Janine GriffithsHave your say on a new family exhibition and share a meal while you’re at it.
Thackray Museum is teaming up with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) to create a brand-new family exhibition for Summer 2026 and they want local voices at the heart of it.
The museum is inviting residents to join a community meal and creative discussion exploring how plants and gardens can nurture both mind and body. It’s a chance to share ideas, memories and hopes about nature, wellbeing, and what should be included in the upcoming exhibition.
Expect good company, thoughtful conversation and tasty vegan food, all in an alcohol-free, family-friendly setting.
When: October 15th 2025, 6pm-8pm.
Where: Thackray Museum of Medicine, Beckett Street, Leeds
Tickets: Free, but spaces are limited – booking essential
More info: thackraymuseum.co.uk/event/community-table
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