Get Off Your A**e! Festival July 2023
O’Hooley and Tidow at Old Woollen was an intimate performance of very personal songs. The last time I saw Belinda O’Hooley and Heidi Tidow in 2019, Heidi and been pregnant and Gentleman Jack was about to hit our screens. A lot has happened since then. Gentleman Jack has aired two series, their tune becoming more […]
Sabroso Street Reviewed
We arrived at 5.30pm on a Saturday evening, without a reservation, following an afternoon concert at Old Woollen in nearby Sunny Bank Mills. It seems we were lucky – by the time our food arrived, before six, walk-ins were being turned away. A few tables were in use even at 5.30pm and there was a […]
James Tortice at Basement Arts – Celebrating in Style
James Tortice celebrates his eleventh birthday this week. While I’m sure he’ll enjoy presents, cards and cake, the highlight of his week may well be on Saturday, his first solo art exhibition. Basement Arts Project has a reputation for supporting new artists, but James will be their youngest yet. James will be selling his art […]
My LEEDS Summer: Roundhay World Music & World Food Festival
This was one of the 33 community arts events, one for each ward in the City, that are happening to celebrate Leeds Year of Culture 2023. Leeds has had regular events that feature music and food from different communities. Some, such as Carnival and Chinese New Year, continue. Others, such as Mela, have fallen by […]
tamatanga – Fabulous Food and Fun Furnishings
One word sticks in my mind following my visit to tamatanga: vibrant. The furnishings are as bright and bold as the food. The outside colour scheme goes into overload, then jungle scenes and coloured lighting creating the first impression through the door. I am not usually a fan of highly decorated restaurants, particularly when they […]
