Love The Words 292: Pennine Platform (96)
Today, 4:00pm Remind me
Poetry magazine Pennine Platform is flourishing. Four poets from the current Issue discuss what gives a poem staying power, with Editor Julia Deakin.
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Left of Leeds #98: Cold Bath Street
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This month we are talking all things improvisation, particularly Cold Bath Street Improvisation, with Simon Partridge, Kyle Hughes and Colin Robinson.
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A longer version of some of the memories of Fearnville gathered by the East Leeds Project. Deputy manager Wayne Harding loves the sports centre where he’s worked since the 1980s.
Clarrie: A straw hat connects to the sea and shipwrecks
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Stories about how a straw hat belonging to Clarrie's Aunt Florrie connects to a sense of adventure and the kind of community work she is doing in Seacroft today.
Fearnville Stories Extra: Christine Grant Sue Maggie Stories
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A longer version of some of the memories of Fearnville gathered by the East Leeds Project. Do you know your BOKWA from your Badminton? Centre users Christine, Grant, Maggie and
Fearnville Stories Extra: Ann Lindsey James Stories
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A longer version of some of the memories of Fearnville gathered by the East Leeds Project. Ann, Lindsey and James remember childhood visits, and look forward to the new building.
Fearnville Stories Extra: Jamie Theresa David Stories
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A longer version of some of the memories of Fearnville gathered by the East Leeds Project. Jamie, Theresa, David have fond memories of visiting Fearnville as children.
Fearnville Stories: Claire and Rhian
Fri 14th Mar '25, 4:00pm
Fearnville Leisure Centre is about to be rebuilt, Norman listen to stories from the people who’ve worked, exercised and spent happy times in this East Leeds landmark.