Thanks to all friends of Conversation Club who participated in (or were coerced into!) our fundraising Yorkshire place names quiz over Christmas. It resulted in a lot of fun and brain-teasing over the turkey and mince pies. Well done to those few who managed to complete it successfully! And it raised £61 – thank you. … Read more
The Leeds Compassionate City Awards recognise outstanding individuals and organisations who make a difference to their communities. Among the 9 award categories (for a person, group or organisation) is the Diversity Project of the Year, sponsored by Dawson Group: “A project or organisation that works to create a fairer and more inclusive society and has made an … Read more
A group of guests went to Temple Newsam Park for a walk, picnic and tour of the house. Our guest HQ writes: ‘First of all, I’d really like to thank Margaret and everyone who managed this trip for us; I truly appreciate it. Temple Newsam is an ancient house in Leeds, approximately 500 years old. … Read more
Once again a group of us visited Fell Edge barn near Ilkley. We enjoyed a wonderful sunny day in beautiful countryside. Richard & Liz greeted us with refreshments, then we explored the extensive grounds, collecting elderflowers to make cordial as we went. We relaxed and some of us played table football or table tennis. Dot … Read more
Yesterday, we went on a walk with Conversation Club Leeds from Menston to White Wells in Ilkley. It was about a two-hour hike through beautiful hills and nature. I personally enjoyed feeling the soul of the earth under my feet, surrounded by wildflowers and plants. At the end of the walk, we visited a historic … Read more
From October to February members of Conversation Club joined Leeds City Council (LCC) Countryside Rangers as volunteers to help with dead-hedging, woodland maintenance and tree-planting. In all, around 30 members were involved. The sessions were led by LCC Countryside Rangers and lasted a half or full day. Sites included Breary Marsh, Tarnfield Park Yeadon, Otley … Read more
On 1st April, 2025, members of CCL met at Leeds railway station for an outing to Hebden Bridge. We enjoyed a 40-minute train ride through the beautiful landscapes of West Yorkshire. In Hebden Bridge we had a picnic in the park in warm spring sunshine. This offered an excellent opportunity for conversation, practising new vocabulary … Read more
Conversation Club Leeds went to The Chevin (hills) at Otley to enjoy the autumn countryside walking along paths and trails. We left Leeds in the morning from the bus station on a regular service bus. The weather was mild when we left – not raining or windy, but a little dull. It took about an … Read more
SB writes: On 21 August Conversation Club went to Scarborough. We were 25 asylum seekers and refugees with 6 volunteers: Margaret, Sue, Colin, Christine, Nigel and Dot. We all set off from Leeds at 9am in 2 mini-buses. It was a raining little when we set off. I was worried that the weather would be … Read more