Division - An new programme of work
Marking Leeds’ 400th anniversary, Michelle’s new project will use community voices, workshops, video, and live poetry to tackle division head on. Bringing people together to explore identity, and resilience. Creating an honest, inclusive, and hopeful reflection of Leeds that can be revisited for years to come.
To help fund this project, you can donate via the project crowdfunder page.
Division Workshop - Getaway Girls May 29th ‘26
For my first Division workshop, I spent a wonderful day visiting Getaway Girls, collecting poems for the project.
It became far more than a poetry gathering. I met girls I had once taught years ago, now returned as confident women, project managers, mums, champions in their communities, and leaders in their own right.
We shared stories, laughter, memories, and honest conversations about life, growth, struggle, and hope. Seeing their journeys unfold was deeply moving and a powerful reminder of how spaces of support, creativity, and care can ripple across generations.
“Leeds is nothing without its people”, @ Getaway Girls
