Month: April 2012

Aliens spotted in south Leeds! (Well, sort of …)

Volunteers from BTCV’s Skelton Grange Environment Centre are set to attempt to drive out the highly invasive Himalayan Balsam from its grounds, in an attempt to eradicate the ‘alien’ species from the site. As well as ‘bashing the balsam’, the project also involves improvements to ponds, woodland and hedgerows at the

My daughter Amber and autism

I would like to tell you about my daughter Amber and highlight that it is Autism Awareness Month, writes Cottingley Hall resident Christine Robinson-Perkins. My daughter Amber is a happy healthy little girl who enjoys music and always sleeps with her favourite teddy Stitch. She enjoys playing outside and particulary bouncing

Get help with your Community First application

DO YOU NEED HELP WITH YOUR APPLICATION TO COMMUNITY FIRST? Community First is a government programme which provides small grants from £250 up to £2,500 to community groups in our area. A panel of local people and councillors has been established in order to consider applications.  Round one of this

Grants For Leeds Community Groups & Individuals In Need

One of the vital sources of income for charities, community groups and individuals in need in Leeds in austere times are charitable trusts. Normally set up by an individual or organisation with the aim of distributing money to benefit certain sectors of society, or society as a whole. Some trusts