Using lino cutting and hand printing techniques you will be invited to dive into the symbolism of the mermaid in British folklore.

Join us in an exploration of the ancient story of the Mermaid of Zennor, a traditional folktale from a coastal village in Cornwall.

We will be taking inspiration from the beautifully engraved Mermaid of Zennor Bench, which was carved in the 1500s to commemorate the story.

This workshop is open to all and welcomes beginners and intermediate printers alike.

Please note - participants must be aged 18+.

Your tutor, Charlotte, will guide you through the process of making a set of three different silver stacking rings.

You will learn how to size a ring, mark out, cut, solder and shape metal. You will begin the workshop by practising with copper wire before moving onto silver.

This workshop is perfect for beginners or those who have a little jewellery making experience.

You will leave the workshop with a set of three silver stacking rings. All materials and equipment included.

These relaxed events are for parents with babies (pre-walkers). With grown-up poems about new parenthood (as well as life outside of that bubble), it's an opportunity to unwind and escape through the power of words. Maria Ferguson is a poet and multi-award-winning playwright whose second collection Swell is published by Penguin.

These relaxed events are for parents with babies (pre-walkers). With grown-up poems about new parenthood (as well as life outside of that bubble), it's an opportunity to unwind and escape through the power of words. Hollie McNish is an award-winning poet and Sunday Times bestselling author.

Part of Leeds Storytelling Festival 2025.

A pay-what-you-decide event for adults and their pre-walking babies. Includes refreshments.

This Christmas, start the festive celebrations in time-honoured tradition with classic carols at the oldest church in Leeds city centre.

St John’s Church on New Briggate will open its doors to all for its annual carol service at 5.30pm on Sunday 22^nd December.

This traditional service led by the clergy and choir of Leeds Minster will transport you back in time with much-loved Christmas carols and readings. 

We are privileged and honoured to host a concert with GRAEME DUFFIN Guitarist of Wet Wet Wet 1984.

A very special evening of music, living with a stammer, faith, and being the fifth ‘Wet’, as well as plenty of well known and a few lesser known songs.

Graeme will look back over his incredible music career through the songs and stories that have shaped his life.

In dialogue with friend and musician Rob Halligan

Graeme Duffin toured the world and appeared a staggering 54 times on Top of the Pops with Wet Wet Wet

Every month The Barn Coffee Shop welcomes the best performers to Meanwood Valley Urban Farm.

“Loving these Acoustic Nights” “super food, excellent coffee” “such a great buzz” “Blooming amazing concert” “Phenomenal night” “You have an amazing thing going on”

In March 2025 we're privileged to host a concert by BEYOND THE BLUE.

Songs Inspired By The Poems Of Donna Ashworth

An evening of acoustic singer songwriter songs reminiscent of The Carpenters or Jack Johnson.

Featuring the "beautifully crafted ... sublime music" of Phil Baggaley and Nina Blaszczyk.

Every month The Barn Coffee Shop welcomes the best performers to Meanwood Valley Urban Farm Leeds.

“Loving these Acoustic Nights” “super food, excellent coffee” “such a great buzz” “Blooming amazing concert” “Phenomenal night” “You have an amazing thing going on”

In March 2025 we're privileged to host a concert with NICK BATTLE ex After The Fire and Writz.