Walk: St. Aidan's Nature Reserve
2023-05-21 14:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
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:
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.’

Walk: North Ilkley
2024-11-17 08:00 - 17:00
Details to follow)

An Evening Of Tudor Music
2024-11-21 19:15 - 21:00 | HEART – Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre, Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HN
Back by popular demand, the erudite Peter Bull will be giving an informative account and intriguing performance of Tudor Music.
https://www.peterbull.com/event-details/tudor-music

Walk: Either Around Golden Acre Or Meanwood Valley Farm
2024-12-15 08:00 - 17:00
(Details to be finalised)

A Yuletide Foodie
2024-12-19 19:15 - 21:00
Featuring the talented fiddler and street entertainer, Kate Gittens, performing as ‘Le Chat Violet’. Open mic poetry and prose in the second half – please bring along a literary contribution!
https://www.youtube.com/@LeChatViolet
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A Forgotten Influence?
2025-01-16 19:15 - 21:00 | HEART – Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre, Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HN
“The Jewish Heritage in Leeds and West Yorkshire”
A thought-provoking presentation by Nigel Grizzard.
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Mid-Winter Meal & Social Event
2025-01-19 13:00 - 15:00 | The Golden Beam, Headingley Lane, Leeds, LS6 1BL, United Kingdom
In place of a general walk, we invite you to join us for a meal and drinks at Wetherspoons “Golden Beam” in Headingley.
https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/the-golden-beam-leeds/
Headingley Lane, Headingley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 1BL
