To coincide with the UNESCO 24th session of the ‘Return & Restitution’ Committee, we’re hosting a debate on the future of museums.

‘STRIKE’, published by Stairwell Books in January 2024, is the latest book by award-winning Leeds/Doncaster poet Sarah Wimbush. It is an exploration of both famous and previously unseen photographs of the 1984 miners’ strike, through the lens of poetry.

2024 is the 40th anniversary of the start of the 1984-1985 miners’ strike, one of the longest industrial disputes in British history. In conversation with poet Joe Williams, himself born in the north east colliery town Ashington, Sarah will discuss the process of writing the book and her personal experiences of the strike.

Join Leeds-based author Sarah Brooks as she talks about and reads from her stunning debut novel The Cautious Traveller’s Guide to the Wastelands. Read more here.

It is the end of the Nineteenth Century, and the world is awash with marvels. But there is nothing so marvellous as the Wastelands: a terrain of terrible miracles that lies between Beijing and Moscow.

UK general practice has reached crisis point. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has placed a strain on an already crumbling primary care service, leaving both patients and NHS staff struggling. Seventy-five years after the NHS was created, Dr Ellen Welch lifts the curtain on general practice. She looks back on the history of the profession exploring how the job has changed – particularly since the pandemic – then ahead to what the future of general practice might look like.

AutistiCon is a free autism information event. It will have information on a range of services for autistic people in Leeds of all ages. The event will have information stalls for local groups working with autistic people, guest speakers, an art exhibition featuring work from local autistic artists and a quiet room.

It is being organised by Leeds Autism Services, The Advonet Group, Specialist Autism Services, Forum Central, Leeds City Council and Lighthouse Futures Trust. 

Join us on Saturday 14th September at 1.30pm for a talk with Kezia Hulse, a multidisciplinary designer, illustrator and animator.

Kezia will tell us about her varied creative background, speaking about studying illustration, exploring her current influences and where she finds inspiration.

Kezia will also discuss the importance of experimentation and playfulness in creating art and will talk about the value of tactility and why maintaining links to the ‘hand-made’ is so important for the future of art and design.

A tribute to the Windrush Generation and their connection to Black British music. This event in Leeds honours pioneers of music activism and is headlined by Paulette Morris from Royal Blood, known for their hits in the UK reggae charts during the 1980s. 

Curated and co-presented by Khadijah Ibrahiim, other artists and speakers appearing include Norman Francis aka Too Tall, Annette Morris, Chris Campbell, Richard Smith aka Fluid Irie, Patrick Gatewood, Faadil Broderick aka Speedo MC, Kevin Decosta aka KD Ranks and Phenicia Williams.

Join us in the shop as we meet Leeds based author Sarah Brooks and talk to her about her debut nostalgic fiction novel The Cautious Traveller’s Guide to the Wastelands.

‘A woman on the platform with a borrowed name. A disgraced naturalist determined to discover miracles. A child with a dangerous secret.’

Filled with wild imagination, and a fantastical twist, this piece of gloriously nostalgic fiction takes you on a wild and thrilling ride on the Great Trans-Siberian express during the golden age of steam.

Join us at Chapel FM Arts Centre in Seacroft for a festive community forum, broadcast live on the radio, about plans to bring the buses of West Yorkshire back under public control along with music, poetry, performances about the adventures of travelling by bus! 

Pint of Science is an annual festival bringing scientisits out of the labs and into pubs!

There are 14 events taking place across 3 days on a wide range of topics from ecology, neuroscience and medicine, all the way through to outer-space! We even have an event combining the science and music of the human heart!

All events are aimed at the general public, so no science background is required. Each event will have an opportunity to chat to the scientisits in an informal and relaxed environment!