Out of Many Lit runs from 4-8 October with a host of events showcasing writers of Jamaican and wider Caribbean heritage and guest contributors — from budding young community writers to national treasures and international names across this five-day festival of literary talent unprecedented in the North. It is part of the Jamaica Society Leeds-organised Out of Many Festival which runs until February 2023.

It is with deep sadness and sorrow that Leeds joins the country in mourning Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following the announcement from Buckingham Palace.

The UK's largest annual arts and light festival, Light Night, returns to Leeds City Centre this year on Thursday 13th and Friday 14th October and are looking for friendly and enthusiastic people to get involved as Visitor Support Volunteers during the event.

The Old Red Bus Station is summoning local Leeds creatives to participate in an in-house exhibition opportunity, exploring how society uses humour as a coping mechanism and laughs in the face of adversity.

Selected work will be exhibited at The Old Red Bus Station in an ambitious celebration of creativity.

Urban Sketchers is a global movement of people who love to sketch on location. There are Urban Sketchers Chapters in almost every country including the UK, which has over 25 regional chapters.