Days Out - things to do and events in Leeds

Preview Fire Walk With Me at Temple Works

Relive the madness of Twin Peaks on September 18

If you’ve never watched Twin Peaks you just don’t know what you’re missing! It’s only one of the most acclaimed series to ever grace a television screen – and in the 20 years since it was first broadcast it has generated a cult status for fans of all ages.

Produced by David Lynch in the 1990s, Twin Peaks gave birth to some of television’s most memorable moments and some of… Read more...

Preview Bettakultcha 4

Tom Goodhand find outs about the Leeds cultural events which is making Power Point presentations fun, honest

Selling Bettakultcha to those not in the know is not an easy task. “It’s a night of Power Point presentations,” you say, while your friend stifles a yawn, or runs away in disgust. But the Power Point presentations at Bettakultcha are somewhat out of the norm.

Each presentation at Bettakultcha lasts five minutes, includes 20 slides which automatically move on every 15 seconds. This is extreme Power Point. Of course,… Read more...

Preview Test Space Kitchen

A Victorian banquet, food porn photographer and Leeds debate. All in one night on 4th September

When the details of the latest project by Test Space Leeds dropped in to our inbox, we weren’t quite sure what the night would entail, how it would work, or even exactly what it was. One thing we were sure about though was that we wanted to tell you about it.

Test Space Leeds are a small group who exist to “connect work, ideas and people, showcasing this to… Read more...

Feature Cultural Conversations

Cultural Conversations – helping you get more out of blogging, twitter and other social media platforms

It was the moment someone asked me about my hashtag at last month’s Cultural Conversations that really hammered-home the fact I knew absolutely nothing about the world of Twitter. My eyes widened and I couldn’t help but mutter an alarmed, “I beg your pardon?!” I’d never heard the word before and to my novice ears it sounded kind of… rude.

At that point, I’d passively been on Twitter for about… Read more...

Preview Dirty Dancing Drive-in Movie at Harewood House

Have 'the time of your life' watching the stars from under the stars

This September, Harewood House are once again hosting a drive-in movie night for a filmic treat right from the comfort of your car. In 2009, the event was a sell-out success with Grease. This year, it had to be another American classic and general all-rounder, so get together your mum, dad, other half, best mate and cousin for a big-screen viewing of that iconic 80s gem Dirty Dancing.

You will… Read more...

Feature Rosebank Millennium Green

Lydia Taylor takes in a day of community action in Hyde Park

On Tuesday 3rd August, a small stretch of Hyde Park became alive with activity, talk and cups of tea as volunteers, residents and local groups descend upon the Rosebank Millennium Green in the name of community regeneration. The event marked the launch of project ‘Rosebank Millennium Green 2010’, organised by the Rosebank Trust, which combines the experience of Hyde Park Source and BTCV with the efforts… Read more...