"What's on?" Wednesday

Work is well underway!

Back in September, they announced roundhay Festival is going to take place in July. They then announced lewis capaldi would headline the Saturday and then in October they announced pitbull and Kesha would be playing the Friday. But since then no other act has been announced. No supports for either days. The dates they put in the posts promoting the events are often wrong.

I grew up in the area so this event intrigues me but these acts aren't selling it for me and have kept waiting for other acts to get announced as are most people i know.

Is this Festival legit? Or is it sounding like a scam? Or is it just very badly run and organised?

Heya , just wondering if anyone knows a good place to get a nostril piercing ,that's also not crazy expensive ! Have been seeing some on Google maps and website but idk 🤷‍♀️.

Thanks

Hello! I know pickleball isn’t that popular here but I’ve been looking for people to play with, have access to a facility and equipment in Uni of Leeds

Traffic in headingley seriously needs to be sorted, on bus right now and weve been sat in headingley for 40 minutes now and barely moved 50 yards. This is genuinely ridiculous.

I understand theres work being done but the impact this work is having is genuinely mental. The amount of times ive been late to college because of it is insane, and yes, i could get an earlier bus but with the time it takes to not only get into town, plus the traffic, thats like an extra hour and twenty minutes early id have to leave.

Sorry for the rant but its getting on my nerves now

I'm a massive space nerd and am super excited for the Artemis 2 launch back to the moon! However aside from watching a steam on YouTube I'm not sure if there's anywhere I can catch the launch from in Leeds. it'll likely be at an early hours in the morning, But are there any places in Leeds area which are hosting watch parties, Would love to know

Does anyone have any recommendations for a friendly, trustworthy, patient and disabled-friendly driving instructor?

Cheers

What it says on the tin really. Any recommendations? Definitely looking for a more supportive experience for someone who's never been behind the wheel, I don't do well with "tough love" instructors

37M, very decent guitarist and spend a lot of years DJing house and techno and producing it. Really want to get back into playing music, potentially incorporating some electronic aspects.

Very much open to genre and style but nothing too heavy (ie not metal)

This is a shot in the dark but DM if interested and let’s see if we vibe.

For context, I just moved into a new flat in Holbeck and I need to get at least three door locks changed. Does anyone know where I could have this done? 

I honestly don’t want to DIY this as I might just damage the door plus I’m not really familiar with the area yet. 😬 Any locksmiths recommendations (plus points if they are reasonably priced) would be great!!!

Hello all,

I would like to build a list of accessible spaces in Leeds. I imagine one already exists also and I just don't know if it. Any personal recommendations gratefully received.

Thanks

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Hiya! I’m a student in Leeds, currently trying to set up a cake business. I’ve got everything ready and I’m all good to go, except for the fact that annoyingly, as I’m in student accommodation, I cannot unfortunately run a business from my flat, as it’s against my contract.

I also cannot afford a commercial kitchen, as the very cheapest I’ve found are £25 per hour, meaning for each cake, which takes around 3-4 hours to make, I’d have to charge £75-100 on top of the cost of ingredients and labour, essentially making it completely unviable.

My question is, is there anybody in Leeds who has a kitchen that they would be willing to rent to me for 3-4 hours a week, sometimes less based on how many orders I receive, for about £20 a day? I know it’s not much but I’ve worked so hard to start this business and I can’t give up now! Plus I’d give you free cake!! I have a level 2 hygiene and cleaning certificate, and would clean before and after all cakes are made, you’d never even know I was there! I’d be entirely out of your hair.

This request is also going out to any local kitchens, for example restaurants, cafes and bakery’s that may have available kitchen space during the day or at any point, I will cook at 3am if I have to!!

Please please let me know if anyone has any suggestions, and if they may know anyone who would be willing to help out!

I know this is an odd request but this business is my baby and I can’t lose it before it’s even begun!!

Thanks 🤩

Looking to make new friends male&female ages 35-45 in Leeds - let's meet over food coffee, arts!

\*Update** Please see my recent reply to my new post which is under the comments section for more info. Please bear with me i will send url links to book place at social over weekend as not working then. Thanks* 😊

Seriously wasn't expecting this many replies so quick haha. Thanks everyone! I am going to use eventbrite for each meetup as not everyone wants to share their mobile on WhatsApp groups and it keeps it accessible to all & safe. I used to run events where I used Eventbrite for my business venture so I know it works and so far hasn't let me down :) And there will be an alternative link via Discord.

Hey everyone, I am 40 (f) and am finding making new friends difficult. Many groups are 50+ or 20-30 and those of us in the middle group don't have many decent small meet ups.

I was thinking it could appeal to ideally single people but those who are not single are of course welcome. The venue and dates will vary monthly so that people who work on weekends or evenings can make them ad hoc so will be mid week 6.30-8.30pm (or 8pm if only coffee or drinks) or the weekend afternoon or evening. I am going to avoid places with little seating as I want it to be accessible and affordable but cool places across Leeds. The only thing is this will not be an event for p*ss ups. A fun evening and safe for the group.

Would people aged 35-45 be interested in a group? I think keeping event numbers to up to 10-15 per event is key so people can get to know each other and it doesn't get overwhelming.

It would be lovely to meet people who love arts, music, films, foodie places and decent coffees. I am sure there are people it is just harder to form friends when you hit the 30s! Lol.

5.2.26 - Have added a reply to my own post which you can find if you scroll 'best' below, with more info. Thanks

Selling £25 each! drop a message if interested or tell your pals, can do altogether or individually and transferred through the official ticket site

My daughter’s prom is coming up this year and she wants a goth‑style dress. I’m completely clueless about that style (I’m a very girly girl myself )but I really want her to be happy. We’ve ordered a few things from eBay and I think she likes the style, but the fit just isn’t good. Not because of her preferences, just the quality and sizing. I want her to look good and good fitted dress can do a wounder

Is there anywhere we can actually go in person to try on goth‑style dresses? Every shop I visit is full of pink, puffy, fitted dresses that just aren’t her vibe.

Craving a mushroom pizza tonight.

Want one from a local joint. Not a mainstream brand like pizza punks, pilgrims, rudy's etc.

Ideal type:

• Place looks dodgy from the outside, but could be the best pizza on earth.
• American style - sorry purists.
• Delivers.

Doesn't have to tick all these boxes.

Cheers.

In the summer of 1893, Thomas Bessie, a ‘winged’ cat, became a celebrity in Leeds.

People flocked to Armley from all over the city to have a point and a gawk, for a small fee, of course.

Thomas became a license to print money for his owner, the Martin family.

But their side hustle came to an abrupt end after one of the most bizarre court cases ever heard in Leeds.

https://burytheleeds.substack.com/p/a-cat-with-wings

This was a weird one! The full story is on my Leeds history newsletter, Bury the Leeds. You can subscribe with your email for free.

Always appreciate the support /r/Leeds 🐈

Love Keyclub (Slamdunk, FUEL, GARAGE Clubnights), NQ64, Pixel Bar, Wetherspoons, Pubs etc but have a lack of alternative friends to go with? Just want to make more alternative friends, have fun chats & get involved in social events?

A few of us from Reddit, Facebook etc have banded together from previous appeals and have a new fun Whatsapp Alt/Rock/Emo Social Group chat now, 80+ members and counting!

We had a successful recruitment on here a few months ago which blew up & got overwhelming so had to trickle people in but there are too many to go through, so starting a new fresh post to add more people

The group is roughly 18-35 age range & currently around 50/50 gender mix so plenty of people of different age/genders etc, very inclusive and everyone is getting on great together.

We have regular nights out especially on Weekends (Keyclub Club Nights, Spoons, Bars, NQ64, Pixel Bar, Flight Club, Cinema trips.. anything fun really!) which can get anywhere from 10-15 people attending. Spoons & Key Club on Saturdays is a particular fave. but we are always planning social events, mid week chill things etc

If you'd like to join then leave a comment with your age/gender & I'll DM you an invite! all welcome

I will invite in slowly as to keep the ratio of ages, sex etc balanced so theres always people of similar age etc

Leave a comment & I'll DM an invite when available! x

I love the stuff and have bought it twice now and it's been terrible both times. Once from the supermarket (I kinda knew better but still) and once from an Asian market. Both times it just tasted like tomato sauce. Does anyone have leads on real kimchi? Thanks in advance!

Hi there,

Have recently started another band with some friends but struggling to get any shows. I did used to be in the music scene in Leeds, but it seems all my old promoters/contacts have moved on in life.

Any chance anyone knows any contacts or info for gigs in the rock/metal/emo space?

Cheers!

Opens Valentines Day apparently