Category: South Leeds

News, events, and comments about South Leeds as a whole

Community-led support group addresses hoarding issues

In a new initiative to address the complex issue of hoarding behaviours, a new peer support group called “Clear Path Support” is set to launch in our community. This innovative 10-week course, designed by a local mental health professional, aims to provide a compassionate and judgment-free environment for individuals struggling

Beeston-based Vera Media takes adult learners to Abbey Road

Adult learners from South Leeds took part in a once-in-a-lifetime recording session at London’s famous Abbey Road Studios as part a course called People in Production. Funded by Leeds City Council through West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s adult education budget, and provided by Beeston-based Vera Media, a community learning organisation, the

Review: The Lions of Rotherham at The Holbeck

On Saturday 5 October 2024, the Leeds Trades Union Council hosted a performance of ‘The Lions of Rotherham’ by Breakout Arts, an original play written and directed by Karen Mulcahey, at The Holbeck. Jane Aitchison, the President of Leeds Trades Union Council explained why they decided to host the play;

People in South Leeds offered opportunity to be involved in life-saving cancer research

Yorkshire Cancer Research is calling on people in South Leeds to join its Research Advisory Panel and become part of life-saving cancer research as it opens applications for this year’s funding round. The Research Advisory Panel plays a vital role in helping the charity review funding applications for cancer research

Free managing your money workshops from local mental health charity

Local mental health charity, Leeds Mind, is offering free ‘financial wellbeing’ workshops, to help people manage their money and their mental health. Through its programme, Money in Mind, the charity offers a range of sessions covering everything from budgeting, increasing income, using technology to manage finances, regaining control over spending