The Metaphorical Museum and The Underworld comes to Beeston
Yet another new exhibition opens at BasementArtsProject on Thursday 1st June at 5:30pm All welcome, just turn up
NHS services during this spring bank holiday
Ahead of the three-day Spring bank holiday weekend (Saturday 27 – Monday 29 May 2023) the NHS in Leeds is reminding people to check they have enough medication and to order repeat prescriptions in plenty of time. Although several pharmacy and GP services will be available over the bank holidays,
What’s On Roundup 20-26 May 2023
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. For full listings go over to our What’s On calendar here. We start this week in Hunslet at the Leeds College of Building which is holding an Open Day on Saturday, 10am-1pm. Take
Podcasts explore the true cost of the Cost of Living Crisis
Beeston-based Leeds Sanctuary and the Manchester and Stockport Methodist District are proud to announce the launch of their new podcast series ‘At What Cost’, which focuses on the Cost of Living Crisis and its impact on local individuals and organisations in Leeds and Manchester, and beyond. Through candid conversations with
Residents asked to have their say in the Leeds housing needs survey
A survey, part of a new strategic housing market assessment, to identify the housing needs of residents in Leeds has now begun. The survey will provide insight into the district’s population and allow for a better understanding of what Leeds’ housing needs are. The in-depth local knowledge produced by the
Pedal to the metal – Basement’s gotta’nother new exhibition
BasementArtsProject is finally a full-time concern. Recently I managed to find myself some funding that allowed me to give up my full-time job and turn my attention to two things that matter most to me. In no particular order of hierarchy; Art and Community.
Mental Health Show Garden seeks construction sponsors
A garden designed to explore mental health and wellbeing at this year’s RHS Flower Show Tatton Park is appealing for sponsors. Garden designer Carolyn Hardern and landscaper Jon Jarvis are working with Leeds College of Building to raise awareness of mental health within the construction industry through a unique show
Mayor visits White Rose as work progresses on new rail station
Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, visited White Rose station construction site earlier today (Monday 15 May 2023) to look at the progress being made on South Leeds’ £26.5 million new rail station. The new White Rose Rail Station is being delivered in partnership by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority,
Review: Of Mice and Men at Leeds Playhouse
I attended the performance Of Mice and Men at Leeds Playhouse on Thursday (11 May 2023). The first thing that captured my attention was the minimal use of props and scene sets. Tom McCall commands the stage with his performance of George and he captivates the audience from the get
Local charity focuses on mental wellbeing amid cost of living crisis
This week, 15–21 May 2023, is Mental Health Awareness Week. This year, local mental health charity Leeds Mind is focusing on the impact that the cost of living crisis is having on people’s mental wellbeing. Having started in late 2021, the crisis is affecting the mental health of hundreds of