Five new episodes of the award-winning “Rob Burrow Seven Meets” podcast series celebrating the life and legacy of the late rugby league star will soon be available.
Recorded before his heartbreaking death from Motor Neurone Disease, Rob Burrows continues to ask seven questions to different sporting stars in the final series of his popular podcast.
The podcast Seven launched last year on BBC Radio Leeds, which aimed to showcase inspirational stories much like his own from sporting greats.
Five new episodes of the award-winning “Rob Burrow Seven Meets” podcast series celebrating the life and legacy of the late rugby league star will soon be available.
In the upcoming series, Rob’s guests include recently retired Lioness Steph Houghton and her husband, former footballer Stephen Darby, who has Motor Neurone Disease.
Also on the guest list is boxer Ricky Hatton, cricketer Stuart Broad and Rob’s rugby league buddy and MND fundraiser Kevin Sinfield.
Rob Burrow recorded a new series of his BBC podcast before he died in June.@Rob7Burrow's family asked us to complete it for him and we'd like to share this preview with you. pic.twitter.com/2DbLW2UNoI
The new series, which is produced by BBC Local, will be available on BBC Sounds and BBC Radio Leeds from next Thursday 26 September, which also would've been Rob's 42nd birthday.
As always, during the recordings Rob’s wife Lindsey was by her husband’s side and said: “Rob had so much enjoyment recording the podcast. He would want people to hear the episodes and the fun and the laughter, that was what Rob was about.
"He never felt sorry for himself. He just got on with life and I think he'd be proud to have this series out, I really hope people enjoy listening to it and remember what a great guy Rob was.”
Chris Burns, Controller of Audio Commissioning said: “Rob was a unique talent and incredibly well-loved. He approached his illness with bravery and humour and that shines through every episode of the podcast. I am proud that we were able to work with him and his wife Lindsey on such a special project.”
Rob Burrow Seven Meets, the new series is available from this Thursday 26 September on BBC Sounds.
Nestled in Armley, Assembly House is an independent creative hub bringing artists together.
Assembly House, based on Canal Road in Armley inside a historic Victorian mill, has become a home for creatives across Leeds since launching in 2013.
The artist-led organisation combines working studios with an independent gallery and project space, hosting everything from exhibitions and workshops to community events and live music.
The space is currently home to 80 creatives who make up their community, comprising of professional practitioners including educators, performers, painters, sculptors, illustrators, video artists and designers.
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Their aim is simple - to offer affordable studios to emerging artists alongside technical support, producing support along with access to workshops, internal film screenings and events.
Assembly House offer a yearly program of exhibitions designed to showcase the studio holders and get their work out there. It's all aimed at helping the artists, whether it's their first show or tenth.
It has also helped bring art into the wider neighbourhood through community murals, public sculptures and activities for local people.
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They believe art has the power to bring people together and to evoke emotion and thought, and we've got to say that we absolutely agree.
The space can also be hired by students and independent creatives looking to put on their own exhibitions or bring a project to life.
The fabulous venue is generally open to visitors during exhibitions, workshops and events, with visits by appointment at other times, so it's worth checking its website before heading over.
To have a look at their current programme and to find out more about what Assembly House are doing for Leeds and the community, you can take a look at their website here.
A Miami-inspired deli serving Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and cigars has opened in a Leeds suburb
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After making a name for itself over in Leeds city centre, Alfonso's Deli 2.0 has touched down in Horsforth.
Famed for it’s toasted Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and loaded breakfast bagels - Alfonso's Deli in Leeds' beautiful Grand Arcade serve up some of the best sandwiches in the city.
They've built up such a good reputation in fact, that they have now opened a second deli in the up-and-coming suburb of Horsforth.
Located in a prime location on New Side Road, this deli has a slightly different look to their original space, complete with a beautiful red awning and stuffed to the brim with American memorabilia.
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Here you can find fresh Cuban coffee which goes wonderfully with their authentic toasted Cubano sandwiches, perfectly crafted with their house-made bread which are then pressed made-to-order.
New for Horsforth, they're now serving New York deli sandwiches on brand-new house schiacciata bread.
And the bread is as fresh as it gets, made in their own bakery downstairs alongside a selection of New York deli bakes.
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Stuffed with toppings such as smoked deli meats, cold cuts, fresh cheese and whatever else you fancy.
Oh and it doesn't stop there, you can also buy a cigar if you fancy it alongside a selection of merch, hot sauces and provisions like tinned fish.
So whether you're stopping by on your way to work for a morning coffee or treating yourself to a stellar sandwich for your lunch, Alfonso's Deli is here to whisk you away to Miami for the afternoon.
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They're officially opening their doors to the public this Thursday 15 October, and we just know it's going to go down and absolute storm.
Make sure to pop down and give them a big warm welcome to the neighbourhood.
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