Poetry Evening with Hilary Murray and Louise Holmes
2022-11-16 19:15 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | HEART – Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre, Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HN
Wednesday 16th November 7.15 p.m.
Hilary J Murray lives in Leeds, but grew up in Kent. She is mainly kept busy by her three daughters, four granddaughters – and poetry. Poems have appeared in Grey Hen Press anthologies, the pamphlet Second Bite, and magazines.
‘I owe a huge amount to a succession of poetry groups in Leeds – the latest incarnation is the Tiled Hall Poets’.
Louise Holmes
Born in Bradford and now living in Leeds, Louise Holmes remembers her love of poetry starting in early childhood. Louise has had poems widely published, including in poetry journals, magazines, on internet platforms and in a number of anthologies. She has won several prizes for poetry and read at various events and open mics in Yorkshire and further afield.
Louise says, ‘I write about the small (and sometimes enormous) experiences of family life that stay with me – and about those unusual encounters and observations that bring a rich and welcome seam of the unexpected to the day-to-day. I am increasingly finding myself drawn to nature in my writing – themes which also occur in my art practice.’
Entrance £3.50/£3.00 members and concessions, including refreshments. Pay on the door.

Woodhouse Ridge/ Meanwood Valley Urban Farm circular walk led by Richard Bojanowski
2022-11-20 12:00
Woodhouse Ridge/ Meanwood Valley Urban Farm circular walk (3.5 miles) led by Richard Bojanowski.

Meet 12 noon at Peel statue (across road from Wrangthorn Church), Hyde Park corner, Leeds 6. Even on Sunday there are plenty of buses every hour to Hyde Park corner.

We will cross over to Cliff Lane and skirt around delightful Art Nouveau Gothic, Cliffe Lawn House (now Wat Buddharam Buddhist Center), and see where Atkinson Grimshaw lived as a young man in this leavy neighbourhood.

Then we descend gently down Woodhouse Ridge, via the large wood sculpture, and cross Meanwood Road to the Urban Farm, where we initially greet the Alpacas (who welcome visitors on Sunday).

Then we will “travel in time” on the Farm Geological Trail where there are also good spacious green views of valley.

Option to have refreshments at Urban Farm cafe, or at Hyde Park corner, at end of walk.
We return via a different gentle slope up Woodhouse Ridge (I would suggest having cafe refreshments at end of walk).

Poetry on theme of “Re-Wilding the City”

'Wellbeing through Community Activities’ - Sabrina Piggott with Bob Lockwood
2022-11-26 19:15 - 21:00 | HEART – Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre, Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HN
Sabrina’s songs are full of a sense of open space and possibilities. For Sabrina is an adventuress. An award-winner. In many ways a free spirit. With roots and wings.
Her rich traditional music background derives from her ancestral home, the countryside of Cork, in Ireland. And her distinctive rippling, almost Philip Glass evoking, acoustic guitar style sets the tone for a heart-melting voice, with its Celtic timbre, that pulls the emotion out of the lyrics.
“A bold, adventurous and exciting emergent name in the world of contemporary folk” – Folk Radio UK
This event was funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

The performance by Sabrina Piggott and Bob Lockwood for the end of season event for Leeds Combined Arts in the Shire Oak Room at Headingley Heart.
Those videos were recorded with permission of the artists and uploaded with their permission.

Walk: Meanwood Valley
2023-04-30 14:00 - 17:00
Leader: June Smith

Walk: From Adel To Eccup Whin
2023-05-08 08:00 - 17:00
With Tea at York Gate Cafe.
Led by Richard B.
Full details to follow.

Open Mic Night
2023-05-17 19:15 - 21:00 | HEART – Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre, Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HN
With your host, Richard Smith

Walk: St. Aidan's Nature Reserve
2023-05-21 14:00 - 17:00
Led by June Smith
Our walks are at a gentle pace, covering some 4 to 5 miles in about 2
to 3 hours (or longer if need be). This is just right for mind, body and
soul and sure to promote health and well-being. There is no fee and
you’re free-as-a bee!
There is a mid-walk break for lunch (so bring some food and drink) and
for poetry/prose readings (optional). At the end of walk we go to a cafe
or pub. Please wear sensible shoes and clothing for the weather

LCA Committee Meeting
2023-06-11 19:00 - 21:00
To be held at at Richard and June’s home. Free flapjacks promised as an award for good behaviour!

Walk: From Adel to Eccup Whin
2023-06-18 14:00 - 17:00
Led by Richard B
Our walks are at a gentle pace, covering some 4 to 5 miles in about 2
to 3 hours (or longer if need be). This is just right for mind, body and
soul and sure to promote health and well-being. There is no fee and
you’re free-as-a bee!
There is a mid-walk break for lunch (so bring some food and drink) and
for poetry/prose readings (optional). At the end of walk we go to a cafe
or pub. Please wear sensible shoes and clothing for the weather

First Play-Reading Session
2023-06-21 19:30 - 21:30 | HEART – Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre, Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HN
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

Talk: Cassandra James on being a Senior Social Worker in Leeds
2023-07-19 19:15 - 21:00
£3 for members; £3.50 for non-members

A walk around Meanwood Park
2023-08-08 14:00 - 16:00

A walk around Golden Acre Park
2023-09-17 14:00 - 17:00

A Talk By Francis Russell
2023-09-21 19:30 - 21:00 | HEART – Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre, Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HN
An evening of poetry and song

An Afternoon In Knaresborough
2023-09-24 14:00 - 17:00
More details soon.

A talk by Richard Smith
2023-10-19 19:30 - 21:00 | HEART – Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre, Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HN
Subject to be announced

Medieval Music with Peter Bull
2023-11-16 19:30 - 21:00 | HEART – Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre, Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HN

Christmas Event
2023-12-21 19:00 - 21:00 | HEART – Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre, Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HN
It’s “open mic night” so what better time to show off your secret talent?!

A Victorian Life: ‘From Rags to Riches’
2024-02-15 19:15 - 21:00 | HEART – Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre, Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HN
The life od Edmund Smith of Leeds (1832-1915) a successful Commercial Traveller.
A presentation by Richard Smith.
In the second half, Victorian recipes and remedies, by June Smith

Walk: Bramhope X84 Bus stop to Poole (Circular)
2024-02-18 12:00 - 17:00
Our path will take us near the site of the Old Arthington Station. Some walking on the main road is inevitable. We return near Staircase House!
We will enjoy a refreshment stop at The White Hart Pub in Poole.
This is a Circular Walk. Length around 3 miles. Details to follow.

Walk: Cross Flatts Park, Beeston, LS11 7BQ (Circular)
2024-02-20 08:00 - 17:00
Please meet outside the pedestrian entrance to the park near the corner of Beeston Road and Parkfield Avenue. This is opposite Holbeck Cemetery and the Leeds-bound bus shelter. Join Christine for a short circular walk in Cross Flatts Park followed by refreshments at the community-run Bridge Cafe in the park’s Watsonian Pavilion.
Buses:
Number 1 or 1B from Headingley Arndale Centre to Beeston Cross Flatts Park.
Suggest No 1 0956, arrives 1038 or No 1B 1000, arrives 1043.
Note: some of the No 1 services require a change in Leeds.
Cars: park on Parkfield Avenue LS11 7AY.
There are accessible toilets in the Watsonian Pavilion.

Walk: Leathley (B6161) to Riffa Farm Shop Cafe/Pub (Hunters Inn) (Circular)
2024-03-17 11:30 - 17:00
The minor road from Leathley leads to the delightful Medieval Riffa Lane. Could be muddy!
Possible car sharing or could re-organise route with train to Weeton and then A2 Bus to just past Riffa Bridge on A658. Details and decision of route to follow in early March.
Length around 3 and half miles.

Annual General Meeting
2024-04-18 19:15 - 21:00
WILL ALL SUBSCRIBED MEMBERS PLEASE TRY TO ATTEND THIS IMPORTANT EVENT – KEY DECISIONS WILL MOST LIKELY BE TAKEN CONCERNING THE FUTURE OF THE LCA.

Talk: Bob Dylan - The Mood of His Time
2024-05-16 19:30 - 21:00 | HEART – Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre, Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HN
The Poetry of Bob Dylan and the Swinging Sixties
By Sir John Battle, former Government Minister and MP.

HEARTFEST OPEN DAY
2024-05-25 08:00 - 17:00 | HEART – Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre, Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HN
Full details here:
https://heartcentre.org.uk/event/heart-festival-2024/

A Touch Of Theatre
2024-06-20 19:30 - 21:00 | HEART – Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre, Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HN
A play-reading night led by the experienced play-reader, Nicola Down

A Night At The Opera
2024-07-18 19:30 - 21:00 | HEART – Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre, Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HN
An Evening of High Culture with the distinguished and talented virtuoso, Lizzy Hardman.

Combined Art and Poetry Evening
2024-10-17 19:15 - 21:00 | HEART – Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre, Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HN
With readings from, and artwork by the talented Hebden Bridge Creatives; Adele and Debra.
The theme will be ‘Hedgerows: Highlighting the importance of the humble
hedgerow to the environment & wildlife.’
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Walk: Park Walks
2024-10-19 08:00 - 17:00
12th November – Beckett’s Park – meet at HEART CENTRE, Headingley 11am
3rd December (not 10th as originally listed) – Royal Park – meet at the Left Bank Centre 11 am
Planning for 2025 is well under way with the schedule for the first 4 months being as follows:
21st January Roundhay Park Upper Lake from Mansion House
25th February Lovell Park from Merrion Gardens
25th March Holt Park from Holt Park Centre
22nd April Middleton Park from main gates

Walk: A Sunday Saunter Around Middleton Park
2024-10-20 08:00 - 17:00
A pleasant (and historically informative) walk with Edna and June through woods and open fields, beginning and ending at the popular café in the Visitor Centre.
A fairly flat walk with some muddy sections, touching upon the Middleton Railway and also viewing a ‘bell pit.’
