Saturday 5 August 2023

Things to do this weekend in Leeds, Bradford, Halifax, Wakefield, London, Scotland, Ireland and more

Got plans for the weekend? Perhaps Leeds Pride? Here are a few ideas:

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Join us for the disco party of the year!


 

 

 

Hi,

The Brutus Gold's Love Train is back at Millennium Square tomorrow night (Friday 4 August 2023) for the ultimate disco party.  It's time to dust off those dancing shoes, gather your most fabulous 70s attire, and join us for a night of non-stop fun and funky beats.

See you on the dance floor!

 

 

Brutus Gold's Love Train - Open Air Disco Party 2023 | Promo Video

 

 

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Hi,

Discover the musical treats in store for August and the remaining summer months...

Don't miss out securing your tickets for the International Chamber Season, six extraordinary concerts full of flair and joie de vivre. Curated by the talented flautist Adam Walker, these concerts promise an unforgettable musical journey into the world of chamber music from France and beyond.

Explore our brochures to see what's in store for the whole season. Click the button to access our brochures online and immerse yourself in mesmerizing melodies and powerful performances.

See you at a concert soon, 
Leeds International Concert Season

 

 

 

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Leeds International Chamber Season 2023/24: French Connections

General booking is now open for the Leeds International Chamber Season 2023/24: French Connections. Curated by flautist Adam Walker, these six concerts explore chamber music from France and beyond and feature some of Adam's dearest musical friends including the Orsino Ensemble, guitarist Sean Shibe, and the Marmen Quartet.

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- Retain your chosen seats for all concerts 
- Be the first to hear about future Leeds International Chamber Seasons

Click here to subscribe and save, or view the brochure online.

October 2023 - March 2024
The Venue, Leeds Conservatoire 

 

 

Summer Bands in Leeds Parks

More great entertainment from the region's brass, jazz and concert bands is in store for August, with over 20 free concerts to choose from. 

Free admission, Sundays from 2.30pm
In the parks and green spaces of Leeds

 

 

Leeds International Piano Series 2023/24

Enjoy a truly wonderful line-up of both new and familiar pianists in Leeds, including Louis Lortie, Angela Hewitt, and Alexandra Dariescu (pictured). 

Subscribe and save! Book all six concerts and save 20%, choose the best seats available with a priority booking period and be the first to hear about future series. 

General booking is from 10am on Wednesday 9 August. 

October 2023 - March 2024
The Venue, Leeds Conservatoire

 

 

Leeds Best of Brass 2023/24

Come enjoy some of the UK's best brass bands live at the historic Grade II listed Morley Town Hall.

Book four or more concerts in the same transaction and save 10% on ticket prices. 

September 2023 - May 2024
Morley Town Hall

 

 

Manchester Collective: LAD 

Experience the unique fusion of bagpipe noise punk and baroque masterpieces as violinist Rakhi Singh and guitarist Alan Keary (Shunya) push sonic boundaries.

Julia Wolfe's LAD, reimagined for a loud violin, meets Bach's iconic Chaconne and Steve Reich's mesmerizing Electric Counterpoint.

Join this electrifying journey of artistic minds colliding, creating an unforgettable evening of traditional and contemporary music.

Thu 19 October, 7.45pm
Howard Assembly Room

 

 

Offer: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra online

Experience the power of the BSO from the comfort of your own home. Eighteen concerts will be livestreamed from the orchestra's home at Lighthouse in Poole, which can be watched again or enjoyed whenever you wish for 30 days after live broadcast.

Subscribe to the BSO's online programme with the exclusive half price discount code for Leeds audiences: Leeds2324D1g

Full price online subscription is £160, discounted price is £80. For more information please visit the BSO's website.

Online concerts from October 2023 - May 2024

 

 

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Hi,
By now you probably know how we do things at the Domino, great drinks, fantastic service, and exceptional live music.
check bellow for the line up, Domino winner and news of this weeks free cocktail.

The Domino Team

 

NEWS

 

Come Try Our New
Cocktail Menu For Free


It's always a reason to celebrate when we drop our new cocktail menu and our latest one is no exception, we'd love to show you what we've been working on.

This week's cocktail is the Zapatero, a Mexican take on a Manhattan with Ilegal Joven Mezcal, blended scotch, honey & ginger syrup and chocolate & orange bitters. Rich and complex, just like my ex-wife. 

You'll receive a redeemable code today and every Tuesday for the next 6 weeks, show the code to one of our amazing bar staff and you get this week's cocktail for free.

Keep your eyes peeled for a separate email containing your redeemable code!

 

2023 DOMINO WEEKLY GIVEAWAY

 

Every week, one reader from our mailing list gets a limited-edition, engraved 2023 Domino which gets you free entry on paid nights, a welcome cocktail with every visit to the club and a queue jump with one friend.
 
This week's winner is…Lynday Swales
We'll be in touch via email.

 

THIS WEEK'S BREAK-EVEN LIQUID

 


Hatozaki 12 Year

 

Small Batch Japanese Whisky
46.0% ABV
 


A 12-year-old malt whisky from Hatozaki, this interesting Japanese bottling was initially matured in American oak casks, before being finished for six months in barrels that previously held Umeshu liqueur, arguably the most iconic fruit liqueur made in Japan using a native variety of small plums called ume. Layers of depth and a subtle sweetness on the finish. This is superb stuff.

Usual Price £16.79
Our Price £3.89

 

THIS WEEK LIVE AT THE DOMINO

 


 

SATURDAY - FUNK & GROOVE

 

8:30pm - 11:00pm

Mojah

Energetic feel-good Reggae band Mojah make their welcome return to the Domino Club. Featuring some of the best musicians in Yorkshire, Mojah play, Reggae, Soul, Blues, Rock and Pop in their own roots style.

 

11:45pm - 2am

The Oliver Wolf Trio

Oliver Wolf and his trio are back with a special late-night show.
Expect their funky takes on classic bangers.

 

SUNDAY - ROOTS

 

9:00pm - 11:30pm

Lucy Robinson

Lucy is a singer/songwriter from Holywood, Northern Ireland. Having grown up listening to Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan and Bob Marley her music and writing is heavily influenced by these legends.

 

 

 

 

The Domino Club,
The Grand Arcade, Leeds (map)


 

Leeds Libraries Newsletter

Leeds Libraries Newsletter - August 2023

Welcome

We have lots to let you know about this month, including poetry, events, special tours, workshops and more. There's so much to look forward to!

If you're not already, make sure you're following us on social media to get the latest news and see what we're up to. You can also check out our What's On in Leeds Libraries page on Leeds Inspired for more details.


 

Summer Reading Challenge

This year's Summer Reading Challenge is well underway - we held our Sign Up Saturday on 22 July, but you have all summer to join in, get reading and pick up some prizes! Pop to your local library to find out more and collect your starter pack.

 


In Focus...

Introducing our new programme of talks 'In Focus'. This programme will explore topical issues of the day. Our first event takes a look at the caring system.

Who CaresWho Cares? A discussion with Emily Kenway: Tuesday 19 September, 6.15pm, Room 700, Leeds Central Library

Around the world, millions of people are quietly caring for long-term unwell, elderly or disabled loved ones; one-in-eight people in the UK and the US, with comparable proportions across the globe. For many, this is a full-time job, saving our economies billions each year. When author Emily Kenway found herself in the painful position of caring for her mother, she discovered that provision for people in her situation was, at best, hopelessly inadequate and, at worst, completely non-existent.

We look forward to welcoming you to Leeds Central Library where Emily will be talking with Claire Turner, CEO of Carers Leeds, about her experience and decision to write her ground-breaking memoir, described by New Statesman as "a compassionate hybrid of memoir and manifesto".

Book your free ticket here

 


 

Libraries in Leeds festivalLibraries in Leeds festival

Did you know our public libraries are part of a wider network of libraries across the city, including academic, health and libraries within cultural setting such as the Royal Armouries and Henry Moore Institute?

We are celebrating this network of libraries with our first 'Libraries in Leeds' festival. The programme includes a number of interesting talks, thought-provoking discussions and ‘backstage’ experiences for everyone to enjoy, including a day of free family-friendly activities on Saturday 9 September at Leeds Central Library. Find more information here

 


 

Tablet lendingTablet Lending from Leeds Libraries

We have relaunched our tablet lending scheme. iPads with data are available for residents to borrow for free at the following community hub and library sites: Armley, Holt Park, Seacroft and Hunslet.

If you know anyone who would benefit from this service, please encourage them to get in touch.

We can also support community organisations’ digital inclusion programmes by loaning iPads with data to be used with service users.

Please contact Leeds.Libraries@Leeds.gov.uk to express an interest.

 


Smeaton300: The Art of Engineering

Lighting the Way

We’re pleased to be part of this exciting project celebrating the life and legacy of John Smeaton, the first Civil Engineer. The programme of events lead all the way up to his 300th birthday in 2024. Find out more here.

Join artist Alison McIntyre for ‘Lighting the Way’ and create a piece of mixed media artwork inspired by the idea of the lighthouse. You can then choose whether to come to a final workshop where we'll create a larger collaborative piece for Leeds Central Library’s window as part of Light Night in October. We’ll also explore our relationship to lighthouses and what they mean to us. 

Workshops will take place in the following libraries: Wetherby, Beeston, Headingley and Central. Booking required. Events are funded by Leeds2023.


Heritage Open Days 9-16 September

In the local history department of Leeds Central Library there's only one thing we love more than heritage, and that’s…Heritage Open Days! This year we’re hosting several Creativity Unwrapped-themed talks and events, alongside our annual offering of FREE heritage tours of our Grade II* listed building.

Visit our Ticketsource page to browse the full programme and book tickets.  

We’re particularly excited to host author and academic Jennie Batchelor for her talk Needlework, early women's magazines and Jane Austen Embroidery. We know that Jane Austen was an accomplished novelist; she was also a talented needlewoman. But where did she get her designs from? Jennie will draw on treasures from our Sanderson Collection and her nearly twenty years of tracking down presumed-lost needlework patterns from women's magazines of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Original material from the Sanderson Collection, including The Lady’s Magazine, will be available to view at the event. Funded by Leeds Civic Trust and Leeds2023.


 

Social media for business workshops

Throughout August, our Business and IP Centre is hosting Social Media for Business: Summer Evening Workshops. These sessions are tailored specifically for start-ups and businesses aiming to enhance their social media skills. Whether you prefer to follow the entire series or dip into relevant subjects, our workshops will provide the fundamental knowledge necessary to thrive in the digital landscape.

View the topics and secure your spot here: BIPC Eventbrite


Central Library improvements

We will be carrying out some refurbishment of our Central Library starting this autumn. To carry out these improvements, we will be closing the Music Library to the public from 21st August until early 2024. This means our music stock will be inaccessible until works are completed. You’ll still be able to access all our online resources like Medici and Naxos, or you’re welcome to stock up on items now.

Our performance sets will however continue to be available and we will let you know where to collect and drop off your orders when you book your appointment.

Please keep an eye on our social media for updates about our refurbishment work.


 

Make A Will MonthSt Gemma’s Hospice – Make a Will Month

Having an up-to-date Will ensures that your money, property and possessions go to the people and causes you care about.

This October St Gemma’s are working with local solicitors to give more people the opportunity to have their Wills written.

Find more information here: www.st-gemma.co.uk/makeawillmonth

To request a free, no obligation guide to the scheme please email anna.murphy@st-gemma.co.uk or call Anna on 0113 306 9170.

 


Find out more

Did you know we have 3 further library newsletters, where you can find out more about family friendly activities, local history and books and reading? Sign up here:

Thank you for reading our latest newsletter. We look forward to welcoming you soon - get in touch or find your local library


 


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Family-fun, Outdoor Disco, Popworld Festival & more

 

 

Hi Karen,

After three weeks of incredible performances, our Summer Series 2023 is drawing to a close. This week will see Yorkshire's biggest children's festival take over Millennium Square, promising endless fun for young kids (2nd August) before we go back in time to the disco era with the electrifying Brutus Gold's Love Train (4th August). The party continues with the ultimate Popworld celebration on 5 August and the return of Leeds Pride on 6 August. 

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WHAT'S ON

 

Child Friendly Leeds Live

 

Kick start the summer holidays with the biggest children's festival in Yorkshire. Child Friendly Leeds Live is back with a heap of entertaiment for children aged 12 and under. Presented by Jez (CBBC and Carriageworks's panto legend) and Faye (Boom-Chikka-Boom), the event is packed with music, dance, comedy, special appeareances from beloved characters and fun activities including den building, climbing wall, glitter tattoos and balloon modeling.

Wednesday 2 August 2023 | 10.30am & 2.30pm
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Brutus Gold's Love Train

 

Get ready to boogie with Brutus Gold's Love Train! Join us this Friday for the world-renowned disco party featuring 70s grooves, quirky characters, tongue-in-cheek humour and hilarious dance-offs! Dust off your wildest 70s outfit and dance to classic soul, funk and dance tunes with the iconic Brutus Gold. Don't miss this iconic outdoor retro spectacular!

Friday 4 August 2023 | 6.30pm
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The Popworld Festival

 

Get ready to sing along to your favourite hits from the 90s and 00s as the Popworld Festival returns this Saturday with an incredible line-up of artists including Ronan Keating, Claire Richards from Steps, B*Witched, Chesney Hawkes and DJ Casper. Ready to take a trip down memory lane?

Saturday 5 August 2023 | 6pm
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Leeds Pride 2023

 

Millennium Square will once again kick off the Leeds Pride celebrations this Sunday, with two hours of entertainement ft local acts including Rachel Fuller, Imani Versace, Davey Stuart, Sheba Glamore, House of Blaque, King Little and Haus of Hell. The parade will then head to the city centre at 2.15pm where more entertainment will take place on Lower Briggate.

Sunday 6 August 2023 | 12pm-2pm
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What's on at Pictureville

This week our red tabs are turning pink as the biggest film of the year comes to our screen.

Plus, we're celebrating South Asian History Month with a special screening of Polite Society and a panel discussion on the joy of South Asian cinema.

 

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.

 

 

 

Screening This Week (4–10 August)

 

 

Barbie

BARBIE (12A)

Screening daily, see website for full listings

With a worldwide box office of over $770 million and the biggest opening weekend for a woman director ever, Barbie is a record-breaking hit. Whether you've seen it already or want to see what the fuss is about, watch it with us and help to support independent cinema in Bradford. 

 

 

Squaring the cirlce

SQUARING THE CIRCLE (15)

Sun 19.50

 

While We Watched

WHILE WE WATCHED (15)

Fri 17.35; Thu 20.40

 

 

Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART ONE (12A)

Sat 16.45; Wed 16.35

 

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY (12A)

Tue 16.30

 

 

Elemental

ELEMENTAL (PG)

Sun 12.10; Tue 11.30

 

Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken

RUBY GILLMAN, TEENAGE KRAKEN (PG)

Sat 12.05; Thu 13.25

 

 

 

 

South Asian History Month

 

Polite Society

POLITE SOCIETY (12A) + Q&A

Monday 7 August, 18.30

To celebrate South Asian History Month, we've partnered with Bradford South Asian Festival for a special screening of action-packed British Asian comedy, Polite Society.

The screening will be followed by a discussion about the joy, spectacle, escapism and colour inherent in South Asian cinema through the ages (whether Bollywood, South Indian or Pakistani films).

 

 

 

 

Kids' Club

 

Kids' Club shows the best in family films every weekend for the reduced price of £3, and for the summer holidays we've got extra Kids' Club screenings every Friday morning!

Please note that these screenings are aimed at children under 12 and their grown ups. Unaccompanied adults will not be admitted.

 

Mrs Doubtfire

MRS DOUBTFIRE (12A)

Fri 10.30

 

The Secret Life of Pets

THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS (U)

Sat 10.00; Sun 10.00

 

 

 

 

Coming Soon

 

Oppenheimer

OPPENHEIMER [70MM] (15)

Screening from 11 August

Christopher Nolan's latest blockbuster comes to our screen next week and we're the only place in West Yorkshire to see it on 70mm.

 

 

 

 

Pictureville is open seven days a week. Our IMAX and Cubby Broccoli screen are temporarily closed until summer 2024, as part of the National Science and Media Museum's once-in-a-generation transformation.

 

 

 

 


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School of Rock

 

 

Based on the film starring Jack Black, with a brand new score by Andrew Lloyd Webber, School of Rock is the musical that sticks it to the man!

 

Dewey Finn is every parent’s nightmare. A teacher who prefers to slack off than swot up. But when there’s a chance for his straight-A students to step into the limelight and win Battle of The Bands, he’s the only man for the job.

 

Brought to you by the same fantastic team behind West Side Story, Oklahoma!, Sister Act and Les Miserables – Don’t miss this rocking musical that is sure to bring the house down!

 

Based on the Paramount movie written by Mike White

 

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber

Book by Julian Fellows

Lyrics by Glenn Slater

Wakefield Youth Music Theatre presents 

School of Rock

 

Wednesday 23 August - Saturday 2 September 2023

7.30pm, Saturday matinees 2.30pm

 

Tickets

From £15

Box Office 01924 211 311
Online theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk

 

Buy tickets for School of Rock

 

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🎈 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US 🎈
 

 

It's our birthday month this August and we
are celebrating with a special discount to say
thank you to all our customers for supporting us for
25 years!
 

 

 


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Offer valid online until midnight tonight.
 

 

 

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SAVE THE DATE

 

BIRTHDAY BASH
SUNDAY 27TH AUGUST

 

 


We are excited to announce more information on our upcoming birthday celebrations at Ossett Brewery. 

We are celebrating 25 years of brewing this August and
we are going big! 

 
On Sunday 27th August expect live music all afternoon and evening featuring Him & Her Duo, WiredThe Cheats and Planet ABBA to end the celebrations.
 
Of course there will be Ossett cask and SALT keg, cider, gin, cocktails on tap, fizz and more as well as two street food vendors serving throughout the day.
 
Make sure you save the date and spread the word.
 
More details will follow soon with a full rundown of the day. 

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Arlo Parks, Colson Whitehead and George the Poet.

 


 

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Literature and poetry at the Southbank Centre
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Why they write

Some are sharing their deepest secrets, their toughest life lessons. Some want to sound the alarm on AI. And some only want you to turn the page.

Writers and poets all have their reasons. Hear all about the motivations of Colson Whitehead, Arlo Parks, Marina Abramović and George the Poet in our upcoming talks.

 

New York, New York

 

A man wearing a grey blazer over a black shirt

 

Colson Whitehead: Crook Manifesto

THU 17 AUG

New York of 1971 comes to the Southbank Centre as Colson Whitehead talks to Erica Wagner about Crook Manifesto, the highly anticipated sequel to Harlem Shuffle.

 

 

Arlo is photographed in her living room. She has short bright red hair and wears a black vest exposing her tattooed arms. There is a TV mounted on the wall behind her and a framed print depicting a face painted in pinks and yellows.

 

 

Arlo Parks: The Magic Border

SUN 10 SEP

Join us for a very special evening with Arlo Parks, the Mercury Prize-winning musician and poet, as she launches The Magic Border, her first book.

 

A black and white photo of Marina with her head tilted to the sky. She is baring her teeth and is dragging a brush through her long dark hair.

 

 

Marina Abramović: A Visual Biography

SUN 1 OCT

Marina Abramović, the trailblazing performance artist, is joined by author Katya Tylevich to discuss their new book, Marina Abramović: A Visual Biography.

This event is Speech-to-Text transcribed (STT)

 

two hands, one human and one bionic reach towards each other, almost touching.

 

 

Is AI an Existential Threat to Humanity

THU 28 SEP

As the race to develop artificial intelligence heats up, might the technology really become too powerful to control? Find out with the help of some very human experts.

This event is Speech-to-Text transcribed (STT).

 

London Literature Festival

 

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George the Poet Presents

FRI 20 OCT

George the Poet curates a night of music and spoken word, drawing on his new anthology Part of a Story That Started Before Me

This event is British Sign Language interpreted (BSL).

 

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Yu Miri: The End of August

SUN 22 OCT

Join bestselling writer Yu Miri and her translator Morgan Giles as they present Yu’s latest novel to be translated into English, The End of August

 

Portrait of novelist Helen Oyeyemi in a white sleeveless dress against a black background

 

Helen Oyeyemi: Trying

SUN 22 OCT

Hear the annual New Statesman/Goldsmiths Prize lecture, a chance for writers to offer personal manifestos on the art of fiction – this time, from Helen Oyeyemi.

 

A black and white photo shows poet Seamus Heaney leaning against a wall looking out a window pensively. He wears a dark suit jacket and shirt and has shaggy, white hair.

 

Seamus Heaney: A Life in Letters

SUN 29 OCT

We mark ten years since Seamus Heaney’s passing with readings from a new book of his letters, alongside poems and reflections from a panel of writers.

This event is British Sign Language interpreted (BSL).

 

A picture book maker sitting on a wooden desk, wearing an ink splattered apron

 

Oliver Jeffers: Begin Again

SUN 22 OCT

Oliver Jeffers, the author and artist, discusses Begin Again: The Story of How We Got Here and Where We Might Go, his new picture book for adults.

 

 

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Hook, line and sinker

You're swimming in things to do this week. Take a deep breath, then get crafty building a coral reef, float through underwater projections or harpoon a last-minute ticket for The SpongeBob Musical, the show making serious waves.

November's catch is just as fresh – we've just netted both Emeli Sandé and a collab between City of London Sinfonia and the London Review of Books.

Descend to the bottom of the email, and you'll find a treasure chest of blogs, including Brian Eno's best collaborations and an unctuous risotto recipe.

 

Your week with us

 

A fabric-adaptation of a poem by Gwendolyn Brooks.

 

Poets in Vogue

UNTIL SUN 10 SEP

Poets in Vogue is a free exhibition at the National Poetry Library presenting the fashion worlds and poetic work of seven women poets through a series of displays, including a skirt that belonged to Sylvia Plath.

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REPLAY

UNTIL SUN 3 SEP

Lewis Cornay is shown playing SpongeBob SquarePants in The SpongeBob Musical. SpongeBob is pictured standing in front of a blue door. He has bright yellow hair and green-rimmed glasses, and is wearing a yellow shirt with a pattern of blue bubbles, a bright red tie and brown shorts. He is smiling and has his hands on his hips.

 

The SpongeBob Musical

UNTIL SUN 27 AUG

 

A group of breakdancers watching a man do a handstand

 

Just Vibez & ZooNation: Hip-Hop 50th Birthday Party

SAT 12 AUG

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Craft a Coral Reef

SAT 12 & SUN 13 AUG

 

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Red Rope

SAT 12 & SUN 13 AUG

Float through an underwater paradise of dynamic projections for a profound reminder of the beauty and fragility of our oceans.

 

 

Concrete wonder

 

Rotating images of: people in the food market, a close-up of hands holding an arepa and sweet potato fries, and three juice glasses

 

Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden

EVERY WED – SUN

Climb up the yellow steps above the Queen Elizabeth Hall to discover a not-so-secret oasis, filled with the colours and smells of plants, wild flowers and herbs. There's also a café where you can try inventive cocktails infused with ingredients grown in the garden.

 

 

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Benjamin Britten and W.H. Auden in conversation

 

Perfection, of a Kind: Britten vs Auden

SUN 5 NOV

City of London Sinfonia and the London Review of Books present an evening of musical-literary collisions, inspired by a meeting (and parting) of minds like no other.

 

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Emeli Sandé

SAT 11 NOV

Introduced to the world ten years ago, Emeli Sandé MBE is emotional, prolific, honest and a go-to artist for heartfelt pop sensibility. Sandé’s debut album, Our Version of Events, has sold over 5.4 million copies to date.

 

 

 

Cultural Assembly: Together We Act

SUN 3 SEP

Assemble at an inspiring town hall to ask what lies beyond Planet Summer, and what future we want to create in the face of the climate crisis. Share your questions with us in advance using the form on the website.

 

 

 

 

The Honey Dijon Experience

SAT 9 SEP

The DJ plays her own songs and favourite tunes, remixed live with the Radiant Baby Orchestra, in the world premiere of The Honey Dijon Experience.

 

 

 

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Green light

Make your houseplants even greener by popping them inside one of these plant pot covers made from waste cement sacks – part of our recycled range, which also includes rustic recycled-glass vases and nature-inspired jewellery.

 

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Brian Eno: 10 top collaborations

Take a moment to relive a few choice pages from the from the back catalogue of the self-described ‘non-musician’.

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Dear Earth artist in focus: Andrea Bowers

Get an insight into Andrea Bowers, one of the artists whose work features in the Hayward Gallery’s Dear Earth.

Andrea Bowers, Step It Up ActivistsSand Key Reef, Key West, Florida, Part of North America’s Only Remaining Coral Barrier Reef, 2009Courtesy of Andrea Bowers and Andrew Kreps Gallery. Photo credit: Thomas Mueller

 

 

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Recipe: everyday porcini riso from 4COSE

Enjoy this fantastic mushroom risotto recipe courtesy of artist collective 4COSE.

 

 

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FANE

Forgotten histories, personal journeys & untold stories

We’re excited to announce new Fane Online events with disability activist Lucy Webster and historian Preeti Dhillon

Lucy's latest book, The View From Down Here, offers an honest, hilarious and furious account of what it really means to move through the world as a disabled woman, while Preeti's The Shoulders We Stand On sheds light on forgotten UK anti-racist campaigners, uncovering their vital contributions. 

Leading the launch of our live autumn season next month is the Queen of History Lucy Worsley, who'll be uncovering the real Agatha Christie. There are limited tickets remaining - so book yours soon.

Speaking of leading ladies, journalist Afua Hirsch will be joined by TV and radio presenter Gemma Cairney on stage in Edinburgh. Let Afua take you on a global exploration of ancestral beauty practices.

 

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What’s happening in Edinburgh in August 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

August – a time for school holidays, family day trips and, of course, Edinburgh’s legendary Festivals, is here!


Whether you’re visiting Scotland’s capital city for the first time, are a seasoned visitor, or a resident of this beautiful city, take your pick from exciting festivals, must-see events and family trails all taking place this month.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What's On: Edinburgh Events in August 2023

 

 

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Dovecot Studios’ major summer exhibition, Scottish Women Artists: 250 Years of Challenging Perception encompasses painting, photography and textile art from leading Scottish female artists. While if you’re looking to refresh your home with some decorative art, both the West End Fair and Coburg House’s Summer Open Studios are bursting with an array of choice from talented artists, designers and makers.

 

Less from 40 minutes train journey from Edinburgh, Fringe by the Sea returns to North Berwick with a packed family-friendly programme, including comedy, music, talks and workshops. While in the middle of the month it’s pipes bands, heavy events and Highland dancing that take centre stage with the North Berwick International Highland Games.

 

If you love the idea of sipping and nibbling your way through a range of delicious food and drink, all while being entertained by a variety of live music, don’t miss Edinburgh Foodies Festival at Inverleith Park. Or explore Edinburgh’s edible landscape with Napiers Festival Foraging Tour.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edinburgh’s summer festivals

 

 

From art to literature, comedy to dance, film to performance, however you like your culture, if you’re looking for entertainment, Edinburgh in August is the place to be as the city hosts a myriad of glorious festivals. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bakeries and delicatessens in Edinburgh

 

 

You’re enjoying all the fun of the festivals and hunger strikes!


Fear not – across the city you’ll find a wealth of bakeries and delicatessens offering delicious sweet and savoury treats that’ll more than satisfy your tastebuds!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The ultimate Harry Potter guide to Edinburgh

 

 

Love all things magical?


From wizard-inspired shops to walking tours taking-in notable magical sights, a trip to Edinburgh should be on the wish-list of all Harry Potter fans.

 

 

 

 


 

Causeway Coast Route in 6 days

 

Fill your heart with Ireland

 

Causeway Coast Route in 6 days

Causeway Coast Route in 6 days

TRIP IDEA: Stretching from Belfast to the Walled City of Derry, Northern Ireland's Causeway Coastal Route is hailed as one of the best road trips in the world!

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Meet Kilkenny

Meet Kilkenny

Great food, great people, and great hurling… These are only some of the highlights of Kilkenny City. You best make sure you stop by on your travels!

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Open to find your dream accommodation

From Viking Ringforts to yellow submarines, you can rest your head in accommodation just as unique as your next adventure to the island of Ireland!

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Autumn Holidays in Dorset

Summer might be a popular time of year, but there's still plenty of reasons to visit during Autumn!

 

 

Here's just some of the reasons you might love an Autumn holiday...


Mild weather means long walks are a great family activity, and Dorset's many woodlands provide a picturesque place to walk through the falling leaves.

Many of Dorset's beaches are dog-friendly all year round, however almost all that don't allow dogs in the Summer lift their restrictions on the 1st of October, meaning it's a great time to bring your four-legged friend on a trip to the coast.

Dorset's not just about the beaches, as there's plenty of fantastic indoor activities available at Highlands End, and in all the towns across the county, just in case the weather isn't on your side.


Outside of peak season Dorset tends to be quieter, meaning you can explore some of the county's most popular attractions and beaches without the crowds.
 

 

 

 

Events in September, October and November


Bournemouth Air Festival: 31st August - 3rd September
Bridport Hat Festival: 2nd September
Dorset County Show: 2nd - 3rd September
Guided Coast Walk from Highlands End: 3rd September
Seafeast Dorset Seafood Festival: 9th - 10th September
Wine Tasting at Martin's Bar & Restaurant: 22nd September
Pumpkin Carving Competition and Halloween Disco at Martin's Bar & Restaurant: 27th October
Bonfire By The Beach, West Bay: 28th October
Firework Night displays across the county: 4th - 5th November
The Bridport Literary Festival: 5th - 11th November
Highlands End Maker's Market: 18th November
Illuminate at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens: Opening on 24th November

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SCULPTURE GARDEN
31st July - 24th September 2023
Ashridge House, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1NS

 

The first week of Ashridge Houses’ inaugural Sculpture Garden is off to a great start! 

With over 40+ sculptures, spread across the 190 acres of landscaped gardens, this exhibition promises an eclectic collection of contemporary and traditional sculptures crafted by talented living artists.
 

"Visited today, fantastic time exploring the grounds and sculptures. Well worth the visit!" - Maxine

 

 

 

 

 

Ashridge House is home to 190 acres of landscaped gardens and with over 800 years of history, every inch tells a story.

 

No matter what time of day or year you visit, there is always something to take your breath away.

 

On-site we have the Bakehouse Café offering some of the best handmade pastries, along with a restaurant and cocktail bar.

 

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Celebrate (a very British) summer on Oxford Street

Summer is here — or is it?! Rain or shine, we've got you covered with a host of unmissable experiences in central London. From free-flowing brunches and alfresco dining to holiday pop-ups and store openings, there’s something for everyone. Fun, food and fashion, here we come… 

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Under Armour opens cutting edge store

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Willows x Aperol Spritz roof terrace

 

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Intimissimi Uomo x Pall Mall Barbers collaboration

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The 6 staples for your summer holiday capsule

Holiday on the horizon? Whether beach-bound or planning a city vacation, choose pieces that take up minimal space but deliver maximum wear. 

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Staycation ideas for your London city break

Searching for somewhere special to stay in the capital? Look no further than these spectacular hotels, all within walking distance of Oxford Street.

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Family-friendly fun over the school holidays

Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained no matter the weather? From bath-bomb making workshops at Lush to tea parties at John Lewis, the fun starts here.

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SEAFEAST – The Dorset Seafood Festival

9th & 10th Sept 2023

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SEAFEAST – a treat for all the senses

Dorset Seafood Festival

Tuesday August 1, 2023

Dear Karen,

As you know, SEAFEAST - The Dorset Seafood Festival celebrates the excellent variety of seafood available in Dorset and the South West and brings together talented chefs, fishermen, and producers. But did you know that there is also a live music stage, which has been curated by local legends, The Leggomen? See the schedule below – times TBC.

 

Saturday 9th September:

  • Carley Varley
  • Finnian McGurk
  • Finlay Leslie
  • The Bridport Broadsides Shanty Crew
  • The Leggomen duo

Sunday 10th September:

  • That Britpop Band
  • The Leggomen
  • The Jolly Boys Outing
  • Chief Lazarus
  • Matt Lock Music

 

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School of Fish

We are also excited to bring back the FREE Children’s Cookery Workshop, designed to help children learn how to cook and enjoy fish as part of a balanced diet. This year Weymouth College will be running the workshops, kids can learn how to cook with mussels or prepare a crab and prawn dish. The college is Weymouth’s further education centre and offers a fantastic range of food, hospitality and catering courses – which makes it the perfect partner for the Festivals cookery school. Parents can also enjoy food from their Avenue Restaurant food stall.  The cookery school provides an amazing opportunity for families attending the Festival to create their own seafood dishes, whilst learning all about the fantastic seafood available in our UK waters.

Once you have booked your festival tickets, you can book your free workshop places here.

 

Dorset Seafood Festival

As always the festival will feature demonstration chefs on stage, fabulous street food, quality wines and local ales with lots of family entertainment. This year we have a new feature – an "English Wine Garden", featuring three Dorset wines, Bride Valley, Furleigh Estate and Langham. If beer is more your thing, you can quench your thirst in the Badger Brewery Beer Garden!

Tickets are limited and are £10 for adults. Children under 16 go free with any paying adult.

Locals – get your Sunday tickets for £5 (with a DT3, DT4 or DT5 postcode) – use code LOCAL5 when booking

Best fishes,
Team SEAFEAST

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We believe that when it comes to pampering, the more the merrier. And where better to catch up and relax than Champneys? 

Whether you're organising a zen hen do, reuniting with old school friends, celebrating a milsetone birthday or simply want to spend some time with your loved ones, we've designed the perfect package where you can bring your friends for free.

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Bring your friends for free

Get four or more of your favourite pamper pals together for a day or stay and bring one friend for free for every two fully paid guests.

With good food, relaxation goodies, heavenly treatments and pure spa bliss, we promise you'll leave with memories that will last a lifetime.

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Free spa day offer - ends tomorrow

Don't fancy a group day out? Come along solo or with a plus one for 9 hours of bliss this summer, and enjoy your spa day for free.

Simply book two 50-minute Champneys treatments to enjoy the rest of your day on us. Relax in sparkling spa facilities, indulge in a healthy three course lunch and explore our beautiful grounds while only paying for your treatments.

But be quick, offer ends tomorrow at midnight.

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The Savoy Hotel is a Five Star luxury Hotel rated by Forbes Travel Guide. This Historic Hotel is World Famous and one of the most Exclusive Hotel Destinations in London on the Thames River.

 

 

Taste of Restaurant 1890

 

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Our brand new Taste of Restaurant 1890 experience combines world-class fine dining with the ultimate luxury stay in a stunning suite.

Start your evening at Restaurant 1890 by Gordon Ramsay with a glass of rare Champagne 2013 and caviar before indulging in an exquisite tasting menu with a sommelier-selected wine pairing. Then, settle in for a peaceful night’s sleep, knowing that a delicious breakfast awaits when you wake.  

 

 

Savoy Summer Staycation

SAVOY Summer Staycation

It's official… school’s out for summer!

Keep the kids entertained this August with a holiday to remember. We consider every detail of your experience with little ones in mind, from miniature bathrobes and slippers to a special children’s afternoon tea in Thames Foyer and our family-friendly indoor pool where you can have a swim before supper!

Book our Family Moments package to enjoy complimentary breakfast too. 

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Summer in the city

summer in the city

There’s nowhere quite like London in the summertime.

Whether you're exploring the capital's famous landmarks, visiting historic museums and galleries or taking a boat trip down the Thames, the city is the place to be. Take a stroll through Covent Garden Market, or enjoy a star-studded show on the West End before heading through our revolving doors for a dinner and a cocktail or two!

Explore London, one recommendation at a time, with our curated monthly Savoy Concierge Guide. 

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