We are thrilled to announce that Leeds born CBeebies star, BAFTA winner, author and Ambassador for People with Down’s syndrome, George Webster is back, joining us in the shop, to meet fans and sign his new book, Why Not?

Developed in partnership with George’s co-author, Claire Taylor, Why Not? follows a little boy called George as he tells the reader all about himself – who he is, his life and his experiences. George knows that having Down syndrome is an important part of him but it does not define him.

Look at the past, connect to the present, and imagine possible futures for us and our planet.

How can works of art help us to tell the stories of climate change?

Could paintings, ceramics and sculpture help us to imagine the world that we would like to live in – and inspire us to take action today?

The Moor Market & Hyde Park Book Club present a Bookin' Good Market. A trio of themed markets starting with our Literary themed event on Saturday 15th June.

This event takes place at the start of Leeds Lit Fest and celebrates local, independent businesses that create products based on fiction, fantasy and fairy tales

Join debut author Claire Carroll for a workshop on creating fiction that reflects the varied experience of living through the climate crisis.

Claire will help participants explore how their writing can reflect the looming changes and complex emotional states brought about by global warming and the capitalocene.

Young adults are welcome to join the workshop but there is potential for some adult themed content.

This event is part of Leeds Litfest.

Founded in 2007 by author and activist Paul Burston, Polari is a multi award-winning LGBTQ+ literary salon. Known for its high energy, thought-provoking performances, Polari is a heady mix of live literature and cabaret, in which the performers happen to be writers.

Described by The Huffington Post as “the most exciting literary moment in London”, the salon also tours regularly, supported by Arts Council England.

Join us at the charming setting of the Old Woollen for a fantastic evening with TV Presenter and judge of the BAFTA-nominated BBC series, The Great British Sewing Bee, Patrick Grant. Patrick will be in conversation with William Gaunt about his career which spans almost two decades in the fashion industry.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to hear the talented Patrick Grant and get a signed copy of his new book ‘The Savile Row Suit.’

The Vision of Storytelling is a visual interpretation of the author’s written journals dating 2021-2023. It is a highly illustrative book that follows the artist’s journey through mental health, comedy, burlesque and observational life.

From his whimsical anecdotes through to his captivating drawings, he takes the reader on an exploration to self-discovery. A book launch including eclectic live art performances ranging from Burlesque, Music and to Spoken Word. Jamie will be joined on stage by various artists in celebration of his second visual book release.

Join Leeds Poetry Festival for these monthly wellbeing poetry group sessions where you can talk with fellow poets about how you're feeling while working on your latest poetic piece. The sessions will be group-focused, not run by any individual, but supervised by Poppy-Lee Jennings, our organiser.*