Queer Women and Queer Monsters Workshop

Join historian Cat Stiles for a talk and collage workshop celebrating the queer history of monstrous women and female monsters. We'll meet the OG lesbian vampire, sixteenth-century witches who had sex with the devil, and Medusa before and after her transformation into a monster.

Cat will take us on a guided tour of the history of gender and monstrous bodies, before giving you the chance to make your own monstrous collage art and poetry from historical pictures and texts - a perfect start to the spooky season!

Rod Cordner in concert

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

“lovely venue” “super food, excellent coffee”
“hugely enjoyable” “intimate gig atmosphere” “such a great buzz”

In November we're privileged to host a concert with ROD CORDNER. Trad Irish, Celtic and Americana “reminiscent of Christy Moore”.

Appeared with Pete Seeger, Incredible String Band, Luka Bloom, Steeleye Span, Johnny Cash ...

“master songwriter” "oozes maturity and quality"

Craft Club- Green Libraries Week Special

Make your own energy saving device!

For Green Libraries Week we will be making draft excluders.

Please bring in a pair of freshly washed and dried jeans or cords and some rice lentils etc (out of date at the back of the cupboard is fine !)

A ribbon for the tongue if you have one too. Where possible staff can help with the machine sewing or give you a quick lesson.

Craft Group 1:30 – 3:30 Free

Cottage Road Celebrates Maggie Smith

This weekend (Friday 4th to Sunday 6th October), we're hosting three screenings to celebrate the life and work of Dame Maggie Smith.

At 8:00pm on Friday (4th October), we will be showing The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie, which won Smith her first Oscar in 1970.

At 1:40pm on Saturday (5th October), we have a matinee screening of Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone, which introduced Smith to a whole new generation of film lovers.

LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Workshop

The LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® workshop offers a hands-on approach to problem-solving and innovation by tapping into the power of play. Using LEGO bricks, participants will unlock their creativity and collaborate on challenges in a fun, dynamic environment. By playing with purpose, adults can break down complex problems, gain fresh perspectives, and explore new ideas in a non-intimidating way.

Saturday 26th October

Workshop 1 - 11:00 - 13:00 (20 participants)

Workshop 2 - 14:00 - 16:00 (20 participants)

Meanwood Market Autumn Special

The Meanwood Market Autumn Special is going to be unbelievably good.

This month will have a whopping 50 different local independent businesses joining us. They’ll be selling a variety of gorgeous products, including lots of autumnal goodies and plenty of items for the spooky season too.

You’ll definitely want to put these details in your diary.

Dog friendly

Accessible to all

Free entry

IF Rooftop Oktoberfest Celebrations

Oktoberfest 2024 is just around the corner!!

After the success of last year's celebrations we are extending the fun of Oktoberfest at IF Rooftop to over two days, beginning on Friday October 25th from 6pm and then continuing Saturday October 26th from 4pm and another slot from 8pm! It will be a party full of Steins, Bratwurst, Pretzels and more! We can't wait.

Make sure to get your tickets now, see Tickets below.

Family Workshop: Adinkra Printing

Learn about Adinkra printing and try it yourself with artist Nana-Essi in this family workshop (part of Black History Month).

Adinkra translates from the Akan word “nkra” meaning “goodbye” or “farewell”. The cloth was worn primarily for funerals by Ashanti royalty and traditional spiritual leaders. Its use is more diverse now and people wear Adinkra cloths for child naming, marriage, installation of chiefs and queen mothers. The symbols on the Adinkra fabrics determine the occasions and places/locations to which the cloths are worn.

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