Veteran Northern poet James Nash launches his fourth collection of sonnets (and more). Notes of Your Music sets out to celebrate what may be gone, or flag up what might be celebrated before it goes. James is a long-term resident of Leeds and Bridlington. His third collection of poems, Coma Songs, was published in 2003 and reprinted in 2006. Since 2012 his poetry has been published by Valley Press, beginning with a selected poems (A Bit of An Ice Breaker) and his first collection of sonnets, Some Things Matter. Cinema Stories came out in 2015.

Yoga & Forest Bathing in the Woods combines the grounding benefits of yoga with the mindful, restorative practice of Forest Bathing for a deeply rejuvenating experience.

Join Alice (alice faulkner yoga) and Samantha (Fleeting Fern) for a peaceful afternoon of movement, mindfulness, and nature connection in the beautiful Otley Chevin Forest Park.

"Let nature hold you – slow down, breathe deeply, and come home to yourself."

This session includes:

• Grounding yoga practice with Alice

• A guided Forest Bathing introductory experience with Samantha

As the longest day of the year unfolds, we invite you to step into a space of reflection, intention, and connection. The summer solstice is a time of new beginnings - a chance to embrace the season’s energy with patience, nourishment, and trust.

Join us for a restorative experience in nature, where we’ll slow down, tune in, and realign with what truly matters.

Guided Walk – Begin with a mindful journey through the woods, setting the tone for the session.

Circle Gathering – A welcoming space for connection and quiet reflection.

Join us for the Skelton Grange Environment Centre Fundraising Open Day on Saturday 6th September!

Our green oasis beside the River Aire, just 2 miles from Leeds City Centre, is a former industrial site that has been transformed into a haven for wildlife and people. Join us in celebrating it at our Open Day!

Our popular open day will include a range of activities across the beautiful, reclaimed woodland, ponds and meadows on the site.

Come and celebrate Moroccan Film and Food with the film The Blue Caftan and delicious food from the HEART ABK cafe

Halim played by Saleh Bakri and Mina played by Lubna Azabal run a traditional caftan store in one of Morocco’s oldest medinas. In order to keep up with demanding customers, they hire a talented young man as an apprentice. Slowly Mina realises how much her husband is moved by his presence.

Dir Maryam Touzani/2 hr 02 mins /Subtitles/Certificate 12/2022

Tickets £12.00 available from HEART reception and online

Doors: 6.00pm: 6.30pm Food served

On Bank Holiday Monday 5th May at 11.00 a.m. at St.Bartholomew's Church, in Armley, there will be a Concert commemorating the 80th Year since VE Day.

With instrumental music including the R.A.F. March, Dambusters March, Roll of Honour, Nimrod etc., and songs from the 40s including "We'll Meet Again" and many more.

With Alice Barber (vocals) and Graham Barber (organ and piano). Medals and hats may be worn, and flags waved! 

Doors open at 10.30 for refreshments. Admission free - donations welcome!

Join us for a feast of flavours as we sample street food with our World Street Food Menu, expertly prepared by our talented students.

Our next Student Spotlight Dinner is on Thursday, 8 May, from 6–9 PM, at Printworks Campus, Kitchen & Bar. Enjoy a delicious five-course seasonal menu, expertly prepared by our talented Catering & Hospitality students. Don’t miss this unforgettable dining experience.

A feast of flavours as we sample Street Food from all over the world.

£23.50 pp for 5 courses any sides will be charged separately and drinks are not included.

Join us in welcoming the artist Jonny Hannah to Otley. 

His new exhibition of screen prints, posters and artworks opens with an evening of refreshments and Jonny on the decks playing the records that inspire his eclectic artwork. 

Taking his influences from a range of sources, Jonny has explored a unique mix of folk tales, jazz, Americana and pop culture to create a personal vision of the world. 

Jonny is a designer and illustrator who also makes work as Cake & Ale Press.

Nestled in the forested hills of D.O. Pla de Bages, Bodegas Abadal is not your average winery. Surrounded by oak, pine, wild herbs and honeybees, its vineyards thrive in a landscape where biodiversity and bold winemaking go hand in hand.