The 52nd Leeds West Indian Carnival
Being unexpectedly released from watching test cricket meant that I could join the crowds making their way to Potternewton Park for the 52nd Leeds West Indian Carnival. The weather could not have been more Caribbean, with the thermometer hovering around 30c and the sunshine unbroken. I have to admit that this is my first visit […]
Leeds Rum Festival is Back on 21 September
Now in its fourth year, Leeds Rum Festival is back at The Corn Exchange from 7 p.m. on 21 September – and teaming up with The Black Music Festival. Samantha Fish, Rum Festival founder, said “We are really excited to be working with Black Music Festival this year. We’ve always wanted to grow the Rum Fest […]
Chow Down at The Piece Hall Halifax – Off to a Great Start
We headed to the Piece Hall in Halifax yesterday afternoon to tantalise our taste buds at Chow Down, a weekend-long event of food, drink and live music, hosted jointly by Leeds Indie Food and Chapter 81. Chow Down welcomed over 120,000 people over three weekends last year. We were amongst the early arrivals at this […]
Whitelocks Annual Beer Festival Is On Its Way
Turk’s Head Yard is home to the beer festival again this July, with some exclusive and interesting beers from the South West. From 25 – 28 July, visitors can enjoy brews from Bristol, Bath, Cheltenham and Cornwall. From 11.00 a.m. on Thursday 25th, you can call at the Yard’s Info Station and, in exchange for […]
Chow Down is at Piece Hall Halifax on 26 – 28 July
The North’s best indie food and drinks traders, alongside music and activities for children, will be there to help you enjoy a feast and fun, hopefully in the sun, at the cost of just £3 entry for three days – and for under 14s, there’s no charge. Loud Noises brass band will be there, and […]
