand opening here on our turf and his partner Amy’s hometown, Myers said simply: “Manchester, what a launch. Thanks for much for the warm welcome. Stay baked.”
Leeds Tattoo Expo to return to the First Direct Arena for 10th anniversary
Clementine Hall
The tenth annual Leeds Tattoo Expo will showcase some of the best in tattooing both local and internationally.
If you fancy getting yourself a fancy new bit of ink, then look no further than the iconic Leeds Tattoo Expo that will be returning to the First Direct Arena this June.
Taking place on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June 2025, over 200 tattooists and 70 traders will be flocking to the city to show off their skills.
And not only that, but there’ll also be a whole host of market traders for you to browse as well as live music to have a boogie to.
The artists will be tattooing with options for both pre-booked appointments and walk ups available throughout the weekend.
Image: Leeds Tattoo Expo
There will also be a piercer, tooth gems and a henna artist ready to adorn your body.
Alongside getting tattooed, there’s plenty to do and to see over the whole weekend; there'll be an alternative drawing class, an illustrators market with kids’ workshops provided by Art Gecko, an art fusion event on the main stage, burlesque performances and competitions, a small vintage clothing pop-up, fire breathing and break dancing demonstrations in the square outside the arena.
The annual tattoo competitions will also be taking place each evening, where tattooists showcase their work to a panel of judges, sponsored by Killer Ink!
To celebrate Leeds Tattoo Expo's tenth anniversary, they'll be hosting a Pre-Party at Belgrave Music Hall on Thursday 5 June which is a completely free entry event complete with live music and free pizza.
You can find out more about the event and book your tickets here via the First Direct Arena's website.
Emily Sergeant -
19th June 2024 
