Not sure what to do this weekend? Here are a few ideas for those of my followers who live in, near to or are visiting (or indeed virtually) Leeds, Scotland and Bradford:
WIN a DIY feast at
Bulgogi as they reopen this weekend...
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Nearly there! Tomorrow, pubs and bars
across the city will reopen their doors after a three-month hiatus. But
not everyone is ready, so you need to know where to go, and for the first
time ever, how to book – which is why we've pulled together this almighty
list of the drinking dens that have announced their grand
reopening.
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Exciting news! Bulgogi Grill will reopen
tomorrow, so you can enjoy a DIY feast packed with delicious Korean
flavours. Even better, we're giving you the chance to win a £150 splurge,
so round up your mates and get your entries in.
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You've been locked in with the little
ones for all too long, so it's time for a day trip – and where better to
go than the zoo? These five have all reopened and every single one
of them has new safety measures in place to protect you.
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More interested in eating than drinking?
Then you're in luck because restaurants and cafes are reopening
too. Our ever-growing list has 25+ options for you, all ready and
waiting to ply you with delicious food. Expect a raft of new safety
measures as we adapt to our new normal.
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Sunday Quiz @ Seven
Seven's Sunday Night Quiz is back -
this Sunday. 5th July at 8pm. We've been running a zoom version for
many weeks but now it returns live at Seven for all those who miss the
real thing.
So the Seven Quiz is back, but to misquote Star Trek, ‘not (quite) as
we know it.’
I’m sure many of you have seen the government guidelines re pubs, bars
etc and how they can re-open. It’s complicated! Obviously the safety of
Seven staff and you, the customer, is a huge concern so……
Socially distanced tables, allocated to each team, will be available in
the bar and venue along with hand-sanitising, table service and a
one-way entry and exit system. Your server will take your drinks order
plus a £2 per person entry fee. We are not having a raffle for the time
being but there will be prizes for the quiz.
You will need to book a table for this fantastic event and choose a
preferred arrival time. Why not come early and have an extra
celebratory drink? Local street fooders @igloopizzakitchen
will be at Seven from 12:00 to 9:00 so you could have something to eat
as well. (It’s Seven’s 13th birthday by the way.)
To book a table, one person per team please email quizmaster, Roger
Hunter leedsrog@gmail.com
with your team details : name of each team member, phone number and
email, plus for socially distancing, so we know how many households are
involved.
Also please choose a 15 minute slot from 6:00 to 7:45 (6:00-6:15,
6:15-6:30 etc) for your preferred arrival time. We will do our best to
accommodate your requested arrival time. We will email the
necessary confirmation, or if needed, an alternative arrival time.
Although all payments will be by CARD, I’m sure cash tips will be
readily accepted by the bar staff! Look out for the huge
receptacle by the exit. As you know we can supply pens but bringing
your own would be a good idea.
Please bear with us on Sunday night – we have tried to plan for
everything but……
We look forward to
seeing you at Seven very soon. Every £ spent at Seven helps support
high quality arts in a local setting.
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Postponements
and new projects
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We
are very sorry to announce the
postponement of all mainstage
productions due to tour in Autumn 2020
and Winter 2021. As a result of the
ongoing COVID-19 crisis and the latest
guidance on live performance, the following
productions will be postponed and
rescheduled over the next two years: La
traviata, Jack the Ripper,
Trouble in Tahiti / West Side
Story Symphonic Dances, Carmen,
Alcina and The Girl of the
Golden West.
We
are determined to keep making and
sharing music. Planning is underway for
a new Autumn season of live and digital
work created within the restrictions of
social distancing. Today we announce
the first of these projects: a
soundwalk for Leeds. We are also
planning a new mainstage tour from
January 2021, tailored to respond to
the ongoing need for social distancing
for audiences, performers and backstage
staff. We will share news about this in
the Autumn.
Ticket
holders will be contacted as soon as
possible by the Box Office you booked
with, to refund all bookings. Please be
aware this may take some time due to
limited staffing. If you’re paying for
tickets by Direct Debit in Leeds*, the
Opera North Box Office will call you.
In the meantime we hope our FAQs may
help answer refund queries.
Thank
you for your support and understanding
at this most challenging time. We can’t
wait to share music with you again in
the very near future.
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A new city soundwalk
Our
new Autumn 2020 season includes live
performances and innovative digital
events. We are pleased to announce the
first of these is an interactive
outdoor soundwalk. Put on your
headphones and experience our home city
of Leeds through a new and transformative
musical journey.
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Parsifal
We
are planning a tour for early
2021, but in the meantime, our new
concert staging of Wagner’s Parsifal
remains on sale and will be performed
across the country next
Spring.
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*If
you’re paying for tickets by Direct
Debit, your agreed payment will still
be taken on Monday 6 July and the Box
Office will call you to arrange refunds
and any changes to future payments.
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Opera North Ltd.
46 New Briggate
Leeds
LS1 6NU
Box Office: 0113 223 3600
Registered Charity No.
511726
© Opera North 2020
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Step into summer with National Museums
Scotland
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Summer is officially
in full swing, however, it may look a little different for us all this
year as we look closer to home for holiday inspiration. Whether
you’re exploring the wildlife in your local area or looking
for things to do on a rainy day, our Summer Holiday Fun
Activities will have something to inspire
you - whatever the weather.
While we're
delighted to keep you in touch with what we're doing digitally, we're
pleased to let you know that we're busy preparing to reopen our museums.
We'll be announcing our reopening dates soon and we'll make sure you're
among the first to know!
In the meantime,
read on for more museum stories including a blog from our Director on
towards reopening our doors, some behind-the-scenes updates from our
collections team and an insight into how contemporary
objects are acquired to create a museum of the future.
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This month our Director,
Chris Breward, considers how our engagement with history will
move from the digital realm to a more tangible experience when we
reopen our museums in the coming months. He reflects on his
experiences in museum spaces and the memories attached to objects
encountered and appreciated along the way.
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Contemporary collecting and commissions
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Land reform in Eigg and Ulva
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nms.ac.uk
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This summer marks two years since the
community buyout of the Isle of Ulva. In this blog and short film
Dr Sarah Laurenson, Curator of Modern and Contemporary History, meets
with islanders on Ulva and Eigg to discuss the islands’ respective
community buyouts and the evolution of attitudes and policies around
land reform.
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The Making of the
Glenmorangie Commission
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nms.ac.uk
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Discover the journey behind a
piece of artwork produced for the Glenmorangie Commission.
Artist Simone ten Hompel discusses how she worked alongside
researchers at National Museums Scotland and how some Early Scottish
objects provided inspiration for her final piece.
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Summer Holiday Fun – Brilliant Bugs
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Go on a bug safari
Next time you’re out exploring the
park, relaxing in a garden or tending to a window
box in your home, use our Bug Safari to keep an eye out for
some of the insects and invertebrates that you might encounter along
the way.
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Make a bug hotel
Make the most of household items and build a welcoming
environment for bugs in this creative, fun activity. Follow
the instructions to build your bug hotel, put it in a tree or bush
and keep track of who checks in.
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Make a pitfall trap
If you’re lucky enough to have access
to a garden (and have permission to dig holes in it!) then follow this
guide to make your own pitfall trap to meet some of the more
elusive visitors to your green space.
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Summer holiday weekly activities
Keep checking online for new
activities as we add them over the summer break. Pick up some drawing
skills from a seasoned illustrator, get moving with some yoga poses
inspired by objects in our collections, and lots more over the coming
weeks.
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Collections care during lockdown
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blog.nms.ac.uk
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Collections Care Manager Anna Starkey
provides an insight into how her team have adapted to social distancing
measures during lockdown. From monitoring galleries
remotely to deep freezing a mountain hare, find out
how museum objects are being cared for while our doors are
closed to the public.
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Garments on tour
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blog.nms.ac.uk
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It’s unlikely that any of us will be
packing our suitcases any time soon, so if you miss getting
ready for a holiday then why not live vicariously
through a blog from our Assistant Textile Conservator
Rosie Nuttall. Rosie documents how our touring fashion
exhibition Body Beautiful was prepped to be shipped to Sweden
earlier in the year.
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Our mailing address is:
National Museums Scotland
Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF
Copyright © 2020 National Museums Scotland, All rights reserved.
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Latest News and Events
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We are
welcoming you back with our new order and collect service.
 This service is
being launched at at three main libraries in the district (Shipley
from Monday 6 July and Keighley and City from Wednesday 8 July)
Reserve your books online, by email or phone
- If you'd like help with book choices or to
discuss your reading preferences, give us a ring or email and we'll
will put together a pack of books.
- When you place your order you'll be given a
time slot between 10am and 3pm for when you can collect your
books
- There will be a single collection point in
each library
- Social distancing rules will be applied,
protective screens will be used in some areas and staff will be
equipped with personal protective equipment (PPE) where
necessary.
- You'll be able to return books when you
collect your orders. There will be no fines or charges for late
returns and returned books will have a period of quarantine
before they are available for re-loan.
The ‘Order and Collect’ service will be rolled out to
other libraries across the district in the following weeks and dates
will be confirmed as this happens.
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Mrs Brontë’s
Book Group
 Saturday 4th July
2pm Bradford Libraries Facebook page.
Join Sharon Wright on Facebook as she talks to us about her book The
Mother of The Brontës - when Maria met Patrick.
Who was the mother of all Brontës? Maria gave birth to the most
gifted literary siblings the world has ever known – then vanished
from history for 200 years. Sharon wrote this, her first biography to
rescue this remarkable woman from the shadow of her brilliant
children.
Sharon will be available on Facebook on Saturday to answer questions
in the comments section.
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Health
Information Week 6th to 12th July #HIW2020
 Health Information
Week is a national, multi-sector campaign promoting high-quality
information for patients and the public. High quality health
information can have a huge impact on people’s ability to stay
healthy and manage illnesses effectively, giving them a better
quality of life. We all need information that we can trust,
particularly in this time of coronavirus. We also need to look after
our wellbeing, whether our mental health or our physical health. In
response to these needs, the Health Information Week 2020 will be
focused on the themes of Finding information you can trust and
Wellbeing.
Health Education England have collated information and
resources on COVID-19 from trusted sources which includes information
tailored for children and young people, older people and people who
prefer to use accessible formats. https://library.nhs.uk/coronavirus-resources/
We all need information that we can trust, particularly
during COVID19. The Reading Agency have created a blog about
ReadingWell and the public library health offer for
#HealthInformationWeek
https://reading-well.org.uk/news/hiw2020
Look out for our Health Information Week tips and
resources on our social media, borrow from our Reading Well
collection online on our Borrowbox ebook service or use the available
Order and Collect service.
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Summer Reading
Challenge
This year the ever popular Summer Reading Challenge will
launch on July 13 and all children from 4 to 14 years can register for
a Silly Squad Summer Reading Challenge pack when they collect their
book orders.
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City of Bradford
Metropolitan District Council · Bradford Council · City Hall
· Bradford · BD1 1HY
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Although we currently remain temporarily closed, we
welcomed the recent announcement from the Prime Minister allowing
the safe reopening of museums and cinemas to the public this
summer. We look forward to seeing you again, and will share details
about our reopening date as soon as we can. As a newsletter
subscriber you’ll be one of the first to receive updates, but in
the meantime we hope you enjoy some more of our recommendations for
watching at home below.
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Support Independent Cinema in
Bradford
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You can continue to support
us during our temporary closure by purchasing an annual Pictureville membership.
You’ll be a member right away, but your 12 month period won’t
begin until we reopen. This means that you will still get a
whole year of amazing membership benefits.
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In recognition of Spike Lee’s Da 5 Bloods
arriving on Netflix, here are our recommendations for viewing more
of this groundbreaking director’s work.
For anyone wanting to gain a better cultural
understanding of recent Black History in the USA, Lee’s commentary
on race relations and class is significant role. With four
decades of filmmaking under his belt, he has won numerous accolades
for his work and is continuously praised for his exploration of
various political issues.
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Da 5 Bloods (2020)
Focusing on
the experience of black veterans in the Vietnam War, a
group of men return to the country decades later to find
their squad leader's remains — and a stash of buried gold.
This film has already generated excellent reviews showing
that Lee hasn’t lost his ability to create unforgettable
films.
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Do the Right Thing (1989)
Now 31
years old, and shockingly prescient, Lee’s breakthrough
film explores racial tensions on a hot day in New York.
With an incredible cast including Samuel L. Jackson and
Giancarlo Esposito, it also launched the careers of Martin
Lawrence and Rosie Perez.
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She's Gotta Have It (1986)
Spike Lee’s
first feature follows Nora, a Brooklyn artist as she
navigates her way through three relationships. The film
offers a still rarely seen view of Black, urban,
middle-class Americans.
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BlacKkKlansman (2018)
An
entertaining and thought-provoking movie based on a true
story. Ron Stallworth, a young black detective, and his
colleague Flip Zimmerman take on the undercover
investigation of a lifetime, infiltrating and exposing the
Ku Klux Klan.
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Live Theatre, Art and More at Home
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Each month we are continuing to share some of the best
theatre and art for you to enjoy at home.
Our highlight this month is the release of Lin-Manuel
Miranda's hit musical Hamilton, which is available to stream
on Disney+ from 3 July.
For further cultural picks, The Guardian
continues to gather an in-depth list of the best theatre, music and
dance to watch online.
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Staff Film Recommendations
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Disclosure (2020)
Cathy
Pilkington - Communications Officer
Sam Feder's
new documentary is an eye-opening look at transgender
representation in the media, from some of the earliest
films to present day. Contributors include Laverne Cox (Orange
is the New Black), MJ Rodrigeuz (Pose) and Lilly
Wachowski (Director, The Matrix).
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Assault on
Precinct 13
(1976)
Toni
Booth - Associate Curator of Film
A John Carpenter
film from his prime. Real tension is created by a taut
script, sharp direction, brutal action and great
performances too (often the downfall of low budget films).
And of course, a great soundtrack from Carpenter
himself.
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Atlantics (2019)
Eleanor
Mitchell - Website Manager
An
unforgettable meld of ghost story, romance and sci-fi from
writer/director Mati Diop. The astonishing cinematography
by Claire Mathon (who won a César for her work on Portrait
of a Lady on Fire) adds a beautifully surreal quality
to every frame. The resulting atmosphere stayed with me
long after watching.
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Deep in Vogue (2020)
Alice
Parsons - Interpretation Manager
Voguing
communities in the US were introduced to the masses in the
1990 documentary film Paris is Burning. The 2020
film Deep In Vogue, available on BBC IPlayer looks
at voguing in the North of England and explores just how
important queer spaces and voguing as a method of
expression still are for LGBTQ+ people.
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Twitter Exhibition:
Dracula
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Associate
Curator of Film, Toni Booth, takes us through the history
of Dracula on film in our latest Twitter Exhibition.
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Blog: The Rise of Video on
Demand
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With
streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime
becoming more popular than ever, we've taken a look at some
of the latest facts and figures from video on demand.
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