Day: 30 September 2026

Students take on a feathered art challenge

The Art Department at Cockburn John Charles Academy welcomed some unusual visitors last month as Year 8 students took part in a lively life drawing session featuring live chickens. Working directly from observation, students explored a range of drawing techniques, including continuous line drawing, non-dominant hand sketching, and quick observational

MHA’s ‘Move-athon’ event helps to raise over £1,700

A South Leeds community group held a day full of dance and exercise sessions and managed to raise over £1,700 in the process. MHA Communities South Leeds held their Move-athon event at the St Andrew’s Community Centre in Beeston. There were five sessions on the day, which included sessions with