Harewood House Great British Food Festival
The Great British Food festival was at Harewood House for a four day extravaganza this June bank holiday weekend. In addition to good food and great music, the event enabled people from across the region to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee in a right regal setting. I visited the Food Festival in Roundhay Park recently, and […]
Sketch Club Leeds: drawing with a view
Sketch Club Leeds is a community of people who love to draw and create. It was founded during the COVID-19 lockdown by Leeds artists with a passion for urban landscapes. The founders are on social media under the handles of ‘artbyarjo’ and ‘biroguyleeds’. Since its launch, Sketch Club Leeds has held over 10 events in […]
Leeds Wood Recycling – More Than It Seems
Leeds Wood Recycling is a social enterprise based in Hunslet, South Leeds. It offers an ethical, cost effective and convenient wood collection service as well as volunteer training opportunities, support for marginalised people and a wood shop. I cycled over to the Leeds Wood Recycling workshop this weekend for an introductory planter making workshop. I […]
North Leeds Food and Drink Festival returns to Roundhay Park 14 and 15 May
It is such a sunny Saturday today, which makes the return of the North Leeds Food and Drink Festival at Roundhay Park all the more enjoyable. What a bonus! The Festival boasts a range of international street food options, artisanal markets, cookery demonstrations, a funfair and open air music from local artists. I’ve been at […]
Sunshine all the way for Leeds Half Marathon
West Yorkshire’s biggest running event, The Leeds Half Marathon took place on Sunday 8th May. The race was organised by Run For All in partnership with Leeds City Council, and is part of the Run For All series. The Leeds Half was supported by several organisations including Active Leeds, BBC Radio Leeds, the Technology Group, […]
