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

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  • 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

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Splash mob workshops

    Come and join the Splash-tastic family fun with us at the Leeds Waterfront festival!

    We are looking for mermaids, pirates and sailors of all ages to join in our ‘Splash Mob’ project! If you are interested in releasing your inner mermaid or merman join us for a dry land synchronised swimming style dance performance on 25th June at the festival then please come along to our free workshops and learn the routine. It is a great activity for parents and children to take part in together, we will be learning a simple sea themed dance routine together then performing it as part of the Waterfront festival.

    Open to all ages and abilities

    Our first workshop is this Saturday!!

    Free rehearsal workshops on..
    Saturday May 28th  at The Carriageworks, Millenium Square

    Saturday 11th June at Hilton Double Tree Hotel,
    Granary Wharf

    Sunday 12th June, at Hilton Double Tree Hotel,
    Granary Wharf

    Sunday 19th June at Hilton Double Tree Hotel,
    Granary Wharf

    Time: 2.30pm – 5.30pm
    Performances on Saturday 25th June at Leeds Dock and Granary Wharf.

    We want to say massive thank you to the Hilton Double Tree Hotel and the Carriageworks Theatre for generously donating space for us to rehearse in!

    Check out the venues here: Double Tree and Carriageworks

    For more information email Lucy lucy@yorkshirelifeaquatic.co.uk

    www.yorkshirelifeaquatic.co.uk
    Tweet @YorksLifeAqua @doubletreeleeds @LeedsWFFestival #LWF2016

    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

  • Mermaids make a spalsh at this years Waterfront Festival

    Yorkshire Life Aquatic return to this years festival with their fabulous ‘Splash Mob’ project inviting people of all ages to release their inner mermaid or merman and join them for a dry land synchronised swimming style dance performance on the Saturday of the festival. They will be running free workshops over the six weeks on the run up to the festival creating a fun aquatic based dance routine with participants on the theme of mermaids, the sea and all things nautical. The workshops are open to all ages and abilities and is a great activity for parents and children to do together..
    Festival date is 25th June, The workshops will start late May. Contact us if you are interested in taking part.

    To get involved contact lucy@yorkshirelifeaquatic.co.uk
    See updates on our Facebook page

    Participant quote from the last Waterfront event: “My little girl, Layla, and I really loved being part of the festival. The mermaids and pirates splash mob was really unique and perfect for all ages to join in. The team organising us were fantastic and so friendly and we had the best time. We also got to perform in parts of Leeds which we had never previously visited but will be doing so much more from now on! Thanks guys, we had a blast!”

  • 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!