Events
Here is a taster of some of the fantastic events that are planned to take place during the Festival:
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01–11.08.09 The Ashes Exhibition
A fantastic collection of Ashes memorabilia from over the years.
Event details04.08.09 ‘Fire & Ashes’ Book Launch & Signing
Fire and Ashes: How Yorkshire’s finest took on the Australians. Book launch and signing session at Leeds City Museum.
Event details04.08.09 Walkabout in Leeds
On the evening of the 4th August, Leeds will welcome a number of the Australian Test Team to a ‘Walkabout in Leeds’.
Event details05.08.09 The Ashes Lecture
A reflection on the Ashes in Leeds from Christopher Martin-Jenkins MBE.
Event details06.08.09 The Ashes Lunch
Geoffrey Boycott OBE & Jonathan Agnew discuss the impending Test Match over lunch at the Queens Hotel.
Event details06.08.09 The Eve of Ashes Test Dinner
A night to be remembered with Clive James, Darren Lehmann and Mike Gatting.
Event details06.08.09 An Evening with Peter Baxter
Leeds City Museum welcomes Peter Baxter to the Arena to discuss his new book, ‘Inside the Box, My Life with Test Match Special’.
Event details07–11.08.09 The 4th npower Test Match
The pinnacle of the Festival as England and Australia go head to head.
Event details04–10.08.09 Cricket in the Square
Millennium Square transforms into a carnival of cricket with fun activities for all!
Event details08.08.09 Ashes Business Leaders Event
A range of unique activities to showcase the opportunities in Leeds.
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