As part of the 2024 Farsley Literature Festival we are exited to bring you our annual Book Lovers Quiz Night, with Gary Wigglesworth. Gary is the author of The Book Lover’s Quiz Book and he will be hosting us at the Old Woollen for what is sure to be a fun night with great prizes to be won.

One of the most renowned photographers of the 20th century, Peter Mitchell is perhaps most well-known for his documentary photography of Leeds across the 1970s and 80s while working as a delivery truck driver.

In celebration of Mitchell’s exhibition at Leeds Art Gallery, Nothing Lasts Forever, this special evening talk will see the artist himself reflecting on his long-rooted connection with the city of Leeds. Mitchell will share stories from his remarkable photography career and how his most iconic works came to be. This event will be interpreted in BSL.

Made up of bite-size ballets, you'll be able to dip your toes into dance from three different creators on one night. From stories re-told to ballet classics.

Dive into the world of boardgame design in our weekly craft sessions! 

Invent your own unique game using paper and card, create eye catching boards and make up your own rules. 

Personalise a jigsaw, make your own Ludo board or create your own game from scratch with a dice to match! 

Drop in anytime between 10-12pm and 1-3pm on every Wednesday and Thursday until 21st August. 

Ever wanted to design your own board game? Child Friendly Leeds are celebrating the MONOPOLY Leeds Takeover by hosting a free and playful space with board games and other fun activities. Not only can you play the games, but you can also create a board game, and the best designs will WIN a board game to take home!

The afternoon sessions will also have face painters to add to the child-friendly fun!

Thursday and Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays are soon to be jam-packed with some of the very best street food, drink, music and entertainment with the launch of new street food and makers’ market, Tower Works Street Fest.

The team behind the award-winning North Leeds, Harrogate, Ilkley & Riverside Food & Drink Festivals has collaborated with Mustard Wharf, the celebrated rental development with community at its heart, and will open its doors for the first time at the end of August on Leeds’ South Bank, Tower Works.

Free public talk and dialogue. Accessing inner strength is now more important than ever. Join us to explore practical insights and tools to activate your innate resilience.

About the speaker:
Sister Manda is a gifted and experienced teacher of Raja Yoga meditation. She speaks with warmth, clarity and authenticity, and makes the spiritual journey feel accessible. She is based at the Global Retreat Centre, near Oxford.

Also featuring local community leaders sharing their experiences.

Free Event | No need to book | Free Parking | Disabled Access

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+