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

Category: Events

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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!

  • Junior Mermaids Summer Classes

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    Junior Mermaid classes For 8-12 Year olds
    A creative swimming and water dance class using synchronised swimming techniques to combine exercise, creativity and fun.
    Over the summer we will be running weekly 1 hour sessions in the pool led by experienced aqua dancers Lucy and Zoe.

     

    Learning basic synchronised swimming and develop an aqua-batics routines.
    It is a great way to build up confidence and ability in the pool and make new friends. So come and join the junior mermaids!

    Dates:
    1.30-2.30pm every Thursday in August
    1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th August

    £5 per session
    Please book places through Bramley Baths

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  • Mermaid Mondays

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    As part of our Human Aquarium Exhibition , we are running. a number of workshops.
    Ever wanted to be a mermaid? Well you might be in luck. Dress up in our mermaid tails,
    strike a pose in front of our magic screen and don’t forget to being a camera to
    capture the moment.

      WHO is it for?  This is for all ages and abilities. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Free and family-friendly   WHEN does it take place? Monday 18th Feb 12-3pm. Just come to the reception desk in Unit 3 St John’s centre anytime and book your individual slot.   Where does it take place?Located in the heart of leeds at Unit 3, St John’s Centre, in the Human Aquarium Workshop Space. Directions   How do I book? You can let us know by emailing hello@humanaquarium.co.uk, or just turn up and book your slot at reception on or before the day.

    Yorkshire Life Aquatic and ‘The Human Aquarium’ are proud to be partnered with The World Cetacean Allianceand Plastic-Free Me, working together to help cetaceans and our environment. The exhibition takes place February 15th-28th at St John’s Centre in Leeds City Centre. If you would like to find out how you could support us. Please contact lucy@yorkshirelifeaquatic.co.uk for more details.

    Project created by Yorkshire Life Aquatic C.I.C. (2016)
    Twitter @HumanAquariumUK

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  • Human Aquarium Exhibition

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    The Human Aquarium Exhibition arrives in Leeds this February and takes us on a journey experienced by confined sea mammals, from their capture, to training, to performing in man-made tanks and pools. It will take place from February 15th-28th 2019 in Unit 3, St John’s Centre, Leeds City Centre. Alongside the Mertography by highly acclaimed photographer Tom Martin, there will be work form local artists and a range of activities to take part in. This includes free family-friendly workshops that are open to the public, as well as a range of participatory activities available throughout the exhibition.

    Activities include: Whale Making using recycled materials, Mermaid Mondays, Dolphin Scramble, as well as Plastic Awareness, Film-Making for Activism and a night of Talks. You can add to our wave made entirely of plastic bottles or find out more about local and global action and groups from our ‘small action, big changes’ area. There is an evening of Talks which include the Real Junk Food Project, Leeds Green Peace, the Marine Society, Plastic Free Me and the World Cetacean Alliance. Here we willl be showing an original film created by young people in Armley as part of our #iwill collaboration with Plastic Free Me.

    The project uses Mer-folk (performers) in place of marine mammals, to expose how we have become desensitized to the realities of captivity and its effect on these animals. It also looks at the sea of plastic we consume ( literally) and its effects on the worlds oceans.

    Using photography, film and live installations, the project parallels the hidden aspects of captivity within the entertainment industry.

    Although, the last Dolphinarium closed in the Uk in 1993, these ‘SeaWorld’ style dolphin/orca shows are still a multi-million pound industry. This is despite the success of documentary films such as Blackfish and The Covewhich exposed the cruelty suffered by the captive cetaceans.

    The substitution of perforMERs for dolphins and orcas in photos and film aims to engage with the public in land locked cities who may  not be aware of the issues with captivity. The Human Aquarium project will signpost ways we can all appreciate these amazing creatures in the wild, as well as highlight both local and global projects happening that the public can get involved in and support.

    For more information visit: Human Aquarium Uk

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  • Cabaret Heaven

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    Cabaret Heaven is still throwing the very best parties of comedy, music and surprises after 14 years, in West Yorkshire and the North. You are invited to laugh your socks off then pull on your dancing shoes.

    Featuring Yorkshire Life Aquatic…

    Check the website for more details.

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