Like every year at World Book Night…

We would love it if our book clubbers would bring their bakes on the night. We have had some amazing bakes brought and would love to see them again! Just bring them along, and with any books you wish to swap! See previous bakes here

Fictional foods – yummy!

This morning I came across this article on Packed Lunch ideas from Fictional Foods which instantly made me hungry and prompted me to try and remember my favourite fictional foods. I always wanted to go to one of the midnight feasts at Malory Towers (@isfromupnorth - you with me?) - though I'd avoid the hard boiled eggs … Continue reading Fictional foods – yummy!

LBC 3 Reads – REMINDER!

#LBC3Reads Cafe 164 Date:  16th of May 2015 Time:  11am - 1pm Address: Unit 2 Munro House, Duke St, Leeds LS9 8AG   Our discussion today on The Return of the Soldier  by Rebecca West has been postponed. We will now be discussing this book on May the 16th from 11am - 12 noon. BLURB The … Continue reading LBC 3 Reads – REMINDER!

LBC Medusa – NOTICE

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we didn't end up discussing Carte Blanche by Jeffery Deaver at our most recent Medusa book club meet up. So we have decided to push the books back by one month meaning that our schedule will be as follows: 13th May 2015 - Carte Blanche - Jeffrey Deaver 10th June 2015 - Looks who's … Continue reading LBC Medusa – NOTICE

Anne Frank – #NotSilent – 14th of April 1944

Anne Frank #NotSilent campaign   Friday, 14th of April 1944

Anne Frank – #NotSilent – Suggested One Minute Texts

If you would like to join in with the Anne Frank #NotSilent campaign, there are a selection of choices available here - replicated below. Also, you can visit @annefranktrust on twitter. “I need to have something besides a husband and children to devote myself to! I don’t want to have lived in vain like most people. I want … Continue reading Anne Frank – #NotSilent – Suggested One Minute Texts

Anne Frank – #NotSilent

Recently, t'elf asked if I would like to spread the word and get involved with the Anne Frank - #NotSilent Campaign. As it was the first I'd heard of it, I headed straight to the website to get all caught up. This wonderful campaign is determined to spread the word that we each of us … Continue reading Anne Frank – #NotSilent

Books! we need your unwanted books!!!!

Books! we need your unwanted books!!!!

For  World Book  Night we not only want to give away the books of the chosen ones but also any that you have and no longer want. The mission of me Helen - @isfromupnorth is to get everyone reading and enjoying it and to always be on the look out for familiar or new reads. … Continue reading Books! we need your unwanted books!!!!

REVIEW – The Cardinall’s Musick – Howard Assembly Rooms

ABOUT Founded in 1989, The Cardinall’s Musick is a highly successful and innovative ensemble. Taking its name from the 16th-century cardinal, Thomas Wolsey, the group is known for its extensive study of English Renaissance music. Although primarily a vocal group, The Cardinall’s Musick also has its own period instrumental ensemble, and now embraces a wide … Continue reading REVIEW – The Cardinall’s Musick – Howard Assembly Rooms