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I 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 out in Leeds that represent the city's alternative scene. Link below.

Elizabeth chose to feature the track "Snake Dance" by The March Violets.

The next Alternative Market takes place at Kirkgate Market on Saturday, 1st July, 2023.

https://www.facebook.com/LeedsFestivalofGothica/

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/people/leeds-alternative-market-12-of-the-best-pictures-from-kirkgate-market-as-gothic-traders-return-4070583

https://www.instagram.com/leedsfestivalofgothica/?hl=en

https://www.sophielancasterfoundation.com/

https://www.facebook.com/LeedsMarkets/?locale=en_GB

https://www.advintageous.co.uk/

https://www.leodis.net/SearchResults/YWx0ZXJuYXRpdmU/?page=1

https://www.facebook.com/TheMarchViolets/?locale=en_GB

https://marchviolets.bandcamp.com/album/made-glorious-2

https://www.instagram.com/leedsmarket/?hl=en

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It 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.instagram.com/gerktattoos/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/redtattooleeds/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/redtattooleeds/

http://www.facebook.com/bloodhoundhull

http://www.instagram.com/bloodhoundhull

http://www.musicglue.com/bloodhound

https://linktr.ee/bloodhoundhull

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Enya 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 of the "Scarborough" poster is by Mitch Perry (link to his IG account below).

"Scarborough

Wed 8 - Sat 11 Mar, Various Times

Running Times: Approx 2 hrs (inc interval)

Age Guidance: 16+

Scarborough is the emotional and uncompromising exposure of abusive relationships. Illustrated through two stories between students and their teachers. It is a stark portrayal of coercion, corruption and control forcing audiences to examine their own attitudes and subconscious bias towards gender, power and the very nature of our relationships.

Due to the sensitive topic of child sexual abuse, Leeds Arts Centre recommends Scarborough for audiences of 16+ years only.

Leeds Arts Centre will be asking for donations to the charity SARSVL

This production is produced by Leeds Arts Centre, a Community Arts Group."

https://www.carriageworkstheatre.co.uk/whatson-event/scarborough/

https://www.leedsartscentre.org.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/leedsartscentre/

https://www.facebook.com/LeedsArtsCentreLAC

https://twitter.com/leedsartscentre

https://duncan-evans.bandcamp.com/

https://www.duncanevans-music.co.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/duncanevansmusic

https://www.facebook.com/duncanevansmusic

https://twitter.com/devansmusic

http://www.sevenleeds.co.uk/event/miranda-arieh-duncan-evans-and-the-weeping-starlight/

https://www.instagram.com/perrysketches/?hl=en-gb

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"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 leverages statutory funding to deliver grants that address specific challenges. This opens up vulnerable and often marginalised communities to a wealth of opportunities including skills, education, health, culture and employment.

Our work goes beyond funding alone as it also provides resources that Community Organisations would otherwise struggle to access. As an organisation focused on creating a fair and inclusive society, Leeds Community Foundation works alongside the Community Organisations we fund to address inequalities and create opportunities.

Leeds Community Foundation prides itself on building strong, trusted relationships across Leeds and Bradford with local Community Organisations, incredible supporters and regional leaders. This collaboration means the right investment is made available now, while building a brighter future for all."

I had a fantastic chat with Maria Spadafora, Senior Programmes Officer from Leeds Community Foundation. We talked about some of the great projects they have helped, the difficulties community organisations who the foundation helps are facing and ghost buses!

Maria was a brilliant guest and she chose to feature the track "Stargazers Know This Stuff" by Galitza and dedicated to Stevie Adams.

https://www.leedscf.org.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/Leedscf/

https://twitter.com/LeedsCommFound

https://www.instagram.com/leedscommfound/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/leeds-community-foundation/

https://www.last.fm/music/Galitza

http://wrathrecords.co.uk/agalitza.htm

I make no money from this podcast and all I ask is that you enjoy it, tell your friends and if you could leave me a review I would be most grateful.

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I 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 fascinating guest.

*Probably don't listen to the featured track if accompanied by young children*

Go and check out WOTR films - links below.

https://www.wotr.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/manoffilm/?hl=en

https://mobile.twitter.com/kennethbarker1

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1gaVx5IoF0aGM4bfhz2pUI

https://www.instagram.com/the.nightterrors/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086103302008

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I 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, autism-specific counselling, employment support, autism awareness training and community outreach support. Under the name Autism First we also provide bespoke support for adults with autism and additional needs."

Tel: 0113 2 775 656

[email protected]
Great Northern House, Junction 7 Business Park, Stourton, Leeds, LS10 3DQ

The featured track is "Chainsaws" by brilliant Leeds band Perspex who describe themselves as "lurking somewhere between Nancy Sinatra & Dr Feelgood".  I love the song and can't stop playing it - enjoy!

https://www.specialistautismservices.org/

https://www.facebook.com/SASautism/

https://twitter.com/SASautism

https://perspex3000.bandcamp.com/track/chainsaws

https://www.instagram.com/perspex3000/

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Sorry 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 called "Broken Nation" - it's a great track, the lyrics are incredibly prescient and just a heads up - there's a small amount of swearing at the end of the track.

https://www.sketchclubleeds.com/

https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/sketchclubleeds/

https://www.instagram.com/sketchclubleeds/

https://www.facebook.com/ArtByArjo

https://www.instagram.com/artbyarjo/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/tonybpeekmusic/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jm8vw3LwrWw

https://www.youtube.com/c/antonypeek

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/tonybpeek/broken-nation-acoustic

I make no money from this podcast and all I ask is that you enjoy it, tell your friends and if you could leave me a review I would be most grateful.

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"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 with Joshua about Leeds Coppice Workers, the history of coppicing, how he got involved and how you can.

The featured track is the enchanting "Schiehallion" by Iona Lane.

https://leedscoppiceworkers.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/leedscoppiceworkers/

https://twitter.com/LeedsCoppice

https://ionalane.bandcamp.com/album/hallival

https://twitter.com/IonaLaneMusic

https://www.instagram.com/ionalanemusic/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/ionalanemusic

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Catherine 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://www.youtube.com/c/YorkshiresHiddenHistory

https://twitter.com/HiddenYorkshire/status/1384155701014978561

https://henryparker.bandcamp.com/

https://henryparkermusic.co.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/henryparkermusic/

https://twitter.com/HenryParkerBfd

https://www.instagram.com/henryparkerbfd/

https://www.patreon.com/henryparker

I make no money from this podcast and all I ask is that you enjoy it, tell your friends and if you could leave me a review I would be most grateful.

If you know of someone you think would make a great guest, do get in touch - [email protected].

Do send an mp3 or a wav if you would like your track featuring on an episode.