2008 Annual Review
Includes Reports on Society Events and Grant-funded projects for the year end: 2008
Reports of Events
- Elections on the Hoof 22
- Priests, Piles and Parasites 22
- Science within Art 23
- Bath Houses in Yorkshire 23
- Leeds and the Beginnings of Molecular Biology: The Braggs and Astbury 24
- Is Home Birth a Realistic Option in the 21st Century? 25
- Visit to Sheffield with a Steel Theme 25
- An Evening with Chocolate 27
- Visit to Scarborough Rotunda and Malton Museum 28
- Bear Island: An Arctic Nature Reserve 29 Pre-bonfire Night Spectacular 29
- Riding the Waves of Knowledge: from Schrodinger’s Cats to Quantum Computers 30
- AGM, Dinner and Talk: Brewing Up a Storm 31
Reports of Grants
- Celebrate Headingley Literature Festival 32
- Leeds Day Limmud 32
- Leaflet on New Cancer Centre at St James’s Hospital 33
- Chamber Music Masterclass at Lotherton Hall 33
- Mr Mercury: The Life of Edward Baines 34
- Music and the Idea of the North 35
- Leeds Festival Chorus 36 Northern Ballet Theatre 37
- Rodley Nature Reserve 37
- Ilkley Literature Festival 39
- Ronnie Duncan Collection 39
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Grants
The Society makes grants both to individuals and to organisations in support of cultural and scientific activities which increase innovation, outreach and diversity in Leeds and its immediate area. It also supports local museums and galleries and publications relating to the city.
Events
Since 1819, the Phil & Lit has been inviting the people of Leeds to hear from knowledgeable and entertaining speakers. Many are leaders in their field of science, arts or current affairs. We also hold an annual Science Fair and organise occasional visits.