Leeds, England. October, 1897. Superintendent Harper is proud of his wife Annabelle. She’s one of seven women selected to stand for election as a Poor Law Guardian. But even as the campaign begins, Annabelle and the other female candidates start to receive anonymous letters from someone who believes a woman’s place lies firmly in the ... Read more
In these workshops we will learn dances from around the world; from Greece to Bollywood, from lively to meditative, from frivolous to sacred. We will learn about the roots of the dances and try our own feet at the steps. We will probably get it wrong quite a few times – that’s all part of ... Read more
Our minds leap to complete the proverb, which instantly gives food for thought about the human condition. Yet how much more potent does the process become when we realise that the saying is attributed to Geoffrey Chaucer in 1395. This evening gives us the opportunity to explore the theme in all its richness and variety, ... Read more
As part of the Heritage Weekends we have organised a trip to Nostell Priory on Doncaster Road, Near Wakefield. Nostell Priory is a glorious 18th-century country house with interiors by Palladian master architect Robert Adam. The house was built in 1733 to a design by James Paine. Robert Adam was called in to expand and ... Read more
The Tolkien Trail 2019 Claire Rae Randall This celebration of the time Professor JRR Tolkien spent in and around Headingley in the period after the Great War will give the local community the opportunity to explore and discover this aspect of its cultural heritage. The rich depth of historical landscape and features that we pass ... Read more
Join us for a 5 week session of Storytelling workshops with Saskia Solomons at Meanwood Institute, Green Road, Meanwood. Tuesday Afternoons 2 -4 p.m. Everyone has a tale to tell, but how do we turn a memory into story? This workshop will provide a warm and welcoming space to explore our personal histories and develop ... Read more
Wednesday 25th September 7.30 p.m. ‘Artificial Intelligence: A Personal History’ with Mark Tarver, HEART, Headingley LS6 3HN. AI is now very much in vogue, but did you know that this is the third revival of the subject since it began over sixty years ago? Dr Mark Tarver traces the development of the subject from the ... Read more
When a group of desperate refugees arrives in a small village seeking help and shelter, deep rifts tear the community in two. This unique and powerful opera is not to be missed. Sung in English with English titles. Running time: approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. Please note: seats could be high up.
We have just commenced reading 'The Tin God' by local author Chris Nickson. Leeds, England. October 1897. Superintendent Harper is proud of his wife Annabelle. She’s one of seven women selected to stand for election as a Poor Law Guardian. But even as the campaign begins, Annabelle and the other female candidates start to receive ... Read more
Join us for a 5 week session of Storytelling workshops with Saskia Solomons at Meanwood Institute, Green Road, Meanwood. Tuesday Afternoons 2 -4 p.m. Everyone has a tale to tell, but how do we turn a memory into story? This workshop will provide a warm and welcoming space to explore our personal histories and ... Read more
