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Saturday Social - Rally Legends including An Evening with Louise Aitken-Walker MBE, hosted by Paul Woodford

We’re excited to announce the return of our Rally Legends Saturday Social and this one’s something truly special. In the evening we’re honoured to welcome Louise Aitken-Walker MBE, 1990 Ladies World Rally Champion and one of British rallying’s most celebrated figures.

A true icon of British rallying, Louise made history by winning the 1990 Ladies World Rally Championship and is now one of British rallying’s most celebrated figures. Join us to hear her story, and enjoy a great summer evening with delicious food and fellow rally enthusiasts.

Evening Event Timings

Heritage Open Days - Leeds Local History Open Day

Let us take you on a journey through the history of Leeds and highlight treasures from our library collections. Pop along to the 2nd floor of Leeds Central Library to explore collections dating from the 17th century in our Heritage Open Day showcase event. Focusing on this year's Architecture theme, we will transport visitors through the history of Leeds and explore the city's buildings and green spaces. Librarians will handpick their favourite examples, from historic maps to beautiful prints and everything in-between.

Literature in Leeds: Prose, Poetry and Plays

A community display celebrating Leeds writers, from historical fiction to thought-provoking poetry, and plays written for stage and screen. Featuring objects which have inspired the authors, and exploring some of the independent bookshops in the city and surrounding areas.

Bringing together loans from writers, from notebooks and word processors to items that have inspired them, to writing implements from our own collections, and objects related to themes in their works.

Friends of Beckett Street Cemetery 40th Anniversary Display

Beckett Street Cemetery is one of the oldest municipal cemeteries in England and a Historic England Grade II Listed Park & Garden.

In 2025 the Friends Of Beckett Street Cemetery celebrate their 40th anniversary with a display which gives an opportunity for visitors of all ages to explore aspects of the social history of Leeds from the Industrial Revolution to the Victorian era, and beyond.

The Quirky Wedding Fayre at New Craven Hall

Ready to shake up wedding planning? Welcome to The Quirky Wedding Fayre, the ultimate alternative wedding fair where tradition takes a backseat and personality shines!

Tired of seeing the same old wedding suppliers offering cookie-cutter packages? Frustrated by the side-eye when you mention you want something a little different? Yeah, us too! That’s exactly why we created The Quirky Wedding Fayre—a vibrant, fun-filled event where individuality shines. Think live music, street food, circus performers and more!

The Quirky Wedding Fayre at The Faversham

Ready to shake up wedding planning? Welcome to The Quirky Wedding Fayre, the ultimate alternative wedding fair where tradition takes a backseat and personality shines!

Tired of seeing the same old wedding suppliers offering cookie-cutter packages? Frustrated by the side-eye when you mention you want something a little different? Yeah, us too! That’s exactly why we created The Quirky Wedding Fayre—a vibrant, fun-filled event where individuality shines. Think live music, street food, circus performers and more!

The Joy of Sonic – Art Exhibition & Celebration

Join us for The Joy of Sonic, a celebration of all things Sonic the Hedgehog! 

This vibrant art exhibition is the second creative collaboration between Pyramid, Flamingos Coffee House, and the artist community of Leeds.

Expect nostalgic fun, original Sonic-inspired artwork, community spirit, and retro gaming vibes – all in the heart of Leeds. Pop in, grab a coffee, and immerse yourself in the world of a gaming legend.