Cinema on the Square: Moulin Rouge!

Idealistic poet Christian (Ewan McGregor) escapes to Paris to join the Bohemian revolution of 1899. There he is drawn into the sultry underworld of the Moulin Rouge cabaret club, becoming infatuated with its star performer Satine (Nicole Kidman); who has been promised by the club manager to a Duke in return for funding his next production. As the star-crossed lovers continue their affair in secret, a deathly final curtain looms that will change the course of their lives and Paris forever.

Cinema on the Square: Ratatouille

Experience Pixar’s highly entertaining and fast-paced Paris-set animated comedy outdoors on the giant concert stage screen on Millennium Square! Remy (Patton Oswalt), a resident of Paris, appreciates good food and has quite a sophisticated palate. He would love to become a chef so he can create and enjoy culinary masterpieces to his heart's delight. The only problem is, Remy is a rat. When he winds up in the sewer beneath one of Paris' finest restaurants, the rodent gourmet finds himself ideally placed to realize his dream.

Cinema on the Square: Stop Making Sense - Talking Heads

Stop Making Sense in its full digital restoration is still the best concert film experience of all time, unmissable on the big screen in Millennium Square. Director Jonathan Demme and iconic band Talking Heads designed an unforgettable stage show, building famously from the opening Psycho Killer with David Byrne and ghetto blaster to the rapturous version of Al Green’s Take Me to the River with full band and backing choir. On the way, they take in classics like Once in a Lifetime and Girlfriend is Better, complete with gigantic business suit.

Cinema on the Square: Amélie

Join other Amélie fans for this outdoor screening of the much-loved Paris-set film on the giant concert stage screen on Millennium Square! Oozing charm and inventive flourishes, Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s delightful romantic comedy exudes a genuine warmth and cheeky humour throughout. Amélie (Audrey Tautou) balances her waitressing job in Montmartre with a desire to help those around her through unnecessarily elaborate schemes.

AmityFest 2024 Family Fun Day

Local craft brewery Amity Brew Co has announced its family fun day will be making a bigger and better return this summer at Sunnybank Mills.

The beer, food and live music festival, AmityFest, attracted over 3,000 visitors last year and returns to the Weavers Yard in the heart of Farsley from 5 - 7 July.

Partnering with the Principles Trust Children's Charity, Amity is dedicating Sunday 7 July to a family filled fun day. There will be activities including free face painting, a bouncy castle, and outdoor games and crafts hosted by the charity.

AmityFest 2024

Back for another year of amazing beer, fantastic food and live music in Sunny Bank Mills Weavers Yard, AmityFest 24 promises to be Farsley's biggest and best craft beer and music festival yet!

There will be a large beer tent for adults holding many different breweries showcasing a range of vibrant and refreshing beers. The breweries include Kirkstall Brewer, Sierra Nevada, Northern Monk, Indie Rabble, Rivington, Neptune, Fierce, Anthology, Good Chemistry, Futurestate, Roosters, Duration and Lakes.

Cinema on the Square: Wonka

Paul King, the director and co-writer of the Paddington films breathes life into another whimsical world in this prequel to Roald Dahls’ beloved story. Willy Wonka is an eccentric young chocolatier filled with creativity, ambition and a touch of magic. He arrives in a new town with dreams of opening his first chocolate shop but he must first find a way to overcome a cartel of greedy chocolatiers, a corrupt policeman and the mean Mrs. Scrubitte.

Botanical Art - Watercolour Lilies with Artist Monair Hyman

Gently but expertly guided by Monair, you will be observing from life and the examples in Art Library books and Special Collections to produce botanical drawings. You will learn colour mixing and transfer all your ideas to a final piece using Winsor and Newton watercolour paints.

All materials are included and the paint palette will be yours to take home.

Open to all abilities

Age 14+ 

Meanwood Market

Meanwood Market returns on Saturday 21st September from 10.30am until 2.30pm.

You’ll find:

Delicious food and drink, including seasonal specials. Beautiful artwork and crafts. Gifts and cards to suit all occasions. Plants galore - both indoors and outdoors. Stunning jewellery. Little luxuries to pamper yourself, all natural, skin kind and earth friendly. Plenty of Eco products including candles, wax melts, soaps and more.

It’s the perfect opportunity to shop locally, while at the same time supporting many of our fabulous independent businesses.

Crafterwork

Decompress and chill in the Drawing Room with your unfinished project or your next crafting adventure!

Get help from others, delve into the inspirational Art Library  books and resources. Start something new, share a skill or simply find a space to get on with your craft and listen to a great playlist!


Hot drinks are provided.

This is for those 16+ 
£4 

This is an unstructured session. Please bring your own project.
Sewing machines, an overlocker, and Cricut will be available