Light on Leeds
189 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis is a podcast about all of the fantastic things happening in Leeds and the amazing people who are making them happen. We've got social activists, writers, BAFTA winners, artists, gallery owners, playwrights, stand-up comedians, authors, raconteurs, bands, fiddle players, charities - and you don't have to live in Leeds to enjoy it...
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Episode 85: Rob Galloway
November 24, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBRob Galloway has been the lead singer of punk rock and roll band The Yalla Yallas for 16 years. He tells me all about the Leeds music scene and how it has changed over the years, how the band got together, their upcoming new album (their seventh!) and much more. Rob played Sid the Snake in the Shane Meadow's production The Gallow's Pole which you can see on iPlayer. It's a great series with some amazing actors and I would thoroughly recommend. Rob chose to feaure the cracking tune that is ...
Episode 84: Tian Liu - Youth Parliament Leeds
November 10, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBTian Liu has been selected as a member of the Youth Parliament Leeds. She advocates for youth voice, climate action and making mental health support accessible. She taslks with representatives from the UK governemnt, youth groups and has met with King Charles. Tian has a passion for social mobility, justice and activism. She aims to understand difficulties within her own community and to provide solutions. 11th October, 2023 was International Day of the Girl and to coincide with that, WO...
Episode 83: Spike Marshall & Francesca Butler - ROPE
October 20, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBI had a wonderful time chatting to Spike and Fran who are both members of Leeds Arts Cenrtre. Spike and Fran tell me about their upcoming play ROPE, a play by Patrick Hamilton that was further immortalised by the Alfred Hitchock film. ROPE is Spike's directorial debut and he tells me all about what the experience has been like. Fran only moved to Leeds in April and she tells me more about the community aspect of being a LAC member and the character she is peforming as, Leila Arden. Fran c...
Light On Episode 9: Martin Gaughan Contemporary Classical Music Composer
September 24, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBMartin Gaughan is a contemporary classical music composer, currently living in North Devon. He tells me what led him to becoming a composer, the inspirational people who helped him on his way and about some of his creative processes. Martin chose to feature his beautiful track "Echoes" which is part of a larger piece called "Pale Goddess". Do check out his work on Soundcloud (links below). https://www.martingaughan.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/martin_gaughan/?hl=en-gb https://soun...
Episode 82: Hannah Broadbent - Feel Good Film Experience
September 01, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBHannah Broadbent told me all about Feel Good Film Experience, which as she explains, the title of the project sums up it's aims. Hannah explains to me how she got started, her love of film and what you can expect from one of her events. Hannah is collaborating with Come On In and is showing a film called "Ginger Snaps" and also screening 'A Film About Studio Electrophonique' at Jumbo Records, as part of the Scalarama Leeds DIY Festival taking place at various locations across the city thr...
Episode 81: Lisa Thiel - Eggheads
August 05, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBLisa Thiel has been an Egghead since 2014. She was a fantastic guest and told me all about how she got started in TV quizzing, what it's like behind the scenes, the move from BBC to Channel 5, Jeremy Vine on a unicyle and much, much more. The featured track is "Blowing Kisses" by the up and coming and very talented Leeds band, Lucky Iris. I predict big things for them. https://twitter.com/LisaThiel1980 https://twitter.com/eggheadsTV https://www.channel5.com/show/eggheads https://luckyir...
Episode 80: Vic Bingham - StandUp Comedian
July 07, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBI had a grand old time chatting to Vic Bingham about standup comedy, coming from a funny family, how she got involved and where you can see her perform. The featured track is the stuninng "I don't Want To Live Without You" by Lorenzo Gabanizza & Jeff Christie. https://www.https://www.laughatleeds.com/instagram.com/vixbingham/?hl=en-gb https://www.laughatleeds.com/ https://www.jeffchristie.com/ https://open.spotify.com/track/0hS0ozULcnlyn0huGdYF1B https://www.facebook.com/JeffChristieMu...
Episode 79: Lauren & Mathew - FoodCycle
May 05, 2023 03:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBLauren & Mathew joined me to tell me all about FoodCycle, to tell me how they got involved, how you can get involved and about all of the good work thet are doing across Leeds and the 66 projects they have running across the UK. "We are FoodCycle, and our vision is to make food poverty, loneliness and food waste a thing of the past for every community. We connect communities, reducing loneliness and food poverty – working with thousands of volunteers and surplus food to help everyone who n...
Episode 78: Kully Thiarai - Leeds 2023
April 25, 2023 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBI had a great time chatting to Kully Thiarai, Creative Director and CEO of Leeds 2023 - the city's international year of culture. "For one whole year, we’re Letting Culture Loose. In partnership with world-class creatives, homegrown talent, local communities and international arts organisations, together we’re creating a celebration that's about Leeds, for Leeds, by Leeds. LEEDS 2023 is an explosive, bold and imaginative Year of Culture packed with creativity. We’re showing off Leeds to ...
Episode 77: Ann Lightman - Lawnswood Cemetery Walks
April 07, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBAnn Lightman told me about some of the fascinating history of Leeds and it's colourful characters - she relates this history as part of her Lawnswood Cemetery Walks. Spring 2023 walks at Lawnswood Cemetery, Leeds LS16 6AH: Ann Lightman is offering the following walks, all at 2.00 p.m. on Sundays and no charge made! Expect each to last about two hours –tailored to suit group or individual needs. The meeting point varies according to the walk. To book any (or all) of these free tours, plea...
Episode 76: Elizabeth Rose - Leeds Festival of Gothica
March 24, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBI can't tell you how much I enjoyed chatting with Elizabeth! I learned so much! Elizabeth is the Lead Coordinator of Leeds Festival of Gothica. She tells me all about 1980s Leeds being at the forefront of the alternative and goth scene. I also learn about the Sophie Lancaster Foundation and the great work they do; about the Batwings mural in Kirkgate Market and about the Leeds Alternative Market. There's an archive on the Leodis website where anyone can upload photos of flyers or nights ...
Episode 75: Hannah Gehrke - Tattoo Artist
February 05, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBIt was so interesting chatting to Hannah Gehrke, a talented tattoo artist at Red Tattoo & Piercing in the Corn Exchange. She tells me what led her to being a tattoo artist, her apprenticeship, developing her own style, how she ended up in Leeds and much, much more! The featured song on this episode is "Birds Are Falling Out Of The Sky" by West Yorkshire band, Bloodhound. It's a really beautiful song and there are links below if you'd like to hear more of their music. https://www.instagr...
Episode 74 - Enya Lucas, Director of "Scarborough"
January 29, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBEnya Lucas is the director of the Leeds Arts Centre production of the play "Scarborough" which is on at The Carriageworks Theatre from Wednesday 8th March until Saturday 11th March, 2023. We had a great chat and Enya tells me about being involved with Leeds Arts Centre, all about the play written by Fiona Evans, the role and challenges of being a director and what she loves about being living in Leeds. Enya chose to feature the beautiful track "Girl On A Hill" by Duncan Evans. The design ...
Episode 73 : Maria Spadafora - Leeds Community Foundation
January 17, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB"Leeds Community Foundation distributes vital grants and gives trusted advice to Community Organisations across Leeds and Bradford to influence positive change. We are driven by creating meaningful social impact for thousands of local people every year. As the region’s largest independent funder, Leeds Community Foundation is the only organisation of its kind in Leeds and Bradford, working with hundreds of Community Organisations each year. The Foundation generates philanthropic giving and ...
Episode 72: Kenneth Barker - WOTR Movies
November 13, 2022 11:00 - 53 minutes - 36.4 MBI had such a great chat with Kenneth Barker of WOTR Movies, a film company that has been going since 1998. Kenneth is a producer, writer, director and film maker and he tells me all about how he got started, how he works, where his inspiration for his films come from and much more. Kenneth chose to feature the track "Count Creepy Head" by the fabulous band Johnny Cosmic and the Night Terrors - You may remember Johnny from the Leeds Tarot episode - if not go and have a listen he's a fascina...
Episode 71: SAS Specialist Autism Services
October 07, 2022 15:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBI had a grand old chat with Dave, Daniel and Tony of SAS - Specialist Autism Services. "Specialist Autism Services has worked exclusively for and with adults (18+) on the autism spectrum and their families since 1999. We are a non-profit organisation that works with the charity Sacar to provide autism specific services across the Yorkshire region. We provide a range of services including group social skills workshops (through an autism-specific learning programme), information and guidance...
Episode 70 - Yusef - Sketch Club Leeds
September 30, 2022 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBSorry for the delay in getting podcasts out to you all! Normal service has now resumed... In many ways this episode is a reboot as I last spoke to Yusef back in May 2020 about Art by Arjo. He joins me on this episode to give me an update since our Lives inLockdown and slo to tell me about Sketch Club Leeds. These are monthly events of skecthing amazing architecture across Leeds. You get access to locations you normally wouldn't too! I was sent the featured track by Tony Peek - it's calle...
Episode 69: Joshua Lawson - Leeds Coppice Workers
August 22, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB"Leeds Coppice Workers is a workers co-operative commited to restoring and managing neglected and underused woodlands in the Leeds area. We aim to create jobs in Leeds woodlands for our members and to promote the use of locally sourced woodland products within the Leeds area. We also aim to reintegrate local people to their woodlands, show how woodland can be managed in sustainable and ecologically sound ways and to train and share skills in woodland related activities." I had a great chat...
Episode 68: Catherine Warr - Yorkshire's Hidden History
August 12, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBCatherine Warr was a brilliant guest who is extremely knowledgeable about history - especially Yorkshire History! She has a very popular YouTube channel "Yorkshire's Hidden History" and she has written a book "A Yorkshire Year" which will be published soon. Catherine tells me about what inspires her, her up and coming episode on Louis LePrince and what her TV programme would be about it. The featured track on this episode is the absolutely beautiful "Lammas Fair" by Henry Parker https:/...
Episode 67: Leeds Hunters RUFC
August 05, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBLeeds Hunters RUFC is an inclusive rugby club formed in 2016. It has a rapidly growing membersip that is broad and diverse. They have recently developed their O2 Touch Team that aims to provide rugby access to all, including women of all sexualities and the trans community. Chris Woods and Daniel Nerini are both Membership Officers of the club and were great guests who told me about the formulation of the club, the numerous awards they have won, appearing on Steph's Packed Lunch on Channel ...
Episode 66 - Errol Murray: Leeds Dads
July 29, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB"Leeds Dads is a voluntary organisation that brings together a diverse community of fathers for social interaction and support." I had such fun chatting to Errol Murray, the founder of Leeds Dads. He explains how and why he got started, the challenges he has faced and the successes. We talk about Forest School, Saturday Styling Sessions, Sunday Walks and Dad Talks. If you'd like to get involved do email [email protected] Errol chose to feature the very apt and beautiful track "Fatherho...
Episode 65: Johnny Cosmic - Leeds Tarot
July 22, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBWhat a great conversation I had with Johnny Cosmic! We talked art, offence, inspiration, frustrations with the city loop system - it was wild! Leeds Tarot is "a commmunity focused art project aiming to unify both established and aspiring artists together therough the intriguing imagery of tarot. 78 crads by 78 different artists." The Leeds Tarot Deck is the first of its kind and was inspired by a deck Johnny's Dad owned (Dad worked at Waddington's that produced tarot decks). It's a fasc...
Episode 64: Mat Cooper - Script Consultant and Writer
June 24, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBI had a fantastic rambling chat with Mat Cooper who is a BAFTA nominated script writer for hire, a script consultant and script doctor. He has written for Eastenders, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks and Family Affairs. Mat was the first ever winner of the Lloyds Bank Film Challenge and the the winner of the Oscar Moore Screenwriting award. Mat works with producers, directors, production companies, brands, broadcasters and content creators across the globe. He has directed and produced two films "M...
Episode 63: Sue Jennings - Left Bank Leeds
June 17, 2022 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBSue Jennings is the Director of Left Bank Leeds. We first had a brilliant chat back in April but unfortunately, technology failed us. Sue very kindly agreed to rerecord our conversation and I am very glad that she did. "Left Bank Leeds is a progessive space for creativity, culture and community, set inside a beautiful Grade 2 listed former church building." Sue chose to feature the track "Coffee Shop" by Lucky Iris - it's a fantastic song. https://www.leftbankleeds.org.uk/ https://www.f...
Episode 62: Rob Wilson - Angels of Freedom
June 10, 2022 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBI had such an interesting conversation with Rob Wilson, founder of Angels of Freedom. "Bringing a caring LGBT+ scene to a compassionate city The Angels of Freedom is a community based initiative organised by volunteers and supported by Leeds City Council, British Transport Police and West Yorkshire Police. Our aim is to provide visible support for the LGBT+ community based in the Freedom Quarter area of the city every Friday evening. Our volunteers provide conversations on support & socia...
Episode 61: Bryn Mostyn - Leeds Community Gambling Service
June 03, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBThis was such an interesting interview with Bryn Mostyn (Team Leader at Leeds Community Gambling Servcie). We discuss the impact of gambling not only on your finances but also on your time; what he and his team are doing to reduce the stigma of seeking help with gambling and how all of this affects family and friends. The featured track on this episode is "Glimmer" by Leeds band Precept - it's a really soothing and beautiful track. Should you wish to own a copy there is a link to their B...
Episode 60: Steven Burt - The Remarkable History of Hunslet
May 27, 2022 06:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBSteven Burt has written a fantastic book "The Remarkable History of Hunslet" which covers the history of this area from 11th century to the present day. More people were living within the bounds of Hunslet by 1850 than in Wakefield or Dewsbury. Many visitors, from the Seneca Indians of North America to the future Tsar of Russia, came to see the marvellous machines of Hunslet in action. The book provides an insight into this exciting period of radical change and highlights the role playe...
Episode 59: Lucy Ndlovu - Leeds African Communities Trust
May 20, 2022 06:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBLucy Ndlovu is the Communications Director at Leeds African Communities Trust. We had a great chat about how and why the trust was formed, how they are looking for more communities to join them, their food hub at Little London Community Centre and much more: "The Leeds African Communities Trust promotes the wellbeing of people of African descent throughout Leeds, by advancing education, relieving poverty and improving their welfare, through community based activities in partnership with its...
Episode 58: Pamela Crowe - 23 Press
May 13, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBIt was really lovely to chat to artist Pamela Crowe about 23 Press, art, community walks and poetry. "23 Press is a Small Press, a new inclusive publishing platform co-created within the community of Headingley & Hyde Park, LS6. #23PRESS is part of My World My City My Neighbourhood and Leeds 2023 Year of Culture. 23 Press would like to explore how we use words and our voices to define and occupy a personal and shared space in the world. To challenge perceptions of culture and who defines i...
Light On Episode 8: Miranda Keeling - The Year I Stopped to Notice
May 06, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIt was really great to chat to author Miranda Keeling about her new book "The Year I Stopped to Notice". We talk about her inspiration for the book, her Twitter friends and the art her book inspired in them, her work in theatre and on radio and much more. The featured track on this episode is "The Snow" by a brilliant band originating south of Leeds, Astoria. Astoria describe themselves as "bringing together the music of their individual record collections to create a sound with its roots ...
Light On Episode 7: Miranda Keeling - The Year I Stopped to Notice
May 06, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIt was really great to chat to author Miranda Keeling about her new book "The Year I Stopped to Notice". We talk about her inspiration for the book, her Twitter friends and the art her book inspired in them, her work in theatre and on radio and much more. The featured track on this episode is "The Snow" by a brilliant band originating south of Leeds, Astoria. Astoria describe themselves as "bringing together the music of their individual record collections to create a sound with its roots ...
Episode 57: Chris Baillie - Swarthmore Education Centre
April 29, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MBI had a grand old chat with Chris Bailie, Director of Swarthmore Education Centre. We talked about how Chris got into working in adult education, Sawrthmore being founded by members of the Quaker movement in 1909, the Grade II listed building it's housed in and much more. Chris chose to feature the brilliant track "Rail Road Blues" by Brendan Croker and the 5 O'Clock Shadows. Brendan has a quote from Mark Knopfler his website: "… his marvellous voice; sometimes a howling Blues shout and ...
Episode 56: Zip It - Annabel Harrison & Hester Cox
April 22, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBI enjoyed chatting to Annabel Harrison (writer and director) and Hester Cox (assistant director) about their upcoming play "Zip It". " How many voices must be taken before we are heard? Join the studio audience of this dystopian and comedic gameshow and follow the friendship of two young women and their experience of womanhood, sexual harassment and domestic violence. Created with an all-female cast and creative team, comprised of members of the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain. Foll...
Light On Episode 7: Caleb Ranson: Writer/Creator
April 10, 2022 09:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBI have been looking forward to speaking with Caleb for such a long time! Caleb Ranson is a writer and creator from Dorset. If you enjoyed the BBC production of 80 Days Around the World at Christmas you have Caleb (And Ashley Pharoah) to thank for that. Caleb has written and created some of the biggest successes on UK television in recent years. We talk about the nature of TV today, his production company, about what inspires him to write and so much more. Caleb chose to feaure "Shootin...
Epiosde 7: Caleb Ranson: Writer/Creator
April 10, 2022 09:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBI have been looking forward to speaking with Caleb for such a long time! Caleb Ranson is a writer and creator from Dorset. If you enjoyed the BBC production of 80 Days Around the World at Christmas you have Caleb (And Ashley Pharoah) to thank for that. Caleb has written and created some of the biggest successes on UK television in recent years. We talk about the nature of TV today, his production company, about what inspires him to write and so much more. Caleb chose to feaure "Shootin...
Episode 55: Emma Bearman - Playful Anywhere
April 01, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBI have been looking forward to speaking with Emma Bearman for such a long time and I was not disappointed! We had such fun chatting about Playful Anywhere "Catalyzing creativity and conviviality with people, in places". Emma tells me about her gigantic playboxes, the Playlab, Culture Vulture, Digital Access West Yorkshire and we discuss the nature of fun and play and so much more. There is a small amount of swearing in this episode. Emma chose to feature the joyous track "Eurospin" by ...
Episode 54: Elvi Piper - Wrongsemble
March 25, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBI had a lovely chat with Elvi Piper from Wrongsemble. Wrongsemble are a theatre company based in Leeds who specialise in creating work for schools, families and young people. Elvi and I talk about how she got interested in theatre, the company and their upcoming production The Not So Ugly Sisters which runs from Saturday 2nd April until Sunday 24th April and is a Leeds Playhouse, Red Ladder and Wrongsemble co-production. Elvi chose to feature a brilliant song from the show U.G.L.Y. perfo...
Episode 54: Carl Hutton - The Leeds Library
March 18, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBI chatted to Carl Hutton, Chief Executive at The Leeds Library - the city's oldest cultural institution. We spoke about the Grade 2 listed building the library is housed in, the resident ghost, Sternberg, about all of the amazing events they hold in the building and much, much more. The featured track is "(Shitting Bricks) Lucky 13" by Undisclosed Addictions. https://www.facebook.com/leedslibrary https://twitter.com/theleedslibrary https://www.theleedslibrary.org.uk/ https://www.instag...
Episode 52: Laura Beare - Marketing & Galleries Assistant Manager, Leeds University Library
March 11, 2022 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBLaura Beare was a great person to chat with about the Stanley and Audrey Burton Gallery and the Treasures of the Brotherton Library. Laura tells me about her love of museums and galleries beginning in childhood, how she and her team have been expanding their digital content, some of their fabulous collections and works of art and the Leeds University Library Tik Tok account (it's great fun and very interesting - check it out). Listen out for the story of the Cottingley Fairies too - fascin...
Episode 51: Amy Letman - Transform
February 25, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBWhat a great conversation I had with Amy Letman, the Creative Director of Transform! "Transform is an engine room for powerful performance. We create exhilarating international festivals and work year-round to catalyse future-gazing artists and creatives to reimagine what theatre can be. We bring Bold, Brave, Vivid & Socially-Conscious international performance to the Leeds City Region and beyond." The Transform Festival runs biennially and has been running for 10 years. "Transform 21-22...
Episode 50: Joe Kent - Barca-Leeds
February 18, 2022 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBWhat a great conversation I had with Joe Kent, Business Development Manager at Barca-Leeds. Joe told me about some of the great things they do "Barca-Leeds delivers transformational services to adults, children, young people and families in Leeds" and it was especially great to hear about the work they do around homelessness. We talk about how the team deal with vicarious trauma by taking part in random acts of kindness and how disappointed Barca fans occasionally get them mixed up for a L...
Episode 49: Vanessa Matthews - Flamenco De Leeds
February 11, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBI learned a lot about the history, culture, fashion, music and dance of flamenco with this week's guest, Vanessa Matthews. She was a fascinating guest and I was glad to learn more about something I knew very little. "Flamenco de Leeds was started in 2015 after looking for local Flamenco workshops and events and found they were few and far between. Since then, they are providing regular workshops, events and performers across Leeds and further afield. The ethos of Flamenco de Leeds is very...
Episode 48 Deby Jackson - That Leeds Mag
February 04, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBI had a grand old chat with Deby Jackson who is the creator, editor, all-round-everything of That Leeds Mag, an independent printed Leeds magazine that goes out to 19,000 homes across North Leeds. It provides advertising for local businesses, has great editorial features and the cover art work is really beautiful too. Deby tells me about how and why she got started and what she thinks of Leeds as a relative newcomer to the city. I had been interviewed by her for That Leeds Mag the previou...
Episode 47: Testament (aka Homecut)
January 28, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBWhere to begin?! Testament is a rapper, a spoken word poet, a world record holding beatboxer, a writer, a theatre maker, a workshop facilitator, a husband and a father... We spoke about his perfomance for Desmond Tutu, how he came to write Orpheus in the Record Shop and performed it with seven members of the Opera North orchestra, how his First Word record label was voted Label of the Year and how he had to keep Idris Elba off the stage at an event. It's a brilliant conversation that trave...
Episode 46: Amy Sanderson - Leeds Heritage Theatres
January 21, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBI had such a fabulous time chatting to Amy Sanderson, Head of Communication at Leeds Heritage Theatres. Leeds Heritage Theatres encompasses Leeds Grand Theatre, City Varieties Music Hall and Hyde Park Picture House. Amy tells lots of great facts and stories about the three, how hard the last 18 months have been and about their Learning and Engagement Programme and Leeds Actors in Training. Amy chose to feature the beautiful track "Northern Time" by the force of nature that is the band Hop...
Episode 45: Denham Hill - LS-TEN Skatepark
January 13, 2022 22:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBI had a good time chatting to Denham Hill, the Community Manager and Skateboard Coach at LS-Ten Skatepark. LS-ten is situated in South Leeds and provides alternative provision for pupils who are close to, or have been excluded from school. The skate park covers 25,000 feet and has a wide selection of professional and bespoke ramps and a huge street section open to all kinds of rider. Do check out Denham's YouTube videos in the link below. The featured track this week is "Friends" by the ...
Episode 44: Paul Thomas, Leeds Salon
January 08, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB"The Leeds Salon is a discussion group founded in early 2009 by Michele Ledda and Paul Thomas, inspired by similar initiatives they had attended and, in particular, their participation in the Academy of Ideas sixth-form Debating Matters competition. The Salon organises public discussion around political, cultural and scientific issues, with the aim of challenging any orthodoxies along the way, defending and developing the legacy of the Enlightenment and, above all, providing a space where f...
Episode 43: Rebecca - Young Musicians for Social Justice
December 15, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBI had a great time chatting to Rebecca about Young Musicians for Social Justice, how they began, their ethos and what their plans are for the future: "Founded by a group of students at the University of Leeds, our mission is to mobilise young musicians for sustainable social justice solutions. We aim to establish a community of musicians who care about social justice, find creative ways to advocate for the relationship between music and social justice, and empower young musicians aged 18-25...
Episode 43: Rebecca Young: Musicians for Social Justice
December 15, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBI had a great time chatting to Rebecca about Young Musicians for Social Justice, how they began, their ethos and what their plans are for the future: "Founded by a group of students at the University of Leeds, our mission is to mobilise young musicians for sustainable social justice solutions. We aim to establish a community of musicians who care about social justice, find creative ways to advocate for the relationship between music and social justice, and empower young musicians aged 18-25...
Episode 42: John Crouch - Leeds Fencing Club
November 29, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBI had an illuminating chat with John Crouch all about Leeds Fencing Club. The club is about to celebrate it's 50th aniversary and is recruiting new members. The Club can cater for fencers of all abilities from the age of 12 years. It meets every Monday (except for the month of August and Public Holidays): Beginners - 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Intermediate & Advanced - 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm The club runs regular beginners courses for those new to the sport....