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Articles by Helen Robinson

Freelance marketer, copywriter & journalist. General lover of all things creative and cultural with a particular interest in sustainability & regeneration. http://twitter.com/BobbinsLeeds

Get Art and About with Bryony Pritchard from Grassington Festival
February 22, 2012 – 8:06 am | No Comment
Get Art and About with Bryony Pritchard from Grassington Festival

Bryony Pritchard, Visual Arts Director, talks about the family and arts events programme at Grassington Festival 2012.

Wanted: Artists and Poets for Outdoor Arts Trail
February 22, 2012 – 8:03 am | No Comment
Wanted: Artists and Poets for Outdoor Arts Trail

Grassington Festival is looking for artists and poets to get involved in a unique indoor and outdoor arts trail, as part of a 2012 project with Leeds Art Gallery’s picture lending collection.

Grassington Festival Fringe Call for Submissions
January 6, 2012 – 12:26 pm | No Comment
Grassington Festival Fringe Call for Submissions

Calling all artists and performers: Grassington Festival Fringe needs you

Have Your Say: Paid Focus Group Participants Needed
December 19, 2011 – 9:51 pm | No Comment
Have Your Say: Paid Focus Group Participants Needed

Earn £25 for attending an hour-long focus group and have your say about cultural events in Yorkshire.

Marvellous Manipuri: WIN tickets to a rare dance-theatre and film event
November 29, 2011 – 3:27 pm | No Comment
Marvellous Manipuri: WIN tickets to a rare dance-theatre and film event

Do you fancy doing something a little bit different with your Friday night? Do you love dance and film? Then don’t miss out on this rare opportunity!
For one evening only, you can experience the modest …

Black Dogs presents Next to Nothing: an exhibition on the price of nothing and the value of everything
September 2, 2011 – 7:04 pm | No Comment
Black Dogs presents Next to Nothing: an exhibition on the price of nothing and the value of everything

When I received an artist submission invite from Leeds-based DIY art collective, Black Dogs, for their upcoming Next to Nothing exhibition, I thought there had been some mistake. Sure, I’ve tagged along to a couple …

Launch of Urban Sprawl’s ‘Filth’ tonight at 7Arts
June 3, 2011 – 8:25 am | No Comment
Launch of Urban Sprawl’s ‘Filth’ tonight at 7Arts

Grab your tickets quick for this weekend’s two-night run of homeless theatre company Urban Sprawl’s ‘Filth’, performed at 7Arts, Leeds.

How to not waste time at Andy Abbott’s first solo exhibition
March 24, 2011 – 9:29 pm | No Comment
How to not waste time at Andy Abbott’s first solo exhibition

What do you consider to be a waste of your time?
Perhaps you’re unable to relax unless you know all your daily chores have been tackled; maybe you think ‘time is money’, or perhaps you think …

A Quiet Moment of Contemplation: Opera North’s Kindertotenlieder by Mariele Neudecker
February 16, 2011 – 8:34 am | One Comment
A Quiet Moment of Contemplation: Opera North’s Kindertotenlieder by Mariele Neudecker

Helen Robinson examines Opera North’s current exhibition, ‘Kindertotenlieder’ by Mariele Neudecker, and asks why we should all take time out to appreciate free public art. Visit Kindertoitenlieder in the Howard Assembly Room at Leeds Grand Theatre – open until 23rd February 2011.

The Bird’s Yard Official Launch Soiree
October 17, 2010 – 10:58 pm | No Comment
The Bird’s Yard Official Launch Soiree

On Tuesday 19th October, join the Bird’s Yard team as they celebrate the launch of Leeds’ newest and most exciting vintage boutique.

Leeds Rocks this Friday!
October 11, 2010 – 1:38 pm | One Comment
Leeds Rocks this Friday!

Don’t miss Leeds Rocks this Friday night (15th Oct) – A spectacular dance, art, fashion, and music event that showcases the work of talented local designers and musicians. All proceeds go to Future Arts charity.

Greenhouse Leeds Eco-development: Regeneration Scheme or Gated Community?
October 11, 2010 – 12:34 pm | 19 Comments
Greenhouse Leeds Eco-development: Regeneration Scheme or Gated Community?

Is multi-award winning Leeds eco-development, Greenhouse, all it claims to be in terms of regeneration? Local resident, Helen Robinson, looks at the arguments for an against.

Leeds Loves Shopping
September 24, 2010 – 4:46 pm | 4 Comments
Leeds Loves Shopping

A review of the Leeds Loves Shopping tour bus and a look ahead to the upcoming festival, written by Helen Robinson