Visiting Artist’s Talk – Stephen Welsh

For this week's Visiting Artist's Talk at the University of Leeds we welcome cultural producer and consultant Stephen Welsh to talk to us about how the value(s) of art, artists and arts institutions come to be framed and discussed.

Stephen Welsh is a freelance curator, consultant and cultural practitioner specialising in supporting museums and heritage organisations to embed co-creation, diversify decision-making and prioritise the needs of underserved communities.

New Year's Eve Superhero Yoga Flow

Join Yoga Hero for a special Superhero Yoga Flow to see out 2024 in style!

Holly will be leading a dynamic, challenging (but all-levels) yoga flow to a lively soundtrack. Expect to get warm, mobile joints, increase the heart rate, challenge yourself, and smile... Before cooling down with some delicious Yin and Restorative poses and ending with a meditation about letting go of anything that you want to leave in 2024, and setting intentions to cultivate self-compassion in 2025, then ending with a completely wonderful Savasana.

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Boardgames Night

As part of the Leeds Festival of Play and Creativity join us at Boardgames night at Horsforth Brewery... 

... because play is not just for children. Play boosts creativity, it can be a mindful and absorbing activity, reducing stress. It's also a lovely way to connect with others. 

Come along and play an old favourite or give those neural pathways a work out by learning a new one. I'm there to teach and recommend from a massive selection. 

Café Economique: Climate Change and Human Rights in International Law. A Talk by Professor Surya Subedi, Professor of International Law, University of Leeds

Professor Subedi will talk about the extent to which a human rights framework can be used to require states to prevent climate change and mitigate its impact on human life. My focus will be on analysing the obligations of states arising from the universality of human rights and how they relate to climate change and how various principles of international law could be utilised to require both states and business organisations to align their activities towards preventing climate change.

Story and Rhyme Green Libraries Week Special

Celebrate nature with stories and song!

Join us at this Story and Rhyme special where we will be celebrating our love of nature and introducing little ones to the idea of caring for the world around them.

There will also be plenty of age-appropriate books on themes relating to looking after our planet for families to borrow.

This is a free drop in event for children under 5 and their families.

Green Libraries Week Story and Rhyme Specials are taking place at the following times and locations:

Hodgson Family Halloween Lights

Come and see a house turned into an interactive light spectacular, with interactive buttons, synchronised singing faces and, of course, bubbles!

With over 25,000 lights, 2 LED screens and 15 interactive elements, this  adventure is sure to have something you'll enjoy.

Our experience is a spooky not scary experience so you won't find any frights and for those who would prefer it, we run regular sensory sessions.

It's all completely free, but we do accept donations for our chosen charity partner Martin House Children's Hospice.

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‘Where there are violins there is hope’ - The Red Violin Festival Leeds

The Red Violin festival takes place in Leeds 14-19 October, celebrating the violin in different guises throughout
the city.  It was founded by violinist extraordinaire Madeleine Mitchell who has performed in no less than 50 countries. The idea to stage it in Leeds came from the former Chairman of Opera North who heard Madeleine play in Leeds five years ago and said "let’s do the festival here". 

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