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Sunny Bank Mills

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An inspirational commercial and cultural destination in the heart of the local community of Farsley, Leeds with an Art Gallery, 100 independent businesses and Museum & Archive. Website: www.sunnybankmills.co.uk; Facebook and Insta @SunnyBankMills.

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Sunny Bank Mills @sunnybankmills.bsky.social · Apr 30

We're living up to our name! Hello from a very sunny Sunny Bank Mills. It's a gorgeous day in #Leeds. We hope you're having a great day too.

In the foreground is a large swathe of green lawn with a picnic bench in the centre and a rectangular sculpture to the left. There are trees beyond the sculpture. To the right of the trees is an old mill building, the 1912 Mill. There are cars parked in a row in the front.

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School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies @fahacs.bsky.social · 5d

BA History of Art student Robin Stones is one of 27 artists to have work displayed in a new #Zine Library at the #ManyHands exhibition @sunnybankmills.bsky.social

Created in collaboration with Working Class Creatives, the exhibition runs to 5 October.

More info 👇

ahc.leeds.ac.uk/fine-art/new...

Zine Library at the Many Hands exhibition, Sunny Bank Mills, Leeds. Photo by Harry Meadley.

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Old Woollen @oldwoollen.bsky.social · 6d

The biggest ever Old Woollen What’s On Guide is here! Pick up your very own copy from @sunnybankmills.bsky.social now.

24 pages of hard work from Dick, show him some love (and of course book a show).

📍 #Farsley #Leeds

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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · 24d

"It was all about community. It wasn't always easy work, but you were really close to people. They're what pulled you through I have some good memories from here - particularly the people."
@sunnybankmills.bsky.social hosted a workers reunion on Friday ⤵️
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Workers' reunion brings back textile memories of Sunny Bank Mills - West Leeds Dispatch

By John Baron Excited conversations over tea and cake, friendships rekindled and a steady flow of fond memories resonated around the gallery at Farsley’s Sunny Bank Mills. Dozens of people […]

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Old Woollen @oldwoollen.bsky.social · Aug 18

🍸 🔎 🍕 🍔 Free! ☀️ 🏝️ 🫶 🦩 🚗

CAR BOOT & BAZAAR
Inside The Old Woollen 9am - 1pm

YARD PARY 1pm - Late

Indoor & Outdoor Bars, incl THE WOLLGARTEN - Hand-Picked Pours From The Beer Halls of Munich

Food Trucks - Classic Summer Cocktails - Deckchairs
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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · Aug 12

The weather is looking good this weekend, so why not take some time to relax outside with a book.

You’ll find us on Weaver’s Lawn at @sunnybankmills.bsky.social enjoying the perfect Sunday, in a beautiful space in the heart of #Farsley. Just pop along anytime between 2-4pm.

#books #Leeds

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Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · Aug 6

More from our Memorial Gestures workshop with friends from 6 Million + at @sunnybankmills.bsky.social

We’re incredibly lucky to work with generous and thoughtful artists who help us to build new connections between our archive and the communities we’re part of.

📷 Holocaust Centre North

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Old Woollen @oldwoollen.bsky.social · Jul 29

📍 We love @sunnybankmills.bsky.social
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Sunny Bank Mills @sunnybankmills.bsky.social · Jul 22

Many Hands is our first major group #photography exhibition. Created in collaboration with Working Class Creatives, the show explores the role that industry plays in shaping community, identity and tradition. Open until 5th October. Free entry.

More info: www.sunnybankmills.co.uk/arts/gallery...

The hands of 5 people pointing at the poster for the Many Hands exhibition, which is stuck to a grey and magnolia painted brick wall in the Gallery. To the left of the poster is a pair of vivid green paint samples.

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Sunny Bank Mills @sunnybankmills.bsky.social · Jul 17

We are hiring an Arts Programming Assistant. Could this be you or someone you know?

Download the full job description or read it online on the following link to our opportunities page: www.sunnybankmills.co.uk/arts/opportu...

Closes Midday Fri 8 Aug

#Jobs #Arts #ArtsJobs #Events #Culture #Leeds

Lunatraktors performing in the Gallery at Sunny Bank Mills as Hazard Bears. They are in the centre of the space dressed in costumes made of crochet bedspreads and hazard tape. These shaggy monsters make weird singing sounds to communicate. They are surrounded by an audience watching enthralled.

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Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · Jul 17

As we reflect on Memorial Gestures at @sunnybankmills.bsky.social, we want to celebrate the success of this creative workshop held with our friends at 6 Million + and Memorial Gestures artists Hannah Machover and Chebo Roitter Pavez.

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Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · Jul 1

Memorial Gestures, our exhibition at @sunnybankmills.bsky.social, has now closed its doors.

Thank you to every person who visited Memorial Gestures, whether by chance or by invitation. We’re grateful that this exhibition has been met with such compassion, thoughtfulness, and care.

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Leeds Lit Fest @leedslitfest.bsky.social · Jun 14

📣 Aaaand we're off! 📣 Day 1 of Leeds Lit Fest is here and we've got six great events on today 👏.

Grab a last-minute ticket and join us: www.leedslitfest.co.uk/events/

#leedslitfest #leedslitfest2025

A graphic poster in pink with text saying what's on Saturday 14th June at Leeds Lit Fest. 📣 Aaaand we're off! 📣 Day 1 of Leeds Lit Fest is here and we've got six great events on today 👏. Grab a last-minute ticket and join us for:

🔹Bards Do Brunch, a poetry share. 🕦 Join us at Hyde Park Book Club, 10.30am.
🔹Northodox Press Fifth Birthday Bash. 🕛 Join us at the Leeds Central Library (Leeds Libraries), 12pm.
🔹The Worst Princess. 🕑 Join us at the Carriageworks Theatre, 2pm and 4pm.
🔹Voice of the Fans Now. 🕝 Join us at the Leeds Central Library, 2.30pm.
🔹Dune: Science Fiction and the End of the Future. 🕒 Join us at Mill Hill Chapel , 3pm

#leedslitfest #leedslitfest2025

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Sunny Bank Mills @sunnybankmills.bsky.social · Jun 12

We're delighted to announce a major expansion of artists’ studio spaces at the Mills as a direct response to the closure of artists’ studio spaces in the city.

#Leeds #Farsley

With thanks to @wldispatch.bsky.social

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Farsley: Sunny Bank Mills expands studio spaces following city closures - West Leeds Dispatch

Sunny Bank Mills has announced a major expansion of artists’ studio spaces at its site in Farsley as a direct response to the closure of artists’ studio spaces in the […]

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Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · Jun 6

Memorial Gestures is now open at @sunnybankmills.bsky.social‬ ✨

We invite you to watch, listen, and read stories of migration, trauma, loss, hope, resilience, and survival.

This exhibition will be presented at the 1912 Mill at Sunny Bank Mill until Saturday 28th June.

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Sunny Bank Mills @sunnybankmills.bsky.social · Jun 4

WOOP! @leedslitfest.bsky.social starts next weekend. Have you got your tickets yet? Don't miss out on 9 days of lovely lit events.

Programme here: www.leedslitfest.co.uk

Leeds Lit Fest @leedslitfest.bsky.social · Apr 16

PROGRAMME ANNOUNCEMENT! This June, Leeds Lit Fest is back with 9 days of events in venues across the city. A collaboration of writers, venues, programmers & poets. A gathering of homegrown people & guests from afar.

For more info on the programme & to book tickets: www.leedslitfest.co.uk/events/

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Sunny Bank Mills @sunnybankmills.bsky.social · Jun 4

Hi there, tickets are sold out in case you want to increase capacity?

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Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · Jun 3

We’re steadily approaching the opening of Memorial Gestures at @sunnybankmills.bsky.social, and we can’t wait to see you there.

Join us at our ‘In Conversation’ events featuring curator Paula Kolar and exhibiting artist Laura Nathan, sharing insights behind their work.

🎟️ bit.ly/3Sr9fdp

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Sunny Bank Mills @sunnybankmills.bsky.social · May 23

We are hiring!

We are looking for a hardworking person to join our Gallery team in the role of Gallery Cafe assistant.

Closes midday 6th June.

Visit our website to read the full job description >https://www.sunnybankmills.co.uk/arts/opportunities/

#ArtsJobs #ArtsOpportunities #Leeds

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Kunst_dfp @kunstdfp.bsky.social · May 18

The weavings I made yesterday while at Threads Festival @sunnybankmills.bsky.social
Lovely day of chatting with enthusiasts & people who liked my work enough to part with some pennies 🤲🏻

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Sunny Bank Mills @sunnybankmills.bsky.social · May 16

Yes! Threads #Textile Festival starts tomorrow for 2 days only. Join us in #Farsley to celebrate the beautiful world of textiles.

Kunst_dfp @kunstdfp.bsky.social · May 16

Think I’m ready for tomorrow @sunnybankmills.bsky.social

Sunny Bank Mills @sunnybankmills.bsky.social · May 16

You did it, Ruth! Great to know we could help. F

Sunny Bank Mills @sunnybankmills.bsky.social · May 16

Be more like, Ruth, and book our Finishing Room for your writing time, or other projects. Contact [email protected]

Ruth Saxton @leedsbird.bsky.social · May 16

How perdy is my writing space @sunnybankmills.bsky.social 🤩Well it’s not mine, it’s borrowed. But I love it!
Everyone has made me feel ten feet tall, and like an artist. Which is half the battle when you’re still convincing yourself.
Be kind 🥰 #yorkshire #writers

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Kunst_dfp @kunstdfp.bsky.social · May 11

Think I’m ready for next Saturday
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Public Statues and Sculpture Association @pssatweets.bsky.social · May 8

💥LOTS of great nominations sent in for our 2025 PSSA Marsh Award for Excellence in Public Sculpture inc

Shezad Dawood
LEAN-TO, Cambridge

Mia Mai Symonds Remember Rana Plaza, @sunnybankmills.bsky.social

@marshawards.bsky.social
READ about our Awards here pssauk.org/awards/previ...

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Sunny Bank Mills @sunnybankmills.bsky.social · May 1

Following on from our Swift Roadshow, we're really excited to announce that we have new swift boxes installed by Leeds Swifts up on the colonnade.

We're hoping that the recently arrived #swifts from Africa find them and take up residency at the Mills.

If you see or hear any please let us know.

a person wearing a sleeveless brown woollen tank top, white shirt and jeans is standing looking up at 4 swift boxes on a brick mill wall building. There are metal beams protruding from the wall and casting shadows on the wall and ground.

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