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Just a quick blog post today to say that the Belgrave is hosting its Pie and Cider festival this Sunday. I went last year and had a reet nice time. It was surprisingly sunny so we got to enjoy the… Continue Reading →
Spring has arrived. (Woodhouse Park)
You may be surprised to hear that despite being raging carnivores (I like my meat to come with a side order of meat) one of mine and James’ favourite places to eat in Leeds is Bundobust – a craft beer… Continue Reading →
The University of Leeds runs an International Concert Series and as part of this programme of events, it hosts free lunchtime concerts on (most) Fridays at its Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall. I’ve been to a few of these now and think… Continue Reading →
Last weekend I got to experience a double helping of Opera North as I went to see L’elisir d’amore on Friday evening at The Grand and then the Orchestra of Opera North play The Best from the West End at the Town… Continue Reading →
*Warning* If you’re hungry, go get something to eat before reading this post! Thanks to Emma, I was invited to an exclusive blogger event at Smoke Barbecue in Leeds on Thursday to sample “authentic American open pit barbecue food and beer.”… Continue Reading →
Okay, so this post is about a festival in Heckmondwike, which I know isn’t in Leeds BUT… it is in West Yorkshire and it is about an ace event, and it is my blog – so I can do what… Continue Reading →
My friend Sophie came to visit from London at the weekend and I wanted to take her somewhere in Leeds that she hadn’t been to before which was a bit different from the usual city centre activities. I decided that Tropical… Continue Reading →
One of my favourite TV shows is Parks and Recreation. In it, two characters – Tom and Donna – have an annual “Treat Yo’Self” day. A day of indulgence where it’s all about what you want, not what you need…. Continue Reading →
Have you ever been walking along, and you stop and notice something, and can’t work out whether it’s always been there and you’ve just not registered it before, or whether it’s something completely new? Well James spotted The Leeds Library,… Continue Reading →
I’m subscribed to various e-newsletters – most of which get deleted without being opened. Leeds List, however, is one of the very few that I actually enjoy reading and pay attention to. For those who don’t know, Leeds List is… Continue Reading →
Last Thursday I went to see comedian Sarah Millican at Leeds Town Hall. I’d booked tickets for myself and James months ago, but unfortunately he ended up being away that week with work. Luckily for me though, super friend and… Continue Reading →
One of the things I love most about Leeds is its impressive arts and culture scene. The city is home to Opera North – “England’s national opera company in the North and one of Europe’s leading arts organisations.” “…Opera North is a… Continue Reading →
Yesterday I went to the Belgrave’s monthly feast – one of my favourite things to do in Leeds. The Belgrave Music Hall and Canteen is located on Cross Belgrave Street, near Sandinista and across the road from Mojo. (Road names… Continue Reading →
So my first proper blog post is about the Showcase Cinema de Lux, which feels a bit of a cheat as technically it’s in Batley, but as it’s branded as “Showcase Leeds”, I’m going to allow it. I’ve been going… Continue Reading →
I’ve started my “Loving Leeds” blog for a few reasons. Firstly, I do so many amazing things in the area, it’s hard to keep track of them all! I recently found a horde of old theatre programmes and gig tickets… Continue Reading →