An Afternoon with National Treasure Clare Balding

Clare Balding really needs no introduction at all! The much-loved broadcaster, sports presenter and award winning author is heading to Farsley to talk about her new novel ‘Pastures New’.

Out in September, the book is Clare’s warm, funny and enormously enjoyable debut novel for adults, set in Monmouthshire.

About ‘Pastures New’

Sometimes home is where you least expect it…

Alex has perfected the art of dodging responsibility during her almost 40 years — until an unexpected letter turns her life upside down.

KERRANG'D! + Friday Night Lights

Kerrang'd return to Leeds by popular demand after lifting the roof off Irish Centre. If you missed it, make sure you get tickets before it sells out!

The UK's definitive live tribute to the Kerrang! era are ready to bring their must see live experience to Eiger Studios! From pop-punk bangers to heavy singalong classics, alternative emo anthems and nu-metal moshpit monsters.

Summer Bands in Leeds Parks 2025

We’re pleased to share the first concerts in this year’s Summer Bands in Leeds Parks series – and there’s more to come! Unlike previous years, there won’t be a printed brochure for the 2025 series, so please keep checking back here as we’ll be adding more concerts over the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience and support, we hope you enjoy these free concerts!

All concerts begin at 2.30pm unless otherwise stated.

Make Music Day Celebration

Make Music Day is an international annual day of music making.

The free celebration of music takes place in 125 countries on  21 June every year.

It creates cultural communities by:

Fostering connections in music-making

Supporting the development of skills

Promoting music to new audiences via free music events and participatory projects.

Artists Around Wetherby Open Studios - Ailsa Read

On 21st & 22nd June and 28th & 29th June, Ailsa Read's art studio in Church Lane, Bardsey, will be open to the public from 10 am -5 pm or by appointment ailsaread1@gmail.com

Ailsa Read is a contemporary seascape artist. Her paintings are somewhere between contemporary and traditional, based on detailed observation, but also in trying to convey the spirit of the sea, recording its moods is a constant challenge,  and she always remains open to the possibilities of experimentation with different mixed media.

Artists Around Wetherby Open Studios - Jane Horton

Jane is one of 27 artists and makers taking part in this annual event.

Jane is a self-taught photographer and specialises in Equine and Wildlife Photography. Jane also enjoys capturing the beauty of Yorkshire and Outer Hebrides.

Jane’s images have been in newspapers, magazines and books and won numerous awards both in the UK and Worldwide and has achieved two distinctions this year DPAGB and EFIAP.

Jane will be exhibiting in Ailsa’s Studio in Bardsey.