Join us as we welcome back long-term friend of the bookshop Caroline Bond, writing as Rachel North. Privilege has a price but we’ll be asking ‘But who will pay it?’ as we discuss her brand new thriller described as’ creepy, compulsive and a stonking page-turner’.

About the Book

Privilege has a price. But who will pay it?

On the eve of her seventieth birthday, Geri gathers her brother’s spoilt adult children together on the family’s private island and tells them that she’s ready to name her successor as CEO of the lucrative global empire founded by their grandfather.

Almost out of necessity, Les Savy Fav’s sixth LP was born in a pocket reality: singer Tim Harrington’s Brooklyn attic. “A freaky barn,” as he calls it, the room was built over the ruins of black mold and plywood, a de facto studio. Different from anywhere they’d ever recorded, the space allowed for a much-needed rebirth for the long-running post-hardcore band. In that in-between, they pieced together what would become their latest evolution, OUI, LSF, growing the album’s title and cover art out of a patch of grass.

Join us for a gentle evening of relaxation and connection through sound: A 1 hour journey of Himalayan singing bowls, gongs, soft ambient tones, and soothing visuals. Afterwards, we’ll share wholesome chats and chill vibes over some nourishing homemade herbal tea.

Discover the future of technology! Join us for a fascinating event, listen to talks from experts on computational simulations in prosthetic heart valves, AI in protein science, and AI’s role in preserving indigenous knowledge, and ask them your burning technology questions! This interactive evening will bring these cutting-edge topics to life for everyone, plus a bonus game with prizes!

The speakers:

Who doesn't love a scrunchie? Make your own at our fun and interactive workshop with Tom-O on Wednesday 18th June, we'll have a selection of different fabrics and threads ready for you to pick a pattern that you'll love.

It's only £9.50 to take part, bring your friends and get crafting!

Our new friendly chat and craft session where each month we try a new craft on a theme over a cup of tea and a biscuit! This month we will be making some easy gnomes, no previous skills required. £5pp.

Booking needed - pay on the day.

0113 3784079 | abbey.ahouse@leeds.gov.uk

Join us for an artist talk with Tonye Ekine, hosted by University of Leeds fine art student Katy Tomiak.

Tonye Ekine is a Nigerian-born, London-based artist whose passion for storytelling is deeply embedded within his painting practice.

His artwork explores themes of identity, decolonization and heritage using acrylic on linen and canvas through motifs of Nigerian-inspired masked figures within British architecture.

Shop from over 50 traders in vintage fashion, accessories, jewellery, handmade crafts, artwork, plants, homewares and more + street food and coffee stalls to keep you fuelled for a day full of shopping.

General Information:

You do not require a ticket.

Dog friendly event

Traders accept cash and card payments

Car Park: There's a huge car park right opposite Testbed on Sheaf Street. It's so easy to park up and walk over the road to enjoy our event!