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.
The world's first mobile poetry emporium! Come along and meet our team of experienced poet chefs, who'll conjure up unique and bespoke poetry for you to keep forever. You serve us the ingredients and we create the poetry - it's as simple as that. The Poetry Takeaway has travelled to a huge range of events - from the BRIT Awards and Glastonbury Festival to The Great Yorkshire Show and local high streets. All poems are free of charge.
Part of Leeds Storytelling Festival 2025. Taking place at 11am - 4pm outside:
Venture into life drawing in this relaxed, supportive four-week course taught by artist and tutor Paul Digby.
You'll explore figure drawing including line, gesture and shade to develop your own artistic style.
Paul has a strong portfolio exhibiting extensively, including EAST Gallery, Royal Society of Sculptors Gallery, Leeds City Gallery, the Cornerhouse in Manchester and the Saatchi Gallery. www.pauldigby.co.uk
Age 18+
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 22nd 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.
Evening Classes at Yorkshire Dance
If you love the grace and glitz of Strictly’s Waltz, Quickstep, Cha Cha, Jive and Samba, this is the place to experience them for yourself. This is a fun, sociable way to develop and practise your skills.
What to Wear
Ballroom & Latin shoes are best. Other options would be leather- or smooth-soled shoes for gentlemen and small heels or smooth-soled shoes for ladies. No trainers, sling backs, or shoes that really grip.
For more information
Evening Classes at Yorkshire Dance.
If you love the grace and glitz of Strictly’s Waltz, Quickstep, Cha Cha, Jive and Samba, this is the place to experience them for yourself. This is a fun, sociable way to develop and practise your skills.
What to Wear
Ballroom & Latin shoes are best. Other options would be leather- or smooth-soled shoes for gentlemen and small heels or smooth-soled shoes for ladies. No trainers, sling backs, or shoes that really grip.
For more information