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

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  • Human Aquarium Uk

     

    HumanAquariumUk, Environmental; Activism coming to leeds

    Yorkshire Life Aquatic believes social empowerment starts with you. 

    Have you become detached from the realities of keeping animals in captivity for entertainment ? Do you see the part people play in funding these industries by simply buying ticket to shows such as Sea World?  Are you aware just how much of the plastic we buy ends up in the oceans and in our ecosystem and bodies as a result?

    Human Aquarium is a photographic/ film project looking at performance from the perspective of dolphins and orcas. The research and development phase during stage 1 explores the link between audiences and the entertainment industry. It aims to expose the control and cruelty in the way we have become desensitised to the exploitation of animals for our own entertainment.

    Despite the success of documentaries such as ‘Blackfish’ and ‘The Cove’ which exposed the inherent cruelty of cetacean captivity, ‘SeaWorld’ style shows are still popular and profitable, with new marine parks and dolphinaria opening all over the world.

    UK tourists may still support the captive industry by attending dolphin shows abroad while on holiday, and many people are still unaware that by simply buying a ticket to a show, they are perpetuating an industry that slaughters and enslaves marine mammals for profit.

    This is especially relevant in land-locked cities such as Leeds as people simply do not think about the issues and when offered Dolphin trips by tour operators they don’t realise what they are buying into. We will be using direct action to help change human behavior to educate people about alternative ways to see dolphins/whales in an ethical way.

    The exhibition which will take place in February 2019 at St John’s Centre in Leeds City Centre will recreate a Sea World style aquarium Installation for the public to experience, where thought provoking, evocative images will stand alone as art works and embody creative activism as education.

    The public are encouraged to pledge their support though sharing their experiences with others and choosing to stand against animal performances permanently. We will be holding talks and outreach workshops during the exhibition which will run for 2 weeks in Leeds city centre.

    Yorkshire Life Aquatic’s current project is ‘The Human Aquarium’ and we are proud to be partnered with The World Cetacean Alliance and 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

  • Donate to the Mermaids!

     

    After being awarded a Little magic Pot last month, Bramley Mermaids and Yorkshire Life Aquatic are now all signed up and ready for DONATIONS on our Local Giving Page. Local Giving allows you to donate directly to benefit Bramley Mermaids Club and this May we are representing all Yorkshire Mermaids at the Brighton Fringe.

    Give us £5 and we will be splashing with appreciation.
    Give us £10 and we will be flipping our tails in the air.
    Give us £25 and we be dancing in the ocean as we will be able to buy a specially made costume for our next performance.
    Give us £50 and we’ll be crossing the country ( literally) as it will pay to get us down to Brighton ( it’s a bit’ve a long swim for a mermaid from leeds)!

    Feel free to share and we really appreciate any support you can give us! JoinGet Fit this 2019! our classes at Bramley Baths.

    Yorkshire Life Aquatic’s current project is ‘The Human Aquarium’ and we are proud to be partnered with The World Cetacean Alliance and 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

  • Junior Mermaids Summer Courses!!

    Yorkshire Life Aquatic will be running their next 8-12 year olds week long Junior Synchronised swimming style water dance courses this August for 2 weeks!!

    It is creative swimming and water dance course using synchronised swimming techniques to combine exercise, creativity and fun.
    The sessions comprise of 30 mins on land in the activity room followed by an hour in the pool led by experienced aqua dancers Lucy and Zoe.

    Over the week you will learn basic synchronised swimming skills and develop a aqua-batics dance performance to show friends and family at the end of the week.

    Thursday is tail day where you get to have a go in a real mermaid tail!! Perfect for all your little mer-folk..

    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!

    Any questions about the courses contact lucy@yorkshirelifeaquatic.co.uk

    Course costs: £25 per child for the week
    Course dates: 13th – 17th August and 20th-24th August

    Time: 4.00-5.30pm

    Contact Bramley Baths to book a place: 0113 256 0949

    Yorkshire Life Aquatic’s ‘The Human Aquarium’ is proud to be partnered with The World Cetacean Alliance and Plastic-Free Me, working together to help cetaceans and our environment. 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

  • The Human Aquarium

    The Human Aquarium, a new project starting in 2018 taking Yorkshire Life Aquatic into new territory.
    We are very concerned with what is happening in our oceans and the plight of the cetacean creatures (such as orcas, dolphins) within it.
    This project follows on from Planet Mermaid: an installation that was part of Planetine Exhibition at Leeds Corn Exchange in 2015, that highlighted the damage plastics are doing to marine life.

    The Human Aquarium will focus on what is happening to marine animals kept in captivity by using art, performance, and ‘mermaids’ to illustrate this. We are inspired to take action for many reasons, including issues highlighted by films such as:   Black Fish, The Cove and the Blue Planet. As mermaids, we want to help raise awareness for our fellow ‘sea dwellers’. The project will incorporate multiple arts forms and use creative activism to create immersive installations and performances over the next few years.

    We are consulting with international organisations and experts including:
    The Dolphin Project
    World Cetacean Alliance
    The Born Free Foundation
    One thing you can do is to make a PLEDGE TODAY to not go to a show featuring sea mammals
    Click here to TAKE ACTION NOW!

    Yorkshire Life Aquatic’s current project is ‘The Human Aquarium’ iand we are proud to be partnered with The World Cetacean Alliance and 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

  • Bramley Mermaids Club: Term Dates

    Bramley Mermaids Club starts back this Sunday 15th Jan 7.30-8.30pm at Bramley Baths.

    The classes are creative swimming and water dance classes using synchronised swimming techniques to combine exercise with creativity, making exercise accessible and fun to women of all abilities. The classes have a vintage style taking its inspiration Busby Berkley routines. A great way to build up your confidence and ability in the pool.
    Classes cost £4.40 and you can find out more info via the Bramley Baths website

    Beginners welcome!

    Term dates: Sunday 15th Jan – Sunday 12th Feb (5 week block)

    Sunday 5th March -Sunday 2nd April (5 week block)

    Yorkshire Life Aquatic’s current project is ‘The Human Aquarium’ iand we are proud to be partnered with The World Cetacean Alliance and 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

  • Bramley Mermaids Club: Term Dates

    We are really excited that Bramley Mermaids Club starts back in it new slot

    Sunday 7.30-8.30pm…

    This Sunday is a FREE taster session, so you can come down and try for yourself. Please book a place through Bramley Baths, Looking forward to seeing some new faces!

    The new term dates are: Sundays 7.30-8.30pm
    11th Sept (Free taster)
    18th Sept (Pay in)
    25th Sept (Pay in)
    2nd Oct (Pay in)
    9th Oct (Pay in)
    16th Oct (Pay in)
    23rd Oct (Pay in)
    30th Oct (Special Spooky event!)

    Hope to see you there!!

    Yorkshire Life Aquatic’s current project is ‘The Human Aquarium’ iand we are proud to be partnered with The World Cetacean Alliance and 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

  • The Waterfront Festival is coming!!

    We are really excited to be performing with our fabulous Splash Mob group at the festival again this year!

    We are performing on Saturday 25th June:
    1.30 @ Victoria Wharf
    2.15 @ Granary Wharf
    3.30 @ Leeds Dock

    We have already had 3 rehearsals and its really looking good, we have mermaids, sailors and pirates of all ages involved….but its not too late to join us if you haven’t been able to make it to a rehearsal yet
    Come down on Sunday 19th to our next workshop…its free and open to all!
    Email: lucy@yorkshirelifeaquatic.co.uk for more info.

    In the mean time this is what else is happening at the Waterfront Festival this year…

    Leeds Waterfront Festival 2016 is back for its 9th Year!

    Date confirmed: Saturday 25th– Sunday 26th June 2016
    Leeds Waterfront Festival brings the city’s waterways alive each year by hosting an eclectic mix of music, performance, arts and fun for all the family. The festival will be jam-packed with activities and creativity on the water, boats and on dry land, stretching across 4 miles of Leeds waterfront.

    2016 is the 200th anniversary of the completion of the Leeds Liverpool canal and this year’s festival promises a special celebratory weekend of Arts, Entertainment, Music, Food, Drink and family fun.

    The festival stretches across 8 sites each hosting a unique festival experience;

    Explore the fascinating history of the textile industry at Armley Mills Museum, There’ll be a world record clog dancing attempt, FREE boat trips and graffiti workshops, see a contemporary portrait of the canal and its people in 2016 and listen to memories, stories and recollections about the canal in this the 200th anniversary of the completion of the Leeds and Liverpool canal.

    The party is always buzzing at Brewery Wharf with Legendary DJ John Morales NYC will be on the decks and JoJo from Capital will be hosting the fabulous karaoke! All the fun happens outdoors with outdoor bars, BBQ and much more!

    Come toCalls Landing on The Calls and enjoy the sun in our favourite riverside bar. Join the gang at the brand new outdoor bar and BBQ, local beers, music and family fun.

    The fabulous Granary Wharf boasts some of the best river side bars including The Hop’s Beer Festival promising beer, cider & live music all weekend. Join the team at Candlebar and soak up the picturesque riverside location, indulge in their delicious oven fired pizzas and wash it all down with a drink and watch a steel band. The Pour house will be hosting our very own musical Barge with live music all weekend moored in their fabulous waterside beer garden.

    Leeds Dock will be holding the ever popular Dragon Boat Race in aid of this year’s charity, Heart Research UK. Come and cheer on the teams from local businesses as they battle it out on the water in fancy dress! They are also hosting National Street Food Awards Northern heat too, with Kids activities, live music and a canoe polo tournament on Sunday! The fabulous Dock 29 bar will be hosting a Caribbean party with delicious West Indian food and great DJ’s and acoustic acts plus a terrace cocktail bar with Leeds Loves Cocktails.

    This year we are very pleased to have The Tetley joining the festival line up this year with No Quiet Place, an exploration of sound and visual art. Working with musicians, visual artists and guest-curators this
    micro festival of creativity takes noise as a starting point with a programme ranging from live music for the under-fives to experimental sound art. Thwaite Mills present a weekend of family fun and heritage themed activities. Go crazy with go-cart rides, crazy golf, archery, boat rides, bouncy castle, face painting, four children’s activity areas, food, stalls and music.  

    There will be a taste of French culture hosted by Brasserie Blanc at Victoria Wharf. Experience outside dining Parisian-style overlooking the water, there will be unique arts and craft stalls, classic cars and play a game or two of Petanque (Boules). Enjoy a terrace BBQ with a quirky bicycle bar. Saturday promises French bistro accordion music and Sunday will be hosted by The Speak Easy, showcasing local acoustic acts.

    Other highlights of the festival include… an incredible Knitted Barge Installation with Knitting Communities Together, Pop up Portraits Studio with ISO Photographic, Graffiti master-classes and live street art with Hyro Graff, junk boat building, Water Stories, the Art Run with the Veggie Runners and the Tea and Tolerance Trolley. 

    ON THE WATER

    there will be Musical Barge gigs, boat trips, canoe demonstrations, dragon boat racing, stand-up paddle boarding, heritage boats, canoe polo and a very exciting Junk Boat race!

    We are also very excited to have lots of dance acts at this year’s festival including ‘Them Two Dance’ performing ‘Random acts’ Yorkshire Life Aquatic’s Splash mob and dance flash mobs and workshops with Kizomba Dance. 

    Promenade performances tours of ‘Seven Bridges’ and ‘After the Flood’ share heritage and water

    related stories about Leeds waterways over festival weekend. Yes we have it all and it’s going to a fabulous fun weekend of free events and entertainment for all the family;  we hope you can join us! 

    Links:

    Contact: leedswaterfrontfestival@gmail.com
    Website: http://www.leedswaterfrontfestival.com/
    Blog: http://leedswaterfrontfestivalblog.wordpress.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeedsWaterfrontFestival

    Yorkshire Life Aquatic’s current project is ‘The Human Aquarium’ and we are proud to be partnered with The World Cetacean Alliance and 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