Posted on
January 25, 2012 by
Simon Dawson
In the run up to Kirkstall Festival 2012 we’re asking you to take pictures of everything and anything you love about Kirkstall and your community. These can be artistic, sentimental, fun, odd…anything goes (so long as it’s legal and family friendly!)
These images will be printed and displayed at the festival in our Photo Forest, creating The People’s Exhibition of memories and experiences from the people of Leeds.
We need lots and lots of photos to go into the Photo Forest. Think about what you love, go and take a picture of it, repeat for as many times as you like, and send the pictures to us at tpeleeds@gmail.com. We’ll upload them to the blog at www.tpeleeds.blogspot.com and print them out to display in the Photo Forest. You’ll be included in the credits and retain all rights to your picture, don’t worry, we’re not vultures!
Organised by Kirsty Ware, who also did the People’s Exhibition at 2011 Light Night, the Kirkstall Festival Photo Forest will display your photos in an innovative setting in the festival grounds, its going to be incredible and we’d love your photos to be part of it – remember, your photos can be anything and everything!
(photo right by Dawn Cobe)
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Events, Kirkstall Abbey, Kirkstall Festival
Posted on
November 15, 2011 by
Simon Dawson
Saturday 19th November and Sunday 20th November 11am – 3pm
One of Britain’s best preserved abbeys, Kirkstall Abbey was founded in 1152 by Cistercian monks. The Abbey Visitor Centre provides the unique setting for our
Christmas Fayre, a chance to stock up on unusual Christmas crafts, toys and gifts:
Wooden toys, cakes, herbal bath and body products, candles, jewellery, gift baskets, felt craft, Christmas cards and decorations, stained glass, wreaths, paintings, baby soft furnishings, quilts and clothes, jams and pickles…
Free entry for visitors.
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Events, Kirkstall Abbey
Posted on
November 01, 2011 by
Simon Dawson
Following on from the extremely successful Kirkstall Abbey Deli Market, next year will see the start of a new outdoor market for 2012 in the picturesque 12th century ruins of Kirkstall Abbey. Enjoy a Sunday afternoon browsing hand made crafts, collectables and vintage treasures from across Yorkshire.
The market runs from 12 noon – 3pm on
Spring Market – Sunday 27th May
Summer Market – Sunday 1st July
Autumn Market – Sunday 30th September
Winter Market – Sunday 25th November
They are currently looking for stallholders. If you are interested in having a stall, please call 0113 230 5492, or email Kirkstall.abbey@leeds.gov.uk.
Set up Small Stall (6ftx3ft) £15 per market. Set up Medium Stall (10ftx4ft) £20 per market. Bring your own stall pitch £10 per market. Booking essential. You must provide details of your liability insurance.
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Events, Kirkstall Abbey
Posted on
June 28, 2011 by
Simon Dawson
Come along and enjoy music in the cloisters of this 12th century abbey. Why not bring a picnic?
July 3rd 2pm
John Parkes Accoustic guitar
Songwriter / singer John Parkes previously played with indie guitar rock heroes Fuzzbird, Greenhouse, The Chorus and the Sinister Cleaners He now fronts Leeds based Whole Sky Monitor.
www.johnparkes.com
Saturday 16th July 2-4pm
Local indie-folk artist Sam Airey will be celebrating the launch of his new single, ‘The Blackout’ by headlining an intimate unplugged line-up between 2pm and 4pm. Support will come from Adam Killip and Belleville.
anthologiesleeds.com.
Sunday 17th July
2pm Early Music Group
3pm Acapella group
Sunday 23rd July 2pm
Terry Jenner acoustic guitar
http://terry-acoustic.get-ctrl.com
Sunday 21st August 2pm
Andrea Craig Celtic Harpist
Sunday 21st August 2pm – Andrea Craig Celtic Harpist
Performances are free. Entrance to Abbey and Visitor Centre is free. Kirkstall Abbey, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3EH. Tel: (0113) 2305492.
Email: kirkstall.abbey@leeds.gov.uk
www.leeds.gov.uk/kirkstallabbey
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Events, Kirkstall Abbey
Posted on
April 11, 2011 by
Simon Dawson
A brand new market in an ancient setting
A new monthly market is being planned to take place in the picturesque 12th century ruins of Kirkstall Abbey.
The market will run on the last Saturday of the month from Saturday 28th May, 12 noon – 3pm.
We are aiming to give visitors an opportunity to buy good quality food, plants and local goods, from local and Northern producers and suppliers.
They are currently looking for stallholders for our opening market on Saturday 28th May, 12 noon – 3pm. A pitch with pre set up stall costs £15 per market. If you are interested in having a stall, please call to register your interest on 0113 230 5492, or email kirkstall.abbey@leeds.gov.uk
Kirkstall Abbey Deli Markets are planned for 28th May, 25th June, 30th July, 27th August, 24th September, 29th October and 26th November (check the Kirkstall Online Calendar!)
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Events, Kirkstall Abbey
Posted on
February 18, 2011 by
Simon Dawson
Our very own Abbey House Museum has made it to the longlist for the Guardian Family Freindly Museum Award For 2011.
The 20 museums making it to the Guardian Family Friendly Award longlist all share one thing they go that extra mile to welcome families. They were chosen by panels of visitors, volunteers and young people from over 100 museums nominated for the Award.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2011/feb/15/half-term-family-friendly-museums?CMP=twt_gu
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Kirkstall Abbey
Posted on
February 09, 2011 by
Simon Dawson
Why not take a tour Kirkstall Abbey on the web on audioboo?
Alternatively (and better!) download the free audioboo mobile application to your iphone or android phone and experience the tour properly – in amongst the ruins!
Listen to Gregorian Monks chanting in the church or find out more about bat poo in the Chapter House…
Visit http://audioboo.fm/boos/185829-welcome-to-kirkstall-abbey
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