This week, I went looking for artwork orientated in Leeds. Mike Sells Though I had no particular image in mind, I was determined to find something striking and very Leeds based for my brothers birthday. He had lived here for a few years before returning to ‘the mother country’. Also, I really wanted to support … Continue reading Leeds Pictures – local artist raising money for charity
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Leeds – Laser Light City
Leeds is a city that loves to shine. For the past 16 years, for two nights in October - just as the long dark settles upon us - Leeds has celebrated Art in the Dark. Spirit Owl - Graham Fotherby 2019 Indoor and outdoor locations across the city are opened up and transformed. Artworks, installations, … Continue reading Leeds – Laser Light City
The Trussell Trust
You been watching the news? Northern tiers. Maybe don’t. The inconsistencies will make your eyes water. Or weep. I’ve had to turn it off (then ruined…The Trussell Trust
LBC3READS
Our #LBC3Reads club meets Saturday, at 12:30pm, at @cafe164 Our 2020 theme is ‘Three Crime Greats’ 18/04 - The Wheel Spins - Ethel Lina White18/07 - And there were none - Agatha Christie17/10 - Strong Poison - Dorothy L Sayers
Little Free Library in Leeds Dock
This evening, while out walking through Leeds Dock, I came across this very sweet little free library! I got so giddy to see 'Take a Book, Leave a Book' that I completely botched the picture of that sign. 🙄 And it looks to be well stocked! Huzzah for literary Leeds!
Help fund the 10th Leeds Brownies trip to London!
Our good friend and Eagle Owl @BookElfLeeds is raising money for her Brownies. Here's why When we asked our Brownies what they really wanted to do this year, they told us they wanted to visit London. We're a Leeds Brownie unit, based in LS4/LS6, for whom money is tight, and we'd love to give our … Continue reading Help fund the 10th Leeds Brownies trip to London!
PROMO – Open Letters at Hyde Park Book Club
Recently I received an email from Open Letters - letting us know about their upcoming event. We both attended MINIcine at few months back for Never Let Me Go, so they immediately thought of book club when laundching their own literary based event! Looks like it could be a giggle - do report back if … Continue reading PROMO – Open Letters at Hyde Park Book Club
Support the Puffin’ Puffin – Run for Cystic Fibrosis
As many of you know, Leeds Book Club just wouldn't work without the effervescent Helen - she runs LBC Puffins, co-hosts LBC White Swan and is up for each and every reading challenge (that orientates around books for younger people). Frankly I don't know how she does it - she's a tireless wonder and source … Continue reading Support the Puffin’ Puffin – Run for Cystic Fibrosis
PODCAST – Never Let Me Go – with MINIcine
From MINICINE Director Mark Romanek and writer Alex Garland (Ex Machina) bring Kazuo Ishiguro’s (‘The Remains of the Day’) hauntingly poignant and emotional story to the screen. In this remarkable tale of love, loss and hidden truths, Kathy (Carey Mulligan), Tommy (Andrew Garfield) and Ruth (Keira Knightley) live in a world and a time that … Continue reading PODCAST – Never Let Me Go – with MINIcine
Christmas Meet Up
Date for your diary - Friday 4th of December Venue - White Swan, City Centre Time - 7:00pm CHRISTMAS DO Hey there everyone, As regular book clubbers we know, we always take the month of December off from the various clubs and meet ups - something about spending time with loved ones and preparing for … Continue reading Christmas Meet Up
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