Abbey Feast of Fun

August 20th, 2010 | Posted by Matthew Guy in Events | Kirkstall Abbey - (Comments Off on Abbey Feast of Fun)

Visitors to Kirkstall Abbey will be greeted by a blur of flying arrows, wagging tails, slithering snakes and stunning birds of prey over the next week. A series of free outdoor events are to be held in the grounds of the 12th century abbey ruins over the coming days organised by Leeds City Council. The …
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Classical Fantasia Tickets

August 3rd, 2010 | Posted by Matthew Guy in Events | Kirkstall Abbey - (Comments Off on Classical Fantasia Tickets)

Tickets to the 2010 Classical Fantasia are to be launched at Millennium Square from 10am on Saturday 21st August. The free open-air classical music performance in the grounds of Kirkstall Abbey is one of the most popular events of the year in Leeds due to its fantasy-inspired music, stunning fireworks and breathtaking setting which together …
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Sixpiece Exhibition

July 30th, 2010 | Posted by Matthew Guy in Events | Kirkstall Festival - (Comments Off on Sixpiece Exhibition)

Over 60 people (including two MPs) attended the Sixpiece exhibition hosted by Exposure Leeds and Kirkstall Valley Community Association (KVCA) which showcased photographs of this year’s 30th Kirkstall Festival with photographs from over 30 photographers. You can even download this great Exposure Leeds commemorative desktop from Flickr

Thursday 29th July A one-day public show at East Street Arts Patrick Studios St Marys Lane Leeds, LS9 7EH Admission free From 2pm onwards Evening reception and awards from 7pm All Welcome! An exhibition of work from 30 Leeds photographers that documents and celebrates this year’s 30th Annual Kirkstall Festival. Curated by Rachel Barker and Lauren …
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Live Music at Kirkstall Abbey

June 1st, 2010 | Posted by Matthew Guy in Events - (Comments Off on Live Music at Kirkstall Abbey)

Come along and enjoy music in the cloisters for free. Why not bring a picnic? 6th June, between 2-4pm Jess Taylor Classical acepella 13th June, 2-3pm Stephanie Smith, Soprano Adam Marshall, Tenor Andrew Slaven, Classical Guitarist 13th June, 3-4pm Horsforth Music Centre Acapella Group Performances are free. Entrance to Abbey and Visitor Centre is free. …
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Photography Workshops at the Abbey

February 25th, 2010 | Posted by Matthew Guy in Events - (Comments Off on Photography Workshops at the Abbey)

Three workshops Leeds Museum Service are holding at Kirkstall Abbey. Working with a contemporary artist, take a new photographic look at Kirkstall Abbey. Using our watercolour collection as inspiration, learn new tips and processes for developing your photography skills. Discover interesting ways to present your work, with a chance to show case your photographs on …
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