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Annual Art near Leeds: The Chapel Allerton Arts Festival

Chapel Allerton Arts Festival LeedsThe Chapel Allerton Arts Festival


Towards the end of August the normally peaceful town of Chapel Allerton becomes a hotbed of creativity, as the Chapel Allerton Arts Festival begins its week-long celebration of the artistic diversity and talent in the area.

Run entirely by local volunteers, the week sees selected venues in the town hosting a variety of events and interactive activities ranging from poetry and philosophy to juggling.

With plenty of comedy and cabaret shows on offer, one of the most popular events is a film festival hosted by the Seven Arts Space with open-air screenings in the Park and prizes for the best locally made film.

Contact Address:

Chapel Allerton Arts Festival
PO Box 466
Leeds LS7 9NB

Or visit www.chapelallerton.org.uk for details.
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January 21st, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Annual Events, Days Out, Tourist Attractions | Leave a comment

Heritage Railways near Leeds: Middleton Railway

Middleton Colliery Railway

Middleton Railway Logo

The Middleton Colliery Railway is one of the oldest in the world and was the first commercially successful steam locomotive, paving the way for the world’s first passenger railway - the Stockton and Darlington Railway of 1825. It is
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January 18th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Community, Days Out, Family, Video, Your Leeds | Leave a comment

What’s On in Leeds and West Yorkshire for March 2010?


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January 14th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Category: Days Out, Family, March 2010, Theatre, Tourist Attractions | Leave a comment

Exhibitions @ HMI: Henry Moore Institute Spring 2010

Objects of contemplation - Natural Sculptures from the Qing Dynasty

Exhibitions @ The Henry Moore Institute 2010

Natural Sculptures from the Qing Dynasty Exhibition


Until 7th March 2010 – Gallery 4 of the Henry Moore Institute


Collections of life-like or extraordinarily abstract rocks, these pieces are treasured in China.

Small scale examples known as “scholars’ rocks” come from the British
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January 13th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Entertainment, Exhibitions, Henry Moore Institute, Tourist Attractions | Leave a comment

Leeds Leeds Leeds: The Fame!

I Love Leeds (from Zazzle)What Leeds is Famous For!


Leeds is situated in West Yorkshire in the north of England, the city is the fourth largest in England with almost 450,000 citizens, but what exactly makes the city of Leeds famous other than how big it is?

The fame of Leeds isn’t attributed to only one thing, as Leeds is a big city with a big heart and because of this many people will know Leeds for many different reason
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January 12th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Community, Royal Armouries Museum, Your Leeds | Leave a comment

What’s on in Leeds and West Yorkshire for February 2010?

If you would like to see your event on our events calendar either email support@directoryofleeds.net or simply post a tweet @doleedsuk

To get much better exposure for your event why not write a short piece with the details of what’s happening, when and where and send it to support@directoryofleeds.net

This way we can get your event seen by many, many more people.


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December 21st, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Abbey House Museum, Days Out, February 2010, Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds Art Gallery, Leeds City Museum, Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills, Leeds Museum Discovery Centre, Live Music, Temple Newsam, The Carriageworks, Theatre, Valentine's 2010 | Leave a comment
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