Each of the 1 and 2 bedroomed boutique hotel apartments have been individually designed to suit the most discerning of clientele. All rooms in this spectacular building are spacious, light and equipped with every modern convenience; such as Plasma TVs and hand built integrated kitchens. Nothing has been left to chance and those staying within its lavish walls can see why Residence Six has won so many awards. One of the latest awards is the prestigious 5* grading by Visit Britain. This luxury hotel is now one of the top 5 must see and must stay places in Yorkshire.

Fun is also important on a break away from it all. Residence Six apartment hotel has planned for every eventuality. There are PlayStations, state of the art DVD players and a comprehensive DVD library. Enjoy an evening spent in your superior quality apartment, watching a movie with an astounding meal ordered from a local restaurant. Or why not get the specially produced insider guide exclusive to these serviced apartments. This includes information on all the best places to see. The attention to detail is second to none. Relax in your quintessential Molton Brown bathroom suite with a glass of champagne. If you should happen to need anything staff are available 24 hours a day.
The concierge service can get you into the best shows as well as the best seats at the show of your choice. They can provide you and your party with information on nightlife, restaurants and pubs in the area; so you can appreciate all that Leeds has to offer. That’s what makes it special and why so many customers return again and again and are so keen to recommend Residence Six short term apartments.

There is a warm welcome awaiting all who have the good fortune to stay here. There are a range of special packages available that will help even the most price conscious. Why not take advantage of your own personal shopper. They will arrange for everything to be there on arrival for your luxury weekend or short break in Leeds. Whether you choose to eat in at one of the two restaurants of Resident Six or go out your dining experience is sure to be an enjoyable one. The gloriously named Loch Fyne restaurant, magically conjures up the Highlands of Scotland. This popular restaurant serves up a wonderful array of fresh seafood. Visit the serviced apartment’s private gym or enjoy a well-deserved relaxing massage.

The whole atmosphere is full of the scent of indulgence and exclusiveness. Character and comfort in a modern, sensitively restored building doesn’t have to be stinted even during a recession. Leeds wouldn’t be the same without this spectacular aparthotel. It adds to the style, character and intrinsic value of this vibrant city. Staying at Residence Six boutique hotel is a true life experience in itself not to be missed and will give anyone a welcome boost to the senses.

The show will act as a platform and a tool for career development and progression, as well as acting as a focal point and catalyst for creative circles and industry networks in the region.

THERE ARE NO COMPETITIONS, NO PRIZES, NO HOOPS TO JUMP THROUGH, NO BOXES TO TICK.

This exciting project is designed to strip back the corporate and highly commercialised reality of most fashion and creative showcases, and reinvent how we present new talent, reflecting the wishes of those who are sharing their works and collections.

FROM START TO FINISH THIS PROJECT HAS ALWAYS BEEN ABOUT THE INDIVIDUAL.

The project has been entirely born of the hopes and wishes of the students and artisits involved, reflecting how they want their work to be seen by peers and industry representatives, rather than through any given prescribed routes.

THE PROJECT HAS BEEN DESIGNED WITH EACH AND EVERY PERSON IN MIND AND ALL CONTRIBUTORS HAVE BEEN AWARE OF EVERY STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT FROM THE VERY BEGINNING.

************ SO…..WHATS HAPPENING?????? **************

10-5pm every day we will have:

Artist market,

Workshops,

Creative showcases – bands, dance, film, design ….

****THE MARVELLOUS TEA DANCE COMPANY****

swap shops

Clothes exchange

boutique clothing stalls.

SPECIFIC ARTIST INFORMATION TO BE ANNOUNCED

YURT:

Outide we are hoping to have a Yurt set up to host a drinks party each day for everybody to enjoy themselves, surrounded by live art and music.

MORE INFO ON LIVE ACTS COMING SOON….

EVENING TIMETABLE:

In the evening we have the following:

WEDNESDAY 2ND JUNE – OPENING NIGHT: 2x identical shows

Harrogate College Fashion Showcase

Ethical and sustainable Fashion showcase

Local boutique design showcase

THURSDAY 3RD JUNE – LEEDS UNIVERSITY GRADUATE FASHION SHOWCASE

2x Identical Shows

Final year students from Leeds university fashion courses showcase at Left Bank the work that reflects the culmination of three years of hard work and dedication.

FRIDAY 4TH JUNE – LEEDS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN – FINAL DAY & CLOSING PARTY

2x Identical shows

Final year students from Leeds College of Art and Design fashion courses showcase at Left Bank the work that reflects the culmination of three years of hard work and dedication.

VERY SPECIAL CLOSING GUEST PERFORMANCE TBA…

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The team will be visiting nine UK towns and cities;

1. Glasgow on the 24th, George Square
2. Newcastle on the 25th, Northumberland street
3. Leeds on the 26th, Briggate
4. Manchester on the 27th, Albert Square
5. TBC on the 28th
6. Plymouth on the 1st June, the Piazza
7. Tunbridge Wells on the 2nd June tbc
8. Cardiff on the 3nd June, Queen St outside the Queen’s Arcade
9. Bimingham on the 4th June on Victoria Square

A bit of more info about the Big Lunch:
Last year, the first Big Lunch saw the best part of a million people come together, hosting events ranging from simple back garden barbecues to full-on street parties with entertainment, games, food, music and bunting that quite literally stopped traffic. This year, The Big Lunch is encouraging millions more to join forces and knock on the doors of their neighbours, say hello and invite them for lunch.

Get ready to hang up the bunting for a street party with your neighbours on 18th July 2010 for The Big Lunch – http://www.thebiglunch.com

Venue: Bramham Park

Event: Leeds Festival 2010 – Single Day Tickets

Date of Performance: 28/08/2010

Time of Performance: 09:00:00

What: The Yorkshire Cancer Appeal Gala Day 2010
When: Saturday 29 May, 12pm – 5.30pm
Where: Soldier’s Field, Roundhay Park, Leeds

It’s that time of year again for the Yorkshire Cancer Centre to host its second annual family fun-draising Gala Day in the beautiful surroundings of Roundhay Park!
So if you fancy doing something different with your weekend why not show your support for our cancer patients and enjoy a spectacular display from national parachute freefall team, the Red Devils as well as live music all day, a children’s funfair, barbeque and beer tent!

Held at Soldiers Field, the Gala is completely free to all, the only thing we ask is you consider giving a donation (big or small!) towards the Yorkshire Cancer Centre £10million Appeal, so that we can continue our life-saving work at our base at St. James’s Hospital.

Last year, thousands of visitors came along and helped us raise over £10,000 – this year we would love to beat this!

You can expect to see:
Red Devils parachute display
Live musical performances
Afternoon concert
Brass band
Performances from the Leeds Gymnast Club
West Yorkshire Fire Brigade Road Show
Police dog display
Trade stalls
Arts and crafts
Cream teas,
Barbeque
Tombola and raffle
Face painting
Fancy dress competition
And for adults … a fully staffed beer tent!

The Yorkshire Cancer Centre Appeal Gala Day also has a number of trade stalls available from £50 for the day, if anyone is interested in booking a stall visit www.yorkshirecancercentre.org.uk , or call 0113 206 8444. (Regrettably concessions & hot beverage stalls are now fully subscribed).
We look forward to seeing you there!

Leeds Railway: Services for Leeds and West Yorkshire

The Airedale Line connects the city of Leeds with Morecambe and Carlisle: the line is mainly served by electric trains between Skipton and Carlisle, with diesel services running to Lancaster and Morecambe; the Airedale Line also includes the Settle to Carlisle line, a stunningly beautiful railway that rolls through the Yorkshire Dales.

The Calverdale Line runs to Blackpool North and Manchester Victoria, with local trains to Halifax, Brighouse and Huddersfield: the Rochdale Canal runs parallel to the railway line from Rochdale to Sowerby Bridge, and there are views of the South Pennines; this is a great line for outdoor enthusiasts, who can hop off en-route, as well as those wanting to visit the big city.

If a day out at Meadowhall shopping centre is required, the Hallam Line connects Leeds and Sheffield via Barnsley and Sheffield; a somewhat faster service is provided on the Wakefield Line.

The Harrogate Line is operated by Northern Rail and runs through the two-mile Bramhope Tunnel to Harrogate, then on to Knaresborough every half hour, with hourly trains to York.

Part of the TransPennine Express network is formed by the Huddersfield Line. It’s one of the busiest rail services on the West Yorkshire Metro Train network, with local trains operated by Northern Rail from
Leeds to Huddersfield and Manchester Victoria along the River Colne Valley.

The Wakefield Line runs frequent InterCity services between Leeds, Wakefield, Doncaster or Sheffield and a local stopping service; the section between Leeds and Doncaster forms part of the East Coast Main Line.

An electric train service is operated along the Wharfedale Line through the Aire valley, climbing a hill to the market town of Ilkley.

Connecting Leeds to its north and east, the York and Selby Lines run local services with extensions via Transpennine Express and Virgin Cross Country to Newcastle, Scarborough, Middlesbrough and Hull.

Contact Address:
Station Manager
Network Rail
Room 406 Administration Block
Leeds Station
Leeds
LS1 4DY

External Links:
Leeds City – Network Rail
Station Services
National Rail

Ten Great Reasons to Visit Leeds

Leeds, the jewel of northern England, has many wonderful reasons for tourists to visit – so here are our top ten reasons to visit Leeds.

Leeds Shopping

Leeds is renowned for its shopping, from large shopping centres to small boutique shops, Leeds has it all. From Vivien Westwood and Harvey Nichols to high street brands – you will find it all in and around the streets that make up Leeds’ shopping areas.

Food in Leeds

Leeds has some of the most amazing restaurants in the north of England: these restaurants will have you salivating with the exciting choices and tastes they have on offer.

From Indian and Thai to Italian and English, there is a cultural food taste to satisfy anyone’s palette.

History of Leeds

Leeds is a city steeped in history, dating back over 1800 years – there are many beautiful monuments and buildings worthy of a visit that will keep you busy for hours.

Even a simple walk around the city streets will open your eyes up to the past of this great city in northern England.

Leeds Nightlife

One thing that Leeds is always full of is its nightlife. Every weekend thousands of people descend on Leeds to enjoy its pubs, clubs, bars and restaurants – making it the place to be on a Friday and Saturday night.

The Arts in Leeds

Leeds has many amazing theatres and galleries for those that enjoy the arts. Whether you like thespian plays or simple pantomimes, the theatres in Leeds have something for everyone’s tastes. The galleries in Leeds also supply just what any art lover needs with paintings, sculptures and the like from international and local artists.

Sports in Leeds

Leeds is synonymous with sports, from Leeds United football club to Leeds Carnegie and Leeds Rhino rugby clubs, as well as many other sports clubs and associations and centres available to all visitors to the city.

Leeds Music

Leeds has a bustling music scene with many great festivals and venues for bands who think they have what it takes to perform and hope to get noticed! Both Millennium Square and Roundhay Park host a number of festival and gigs, as well as many other clubs and venues in and near the city of Leeds area.

Leeds Carnivals

Every August the Leeds West Indian Carnival – the oldest West Indian carnival in Europe – takes place in the city, have run for over 40 years, and caters for a huge crowd of over 100,000 visitors.

Roundhay Park also hosts an annual Mela Festival, a large Asian festival that also enjoys 100,000 plus visitors.

As well as these, many annual events are held around the city, from New Years’ celebrations through to Christmas markets and services.

Walking Around the City of Leeds

Leeds may be a big and bustling city, but also hosts the huge Leeds countryside walk – which covers a massive 62 mile circular walk around old and rural Leeds.

Just north of the city is the start of the Yorkshire Dales, where you can also enjoy some beautiful scenery while out walking.

Religion in Leeds

Leeds is a hub of religious activity, the city has many religious buildings of all types and denominations. A simple walk through the city will enlighten you to some of the most beautiful and old churches from Church of England to 7th Day Adventists. You can also see Quaker houses, Synagogues, Mosques Hindu temples and Sikh Gurdwaras.

Pre School Nurseries in Leeds and West Yorkshire

The years of an infant before they start school are very important: these are the times that a young child learns a great deal and starts to blossom, growing their personality.

Because of the importance of these years, it is important to find a great pre-school nursery where a child can learn and have fun before starting at a big school for big children!

Here are a few of the pre-school nurseries near Leeds:

Grove Nursery School

Grove Nursery School is found in the Headingley area of Leeds and is a great nursery that really looks after the very young in the area by preparing them for primary school.

Address:
Grove Nursery School
28 Grove Road
Headingley
Leeds
LS6 4EE

Tel: 0113 275 1471‎

Bright Beginnings Childcare Centre

Bright Beginnings is a great childcare centre that caters specifically to the staff and students of the University of Leeds.

This care and attention to the children of those who work and study at the University of Leeds gives teachers and students alike the confidence that their child is well looked after.

Address:
Bright Beginners Childcare Centre
Mount Preston Street
Leeds
LS2 9NQ

Tel: 0113 343 1818‎

St. Agnes Day Nursery

St. Agnes Day Nursery prides itself on making learning fun and informative, while also being a safe environment for children to feel stimulated and happy in.

With a unique learning style, the St. Agnes Day Nursery may be the perfect day nursery for your child.

Address:
St. Agnes Day Nursery
25 Burton Crescent
Leeds
LS6 4DN

Tel: 0113 278 6722‎

Little Rascals

Little Rascals knows that children just want to have fun, and this means every effort is put into making learning fun.

Addresses:
Little Rascals
Station Road
Crossgates
Leeds
LS15 7JY

Tel: 0113 232 6757

Ninelands Lane
Garforth
Leeds
LS25 1NT

Tel: 0113 287 3388

Barwick Road
Crossgates
Leeds
LS15 8RQ

Tel: 0113 232 6858

Tadpoles at Kids

Based on the Leeds to Kirkstall Road, the Tadpoles at Kids pre-school nursery is a wonderful nursery that a child will enjoy visiting day after day.

With children’s care being important, Tadpoles at Kids ensure a safe playing environment.

Address:
Tadpoles at Kids
338 – 340 Kirkstall Road
Leeds
LS4 2DS

Tel: 0845 365 2929‎

There are many pre-school nurseries in Leeds based at all locations throughout the city, if none of the above are in your local area there is sure to be one closer to your home.

If you are not sure about the pre-school nurseries in Leeds then why not speak to the council and find out more about your child’s potential day nursery.

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External Links:
Grove Nursery School
Bright Beginners Childcare Centre
Little Rascals Barwick Road
Little Rascals Ninelands Lane
Little Rascals Station Road
Tadpoles at Kids

The Henry Moore Institute

The Institute also curates the British sculpture and archive collections of Leeds Museums and Galleries.

Henry Spencer Moore was an English sculptor and artist known worldwide for his abstract monumental bronze sculptures of the human form. Born in Castleford and the son of a mining engineer, he was responsible for introducing a form of modernism to the UK. Although he became extremely wealthy through his work he devoted most of his money towards the Henry Moore Foundation, established in 1977 – now the UK’s most important artists’ foundation which supports education and the promotion of the contemporary arts. The Foundation has a special interest in Leeds, the city where Moore began his training as a sculptor at the Leeds School of Art (now Leeds College of Art).

The Institute manages the Leeds City Art Gallery’s outstanding collection of British sculpture. Concentrating predominantly on British sculpture from the second half of the 19th century onwards, the work of successive directors including Phillip Hendy (1934-45) and Robert Rowe (1958-83) has led to Leeds’ reputation throughout the world as a major centre for the appreciation and understanding of modern and contemporary sculpture.

The first floor includes archive, slide library and sculpture reference library and an important aspect of the Institute is the opportunity it offers for research. An open house atmosphere is encouraged whereby people with a common interest in sculpture can meet and debate and generate ideas.

Enquiries are welcomed from academics and students with ideas for exhibitions and events. An evening talk series takes place three times a year as an accompaniment to current gallery exhibitions.

The library on the first floor contains 20,000 books, specialist journals, catalogues and pamphlets devoted to contemporary British sculpture dating from 1875 and there are rare books and journals from the 19th and 20th centuries with coverage of international sculpture, installation and conceptual art. There are also video, slides, sculptor’s files, auction catalogues and film works. On line resources include the notes of the controversial artist Helen Chadwick, available as eight three dimensional virtual notebooks.

The Institute also houses and maintains the Leeds Museum and Galleries archive of sculptor’s papers covering 18th century to the present day. Located with the library, the archive represents a diverse range of papers relating to British sculptural practice with contributions of photos and drawings from influential names including Henry Hugh Armstead, Quentin Bell, Eric Gill, Laurence Bradshaw and Barbara Hepworth. In order to view the archives it’s necessary to make a prior appointment by letter, telephone or email.

Facilities:
Assistance Dogs Welcome, Gift Shop, Induction Loops, WC, Wheelchair Access

Address:
Henry Moore Institute
74 The Headrow
Leeds
LS1 3AH