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

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  • Mermaids make the Leeds List!

    The Mermaids have made the Leeds List number 1 thing of the 18 things youve probably never done in Leeds List! Bramley Mermaids Club is definitely the place to be! You should come and have a go if you haven’t already!

    See the Article here CLICK

  • WI Cenetenary Synchro Spectacular in Robert’s Park

    On Sunday we performed with over 65 WI women from Baildon Belles, Bingley WI and Saltaire WI in Robert’s Park in Saltaire. It was glorious sunshine and huge numbers of friends, family and other spectators came to watch. What a joyful and wonderful time we all had!

    Here is the film of the event:

    Below are some of the images and comments about the day!

    Lovely to see such a wonderful affirmation of womanhood! What fun! Power to us!

    I have had immense fun rehearsing, sewing outfits, and the performance in the sun today. An unforgettable experience that i will never forget!

    Loved every moment of it!

    Amazing display! What fun! Well done Everyone! A wonderful way to mark the WI Centenary!

     

     

  • Mermaid Tales – Arts in Heritage Pools




  • Bramley Mermaids Club

    Thanks to funding from Bramley Community First ,we have partnered with Bramley Baths and have held the first class of our Mermaid Exercise course. This happens durin Ladies only swim on a Monday night at Bramley Baths.

    We had a lovely and very enthusiastic group of ladies attend, some new and some who had been to our taster classes last summer. We started off with a bit of ‘Bunny Breaststroke’ to the sounds of the Andrews Sisters to warm up then went on to learning sculling and the dreaded ‘Egg beater’! (a treading water technique used by Synchronised Swimmers). Everyone picked up the moves at such a fast pace that by the end of the session we had put together a routine involving Flamingos and Swans (our own interpretations of course 🙂

    It was a really great session and we were so impressed with the groups skills we will have to get some harder moves together for next week to keep them on (or off) their toes! It was also nice to have a chill and a chat in the Steam Room at the Baths after! Well we did deserve it!! Looking forward to next week!!

    Bramley Baths Gala photo by Dawn Kilner

  • Bathing Beauties Festival

    After an intensive week of rehearsals working on new materials and tweaking bit of the routine with help from our lovely guest mentor Sally Marie. The mermaids ventured out of Yorkshire to perform at Bathing Beauties festival in Lincolnshire. We did three shows over the Saturday of the festival, The first on the prom in Sutton on Sea then on the Beach in Mablethorpe.

    It was a really lovely day and one lady enjoyed our performance so much she and her dog cycled along the coast from Sutton to Mablethorpe so she could watch us perform again! We got some lovely feedback from audience members including “I’ve never seen anything like it in my life!”, “It reminded me of that Esther Williams” and “That was absolutely fantastic!” It was a great atmosphere and the first chance we have had to perform on an actual beach.

    We must say a big thank you to everyone who came to watch and support us and especially to local radio station Coastal FM for letting us use their PA. Here is a picture of us with the Coastal FM team.

  • Bramley Memory Aquarium Arts and Craft Workshops

    Leeds College of Art one of our partners on the Mermaids Tale project are running a fantastic free workshop for kids

    Craft a fantastical sea creature – as part of Bramley Memory Aquarium – and see your creativity as part of a heritage project in Bramley Baths, Leeds. A free workshop for children aged 7-10.

    Please click HERE for a link to details of the workshops which can be booked through Leeds College of Art.

    Illustrations by Fabric Lenny

  • Bramley Memory Aquarium

  • New! Mermaid Cabaret Show

    We have just made a new cabaret show with peerformers Helen McCarron Rachel Fullegar Lucy Meredith and Zoe Parker, and with excellent direction from Jason Hird of the Institute for Crazy dancing.

    We were preparing for a booking of the show at Duckie in Londong at The Royal Vauxhall Tavern on 22nd August 2015.

    We had an amazing evening and brilliant feedback about our show. This friday we are performing at the Brudenell Club in Leeds. Come see us there or catch us on Made in Leeds catch up.

    Here’s a few pictures….

  • Calling all Mermen,mermaids and merminnies!

    Mermaids, Mermen and Merminnies

    summer workshops

    Mermaids, Mermen and Merminnies sessions at Bramley Baths Yorkshire Life Aquatic’s ‘Mermaid Exercise classes’ combine aqua dance and movement with simple synchronised swimming techniques.The classes will provide a chance to exercise whilst learning new skills and being creative.
    The classes are fun, informal and a chance to meet new people. This is open to all abilities and working towards creating our own aqua routines over the course. Release your inner mermaid/Merman!

    The workshops are open to adults and children, a lovely summer activity for parents and their children.

    All children under 8 need to be accompanied by an adult.

    Mon 27 July 10.45am – 11.45am
    Mon 10 August 10.45am – 11.45am
    Mon 24 August 10.45am – 11.45am
    Drop in or book via Bramley Baths 0113 214 6000

  • Junior Mermaids Summer Courses

    Junior Mermaid Dates

    We have dates for our Junior Mermaids summer classes and courses

    Wednesday 31st May: Taster Class
    Yorkshire Life Aquatic will be running a taster class for 8-12 year olds, It is a Junior Synchronised swimming style water dance session. It is creative swimming and water dance course using synchronised swimming techniques to combine exercise with creativity, making exercise accessible and fun.
    The sessions comprise of 30 mins on land choreography then 1 hour in the pool with tutors Lucy (Synchronised swimmer) and Zoe (Choreographer).
    You will learn basic synchronised swimming skills and develop a routine. It is a great way to build up confidence and ability in the pool and make new friends.
    Please book places through Bramley Baths. £3.00 per Child

    Week long courses:

    Dates: 7th – 11th August
    21st – 25th August
    8-12 year olds week long Junior Synchronised swimming style water dance course.
    It is creative swimming and water dance course using synchronised swimming techniques to combine exercise with creativity, making exercise accessible and fun.

    The sessions comprise of 30 mins on land choreography then 1 hour in the pool with tutors Lucy (Synchronised swimmer) and Zoe (Choreographer).

    Over the week you will learn basic synchronised swimming skills and develop a routine which will be performed at the end of the week for friends and family. 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!

    Please book places through Bramley Baths