Month: October 2025

Leeds Credit Union launches £20 million campaign to keep Christmas affordable

Leeds Credit Union (LCU) has launched its largest-ever Christmas loan campaign, aiming to save local residents £20 million in interest charges this festive season. The not-for-profit lender is encouraging people in Leeds to avoid costly doorstep lenders and unregulated loan sharks, which have recently been found to charge interest rates

Diwali 2025: a grand celebration of unity, diversity, and light

The Leeds Connect Community illuminated Leeds with a dazzling Diwali 2025 celebration on Sunday (12 October 2025) at Aria Suites, bringing together over 300 guests from across the region to celebrate the Festival of Lights in the true spirit of inclusivity, cultural pride, and togetherness. Leeds Connect is a community-led

Elements Assemble – new community hub in Middleton

On Friday (10 October 2025) Elements Primary School in Middleton proudly celebrated the official opening of our brand-new Community Hub ‘Elements Assemble’ — and what a fantastic day it was! The morning began with an amazing turnout from local community groups and businesses, who came together to share information, resources,

The Hunslet Club launches ‘Get Kids Moving’ campaign

The Hunslet Club has officially launched its brand-new campaign, Get Kids Moving, aimed at encouraging more young people across South Leeds and beyond to get active, try new activities, and discover the joy of movement. Each week, the Club will be offering free beginner and development sessions in a variety

Emissions, nature and community: bedmaker’s impact report published

Fifth-generation luxury bedmaker, Harrison Spinks, has published its 2025 Impact Report, which celebrates record progress in sustainability and social impact, including reducing emissions, planting thousands of trees and handcrafting hundreds of beds for children in poverty. The report’s publication follows Harrison Spinks being awarded ‘Bed Manufacturer of the Year 2025/26’