Category: South Leeds

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Purple Patch Arts celebrates 15 years of inclusive learning

Purple Patch Arts, a celebrated charity based in Beeston, is marking its 15th anniversary of empowering learning-disabled adults and young people through innovative learning experiences. To celebrate this milestone, they’re hosting a free event showcasing their successful methodology, The Purple Patch Approach. “It makes you happier when you’re learning at

Domestic abuse survivors create meaningful change within West Yorkshire Police

Since the start of 2024, the Women’s Group of the Voices Project have been working closely with West Yorkshire Police to address women’s experiences of interacting with police in relation to domestic abuse incidents. Participants of the group met with senior police personnel multiple times to share their own experiences

Last chance to take part in Mass Transit consultation

The Mass Transit plans consultation, launched by Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin in the summer, comes to an end next week. Thousands of the region’s residents have already had their say on the plans, which attracted public support from the likes of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and Leeds and

Construction students cement success at annual BIG Awards

Incredible student winners from across construction specialisms took centre stage at the annual Leeds College of Building BIG (Building Industry Greats) Awards. Host and TV and radio broadcaster Rich Williams announced 49 award-winners at the poignant ceremony held at Leeds United FC Centenary Pavilion, Elland Road, showcasing students and apprentices from the 2023/2024

Pyramid: Take A Seat -Exhibition at Seagulls Paint Thursday 10th October | 5:30-8:30pm

Holbeck-based arts organisation Pyramid and Seagulls Paint, which has recently relocated to Water Lane, have partnered on a new project transforming unwanted furniture into unique works of art.  This creative initiative has been undertaken by Next Step Pyramid, a group of artists who meet weekly at Pyramid, in Holbeck, and will be shared in a new exhibition, opening at Seagulls on 11 October