Leeds Combined Arts

LCA ‘Music, Movement and Drama Workshops’
2020-02-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-11 14:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2020-01-28 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Meanwood Institute, Green Road, Meanwood, LS6 4LD, United Kingdom
Join us for our weekly session of workshops using Music, Movement and Drama. The sessions will take place one a week for 2 hours with a short break for refreshments. We’ll be singing some old familiar songs as well as new ones. The gentle exercises will be creative, fun and enjoyable, and will finish with a winding down period and short meditation and relaxation session which we hope will improve the psychological and physical well-being of attendees. All exercises can be done seated.
This project has been made possible by a grant from Local giving and Postcode Community Trust, a grant-giving charity funded entirely by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

LCA Book Reading Group - 'The Miner's Daughter'
2020-02-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Meanwood Institute, Green Road, Meanwood LS6 4LD, Green Road, Leeds, LS6 4LD, United Kingdom
New Book Commencing Monday 17th February 3.00 p.m.

When Annie Day at number four, Fairley Terrace, loses her beloved husband in a tragic mining disaster, she cannot afford the luxury of grief. For now, she must find a way to support herself and her two young daughters, Kitty and Lucy, and marriage to widower Algernon Pierce seems to be the answer to Annie’s prayers. For a time, all is well. But beneath her new husband’s respectable veneer, lies a darkness which deepens as the years roll by. Annie begins to fear for her daughters’ futures, particularly vibrant, headstrong Lucy, whose defiance of Algernon alters the course of their lives forever.
All reading takes place in the two-hour slot, including a break. Entrance is £3.00 and includes refreshments. Further details on 0113 269 0356.

Day Trip to Skirlington Market and Bridlington
2020-02-16 09:00
Join us on a day coach trip to Yorkshires biggest indoor and outdoor Sunday market, with the afternoon in the popular East Coast town of Bridlington. £10.00 Please book in advance by sending a cheque for £10.00 made payable to Leeds Combined Arts theatre Group to us at the HEART address. Once we have received payment and e-mail will be sent to you nearer the time giving further details of meeting point and times etc.
Please Note: This event has now reached its maximum capacity.

Harewood Circular Walk.
2020-02-15 11:30 - 14:30 | Wike Lane Junction, Harewood, United Kingdom
Join Carol for a 5 mile walk around the Harewood Estate finishing at the Muddy Boots Tea-room. Meet at the Junction of Wike Lane on Harrogate Road. The 36 Bus stops just opposite and runs every half an hour from Leeds Central bus station picking up in Moortown. There is also a lay-by car park just next to the junction. Please bring a packed lunch and drink. For further information please contact Carol on 07708 230 333.

Film ‘Brief Encounters’
2020-02-14 11:00 | HEART – Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre, Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HN
Returning home from a shopping trip to a nearby town, bored suburban housewife Laura Jesson (Celia Johnson) is thrown by happenstance into an acquaintance with virtuous doctor Alec Harvey (Trevor Howard). Their casual friendship soon develops during their weekly visits into something more emotionally fulfilling than either expected, and they must wrestle with the potential havoc their deepening relationship would have on their lives and the lives of those they love.
Tea & cakes are available at very low cost provided by OWLs and there is usually an interval half way through the film.
There is no need to book for films; just turn up!

'Night of the Living Dead', Leeds Playhouse.
2020-01-30 19:45 - 21:45
Seven strangers take refuge from flesh eating ‘ghouls’ in an isolated farmhouse. As the night draws in, their situation becomes desperate, hope turns to despair, and the picket-fence American dream is smashed apart. Seven performers enter the stage armed with cameras, a box of props and a rail of costumes. Can they recreate the film, shot-for-shot before our eyes, using whatever they can lay their hands on? 50 years after the release of George A. Romero’s politically charged zombie movie, imitating the dog and Leeds Playhouse create a love-song to the original 1960s film, retelling it as a searing story for now.

January Circular Walk from Roundhay Park to Shadwell with Rob.
2020-01-26 12:00
Join Rob for a circular walk from Roundhay Park around Shadwell. Please meet at the Fox and Hounds, Roundhay at 12 noon. Further details will be sent out by e-mail nearer the time about this walk nearer the time.

Theatre Visit: ‘Street Scene’. Opera North, Leeds Grand Theatre.
2020-01-25 19:00 | Opera North, Leeds Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NU
On a stiflingly hot summer’s day in New York, a family is pushed to breaking point. Frank is angry at a world that’s changing too fast, his daughter Rose longs for a better life away from the squalor of the city, and his unhappy wife Anna struggles with a terrible secret that could tear them all apart… As the heat builds, the tension erupts into violence and their lives are changed forever. Weill’s richly varied score blends opera with the music of golden-age Broadway. Soaring arias and duets rub shoulders with jazz and the jitterbug, and Puccini shakes hands with Gershwin.

MBS ‘Talk ‘Why Your Mind is not your Own’ (The link between mass media and tyranny) with Janine Griffiths
2020-01-22 19:30 | HEART – Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre, Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HN
In this talk Janine will be discussing… Divide and conquer is the name of the game when it comes to the mass media. In this talk I will outline why I think tyranny would not be possible without the aiding and abetting of the mass media. Some of the topics covered will be – The Economy – Why do we have recessions roughly every two years? Is it rigged? The push-back, why we need to stop contracting with the system. Brexit – Why Brexit is not what you think and why the powers that be will not allow us to leave the EU. These are just a few of the topics Janine will be discussing.

LCA Book Reading Group.
2020-01-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Meanwood Institute, Green Road, Meanwood LS6 4LD, Green Road, Leeds, LS6 4LD, United Kingdom
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 home. The threats escalate into outright violence when an explosion rips through the church hall where Annabelle is due to hold a meeting – with fatal consequences. The only piece of evidence Harper has is a scrap of paper left at the scene containing a fragment from an old folk song. But what is its significance? As polling day approaches and the attacks increase in menace and intensity, Harper knows he’s in a race against time to uncover the culprit before more deaths follow. With the lives of his wife and daughter at risk, the political becomes cruelly personal.
All reading takes place in the two-hour slot, including a break. Entrance is £3.00 and includes refreshments. Further details on 0113 269 0356.

LCA ‘Russian and English Poetry Evening’
2020-01-15 19:30 | HEART – Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre, Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HN
Join Natasha for an evening of Russian Poetry translated into English. Would you like to experience the softer side of Russia and some of its rich cultural heritage? If so, then join Natasha for an evening of selected Russian poetry and folksong, covering a period of over 200 years. There may be some open mic slots in the second half of the evening.

LCA Book Reading Group
2020-01-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Meanwood Institute, Green Road, Meanwood LS6 4LD, Green Road, Leeds, LS6 4LD, United Kingdom

Theatre Visit: 'Cinderella'
2020-01-02 19:00 | Northern Ballet, Leeds Grand Theatre
Thursday 2 January 7.00 p.m. ‘Cinderella’, Northern Ballet, Leeds Grand Theatre.
Marvellous feats of magic’. Escape to an enchanting winter wonderland with Northern Ballet’s beautiful reimagining of ‘Cinderella’. A glorious summer’s day turns into tragedy. Devastated by the loss of her father, and excluded by her cruel stepmother and sisters, Cinderella finds solace on the frozen lake where she first sees her Prince Charming. Escape into an enchanting winter wonderland with Northern Ballet’s beautiful re imagining of Cinderella. Live every moment of Cinderella’s story from heartbreak to joy. In this sparkling adaptation of the classic rags-to-riches tale.
Please Note: This production has now reached its full capacity.

New Year Break in Earby; joint with Leeds YHA Walking Group
2019-12-30 00:00 - 2020-01-01 00:00
Join us for a fabulous New Year 2 night break in Earby surrounded by great countryside with easy access to the industrial history of the area. This lovely cosy cottage on the outskirts of Earby village is close to the Yorkshire Dales, great for a countryside break. The Pennine Way, Pendle Way and Lancashire Cycleway are great destinations for walking and cycling holidays. From here you can also explore historic Skipton, the Forest of Bowland and Pendle Hill – home of Lancashire witches. The full address is Earby Hostel 13 Birch Hall Lane Earby, Earby BB18 6JX. The Cost is £30 for one night & £40 for 2 nights. We are intending to stay on 30th & 31st December and some people will also be staying o 1st January. The cost for 3 nights is £45.00. There will be a buffet on New Year’s Eve to which we will all contribute. Please Note: All cheques must be made payable to ‘Leeds YHA Walking Group’ and sent to John Freeman, Treasurer, Leeds YHA Walking Group at 6, Gledhow Park View, Leeds, LS7 4JS. If you would like further information please contact Susan at susan.uttley@live.co.uk

A previous Leeds YHA Walking Group Weekend in Earby 2013.

The LCA Seasonal Meal, Queens Arms, Harrogate Road.
2019-12-21 19:30 - 21:45
Join us for our annual Seasonal Meal at The Queens Arms, Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton., LS7 3PT. Please pay in advance by sending a cheque for £11.99 for 2 courses. If you would like 3 courses, please add an extra £3.50. All choices of food can be made on the evening. Please see the Toby Carvery Festive meal for the full menu which is available on their website.

Seasonal Poetry, Prose, & Short Mummers Play.
2019-12-18 19:30 - 21:30 | HEART – Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre, Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HN
Wednesday 18th December 7.30 p.m. HEART, Headingley, Seasonal Winter Poetry & Prose Evening.
Join us for our final event this year with an open mic Poetry & Prose Evening on a Winter Seasonal theme. All welcome to participate throughout the evening, with readings performances on a seasonal theme. There will also be a short performance by Leeds Morris Mummers. A short, rustic, seasonal confection on the topic of climate change, featuring two of the most vociferous protagonists of contrary positions, with our fair Britannia stuck in the middle. But Father Christmas will undoubtedly sort it all out. God bless us, every one! Entrance is £4.00/£3.50 members and concessions and will include seasonal refreshments.

Mummers play from 2018.

'Dance the World' workshop with Emma Lucy
2019-12-17 14:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Meanwood Institute, Green Road, Meanwood, LS6 4LD, United Kingdom
In our world today we find dance in all aspects of culture – in our gestures, in religious and spiritual ceremonies, in romance, in popular culture, in entertainment, in fitness and in art. Dance styles are closely tied to the cultures in which they develop. Each gesture and move has its own history and cultural derivation. The way we move with our bodies is both and expression of our culture and our identity.
In these workshops we will explore culture and identity by learning dances from all over the world. Circle dances are a widespread and traditional form of dance which exist in many cultures so we will be learning some of those. We will also look at other group dances and mind/body practices too. We will dance across the continents. 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 it. We might never get it right – that’s ok. These classes aren’t dance instruction – they’re dance exploration.
Everyone is welcome to come and join. The dances are versatile and adaptable to suit each dancer. The classes are inclusive and welcoming for people of all ages and abilities. No special footwear or clothing is required. No experience is necessary as the dances are all taught first.

LCA Short Seasonal Walk.
2019-12-15 12:00 - 14:30
Sunday 15th December short walk 12 noon from the Royal Armouries. Join Sibylle for a short festive walk from the Royal Armouries. We will be taking the boat from the Royal Armouries along the River Aire to Leeds central station; from there we will be walking along the River towards Morrison’s where we will have optional afternoon tea in the cafe. There is then the option to walk back to the centre or catch the bus from Kirkstall. Meet At The Royal Armouries, Armouries Drive, LS10 1LT.
Previous walk from the Royal Armouries.

Theatre Visit: Zoobin Surty Karma Dance Company – ‘British Bollywood Spectacular’
2019-12-14 14:00 | Kala Sangam Arts Centre, Bradford
Journey through the seasons of India as our season comes to an end with a spectacular performance that captures all the colours, sounds and flamboyancy of Bollywood! Choreographed by Zoobin Surty, this extravaganza features community performers and professionals from across the region dancing to some classic Bollywood hits. Whether you know your Shah Rukh Khan from your Katrina Kaif, or you’re a complete newcomer to Bollywood, this performance is the perfect alternate Christmas night out and guaranteed to get your toes tapping.

Theatre Visit: 'Band of Gold'
2019-12-12 19:30 | The Grand Theatre, Leeds, 46 New Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NZ
The gritty thriller tells the story of a group of women – Carol, Rose, Anita and Gina – as they battle to survive while working in Bradford’s red-light district. First aired on television in 1995, Band of Gold captivated over 15 million viewers each week and starred (among others) Geraldine James, Cathy Tyson, Barbara Dickson and Samantha Morton. The ground-breaking crime drama ran for two series after which Kay felt the series had run its course.
This event has now reached its maximum capacity.

LCA Annual General Meeting.
2019-12-11 19:30 - 20:30 | HEART – Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre, Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HN
AGM
Wednesday 11th December 7.30 p.m. HEART, Bennett Road, Headingley.
Join us for our Annual General Meeting at HEART on Weds 11 December. We will present our Annual Accounts and Report and have a look back at all the events that have taken place up to and including 30th April 2019. Refreshments provided.

MBS ‘Crystal Sounds’ with Kim Moore
2019-11-27 19:45 | HEART – Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre, Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HN
Hugely popular in London and USA crystal sounds bowls are now being used extensively for anxiety sleep problems and helping you get deeply relaxed. Come and find out the effects of the crystal singing bowls has on the mind body and soul. I will be talking about how we like crystals have resonance of sound so when connect to crystal is aligns our whole vibrational systems into alignment. The bowls are made of 99.9. per cent quartz crystal they play frequencies that are harmonic and that shifts out what is not needed within us. You will get a chance to hear the sounds feel about how they can raise our state of being. Come and join us for the enlightening event. Further information at www.crystalsoundspace.com

The subjects discussed under the ‘Mind, Body, Spirit Programme’ are for entertainment and educational purposes, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Leeds Combined Arts.

'Dance the World' workshop with Emma Lucy
2019-11-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Meanwood Institute, Green Road, Meanwood, LS6 4LD, United Kingdom
Join us for our new programme of World Dance Workshops at Meanwood Institute, Meanwood LS6 4LD.
In our world today we find dance in all aspects of culture – in our gestures, in religious and spiritual ceremonies, in romance, in popular culture, in entertainment, in fitness and in art. Dance styles are closely tied to the cultures in which they develop. Each gesture and move has its own history and cultural derivation. The way we move with our bodies is both and expression of our culture and our identity.
In these workshops we will explore culture and identity by learning dances from all over the world. Circle dances are a widespread and traditional form of dance which exist in many cultures so we will be learning some of those. We will also look at other group dances and mind/body practices too. We will dance across the continents. 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 it. We might never get it right – that’s ok. These classes aren’t dance instruction – they’re dance exploration.
Everyone is welcome to come and join. The dances are versatile and adaptable to suit each dancer. The classes are inclusive and welcoming for people of all ages and abilities. No special footwear or clothing is required. No experience is necessary as the dances are all taught first.

'The Wizard of Oz', and Community Network Party.
2019-11-25 17:30 - 21:30 | Leeds Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7UP, United Kingdom
We invite you to join us in the newly refurbished bar from 5.30 p.m. for a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie, Free! We hope you will then join us to see the ‘Wizard of Oz’ at 7.00 p.m. Soar over the rainbow, follow the yellow brick road and skip into the Emerald City to fulfil your heart’s desire, as Leeds Playhouse whisks you away on an unforgettable journey. Join Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tim Man and Lion as the classic story and songs you know and love burst on to the stage in this technicolor spectacular! All tickets £10.50 including glass of mulled wine and a mince pie. Both must be pre-booked.

Theatre Visit: 'We will Rock You'
2019-11-23 14:30 | The Grand Theatre, Leeds, 46 New Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NZ
The worldwide smash hit musical by Queen and Ben Elton returns to the UK. Featuring 24 of Queen’s biggest hits and Ben Elton’s hilarious futuristic comedy writing, We Will Rock You boasts the scale and spectacle that marked the band’s legendary live performances.
