Bird & The Hare
Textiles / jewellery
“I work with brass, copper and enamel and create pictures and jewellery inspired by nature. I create punch needle pieces, linocut prints, and more recently mini mosaics. The materials and processes I use are forever changing in order to keep my work fresh and new. The underlying themes of my work are always a good use of colour and nature. This year I will be joined by my mother Josephine who creates prints and mosaic pieces.”
The Crafty Cat Leeds
Crafting / Knitting / Embroidery / Sewing / Card Crafts
“Hello, I am Kayleigh Wiechula, the maker and creator of The Crafty Cat Leeds. I completed a degree in Theatre and Performance at the University of Leeds in 2016, and I am now a full-time primary school teacher. Being creative is my joy! I make art by knitting, crocheting and sewing, as well as creating framed embroidery pieces and card crafts. I look forward to seeing you on the Kirkstall Art Trail 2026!”
Artist’s links
Dave Lynch
Photography / photo manipulation
“I am an amateur photographer working with photo manipulation as an art form. Focusing mostly on nature and architecture, I use mirroring techniques and image editing software to transform an original image into something entirely different. This generally leads to surreal or even psychedelic-looking images. My goal is to manipulate the perspectives to create something unexpected and hopefully unique.”
Artist’s links
Access Guide
Community – conservation centre (energy efficient wooden building).
Please see the main Hollybush access guide for more details.
- The roundhouse is located to the left of the entrance gate.
- The path to the roundhouse is block-paved.
- There is a single manual door at the entrance.
- The door has a width of 90 cm.
- There is step-free access throughout the interior.
- The roundhouse floor consists of stone slabs and has an even surface.
- Both assistance dogs and pets dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead.
- Dog water bowls are available at the front entrance of the café.
The facilities include:
- Separate male and female toilets in the café.
- One gender-inclusive accessible toilet in the café.
- Three gender-inclusive accessible toilets in the toilet block.
- Baby changing.
The toilet block is shown below.
- There is a café at Hollybush, located next to the barn.
- The menu includes lunches, options for children, and a variety of baked goods.
- Vegan and gluten-free options are available.
- Hot and cold drinks are served, and milk alternatives are available.
- Counter service.
- The entrance is low and situated under a flight of stone steps.
- The door has a width of 90 cm and a height of 180 cm.
The café entrance is shown below.
The café is managed by Café 21 which is part of Sunshine and Smiles, the Leeds Down Syndrome Network. The café is run by and for people with Down’s syndrome to provide training and work experience that leads to job opportunities.
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