From knitted two-pieces in the 1930s to today’s recycled swimming trunks, find out how M&S has kitted out customers for the beach for over 95 years. 

Free refreshments.

This is a free, in-person event at the M&S Archive in Leeds, booking is essential as places are limited.

The fabulous Sospiri Wind Quintet have joined forces with Philip Henderson, composer of the West End musical The Far Pavilions and the Henderson/ Macari fantasy opera Giacomo’s Muse which had its world premiere in the U.S.A in June 2023.

Also joining forces with Sospiri and Philip is Chilean opera soprano Valentina Diaz. Valentina has captivated audiences on major international stages with her remarkable talent. Together they present the premiere of ‘The Brontes–a Musical Portrait.’

‘Don’t ask the price – it’s a penny!’ was our very first slogan, created by Michael Marks for his Penny Bazaar market stalls.

Have you ever looked closely at a penny coin? Join us at the Sparky Saturday unofficial penny mint to design and create your own limited edition currency! We’ll make custom stamps that feature your most regal face (and perhaps even a certain Percy Pig) and then use them to fill your coffers with coins.

Bring the whole family to explore our exhibition, enjoy a cuppa and try our activity.

A double-header from two of the ensembles put together by Richard Sabey and Jennifer Pugh of Woolpack Studios. 

The Woolpack Studios Choir sing original arrangements by Jen and Richard in three and four part harmony. 

Otley Rock Orchestra perform Richard's arrangements of classic rock anthems by the likes of Led Zeppelin and the Moody Blues.

Visit us for our annual community event, offering you LGBT+ crafters and traders, community groups, free to play games and activities - offering a complementary family friendly accessible space alongside the main Leeds Pride event in the city.

You're invited to visit us on the day of Leeds Pride 2024 - as you're heading to the Millennium Square celebrations, escaping the crowds during the parade, or seeking calm during the Lower Briggate party - we'd love to see you at the annual Leeds Pride Village Fete, organised by your Angels of Freedom.

As the city is dressed to celebrate Leeds Pride, we're coming together with our community group space and inviting you to join us.

The space will be hosted by local LGBTQ+ community groups, alongside our lovely funding partners at Sent with Pride, and we'd love for you to come along on the day to chat about all things LGBTQ+ in Leeds whilst grabbing some food or refreshments from nearby provisions.

We'll have crafting and badge making available too!

STELLA WEMBLEY

A graduate from Conservatorio di Musica “San Pietro a Majella” of Naples, Stella Wembley is the new rising star of the UK Dark Synth/Gothic Scene.

Stella Wembley is an accomplished music producer, video director, composer, lyricist, multi-faceted musician and truly exceptional vocalist.

Stella captivates with her own particular take on the genre.

Alluringly she leads the listener into a haunted realm where, with powerful and evocative deep lyrics, she lays bare her soul in a psycho-drama of tragedy and melancholic sensuality.