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The University's IDEA Centre (ethics centre) this year celebrates 20 years since its foundation.
To mark this, they will welcome Gavin Esler, journalist, presenter and author to present a public lecture: “Dead Cats, Strategic Lying & Truth Decay”. This will be on the evening of Tuesday 17th June at Cloth Hall Court, Leeds. All are welcome.
Gavin is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster and author. He is best known for presenting the BBC's flagship Newsnight programme. He also spent a number of years as the BBC's Chief North American Correspondent, as well as reporting in other countries. Gavin is the author of five novels and four non-fiction books commenting on politics in the modern world.
Gavin will analyse the state of current politics and truth-telling in the public realm. He has observed that people no longer trust businesses, or politicians, or journalists as much as they used to. Gavin will argue that this is the result of what he calls “the politics of distraction”. He will discuss how a loss of trust and “truth decay” is eating away some of the core principles of democracy in the United Kingdom, the United States and elsewhere and will suggest how trust - and truth - can be reinforced. This will be based on the findings of his recent book Britain Is Better Than This.
You can book your place here:
Berwins Salon North: The world is changing. Are we keeping up?
Date and Time : 10 April 2025, 7:30pm
Venue: The Crown Hotel, Harrogate
Booking: Tickets are available now at www.harrogateinternationalfestivals.com or by calling our Box Office at 01423562303
About: This months Berwin Salon North explores the way we grow our food to the way we communicate and the systems that are shaping our future. Mike Berners-Lee, Stuart Gillespie and Louisa Guise will uncover what needs to change in our approach to sustainability, nutrition, and digital culture – offering sharp insights and fresh perspectives on how we can do better.
Leeds Storytelling Festival
The Leeds Storytelling Festival is described by the council as "a city-wide celebration of storytelling designed especially for families and children”.
The event is a partnership between Leeds Libraries, theatre company Wrongsemble and the LIVEwire Poetry group, and runs from Friday until 8th March.
Wrongsemble said the festival "will not only showcase the diversity of storytelling but will also create unforgettable memories”.
The festival launches at Leeds Central Library with Leeds-based children's book author and illustrator Kate Pankhurst, author of the Fantastically Great Women series.
https://www.leedsinspired.co.uk/collection/leeds-storytelling-festival
Leeds Industrial Museum, Armley
https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk
It is an ex-textiles mill, once the biggest in the world and has a range of exhibits from tailoring of cloth, the moving image plus others connected to manufacturing in Leeds. The building itself is a marvel: built in 1805 and designed as fireproof, it only closed as a working mill in 1969.
They have an accessible toilet on the top (main) floor as well as a large canteen with self-service tea and coffee (£1). They also sell a range of cold drinks, snacks and biscuits.
For access between the floors they have a large service lift which a member of staff can operate.
Their loom operator, Barrie, gives a tour and working demonstration of the loom on Tuesdays to Fridays at 11am and 2pm.
They have a small 1940’s cinema (seats 24 people) which shows short films every day. If you wanted to bring your own film or want them to show a particular film please let them know and they’ll see if they have it. They tend towards the more family friendly feature films, but have a range of movies. Otherwise – for older groups - they show short documentary-type films every day, showing local life in the 50’s and 60s, which are very popular.
They showcase the industrial history of Leeds, from textiles to cinema.
They have a large car-park, though transport could drop guests off (and pick up) at the entrance which is at the end of an approximately 70 metre driveway. Taxis and small minibuses are fine for dropping off at their main entrance.
Aside from the demonstration of the loom, they’d be happy to provide a basic tour of the rest of the museum if you like.
They can be flexible on entry prices and can offer good group rates.
Nick Wattam
Site Development Officer
Leeds Industrial Museum
0113 3788356
Age UK Leeds: Ways to Wellbeing have a lot of great activities available free of charge for people over the age of 50.
T. 0113 3893009
BorrowBox
Why not try BorrowBox? It’s a free service from Leeds Libraries.
Everyone can listen to their audio books.
There’s nothing like relaxing with a good book!
Royal Voluntary Service
Fancy a chat or in need of support?
If you need help with anything or just fancy a natter, you can speak to one of their staff or volunteers.
They are available by phone, or you can drop in to see them in the community at the following times:
Tuesdays 2pm - 4pm
Potternewton Lane Office
45 Potternewton Lane, Chapel Allerton, LS7 3LW
Please note there is one flight of stairs.
Wednesdays 10am - 12pm
Meanwood Community Centre
Steinbeck Avenue, LS7 2QU
Fridays 11am - 1pm
Friends Meeting House
136 Street Lane, Roundhay, LS8 2BW
The teams can help with a variety of tasks, including signposting to other services and trusted traders, looking things up for you on the internet, booking their trips, increasing confidence with your smartphone, finding a food bank and much more!
FOLLOW THEM ON:
WEBSITE: royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
or
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/RoyalVoluntaryServiceLeeds
