What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Originally instituted to remember those lost in the First World War, Remembrance Sunday is held every year on the second Sunday in November, the closest Sunday to Armistice Day on 11 November. Today, the service commemorates the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian men and women of two
Leeds Community Foundation and 100% Digital Leeds award nine Community Organisations across Leeds with grants of up to £10,000 to help tackle inequalities around digital access thanks to money raised from the Leeds Digital Ball 2024. Approximately 13-19 million people aged 16+ in the UK are digitally excluded due to
Battle Scars is a small Leeds charity (no 1177020) supporting people of all ages and genders who self-harm as well as the people who support them (family, friends and professionals) with a large selection of easy-to-access peer support services. We’re unique because we are 100% survivor-led and run, have no
Leeds Older People’s Forum (LOPF) has been awarded a grant of £103,817 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to help save and secure the heritage of Leeds for the future. The People’s History of Leeds (PHOL) will tell the story of the city through the voices of its citizens who
Local people from South Leeds have been developing their self defence skills, thanks to an idea from a Hunslet resident. An initial six week course was funded from Get Set Leeds Local as a pilot project for the area, working with Involve Community Centre. Certificates have been received by those
Although Christmas is traditionally a time of joy, celebration and giving, the financial strain that often comes with it can easily dampen the spirit of the season and, in the most severe cases, can even result in people overspending and plunging themselves into debt. So how can people start saving
In last month’s article, we dived into the magic of loving, supportive friendships—the kind that lift us up, cheer us on, and make us feel like we can conquer the world with their support. But what happens when a friendship or relationship no longer feels like that? When instead of
The number of schools accessing Opera North’s award-winning music education programme, In Harmony Opera North, has doubled this term with over 3,200 pupils benefitting each week from the high-quality music provision and performance opportunities the initiative provides. The new In Harmony schools include Sharp Lane Primary School in Middleton. As
Charles was the son of James and Clara Young who lived in Heath Grove in Beeston and the husband of Matilda Young. He saw service in the Royal Navy in the First World War aboard minesweepers and in civilian life he was employed as a tram driver by Leeds City
In a significant effort to promote cardiac safety and awareness, Cockburn John Charles Academy hosted its annual Restart a Heart event last month, engaging all Year 8 students in essential life-saving training. The initiative is aimed at equipping young people with vital skills in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and saw students