Yorkshire Life Aquatic – Human Aquarium – Bramley Mermaids – Tea and Tolerance

Author: Lucy Meredith

  • Join our Board of Directors!

    Join our Board of Directors!

    YLA Board member recruitment 2023 

    We are interested in recruiting new members to join the Yorkshire Life Aquatic CIC board over the next year. We are looking for people who are able to attend quarterly meetings and be part of helping strategic growth and supporting the directors.

    This time commitment is on a voluntary basis. We are particularly interested in people with skills and experience who can complement our current membership; in particular those with experience in:

    The arts

    Well-being

    3rd sector

    Community engagement

    Business strategy

    Charities

    Financial activities

    Fundraising

    If you are interested in finding out more about joining our team.

    please contact us

     

  • Leeds 2023: We are Bramley walk

    Leeds 2023: We are Bramley walk

    Walks at 11.30 & 3pm  Start point: Broadleas Community Centre, Bramley. 

     

    *The walks are designed specifically to explore the routes through Bramley ‘on foot’, and as such are not fully accessible. There is a way to join the walks at Trinity Church onward and also to hear stories being told on our heritage telephone.

    Tweet: YorksLifeAqua

    FB: We are Bramley

    Instagram: @we_are_bramley

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    Walks at 11.30 & 3pm  Start point: Broadleas Community Centre, Bramley. 

     

    *The walks are designed specifically to explore the routes through Bramley ‘on foot’, and as such are not fully accessible. There is a way to join the walks at Trinity Church onward and also to hear stories being told on our heritage telephone.

    Tweet: YorksLifeAqua

    FB: We are Bramley

    Instagram: @we_are_bramley

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    We’ll wander through snickets, ginnels and cut-throughs, tales will be told, and we hope you’ll share your stories too.

    You will hear about some of the local legends, and the acts of defiance that have united Bramley in the past and continue to do so today.

    The walk will include refreshments in the park and a chance to see the community commissioned mural ‘We are Bramley’. 

    Saturday 30th April 

    Walks at 11.30 & 3pm  Start point: Broadleas Community Centre, Bramley. 

     

    *The walks are designed specifically to explore the routes through Bramley ‘on foot’, and as such are not fully accessible. There is a way to join the walks at Trinity Church onward and also to hear stories being told on our heritage telephone.

    Tweet: YorksLifeAqua

    FB: We are Bramley

    Instagram: @we_are_bramley

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    Yorkshire Life Aquatic invite you to join us for a walk & talk to discover what’s afoot in bramley. 

    We’ll wander through snickets, ginnels and cut-throughs, tales will be told, and we hope you’ll share your stories too.

    You will hear about some of the local legends, and the acts of defiance that have united Bramley in the past and continue to do so today.

    The walk will include refreshments in the park and a chance to see the community commissioned mural ‘We are Bramley’. 

    Saturday 30th April 

    Walks at 11.30 & 3pm  Start point: Broadleas Community Centre, Bramley. 

     

    *The walks are designed specifically to explore the routes through Bramley ‘on foot’, and as such are not fully accessible. There is a way to join the walks at Trinity Church onward and also to hear stories being told on our heritage telephone.

    Tweet: YorksLifeAqua

    FB: We are Bramley

    Instagram: @we_are_bramley

  • Bramley Mermaids: New term dates

    You don’t need any experience of synchro or water dance – just a sense of fun and adventure. It’s a great way to relax, learn new skills in the pool and practise the basics of synchronised swimming with a friendly group of women. The classes are run by Yorkshire Life Aquatic’s Lucy and Zoe.

    New dates: Sundays 4-5pm

    24th April

    1st May

    15th May

    22nd May

    29th May

    12th June

    19th June

    26th June

    3rd July

    10th July

    17th July

    Location: Bramley Baths, Broad lane, Bramley, Leeds, LS13 3DF

    Classes are open to women 12 years old and over.

    Price is £5.50 per class 

    (which can be paid by BACS in advance or cash on the day)

    Please book your place or to ask any questions email lucy@yorkshirelifeaquatic.co.uk

    Visit the Bramley Mermaids webpage

  • Yorkshire Evening Post Article: We are Bramley

    We were interviewed bt Leeds 2023 for the Yorkshire Evening Post about our community project ‘We are Bramley – Acts of Defiance’ Read the article HERE

  • We are Bramley mural:Acts of Defiance

    We are Bramley – is a project bringing together Bramley people to talk about culture, history and creative acts of defiance. Part of a Leeds 2023: My World, My City, my Neighbourhood commission and is a co-creation between Lucy & Zoe (Yorkshire Life Aquatic/ Bramley Mermaids Club) and the people of Bramley. Through chats, walks, meet ups and digital groups, we have explored the acts of defiance at different times through Bramley’s local history. From the recent ‘A Place to Sit Campaign’, right back to the ‘Bramley Clash’ (original Bramley Carnival 19th century), which was the oldest carnival in Leeds. 

    Working with local west leeds artists and seeking the opinions and thoughts of all sorts of Bramley folk, we have produced ‘We are Bramley: walk & talk’

    About the Mural During the project we had a postcard designed to advertise the project to more people in Bramley. The Bramley Community asked us if we could get this painted on the changing rooms in Bramley park. With lots of working together and agreement form the council and parks, support to make it happen form the community, and generous support form both the council and Leeds 2023, we have been able to make this happen. Artists Ben Holden alongside Dominic Comms and Jameson Rogan skillfully created the design on the changing room walls in park on friday 11th March 2022 and it looks stunning. Do pop down to take  a look! It has been very popular with the park runners!

  • We are Bramley: Saturday Social-11th December

    We are holding an event this Saturday at Bramley Lawn at 12-2pm.

    As an informal introduction to our We are Bramley project for Leeds 2023

    Free at Bramley Lawn 12-2pm all welcome! Rossefield Lawn, off Rossefield Approach, Bramley, Leeds, LS13 3RU
    Free refreshments, have a cuppa & a chat
    Explore what you and other local people love to do creatively.
    Where in Bramley is special to you, or has a special story.
    What is your map of Bramley ?
    What creative activities/ events would you love to be involved in or see here, on your doorstep?
    This is the first event and we really want your ideas, so pop in. Whether that’s yarn bombing, a marching band, coffee mornings, or an aqua disco…what would you love to see happen here in Bramley?

    Here is a link to the Facebook EVENT

    This event is part of our Leeds 2023 project:  We are Bramley: My world, my city, my neighbourhood project

  • Feva Festival Performance: 14th August

    We performed our ‘Million Dollar Mermaids’ Dry land show in Knaresborough at Feva Festival this weekend, It has been 2 years since have been able to perform it due to covid so it was really exciting to be back performing live! Thanks to everyone who came along to watch!

    Some audience comments included “This is a ‘must see’ these ladies are brilliant” “That was amazing, I really fealt like you were in water!”

    Here is a link to the Stray Ferret festival review with some great pictures from our performance.

  • Update from the Human Aquarium Project: 2021

    We finally made it to a tank! after searching for a location since 2019 for the next stage of the Human Aquarium we finally got to do a shoot in TankSpace in Nottingham, with support from Arts Council England.
    We are currently be lucky enough to be working with film maker Wayne Sables and photographer Tom Martin find out more about our day the the tank by watching the behind the scenes video below.

    Visit our Human Aquarium website

    Watch our behind the scenes video HERE

  • Free Summer Festival show: Feva Festival, Knaresborough 14th August 2021

    We are back! Our first live festival performance of the year!

    Here’s what FEVA have to say:
    Yorkshire Life Aquatic – Dry Land Synchronised Swimming
    You’ve heard of swimming in the Nidd, but now we’re swimming in the Market Place!
    Creators Lucy Meredith and Zoe Parker, who first joined forces in 2013 after discovering a mutual love of synchronised swimming and mermaids as well as a concern for the state of the oceans and their inhabitants.

    They use art and performance to promote positive body image, health and well-being to the public. They also use ‘art-ivism’ to highlight environmental issues focusing on the oceans and aquatic mammals. Their performances are unique and they pride themselves on making work that is distinctive and brave as well as entertaining.

    Click the LINK for more details of performance times/locations

  • Bramley Mermaids Summer classes 2021

    Bramley Mermaids are back in the pool!

    We will be running 3 open sessions in the pool in August to dip our toes back in the water.

    Dates: Sunday 8th,15th &22nd August 4-5pm

    You don’t need any experience of synchro or water dance – just a sense of fun and adventure. It’s a great way to relax, learn new skills in the pool and practise the basics of synchronised swimming with a friendly group of women. The classes are run by Yorkshire Life Aquatic’s Lucy and Zoe.
    Classes are open to women 12 years old and over.

    Our introductory price is £5 per class
    (which can be paid by BACS or cash on the day to Yorkshire Life Aquatic)

    Please book your place by emailing lucy@yorkshirelifeaquatic.co.uk or Bramleymermaids@gmail.com
    You can block book all 3 classes or just book certain dates.
    We are very excited to be getting back in the pool!