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Money saving secrets you need to know about and win a luxe city-centre stay & nine more prizes...   This week...   ·         The best seaside towns and villages near Leeds ·         Secrets to stretch your money ·         The new build flats coming to Leeds ·         Family fun at the new Jurassic Trail ·         The best places for alfresco dining ·         Sandinista's triumphant return ·         Where to go at wine o'clock ·         Win 10 prizes in this amazing comp ·         The greatest walks in the North York Moors   Top 10 Seaside Towns and Villages Near Leeds Sun, sun and more and more sun! The next few weeks promise oodles of glorious summer days perfect for going to the beach – so this list will come in very handy indeed. 10 beaches, all within easy driving distance of Leeds and all wonderfully scenic with loads to see and do. Pack your picnic, slather on the suncream and get over there.      What's On This Weekend in Leeds   21 Secrets to Make Your Money Go a Little Further in Leeds Right now we're all looking for ways to save a few bob – and here are 21 of 'em! From a half-price slice at your favourite pizza joint to memberships that just keep giving, plus community libraries that let you borrow everything from tools to tents, big savings await!     Leeds Jurassic Trail Returns More Roarsome Than Ever The dinosaurs are back! Round up your rangers and get ready for some brand new visitors as Leeds Jurassic Trail roars into the city centre. Track them all down, explore the events and don't miss the canal's very own beast. It's going to be dino-mite!     Meat Boards Don’t Get Much Better Than This   The New Build Flats Coming Soon to Leeds The city's skyline is a-changing as a raft of new build developments hurtle towards completion. Find out what's in the pipeline and where you could be living as we introduce you to the best and most impressive flats soon to go on the market in Leeds.      The Best Alfresco Dining Spots in Leeds Sunshine equals outdoor dining!     Zero Waste Stores Where You Can Shop Sustainably in Leeds   The Long Lost Legendary Leeds Bar That Came Back Stronger Than Ever It's a place of legend and lost nights, dancing until the early hours and unforgettable escapades – and it's back! If you haven't checked out the resurrected Sandinista yet, it's time you did. Expect wild times, great booze and losing track of the time!     WIN a 2-Night Stay in a Swish City Centre Flat & 9 Amazing Prizes Worth £740 Get a taste of modern living with a two-night stay at Moda New York Square if you win this competition – and there are nine more incredible prizes to sweeten the pot! Dine at The Ivy, sip on cocktails, tour a brewery and bag some brownies – and that's only the half of it!     Wonderfully Scenic Riverside Bars In and Around Leeds   The 11 Best Wine & Champagne Bars in Leeds Friday wine time!     10 of the Greatest Walks in the North York Moors Summer is the perfect time to explore the glorious countryside right on our doorstep, so why not try one of these incredible walks? You could take in the majestic beauty of Cod Beck Reservoir, wander the panoramic coastal paths at Ness Point or stumble upon a 30-foot waterfall at Falling Foss.      For even more ideas, visit Leeds-List.com       Share     Tweet     Share     Forward   Leeds-List.com Tel: 0113 3200710  Email: enquiries@leeds-list.com  Leeds Digital Magazines, No. 1 Aire Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4PR.

Some Like It Hot @ Seven With good weather at last, it feels like summer has finally arived and we've a couple of outdoor events to make the most of it.  Summer Saturdays continue with Ben Greenwell on Saturday 16th July, 5pm - 7pm. This Keighley-based singer-songwriter plays folk, blues, jazz, Americana and more. Pay What You Feel. In Seven Courtyard. Venue if bad weather. Organised by MEWL Music      On Sunday 17th July, 1.30 - 4pm, the Sunday Jazz concert is B. D. Lenz.  Jazz Leeds favourite, US guitarist B.D. Lenz mixes together the styles of Pat Metheny, Mike Stern, and Stevie Ray Vaughan and you have B.D.’s recipe. Doors 1.15pm. £10 full / £8 conc. Under 25s £5. Under 16s free. Also on Sunday 17th July, 7pm, the Sunday Quiz. Test your knowledge in a relaxed atmosphere – a great way to end the weekend with friends. £5 per team entry. After tonight’s quiz there will be a break until Sunday 4th September, so don't miss it! We  look forward to seeing you at Seven very soon. Every £ spent at Seven helps support high quality arts in a local setting.  follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © 2022 Seven Arts Leeds, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Seven Arts Leeds 31(a) Harrogate Road Chapel Allerton Leeds, West Yorkshire LS7 3PD United Kingdom

 

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Hi , Dreaming about water blues and sunshine ! Well summer's here with its warmth, fun and motivation. To make it more adventurous and eventful check out these events happening around you. Events Happening in Leeds Leeds, EN, United Kingdom  Featured   The Big 00's Bottomless Brunch Comes To Liverpool! Art House Bar & Pizzeria, 61-69 Seel Street Liverpool (L1 4AZ) I'm interested   Quadrophenia night Leeds The Wardrobe I'm interested Belfast Modern Barbering Workshop Capital Hair & Beauty I'm interested   Evening with Jaap Stam Hotel Football I'm interested ABBA Bottomless Brunch Comes To Birmingham! [18+] Jojolounge Bar & Restaurant I'm interested   The Disney Inspired Bottomless Brunch Comes To Lee Dollhouse VIP I'm interested Global Virtual Psychic, Holistic Health, Wellness Online I'm interested   Friday   Judas Priest | Release Athens 2022 online I'm interested   5. Hollywood US cars - sraz aut online I'm interested Nightwish / Pirita klooster / Last tickets! online I'm interested   Corso di Burocrazia in Gravidanza - Online online I'm interested Saturday   Parkzicht outdoor 2022 [datum ovb] online I'm interested   Hybrid Shabbat Morning Service/ Laila L B'nei Mitz online I'm interested Rekrutacja Wrzesień online I'm interested   Romantiškuoju Panemunės pilių keliu online I'm interested Sunday   PFLAG Sharing Meeting online I'm interested   The Shins online I'm interested 2022: Santana and Earth, Wind and Fire: Woodlands, online I'm interested   Santana & Earth, Wind and Fire: (NEW DATE!!!) online I'm interested Next Week   online proeverij: grain whisky online I'm interested   J.O.B.E. Live! – Leeds The Warehouse I'm interested Virtual Stories at Fern online I'm interested   Volteado De Piña: Clase Online online I'm interested Explore Events by Category     View All Events in Leeds

Your Square Chapel Round Up Here’s a round up of just a pinch of our upcoming events. Make sure to go to our website to see our full what’s on! Full What’s On Music Highlights Old Time Sailors Sea shanties & folk from this 17 piece band. Fan of Flogging Molly & The Pogues? You’ll love these! 9th September Tickets The Ramona Flowers Fresh from supporting Tom Grennan at The Piece Hall, The Ramona Flowers make a welcome return to Halifax in this headline show. Indie-pop/synth vibes. 10th September Tickets The Songs of Leonard Cohen Keith James gives you a concert of Cohen’s amazing material in the most intimate and sensitive way imaginable, exposing the solitary inner strength of his greatest songs in their original perfect form. 29th September Tickets GEORGE! A Tribute to George Harrison ‘George!’ aims to pay tribute to George Harrison’s incredible talent, featuring the best of his music performed by acclaimed impersonator Nick Bold along with his band. 22nd October Tickets Film Spotlight The Railway Children (Reissue) (U) Family Screening Before we begin screening the brand new sequel “The Railway Children Return”, introduce your family to the 1970’s original. When Charles Waterbury (Iain Cuthbertson) is imprisoned on false charges of selling state secrets, his wife (Dinah Sheridan) must move the family to a small house near a railway station. Filling their days watching the trains, the family’s three children Bobbie (Jenny Agutter), Phyllis (Sally Thomsett) and Peter (Gary Warren) discover what happened to their Dad and seek to put things right. 23rd July | All tickets £5 Tickets Theatre Spotlight Hansel & Gretel In this adaptation of an old classic, the children Hansel & Gretel find themselves left in the woods by their father, on the command of their new stepmother. Lost and unsure, the children meet some interesting characters in the woods, and chance upon a house made of sweets with a nice lady living there – but this isn’t an ordinary lady, this is a witch, and she’s hungry! The children had better watch out, or they might end up inside her oven! 17-20 August | Suitable for 3+ Tickets Copyright (C) 2022 Square Chapel Arts Centre. All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Square Chapel Arts Centre 10 Square Road Halifax, West Yorkshire HX1 1QG United Kingdom

Join us online and LIVE!!! Science Story Hunt Experience - July 16 Get ready for a virtual entertainment experience like no other as scavenger hunting and storytelling collide in a jam packed session which is fun for all the family. Let your little one's imaginations run wild as storyteller John Kirk takes you to far off places and shares classic fairy and folk tales. Guaranteed fun for families with children 3+. 10am - eventbrite.co.uk/e/272666110677 11am - eventbrite.co.uk/e/272670443637 We're Going on a Story Hunt LIVE John Kirk is coming to Bradford! Let John take you and your children on a crazy scavenger hunt and story-telling adventure. Live in person! TICKETS ARE FREE (but must be booked in advance) 27 July @ City Library Choose a session. Book now! 11am, 2pm or 3.30pm Contact City Library direct to book on 01274 433600 or email city.library@bradford.gov.uk Suitable for children age 3 - 93!

 

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More events and activities in Bradford Libraries. StoryTrails Discover Bradford and District’s untold stories this summer when #StoryTrails comes to town. Events take place between Friday 22nd July at 11.00am – 19.00pm and on Saturday 23rd July 10.00am – 18.00pm City Library. Bradford District is delighted to be one of 15 locations across the UK taking part in Storytrails, a one-of-a-kind experience where untold stories from the past are brought to life using augmented and virtual reality and the voices of the local community. As the UK’s largest immersive storytelling project, it will change the way we tell stories about ourselves, animating public spaces across the UK. Come to City Library to explore untold stories and forgotten histories from Bradford and District through a virtual map made up of 3D models and audio recordings of people from local communities from across the Bradford District. Or try out cutting-edge virtual reality headsets to see history come to life before your very eyes.Back outside, take part in immersive StoryTrails walking tours, where a free app will guide you around key historical places in the City, bringing history to life before your very eyes. StoryTrails is part of ‘UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK’, a ground-breaking UK-wide celebration of creativity in 2022. To find out more about StoryTrails, visit https://story-trails.com/. The Keighley Library Create Connect Make project will be taking part in The Keighley Cultural Festival   Saturday 16th July 11 am - 6pm Keighley Creative, Hanover Street, Keighley, BD21 3QJ Punjabi Roots. Bollywood performance from Deeba. Poetry from: Noor, Bernie the Punk Poet, Barbara Howerska, Will from Watermelon Music. Tai Chi workshop. Community Jukebox. Films' Traditional games. Collage your future. Local artist stalls. Henna artist. Tombola. Drop in 1-2-1 IT sessions with Keighley Healthy living in Keighley Library. Drop In 1-2-1 IT sessions For Beginners in Keighley Library What we'll cover: Getting started with a tablet, laptop or computer, using email Keeping safe and secure on line, using apps and websites. Taster session on Tuesday 19th July from 1.30pm to 3.30pm come along and ask any questions that you may have about the sessions and you'll be able to book your 1-2-1 sessions for the following weeks. No need to book for the taster session just turn up!

 

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What's on this summer Turn off the telly and switch on the fun with our latest exhibition celebrating 100 years of broadcasting. Plus we've got big screen action at Pictureville Cinema and a brand new club for future scientists. Keep scrolling to find out more. The museum is open Wednesday – Sunday and every day during school holidays. Please book your free museum admission ticket in advance.   Find out more   What's On   Switched On: 100 Years of Broadcast Innovation Opens 23 July From the first radio microphones to colour TV, on-demand video and streaming, our new exhibition explores how and why the world of broadcasting has changed over the last 100 years. Have a go at subtitling or work together to create your own community radio station and discover how innovations in technology have brought us closer to the action. Free tickets for Switched On are available to book now. To enter you will also need a free museum admission ticket.   Book now     Fun for all the family   Switched On Family Day Saturday 30 July Celebrate 100 years of broadcasting with a day of family fun at the museum. Go behind the scenes of some of the most iconic TV moments, learn about David Attenborough’s life through interactive storytelling, plus some extra surprises.   Book free tickets Family STEM Club Wednesday 20 July Join us for our first Family STEM Club and explore your scientific curiosity together as a family. We’re hosting two sessions for families with young people aged 6–11 and 11–14 to explore essential skills in a fun and inspiring way.   Book free tickets   Big screen adventures at Pictureville Cinema   Kids' Club Every Saturday and Sunday, 10.30 See the best in family film every weekend for £3. This month we've got some Aardman Animations' favourites with Shaun the Sheep and more.   Find out more Doctor Who: Classic Movie Double Bill (PG) Sunday 10 July, 14.30 We're taking the TARDIS back to the 1960s with the Doctor's only big screen outings. Peter Cushing stars as the Time Lord in Dr Who and the Daleks and Daleks’ Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.   Book now IMAX Short Documentaries Make your visit to the museum even bigger with one of our IMAX documentaries. Travel to space, walk with dinosaurs, and meet some adorable baby animals on the biggest screen in the region.   Find out more     Events in the City   Bradford Pride Saturday 9 July, 12.00–16.00   We're taking part in Bradford Pride on Saturday 9 July. Join us in City Park for rainbow experiments and a chance to discover some of the LGBTQ+ stories in our collection.     © National Science and Media Museum 2022  National Science and Media Museum, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1NQ (as part of the Science Museum Group) is an exempt charity under the Second Schedule of the Charities Act of 1960 and is recognised as charitable by HM Revenue and Customs.

 

What's on at Pictureville Welcome to the Pictureville weekly film listings. Our Doctor Who double bill offers two fab family films for the price of one this Sunday, but the Daleks aren't the only robots to watch out for – check out offbeat and lovely British comedy Brian and Charles from Friday.     Love cinema? Don’t forget that you can receive free and discounted cinema tickets, plus money off in our bar and shop by becoming a Pictureville member.   PICTUREVILLE WEEKLY LISTINGS (8–14 JULY)   FULL WEEKLY LISTINGS     BRIAN AND CHARLES (PG) Fri 17.00, 20.00; Sat, Wed, Thu 17.00, 19.30; Wed 17.00 David Earl stars as a lonely inventor in rural Wales who builds and befriends an artificially intelligent robot in this quirky, heart-warming comedy about friendship, family and finding love. 'Lo-fi, seriously funny, utterly beguiling'  - Time Out   BOOK NOW     DOCTOR WHO: CLASSIC MOVIE DOUBLE BILL (PG) Sun 14.30 Regenerated in 4K and shown back-to-back, two classics from the 1960s Whoniverse: Dr Who and the Daleks and Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D., with Peter Cushing starring in the Doctor's first big-screen outing.   BOOK NOW     IMAX: ELVIS (12A) Fri 16.30; Sat 13.00; Wed 19.30; Thu 11.00, 15.00   BOOK NOW   IMAX: THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER (12A) Fri, Sat, Sun, Wed, Thu 16.00, 19.00   BOOK NOW     THE QUIET GIRL (12A) Fri 17.30; Thu 17.00   BOOK NOW   TIGERS (15) Fri 19.30; Sat, Sun, Thu 20.00   BOOK NOW   KIDS' CLUB: AARDMAN SEASON     KIDS' CLUB: SHAUN THE SHEEP (PG)  Sat, Sun 10.30 The smart and silent sheep from the Wallace and Gromit films leads his flock into the big city, in his own debut movie. See it for £3 at our Kids’ Club screenings.    BOOK NOW   KINO DREAMS: THE REVERIES OF WIM WENDERS     BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB (U) Sat 16.30; Wed 20.00 Wenders' vibrant and thoroughly uplifting music documentary follows legendary guitarist Ry Cooder as he travels to Cuba to assemble some of the country’s finest musicians and record a Grammy-winning album.  Want to book ahead and devour some more of Wim's filmography? See the full series in the calendar here.   BOOK NOW     IMAX     IMAX 3D: BEAUTIFUL PLANET (U)   BOOK NOW     IMAX 3D: ANTARCTICA (U)   BOOK NOW   IMAX: APOLLO 11 (U)   BOOK NOW     IMAX 3D: SUPERPOWER DOGS (U)   BOOK NOW   IMAX 3D: WALKING WITH DINOSAURS   BOOK NOW   COMING SOON     NT LIVE: PRIMA FACIE (15) Screening 21 and 24 July Jodie Comer makes her West End debut with a solo tour de force in the UK premiere of Suzie Miller's award-winning courtroom drama.  "Masterful" – The Guardian   BOOK NOW   NITRAM (15) Screening from 22 July An isolated young man forms a friendship with a reclusive heiress, setting tragedy into motion in this fictionalised retelling of the 1996 Port Arthur Massacre.  "Pricklingly intense" – Telegraph   BOOK NOW         © National Science and Media Museum 2022 National Science and Media Museum, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1NQ (as part of the Science Museum Group) is an exempt charity under the Second Schedule of the Charities Act of 1960 and is recognised as charitable by HM Revenue and Customs.

 

What's coming up at Theatre Royal Wakefield         Wakefield Youth Music Theatre return to the stage with the smash hit musical West Side Story.   Jam packed with vibrant songs and dance routines including America, Tonight, Maria and I Feel Pretty, West Side Story is still an audience favourite after more than six decades.   Set in 1950’s New York, this new production features dazzling costumes alongside flawless musical arrangements.   Based on Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, West Side Story explores the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. The story follows Tony and Maria, two young lovers from opposite sides of the street war.   West Side Story first opened at the Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway in September 1957 to rave reviews and has continued to delight audiences ever since.   Don’t miss the stars of tomorrow in this exciting new production! Wakefield Youth Music Theatre presents West Side Story   Wednesday 24 August - Saturday 3 September 7.30pm Saturday matinees, 2:30pm   Tickets  From £15 Recommended age 12+ Contains staged depictions of gang violence Box Office 01924 211 311 Online theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk       A Message From Our Development Team     By now you may have heard about the brilliant achievements of Darren Johnson during Ruby Rhubarb's Full House challenge, in which £700 was raised to support our work with local communities.   Thank you to everyone who donated and, of course, Ruby, for dashing around the Theatre to so sit on every chair under serious time pressure, with two costume changes thrown in, too!   Sticking on a frock and a vibrant pink wig isn't the only way to fundraise for the Theatre, although we admit that is a pretty good way. There are endless ways to get involved and we're here to help however we can.     Feeling inspired?   Could you take on a sponsored challenge, bring colleagues together for a coffee morning or get creative to raise money for the Theatre? Are you unsure where to start on your fundraising journey? Don't worry, we can support you.   Raise vital funds for the Theatre  with our support – visit the website to find out how you could get involved with raising vital funds for the theatre!         We are looking forward to welcoming you to Theatre Royal Wakefield. Read more about how we are keeping you safe throughout your visit   We thank you for your continued support.       Theatre Royal Wakefield, Drury Lane, Wakefield, WF1 2TE   Please find a copy of our Privacy Policy here

What’s happening in Edinburgh in July 2022             Jazz & blues music, heritage & art exhibitions, food festivals – not to mention a giraffe trail – however you like your entertainment, July in Edinburgh has an action-packed programme of events for all the family to explore and enjoy.   Discover Edinburgh in July               What’s on in Edinburgh this month     Two of Edinburgh’s world-renowned festivals take place this month – attracting major international jazz & blues names as well as up-and-coming artists, visitors to Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival will be able to enjoy a wide range of styles, from 1920s traditional jazz to electronic blues. Celebrating its 18th anniversary, this year’s Edinburgh Art Festival’s exciting and eclectic programme includes 35 exhibitions across the city, including a special programme of newly commissioned artworks that respond to historic sites in the city. Get into nature and discover more about the architecture, heritage & nature of the magnificent Dalkeith Country Park during their Historic Country Park Tours, or take part in Giraffe About Town. Comprising 40 eight-foot-tall giraffes located all the way from Edinburgh Airport to Leith, can you find them all? A new music festival comes to Edinburgh this month. Taking place in the popular neighbourhood of Stockbridge, Over the Bridge has a star-studded line-up. Or if sampling the very best of Scottish food & drink is more to your liking, then don’t miss Edinburgh Food Festival. From the art of Leonardo da Vinci to the Burke and Hare murders, explore 500 years of medical history and exploration in the National Museum of Scotland’s new exhibition, Anatomy: A Matter of Death and Life. While it’s the last few days to enjoy the stunningly detailed and immersive exhibition, Van Gogh Alive – The Experience.   Book now 🌻               Edinburgh Music Reviews     Our Music Reviewer's second review is here! One of only three UK dates of the band’s European tour, read Stuart’s review of The Smile at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall. Image Credit Stuart Niven   Hit the right note 🎵               School’s Out for Summer!     Looking for ideas to keep the kids entertained over the summer holidays From dinosaurs trails to bus tours, there’s plenty going on in Edinburgh to keep boredom at bay! Image © Ruth Armstrong   Start exploring ☀               Fame and Fortune in Edinburgh     From storytellers to artists, inventors to filmmakers, Edinburgh’s streets have inspired & captivated for centuries. Why not visit today and discover the magic for yourself…? Image Credit Film Edinburgh   Discover more 📚               Resident Rewards Edinburgh     The start of a new month means the start of a new Resident Rewards Edinburgh – an outstanding local reward only available to Edinburgh residents. This month, we are delighted to partner with Filmhouse, Edinburgh’s leading independent cinema to offer Edinburgh residents 2 tickets for the price of 1.   Claim your Resident Reward 📽

 

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Major new exhibition opens this weekend     Our new exhibition, Anatomy: A Matter of Death and Life, opens this Saturday 2 July at the National Museum of Scotland. Charting 500 years of medical exploration, this is your chance to discover the history of anatomical study, from artistic explorations by Leonardo da Vinci to the Burke and Hare murders. Consider the social and medical history surrounding the practice of dissection, Edinburgh’s role as an international centre for medical study, and the links between science and crime in the early 19th century. Then delve deeper with our exhibition events programme. Join us for Spotlight On: Anatomy (13 July), Death and the City (30 August), plus more to be announced.   BOOK NOW       What's on this month       Book of Hours Until Tue 2 Aug, National Museum of Scotland  Don’t miss your last chance to see this 16th century illustrated prayer book featuring a poem handwritten by a young Mary, Queen of Scots. See the book in the Kingdom of the Scots gallery alongside other objects associated with Mary.     READ MORE       Nature Track Packs Until Fri 19 Aug, National Museum of Rural Life Explore the countryside around the museum with our new Nature Track Packs. Available to borrow on a first come, first served basis, each pack contains ideas and activities to encourage children to engage all their senses as they explore outdoors. You can also follow our Bird Bingo trail around the museum galleries.     READ MORE       Summer Satchels Sat 2 Jul–Sun 4 Sep, National Museum of Flight See the National Museum of Flight in a different way this summer with our new family activity satchels. Enjoy five playful activities to help children explore the museum from a different perspective. Available to borrow on a first come, first served basis, the satchel activities are designed to use outside on our spacious site.     READ MORE       Summer of Stories Sat 9–Sat 23 Jul, National Museum of Scotland From trails to storytelling, origami to film screenings, there's lots going on at the museum this month as part of Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022. Browse the full programme of drop-in activities, including a new family trail, and book your tickets to see Disney Pixar classic Brave on the big screen.     READ MORE       Galloway Hoard on tour The Galloway Hoard: Viking-age Treasure exhibition continues its tour this month, displaying treasures from the richest collection of rare and unique Viking-age objects ever found in Britain and Ireland. See it at Kirkcudbright Galleries until Sun 10 Jul, then at Aberdeen Art Gallery from Sat 30 Jul–Sun 23 Oct 2022.     READ MORE         LGBTQIA+ stories     To celebrate Pride Month, we've posted some new blogs from members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Queer Classicist Joe Watson explores the god Eros and his significance to queer culture, both in the ancient past and today, while National Museums Scotland's Russell Dornan reflects on his brooch collection and what it says about his identity as a queer person.     READ MORE             Book ahead         Operation Sabotage Fri 5–Sun 14 Aug (not Tue 9 Aug) National Museum of Flight Tickets are now on sale for our new escape room experience at the National Museum of Flight.  Working together as a team, race against the clock in two Second World War-themed rooms to solve a series of fiendish puzzles and save North Berwick from an act of wartime sabotage. Suitable for ages 14+. Advance booking required. book now     Collection Centre Tours Wed 24 Aug & Wed 21 Sep National Museums Collection Centre Go behind the scenes on a guided tour of the National Museums Collection Centre, our state-of-the-art collections and research centre in Granton, Edinburgh. Suitable for ages 14+.  Tickets are limited, so be quick to secure your place. book now       Shop the exhibition     After your visit to Anatomy: A Matter of Death and Life, don't forget to visit our exhibition shop either in person or online. Our shelves are full of books, gifts and educational kits inspired by the science of anatomy and its fascinating history.     SHOP ONLINE               Become a Member to get free entry to our museums and special exhibitions, plus exclusive events and discounts in our shops and cafes.         From our friends         Jubilee Jive Late     Fri 15 Jul, The Palace of Holyroodhouse     In celebration of Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, this special after-hours event will be held on Friday 15 July at The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Her Majesty’s official residence in Scotland. Go back in time to the early years of The Queen’s reign with 1950s music, dance, fashion and more.     read more       To find out more about how your personal information may be used, please read our privacy notice. Our mailing address is: National Museums Scotland Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF Copyright © 2022 National Museums Scotland, All rights reserved.

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Embrace the romance of a stay in a mansion house hotel Free breakfast, exclusive rates and a chance to have the cost of your stay credited back*, it’s all happening at De Vere when you book direct from £129*. De Vere hotel estates are wonderful places for loved ones to escape to, with sumptuous, peaceful bedrooms, pretty gardens to bask in and bars and restaurants for cosying-up. Our mansion houses have stories to tell of fascinating pasts and their famous (and infamous) former-residents. The fabric of the buildings positively ooze history and atmosphere. De Vere. Be part of the story. Book now South Cotswolds De Vere Tortworth Court With the Leaf Spa offering a range of restorative experiences, this grand manor on the southern edge of the Cotswolds boasts ravishing gardens and a Victorian arboretum. Explore before you book. Book now Decisions, decisions Not sure which De Vere hotel experience you fancy the most? Have a look round our mansion houses, right here, right now, with our 360˚ virtual tours. Once you’ve meandered the corridors and seen some bedrooms and restaurants, book to stay from just £129* in July or August and you’ll be automatically entered into a weekly draw to have the cost of your stay credited back to you. Book your stay Cotswolds De Vere Cotswold Water Park A uniquely beautiful location, beset by shimmering lakes, woodland and open countryside. If you fancy some 'us time', Spa6 is offering treatments and pampering. Take a look around here. Book now Windsor De Vere Beaumont Estate A spectacular hotel in picturesque surroundings that are a delight to explore. The elegant 1705 restaurant and bar are fine places for cosy dinners and bubbly refreshments. Check it out. Book now Berskshire De Vere Wokefield Estate A stunning, white manor house in a parkland setting. Relax in your supremely-comfortable room before descending for dinner. What could be better? Take a virtual tour of the hotel here. Book now Buckinghamshire De Vere Latimer Estate This majestic mansion in the heart of rural Buckinghamshire makes for a wonderful romantic retreat. Be sure to settle in the serene Library Bar for a nightcap or three. Lovely. Take a virtual stroll around here. Book now Surrey De Vere Horsley Estate Set in a truly beautiful location, this 75 acre estate boasts a turreted, gothic mansion and the modern Horsley Place. Take a look around before you book. Book now Cheshire De Vere Cranage Estate This imposing, Grade II listed manor house in leafy Cheshire is a wonderful retreat for loved ones, with cosy lounges and an elegant outdoor terrace for al fresco dining.  See for yourself on the virtual tour. Book now My account Follow us Contact us De Vere, The Inspire, Hornbeam Park, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8PA. Registered in England & Wales No: 6137931 *From rate is subject to room and rate availability. 'From £129' per room per night rate for existing Applause members, or when you sign up to Applause. 'Promotional rate and 'free breakfast' promotion includes accommodation and one breakfast per person. Valid on stay dates only and subject to availability. Up to two children stay and eat for free when under 12 years old only and must stay in the same room as an adult. Offer is subject to promotional room and rate availability. Date restrictions will apply. All rates quoted are from rates and will vary. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, discount, group, loyalty or negotiated rates. Additional charges may apply for extra beds in the room and will vary between hotels, please contact the hotel directly prior to arrival for further details. Cancellable up to 2pm on the day of arrival. Image is for illustrative purposes only. General terms & conditions apply.

 

 

 

SkyLines Festival of Poetry and Spoken Word Coventry, 15 - 17 July 2022     SkyLines starts tomorrow:  join us Friday 15 to Sunday 17 July   Poetry and spoken word take over Coventry's Belgrade Theatre from tomorrow evening, kicking off with Moniza Alvi and Natalie Linh Bolderston, followed by Hollie McNish & Michael Pedersen.   The best bargain is our Poetry Lovers Pass on either Saturday 16th or Sunday 17th July (or both). At just £30 (or £24 concession), it offers the opportunity to discover something new, as you'll access all live SkyLines readings and performances during the day at The Belgrade Theatre.    Under 25s are eligible to £5 tickets for live performances, including excellent poetry sets from Hollie McNish, John Hegley, Hannah Lowe & Raymond Antrobus, Casey Bailey and more...   If you cannot join us in person we have the full weekend Livestream Pass on offer too.   You can see the festival programme on our website, and book through the Belgrade Theatre box office.   Nine Arches Press and Writing West Midlands The SkyLines festival team     Also on over the SkyLines weekend...     Beyond 100 Queer Poems: John McCullough, Rosie Garland & Stanley Iyanu   Saturday 16 July, 6pm   BSL interpreted Livestreamed   Poetry Book Society Presents Hannah Lowe & Raymond Antrobus   Sunday 17 July, 6pm   BSL interpreted Livestreamed   John Hegley: Drawings of Dromedaries (and other creatures)   Sunday 17 July, 8pm   BSL interpreted Livestreamed   View Full Programme     SkyLines Festival of Poetry and Spoken Word is a project of Writing West Midlands and Nine Arches Press, and supported by funding from Arts Council England.

Creative Kirklees Newsletter 12 July 2022   Welcome to our newsletter everyone, and as the beautiful weather continues, we have some great ideas for fun and creative things to do outdoors but you will also find lots of things happening indoors if you want to keep a little cooler.  Here are just a few highlighted in the text but scroll down for some fabulous ideas of what you can get up to.  And don’t forget to check our website for even more! You might want to head to Greenhead Park this weekend (Saturday 16 July and Sunday 17 July 2022) for the Greenhead Gathering where you will find lots of FREE family events.  Celebrate the rich heritage and culture of the Caribbean and South Asian communities – enjoy the live bands and join the ultimate sing-along (karaoke like you’ve never seen it before)! Huddersfield High Street Action Zone are hosting the first performance of a brand new song about Huddersfield - local professional musicians have been working with children at Castle Hill School to develop the song 'Round Here' – be the first to listen to it at the world premiere on Friday evening (15 July) at Brian Jackson House. Not for this week, but coming soon, there are two fabulous outdoor theatre performances coming to Oakwell Hall – War of the Worlds (22 July) and Romeo and Juliet (18 August) – what a lovely way to spend a summer’s evening! Finally, the fabulous Sangam Festival returns on the 18 July for one month, until 17 August, with events and activities held online and in venues and outdoor locations across Kirklees, this Festival celebrates South Asian arts, culture and heritage and brings people together to enjoy heritage and multi-arts events in a spirit of celebration, positivity and harmony!     Events Wed 27 Jul 2022 Beginners Photography Workshop - West Yorkshire Are you new to photography or have you taken a break from your hobby and would like to get back into it? This workshop has been developed with the sole aim of helping you realise the full potential of your camera. The wo...   Thu 14 Jul 2022 Comedy Cellar - July 2022 Join us for the July edition of Huddersfield's monthly comedy night. Line up: Brennan Reece - Edinburgh Preview "Hilarious, rubber faced young talent" - The Times. Former English Comedian of the Year and Edin...   Fri 15 Jul 2022 Fundraising (roofraising?) Disco Holmfirth Picturedrome Get out your dancing shoes for a Friday Night out in Holmfirth 60s/70S/80S/90S DISCO Raising funds for Holmfirth Film Festival DJ Steve Dorril at Holmfirth Picturedrome 8.00pm till late Tickets £5 from Bo...   Sat 16 to Sun 17 Jul 2022 (2 days) Greenhead Gathering 2022 Join the Greenhead Gathering 2022 for fun, FREE family events on Saturday 16 July and Sunday 17 July 2022, at Greenhead Park, Huddersfield. Join the ultimate sing-along and enjoy live bands at Massaoke and celebrate t...   Fri 15 Jul 2022 Huddersfield High Street Action Zone – ‘Round Here' - World Prem New music inspired by Huddersfield High Street and created by local school children, to premiere this summer. Local professional musicians Chris Ruffoni, Jade Harris and Jessie Whyke have been working with the childre...   Sat 11 Jun to Sun 23 Oct 2022 (4 months) Janine Burrows: Table to Tide: A Yorkshire Conversation Janine Burrows is a designer, painter and illustrator based in West Yorkshire. She applies her background in surface pattern and printed textile to create expressive, textural depictions of British countryside and coasta...   Wed 13 Jul 2022 Journaling in a time of change Try out some writing styles, tools & prompts for using journaling during a time of change - whether that's adapting to unplanned or unwanted change, making change happen or embracing change - join us on Zoom on Wednesday...   Sun 17 Jul 2022 Karen Lake Trio at Huddersfield Jazz KAREN LAKE TRIO Karen Lake: vocals Jez Matthews: piano Dan Johnson: guitar Sunday 17 July 2022 at 2pm Smile Bar & Venue 38 Wakefield Road Huddersfield HD1 3AQ Tickets: £12 (plus 30p booking fee) available on...   Thu 14 Jul 2022 Le Gateau Chocolat & Jonny Woo: Now That's What We Call Musicals Fabulous. Glamorous. And camp AF. Dubbed the “Ebony and Ivory of drag” – Olivier award-winning star of La Clique and La Soiree, Le Gateau Chocolat, and the Queen of London’s Alternative Drag scene, Jonny Woo, are here...   Sat 16 Jul 2022 Live Music: Mustard County Join us at Summer in the Courtyard this Saturday for incredible live music, fresh stonebaked pizza, and some great drinks offers. Putting on two lively performances at 5pm and 7pm, Mustard County is a country/America...   Fri 15 Jul 2022 Live Music: Richard Sykes + Fifth Wheel Jazz Quintet Join us at Summer in the Courtyard this Friday night for incredible live music from two lively bands, fresh stonebaked pizza, and some great drinks offers. The fun starts at 7pm with Richard Sykes, former cruise dire...   Wed 27 Jul 2022 Macrame Plant Hangers at the Woolly Tap This session we'll be making our own macrame plant hangers from a variety of cords and recycled t-shirts. It's the perfect craft for anyone who's window ledges are overflowing with plants! You'll learn all the macrame kn...   Sat 25 Jun to Sat 30 Jul 2022 (1 month) Medical Packaging This Summer we are proud to exhibit Medical Packaging, by the fabulous Bini Atkinson! The exhibition opens on the 25th June, and everybody is welcome to come and celebrate the amazing works of Bini. If you can’t join ...   Sun 17 Jul 2022 Mirfield Family Fun Day Come and see what Mirfield has to offer! As part of the Mirfield Carnival, a celebration of individuality and inclusivity, St Paul’s Church is hosting a Family Fun Day & Cafe. Free entry! With a host of child ...   Sat 16 Jul 2022 Mirfield Makers Summer Craft Fair Over 40 local crafters & makers in our gorgeous Church. Artists Illustrators Ceramics Glassware Textiles pieces Knitted goods Homewares Kids clothes Toys & books Candles Accessories Crochet items Wreaths...   Sat 16 Jul 2022 Plastic canvas necklace Plastic canvas necklaces - learn various stitches that can be used on plastic canvas to create patterns and jewellery. Itinerary: • Introductions, take a look at some examples of plastic canvas jewellery and stitche...   Mon 18 Jul to Wed 17 Aug 2022 (1 month) Sangam Festival 2022 Sangam Festival is a community festival celebrating South Asian arts, culture and heritage. Our aim is to bring people together to enjoy heritage and multi-arts events in a spirit of celebration, positivity and harmony....   Sun 17 Jul 2022 SIGN WRITING WITH UMBERTO at MAGIC ROCK TAP - HUDDERSFIELD. A sign writing workshop in collaboration with Magic Rock Tap - Huddersfield and Rob [Umberto] Walker. The workshop will cover the basics of sign-writing methods. Using pencil and paper, Umberto will teach you two metho...   Thu 14 Jul 2022 Summertime with the Chorus of Opera North Join members of the Chorus of Opera North as they take you on a promenade through the hottest season of the year with music ranging from Monteverdi and Fauré to Gershwin and Cole Porter, plus some songs inspired by home ...   Sat 16 Jul to Sat 03 Sep 2022 (2 months) Village Art Summer Exhibition 'Village Art is to mount its first Summer Exhibition at Skelmanthorpe Community Library. The exhibition will feature the paintings of Cath Dunn and Helen Robinson and the wood carvings of Errol Beckford, the latter tw...   Opportunities Sun 17 Jul 2022 Creative Director, Bradford Culture Company Ltd Bradford has been named as UK City of Culture 2025. Their vision is to use arts and culture to fuel the social, economic and creative renaissance of the district; to make Bradford one of the most welcoming places in the...   Fri 05 Aug 2022 Cultural/Music Marketing & Comms Agency Tender Kirklees Council is looking to appoint a full-service specialist cultural / music marketing and communications agency to create a total project strategy and lead the campaign delivery to ensure the Kirklees Year of Music...   Mon 31 Oct 2022 Magic Little Grants 2022 Smaller charities and community groups across Great Britain can apply for a one-off £500 grant from 1 March until 31 October 2022. Six funding trusts from the People’s Postcode Lottery and Localgiving will be working ...   Mon 01 Aug 2022 Open Call - Filmmaker We are looking for a filmmaker to document the creative process of the Dewsbury Creative Town arts programme commissions. The initial film comission will capture the transformation of the underpass under Rishworth roa...   News Wed 06 Jul 2022 River Holme Connections Photo Competition River Holme Connections is running a photographer competition this summer called 'My River in the Valley'. Children and young people are invited to use a camera or phone and capture the beauty of our rivers and the wil...

 

 

 

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