On Wednesday 26th June, Talk English learners, volunteers and staff from across Yorkshire and Humber enjoyed a great day out at Leeds Kirkgate Market. Over 300 people came along to the event, including 250 learners from Bradford, Kirklees, Leeds and Sheffield.  For many learners from other parts of Yorkshire and Humber, it was their first […]

On Wednesday 26th June, Talk English learners, volunteers and staff from across Yorkshire and Humber enjoyed a great day out at Leeds Kirkgate Market.

Over 300 people came along to the event, including 250 learners from Bradford, Kirklees, Leeds and Sheffield.  For many learners from other parts of Yorkshire and Humber, it was their first visit to the market and Leeds, and many travelled with friends via public transport to the venue.

The day started out with learners following a specially designed Market Trail, which helped them to become familiar with the market and speak to new people.  There were also lots of activities for learners to take part in, including art and craft activities, language games, henna and yoga.

Learners and the general public also benefitted from a range information stalls, hosted by different organisations, including Leeds Library Services, West Yorkshire Fire Service and a range of local learning and training providers, including PATH Yorkshire, Hamara Healthy Living Centre, St Vincent’s Support Centre, Learning Partnerships, Lifelong Learning, emduk, Nari Ekta  and Unity Business Centre.

Eight lucky learners also won Talk English goodies, as well vouchers to spend at various stalls within the market after successfully completing the Market Trail and entering the prize draw.

After the prize draw, everyone spent time wandering around the market and enjoying the rest of Leeds city centre in the glorious sunshine.

The event was extremely well supported by the market traders and security staff at Leeds Kirkgate Markets , who helped to make sure the event ran smoothly.  Thank you to all the staff and businesses who helped make the event so successful!