We've extended the deadline for our joint fund with Leeds Museums & Galleries, which offers academics a chance to apply research methods to world-class museum collections alongside specialist curators.

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Finally finished reading Darren Henley CBE ‘The Arts Dividend Revisited’. Fab that there are lots of examples and references to #Leeds and #WestYorkshire within.

As ever Caitlin Moran had me laughing and crying with this book. Also love the idea of a list of all the men that I’m grateful for having been part of my life. Will save that for International Men’s Day!

We are delighted to announce the names of the inspirational Leeds women, voted for by members of the public, who are being celebrated with a new sculpture, 'Ribbons', located in the heart of the city’s cultural quarter.

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Another weekend at the pool. This time it’s our own Harrogate Spa Town Meet. 🏊‍♂️ #swimming

Beautiful morning walk.

The UK Corporate Games will bring an element of fun, competition and importantly visitors to Leeds.

The West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce are proud partners. Join us by joining in and sign up below to take part in some of the events for your business and colleagues 👇

A strong case put forward by Jayne Dowle in today’s The Times and The Sunday Times suggesting Leeds is ‘the’ place to live & work.

Surrounding suburbs of Bramhope, Calverley, Morley, Kippax etc all attracting first time buyers & those relocating. Leeds also tops Outra’s ‘moveability’ rankings🏡

A familiar view this morning but a new location for me City of Sunderland ASC whoever is playing the pre-meet tunes clearly enjoyed the 90s dance scene. Currently enjoying the all to classic ‘Set you free’ by N-Trance - right back on the dance floor in #Skipton at After Dark 😂

A really excellent listen: open.spotify.com/episode/5BhiDp…

25 years ago, I wrote the story that may define my career. Rylstone WI had published a calendar. Did the The Yorkshire Post fancy writing a story about it? In Saturday's YP I recall a momentous day in 1999 1)

Did you spot #Leeds on Channel 5's #GreatBritishCities ? ✨

It was wonderful to see Leeds Industrial Museum and Leeds Town Hall featured on the show. If you want to have a quick look, check out the video.

Watch the full episode here: orlo.uk/W17og

Leeds Museums & Galleries

😍 #LettingCultureLoose @leeds_2023 has been shortlisted in The Prolific North Champions Awards 2024 in the Culture Marketing Campaign category! 🥳
Congrats to the other fab shortlisted entries
#PNChampionsAwards and #CelebrateTheNorth .
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Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant soul of Leeds! From captivating theatres to jaw-dropping street art, there's never a dull moment in this city. 💎

Our friends at Conference Leeds have taken a deep dive into Leeds cultural scene!

Read more: lnkd.in/ee766CV5

Thanks to BBC and Channel 4 for covering the Aquatics GB champs. Great to be able to watch swimmers I’ve seen compete since age 9 make the next step in their swim journey. Also brilliant strength and depth from #Leeds swimmers. 💪🏻 🏊‍♂️ 🥇 City of Leeds SC

Really enjoying listening to Rima on BBC Radio Five Live this afternoon. I hope you get the opportunity for a regular national slot. 👍🙂

Happy Easter!

Great coverage of #Leeds today with a focus on the artist- led scene and creative hubs including hydeparkartclub Assembly House Leeds

The Leeds Digital 'mini-fest' is back next month.

Covering everything from #TechTrends to #GreenTech , #HealthTech , #Design , and raising #Investment for your startup, the #LDF2024 Spring edition has something for everyone.

Calling all fundraisers! We're tendering for fundraising services to support our new charity, LMG Development Trust contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/438d9cc… Cluny Macpherson Yvonne Hardman