This panel brings together the experience of activists, social entrepreneurs, academics and cooperatives to discuss how cultural and community spaces can be created, cultivated and preserved. This event is open to all, in particular those curious to learn about the socio-cultural spaces in Leeds and Bradford and those with practical questions on how to get started, run and enjoy working collaboratively to create spaces to play and be together.

Speakers:

Jack Simpson

Harry Jelley

Carys Fieldson

Zoe Pettavel

Paul Chatterton

Home to some familiar and memorable moments, and others rare and unseen for decades, BFI Replay is an online archive vividly capturing stories from over 60 years of UK film, television and video. Join us to discover more as we explore videos of how we used to live and work, sparking shared discussion and memories from the past. Hosted by BFI staff, this is a wonderful introduction to Replay, which is now available for you to watch within Leeds Libraries.

Join James Thompson, one of the artists from ‘Is This What We Have Left?’ exhibition on display at the Hyde Park Art Club until 19/12/2024, for a walking tour of art spaces past and present from Mabgate to Hunslet. 

Drop-in architectural frottage (rubbings) workshop with ‘Is This What We Have Left?’ artist James Thompson on Monday 25th November between 2pm and 5pm based in the snug space at the Hyde Park Book / Art Club.

Eat, drink and be merry! We are delighted to announce Heart’s Supper Club is back for a very special festive feast. Join us for a dining experience with community spirit and festive cheer at the Heart.

For £25 you will get a delicious three course meal (vegan options also available) as designed and served by our superstar Head chef Brez, as well as a complimentary mulled wine and some gorgeous live music! These musicians have been especially chosen for this beautiful setting and will serenade you while you enjoy an evening of delicious food and great company.

Hattie Go Lucky will be teaching his very first Burlesque Workshop here at Swarthmore!

Join us for a fun filled evening and learn some of the basic prinicples of burlesque whilst embracing your fearless side!

Hattie will definately put a spell on you!

Please note - this workshop is suitable for beginners but they must be 18+

Join us as Creative Networks partner with Thought Bubble to bring you Eisner Award winning writer and publisher, James Tynion IV.

Creative Networks is Leeds Arts University's own major professional events programme. It’s a fantastic chance to meet other professionals and hear fascinating talks from industry leading speakers.