http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents Brown Bear Software Web Calendar http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-11-16;EventID=5044793 As part of Face-to-Face and Side-by-Side a regional Interfaith Week will be held between Monday 16th and Sunday 22nd November. This will be an opportunity to showcase local Interfaith Work. The launch of Interfaith Week will take place on 24th September at Al Hikmah Centre, Batley. For more information or to book your place please email administrator@yorkshireandhumberfaiths.org.uk 2009-11-16T09:00:00 http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-11-21;EventID=5209923 Calling all: CURIOUS CONSPIRATORS, EXTRAORDINARY ECONOMISTS, DISRUPTIVE DREAMERS, PROPHETIC PRANKSTERS, RADICAL RABBLEROUSERS, INNOVATIVE ICONOCLASTS. A free, all day gathering for hundreds of people to address the big issues of our time, local and global… Participatory workshops, conversations, music-making, skills training, food, action/campaign groups, interactive art, youth zone, market place, films, cabaret evening. WE ARE CALLING FOR PROPOSALS FOR 40+ WORKSHOPS, INVOLVEMENT FROM YOUR GROUP/ORGANISATION, ARTISTS + MUSICIANS, PARTNERS + VOLUNTEERS… INFO, IDEAS & CONTACT:www.t4p.org.uk/summat OR hello@t4p.org.uk Coordinated by T4P & partners Name: T4P team Phone: 0113 3508085 Email: hello@t4p.org.uk 2009-11-21T09:30:00 http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-11-21;EventID=5232343 Calling all: CURIOUS CONSPIRATORS, EXTRAORDINARY ECONOMISTS, DISRUPTIVE DREAMERS, PROPHETIC PRANKSTERS, RADICAL RABBLEROUSERS, INNOVATIVE ICONOCLASTS. A free, all day gathering for hundreds of people to address the big issues of our time, local and global… Participatory workshops, conversations, music-making, skills training, food, action/campaign groups, interactive art, youth zone, market place, films, cabaret evening. WE ARE CALLING FOR PROPOSALS FOR 40+ WORKSHOPS, INVOLVEMENT FROM YOUR GROUP/ORGANISATION, ARTISTS + MUSICIANS, PARTNERS + VOLUNTEERS… INFO, IDEAS & CONTACT:www.t4p.org.uk/summat OR hello@t4p.org.uk Coordinated by T4P & partners Name: T4P team Phone: 0113 3508085 Email: hello@t4p.org.uk 2009-11-21T09:30:00 http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-11-21;EventID=4758127 Together for Peace AND THEIR PARTNERS ARE DEVELOPING A FRESH NEW PROGRAMME OF EVENTS for 2009: the Leeds Social Festival, featuring a weekend-long 'Summat'. The main programme will feature a range of events and initiatives - sport, community dialogue, gigs, exhibitions, schools projects, film, poetry, and more - across Leeds, like in previous T4P festivals. Each will explore the big issues in our city and region, and what we can do about them. And it will culminate in a weekend-long 'Summat' at Leeds University Union, when we and our partners aim to get 1000+ people together to take those issues deeper. Speakers confirmed for the 'Summat' include: Prof Tariq Ramadan, activist and writer Alastair McIntosh, and Jo Berry of Building Bridges for Peace. We're also talking with a range of other high-profile speakers and performers about participating. Crucially too, we'll be working with dozens of local activists to host workshops looking at themes such as: social justice, the environment, international conflict, economics, and local community development. There will also be LOTS of opportunities to develop skills and campaigns, connect with diverse people and strengthen social networks, use creative methods (such as open space and world café) to explore the issues... and have a laugh! For info: http://www.t4p.org.uk/Groups/35525/T4P.aspx 2009-11-21T10:00:00 http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-11-23;EventID=4743802 Shinto Calendar : Labour Thanksgiving Day - a national holiday in Japan and originally a harvest festival 2009-11-23T00:00:00 http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-11-24;EventID=4154139 Please book in advance. Booking forms are at www.leedsvoice.org.uk/preparation.html 2009-11-24T10:00:00 http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-11-24;EventID=5044758 A free 6 session course for disabled people and people with long term health problems Course dates: • 10.30 – 1.30 Tuesday 3rd November • 10.30 – 1.00 Tuesday 10th November • 10.30 – 1.00 Tuesday 17th November • 10.30 – 1.00 Tuesday 24th November • 10.30 – 1.00 Tuesday 1st December • 10.30 – 1.30 Tuesday 8th December - Who is this course for? Anyone with a long term health condition who wants to learn to manage and improve their health - What does it involve? • attending a weekly 2 ½ hour session every week for 6 weeks (first and last sessions last for 3 hours) It’s very informal and refreshments will be provided • joining in group discussions and activities (as much or as little as you want) • meeting people, having fun and feeling better! - What will I learn? • Managing our symptoms and improving how we feel • Relaxation • Breathing easier • Healthy eating and nutrition • Exercise and how to improve fitness, flexibility and strength • Communicating effectively • Dealing with anger, fear, frustration, isolation, fatigue and depression • Using problem solving skills in our daily lives • Making informed choices • How to make plans which work for us • Working with health care professionals - What will I get out of it? The course provides tried and tested skills which have been shown to benefit people with long term health conditions. Course participants have the option of going on further training to become volunteer course tutors. - Will the course interfere with my current treatment or medication? This course will not conflict with any treatment you’re having and is an extra way you can improve your health - What can I expect? • Each session lasts 2 ½ hours (first and last sessions last 3 hours) There is a half hour break when refreshments will be served • Most people have found the course enjoyable and helpful in improving their self care and quality of life • After completing the course you will receive a certificate to mark your participation on an Expert Patients Programme Please note we also run courses for carers of adults with long term health problems and for parents and carers of disabled children and children with health problems. To register or for more information please Phone: 305 7591 or 305 7582 or Email: epp.account@nhsleeds.nhs.uk We help with transport costs 2009-11-24T10:30:00 http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-11-25;EventID=4743809 Sikh Nanakshahi Calendar : Guru Tegh Bahadur was the ninth Sikh Guru and is honoured as a champion of religious freedom. He was executed in 1675 for refusing to convert to Islam 2009-11-25T00:00:00 http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-11-26;EventID=4743814 Bahai Calendar : a minor festival celebrating the covenant of Baha'u'llah. Baha'is also mark the life of Abdu'l-Baha on this day. 2009-11-26T00:00:00 http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-11-27;EventID=4743826 Muslim Calendar : Festival of Sacrifice marking the day after Arafat - the most important day in the Hajj ritual. 2009-11-27T00:00:00 http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-11-28;EventID=4743837 Bahai Calendar : Marks the death of the son of Baha'u'llah 2009-11-28T00:00:00 http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-11-29;EventID=4743846 Christian Calendar : The beginning of the ecclesiastical year. Advent is the season before Christmas 2009-11-29T00:00:00 http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-11-29;EventID=4931896 Arts & Craft Market and opportunity to help celebrate the Christmas Re-opening of the house! A touch of contemporary art at sumptuous Yorkshire estate The legendary Castle Howard and local not for profit organisation Artsmix have teamed up to enhance visitors’ experience of this amazing estate nestled in wonderful countryside near York. Artsmix will be showcasing the best of Yorkshire artists and designers in the heart of the Stables Courtyard. From elegant silver jewellery to contemporary paintings, photography to fashion accessories, ceramics to glass, wood to leather work, all visitors will be delighted with the talent on display… while being presented with real bargains, buying direct from local artists. Should one require a customized gift, special commissions will also be undertaken. Visitors can browse the market, enjoy home-cooked local produce in the Courtyard Café, visit the Farm Shop and the Plant Centre free of charge, whilst ticket holders to the house will also have the pleasure of Castle Howard’s annual Jazz Afternoon taking place inside the Grounds. Market Manager Sophie Michelena said: “After years of trading in various locations in Leeds, and alongside popular markets at Pudsey and Brewery Wharf, Artsmix is proud to be able to enhance visitors’ activities at such a beautiful venue in North Yorkshire – and the home of art lover the Hon. Simon Howard- with original and unique artwork by amazing local artists”. The Artsmix Market takes place at Castle Howard on Sun 26 July between 10am and 5pm at Castle Howard, Malton, near York. (well-signposted, free parking, accessible venue) Next markets at Castle Howard this year - Sun 30 & 31 Aug, Sun 25 Oct, Sun 29 Nov. Artsmix is a not for profit organisation providing opportunities to local artists in Yorkshire, supported by Leeds City College, and is part funded by the Sharing the Success initiative aiming at building enterprise through the arts in some of the most deprived areas of Leeds. Contact Sophie Michelena for further information on 0772 594 0795 or email sophie@artsmix.co.uk Contact Sophie Michelena for further information on 0772 594 0795 or email sophie@artsmix.co.uk 2009-11-29T10:00:00 http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-11-30;EventID=4743856 Christian Calendar : St Andrew is the paron sain of Scotland, Greece and Russia. 2009-11-30T00:00:00 http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-11-30;EventID=4154155 Please book in advance. Booking forms are at www.leedsvoice.org.uk/preparation.html 2009-11-30T10:00:00 http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-12-01;EventID=5044760 A free 6 session course for disabled people and people with long term health problems Course dates: • 10.30 – 1.30 Tuesday 3rd November • 10.30 – 1.00 Tuesday 10th November • 10.30 – 1.00 Tuesday 17th November • 10.30 – 1.00 Tuesday 24th November • 10.30 – 1.00 Tuesday 1st December • 10.30 – 1.30 Tuesday 8th December - Who is this course for? Anyone with a long term health condition who wants to learn to manage and improve their health - What does it involve? • attending a weekly 2 ½ hour session every week for 6 weeks (first and last sessions last for 3 hours) It’s very informal and refreshments will be provided • joining in group discussions and activities (as much or as little as you want) • meeting people, having fun and feeling better! - What will I learn? • Managing our symptoms and improving how we feel • Relaxation • Breathing easier • Healthy eating and nutrition • Exercise and how to improve fitness, flexibility and strength • Communicating effectively • Dealing with anger, fear, frustration, isolation, fatigue and depression • Using problem solving skills in our daily lives • Making informed choices • How to make plans which work for us • Working with health care professionals - What will I get out of it? The course provides tried and tested skills which have been shown to benefit people with long term health conditions. Course participants have the option of going on further training to become volunteer course tutors. - Will the course interfere with my current treatment or medication? This course will not conflict with any treatment you’re having and is an extra way you can improve your health - What can I expect? • Each session lasts 2 ½ hours (first and last sessions last 3 hours) There is a half hour break when refreshments will be served • Most people have found the course enjoyable and helpful in improving their self care and quality of life • After completing the course you will receive a certificate to mark your participation on an Expert Patients Programme Please note we also run courses for carers of adults with long term health problems and for parents and carers of disabled children and children with health problems. To register or for more information please Phone: 305 7591 or 305 7582 or Email: epp.account@nhsleeds.nhs.uk We help with transport costs 2009-12-01T10:30:00 http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-12-01;EventID=1914695 Leeds Voice's Environment Forum monthly 'Keeping an Eye on Leeds' meetings provide: a networking opportunity for VCFS groups; information on strategic developments; opportunities to discuss common issues; opportunities to make your views known about strategic developments; a way of sharing information with other groups and Leeds Initiative partners. Past topics include: Leeds Strategic Plan, Leeds Local Devlopment Framework (various), waterways and rivers, international issues, Leeds Climate Change Strategy, renewable energy and microgeneration, waste management. For details of this meetings agenda or for more information about the environment forum please contact Jon on jon.holland@leedsvoice.org.uk. or 0113 277 2227 2009-12-01T19:00:00 http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-12-02;EventID=4154174 Please book in advance. Booking forms are at www.leedsvoice.org.uk/preparation.html 2009-12-02T10:00:00 http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-12-02;EventID=5044816 For more information, please contact Richard Robson on 0113 277 2227 or richard.robson@leedsvoice.org.uk 2009-12-02T14:00:00 http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-12-05;EventID=5367274 Join tens of thousands of people to demonstrate your support for a safe climate future, forming a Wave around Parliament. Take The Wave Express: a special train from Bradford, Leeds and Doncaster and participate in a range of fun, family-friendly activities to get you ready for the day. For more info and to book your tickets go to www.leedscopnet.info/wave-express Name: Richard Whitmill Phone: 0113 3917917 Email: richard@leedstidal.org 2009-12-05T07:00:00 http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-12-06;EventID=4764664 Venue: The Loft, Leeds - the First Sunday of the month, a stone’s throw away from Leeds’ Farmers Market 2 floors of original art, live performer, enclosed courtyard, and café/bar For more info: Sophie Michelena T: 0113 247 0066 M : 0772 594 0795 www.artsmix.co.uk Building Enterprise through the arts "Artsmix* is one of a number of fantastically dedicated arts agencies in Leeds raising the profile and bringing to market the work of highly talented and enterprising individual designers, artists and craftspeople. Customers supporting Artsmix markets are investing in local creative businesses whilst buying some beautiful things." Dinah Clark, Programme Manager – Culture, The Leeds Initiative 2009-12-06T11:00:00 http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-12-08;EventID=4743967 Celebrated by Roman Catholics who remember Mary's conception as being without sin, therefore, immaculate 2009-12-08T00:00:00 http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-12-08;EventID=4743974 Buddhist Calendar : Gautama's attainment of enlightenment under the Bodhi tree at Bodhgaya, India 2009-12-08T00:00:00 http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-12-08;EventID=5013221 Designed to provide practitioners with an opportunity to enhance their work in improving the health and wellbeing of the population and tackling health inequalities. This is an introductory course which covers some of the key areas of Public Health working and will be delivered locally in Leeds. The Programme will run for half a day, once a month, over a 7 month period and participants are expected to attend a minimum of 6 out of the 7 workshops plus the Master Class (a demonstration of learning) to attain certification. The programme has recently been accredited by the Open College Network and if you would like to take the opportunity to gain credits for your learning, you will be required to attend every session and also complete a portfolio. Further details of this will be available at the beginning of the programme. A wide variety of facilitators have agreed to contribute to the programme; each is an expert or has a special interest in the particular subject area. An opportunity to inform and enhance your public health skills and competencies in order to better understand and deliver the challenging public health agenda. For NHS, LA and other staff with public health or health promotion as a part of their role For further information please contact Hanna Kirby on 0113 305 7559 or hanna.kirby@nhsleeds.nhs.uk 2009-12-08T09:30:00 http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-12-08;EventID=4154185 Please book in advance. Booking forms are at www.leedsvoice.org.uk/preparation.html 2009-12-08T10:00:00 http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-12-08;EventID=5044762 A free 6 session course for disabled people and people with long term health problems Course dates: • 10.30 – 1.30 Tuesday 3rd November • 10.30 – 1.00 Tuesday 10th November • 10.30 – 1.00 Tuesday 17th November • 10.30 – 1.00 Tuesday 24th November • 10.30 – 1.00 Tuesday 1st December • 10.30 – 1.30 Tuesday 8th December - Who is this course for? Anyone with a long term health condition who wants to learn to manage and improve their health - What does it involve? • attending a weekly 2 ½ hour session every week for 6 weeks (first and last sessions last for 3 hours) It’s very informal and refreshments will be provided • joining in group discussions and activities (as much or as little as you want) • meeting people, having fun and feeling better! - What will I learn? • Managing our symptoms and improving how we feel • Relaxation • Breathing easier • Healthy eating and nutrition • Exercise and how to improve fitness, flexibility and strength • Communicating effectively • Dealing with anger, fear, frustration, isolation, fatigue and depression • Using problem solving skills in our daily lives • Making informed choices • How to make plans which work for us • Working with health care professionals - What will I get out of it? The course provides tried and tested skills which have been shown to benefit people with long term health conditions. Course participants have the option of going on further training to become volunteer course tutors. - Will the course interfere with my current treatment or medication? This course will not conflict with any treatment you’re having and is an extra way you can improve your health - What can I expect? • Each session lasts 2 ½ hours (first and last sessions last 3 hours) There is a half hour break when refreshments will be served • Most people have found the course enjoyable and helpful in improving their self care and quality of life • After completing the course you will receive a certificate to mark your participation on an Expert Patients Programme Please note we also run courses for carers of adults with long term health problems and for parents and carers of disabled children and children with health problems. To register or for more information please Phone: 305 7591 or 305 7582 or Email: epp.account@nhsleeds.nhs.uk We help with transport costs 2009-12-08T10:30:00 http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-12-09;EventID=4158992 http://www.hamara.org.uk/hamara/contact/ 2009-12-09T12:00:00 http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-12-12;EventID=4743983 Jewish Calendar : Festival of Lights and marks the restoration of the Temple by the Maccabees in 164 BCE. 2009-12-12T00:00:00 http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-12-13;EventID=5116504 artsmix markets at Pudsey are a popular hand made arts and crafts markets that are always busy and a one for the family with plenty of activities for the children. For more information contact Gina Batterton on 0113 247 0066 / gina.batterton@artsmix.co.uk 2009-12-13T00:00:00 http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-12-13;EventID=4743991 Christian Calendar : Saint Lucy's feast day is marked by Roman Catholics and Greek Orthodox. Lucy is the patron saint of the blind. She was a virgin martyr who lived in Sicily during the third century 2009-12-13T00:00:00 http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-12-15;EventID=4154209 Please book in advance. Booking forms are at www.leedsvoice.org.uk/preparation.html 2009-12-15T10:00:00 http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-12-17;EventID=4743993 Jewish Calendar : An important jewish fast day 2009-12-17T00:00:00 http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-12-18;EventID=4743996 Muslim Calendar : Islamic New Year. Marks the migration of the Prophet Mohammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina 2009-12-18T00:00:00 http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/VoiceEvents?Date=2009-12-21;EventID=4744003 Pagan Calendar : Yuletide - when the sun child is reborn, an image of the return of all new life born through the love of the Gods. Within the Northern Tradition Yule is regarded as the New Year. 2009-12-21T00:00:00