The Secret Life of a Sleepless Anaesthetist

NHS anaesthetist, comedian and author (oooooh check him) Ed Patrick injects Otley with a gut-punch hilarious show about becoming a junior doctor, the NHS, the pitfalls of modern medicine and the power of questioning it.

There’s plenty of laughing gas to go round.

‘Brilliantly funny’ Matt Lucas

‘Extremely funny’ The Telegraph

‘Packed with hilarious anecdotes’ The Guardian

‘Masterful, playfully provocative writing’ Chortle

Critically acclaimed storyteller James Rowland returns with his captivating mix of theatre, comedy and music.

“Joyful” ★★★★★ The Guardian

LEARNING TO FLY sees James tell the story of a remarkable friendship he made when he was a lonely, unhappy teenager with the scary old lady who lived in the spooky house on his street.

It's about connection, no matter what the obstacles; about love’s eternal struggle with time; about music and its ability to heal.

It's also about her last wish: to get high once before she died.

Uplifting, big hearted and hilarious.

Come along to this creative workshop and learn the basics of simple lino printing.

You will be guided through the process of how to create a striking lino cut, which is then used to create a block print.

When you are happy with your design you will print onto a tote bag, making a beautiful and unique accessory.

This workshop is led by local artist and professional workshop leader Vickie Orton, who spreads creativity and happiness across Yorkshire.

10am - 1pm

All materials included.

Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided during the break.

Create a unique piece of art for your home by making a gorgeous mosaic bird and bee.

You will learn -

how to cut tiles using hand-held wheeled nippers

how to lay the tiles in the correct patterns

how to grout (demonstration, as mosaics can’t be grouted on the day)

what glues are suitable

where to buy mosaic materials for any future projects

This course is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some experience.

We will use washable PVA glue but you may wish to wear old clothing or bring an apron

Start your lettering journey in a friendly, calming and informative face to face workshop and begin a life long love of lettering.

In this two hour workshop learn how to hold the brush pen, experiment with basic stroke drills using a pencil and brush pen. Then move on to create beautiful letters and finally link letters to create words.

suitable for beginners

includes a brush pen

course materials/workbook

card

personalised name card

gift tag

The knowledge and resources to continue to practice these new skills at home.

Catherine Strachan grew up in Aberdeen, where she benefited from a superb start to her musical education thanks to the local authority music service and local youth orchestras. Catherine studied modern and baroque cello performance with Myra Chahin and Alison McGillivray at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (formerly RSAMD), and followed this with an MA in baroque performance practice at the University of York.

Join us in Leeds this summer for this accessible, family-friendly 5km walk. Walk side by side with friends and family, and fuel life-changing dementia research. 

Every step brings us closer to a cure. Sign up today!

Enjoy a beautiful circular walk around the grounds of Harewood - recognised as being in the top ten most historic homes in the country. You'll pass through stunning woodland, open fields often filled with deer, and enjoy panoramic views, across the fish pond, of the house itself before crossing the finish line to claim your well-deserved medal.  

A rare chance to hear the music of the US band Steely Dan played live. The Steelers, a 9-piece band comprising musicians from around the UK, will perform a selection of timeless classics from such iconic albums as Pretzel Logic, The Royal Scam, AJA, and Gaucho.

2022 MG ALBA Musician of The Year nominee Ryan Young brings new and exciting ideas to traditional Scottish music, receiving international praise for his spell-binding interpretations on the fiddle. His debut album was recorded with four time GRAMMY winner Jesse Lewis (who has worked with the likes of Bela Fleck and Yo Yo Ma) and launched at Feakle Traditional Music Festival in County Clare, accompanied by renowned guitarist, Dennis Cahill (Martin Hayes; The Gloaming).

The Bridge is Cuba’s most internationally acclaimed guitar duo. With their musical empathy, Eduardo Martín and Ahmed Dickinson transform their concerts into a vehicle that connects, incorporates and juxtaposes their different generations; and the spiritual journey that drives their thrilling yet soothing performances.

Like many other Cubans or Caribbean, they enjoy a natural sense of rhythm. The guitar is their favoured instrument, which idiomatically conveys all the melodic and rhythmic intricacies of South America's cultural diversity.