Next week (29 May-2 June 2023) is half term week for Leeds schools and the Community Development Team at Belle Isle Tenant Management Organisation (BITMO) have been working hard to lay on have host of activities for local families at BITMO’s Gate centre.
On Tuesday (30 May) the Leeds Libraries’ Story Bus will be visiting. Just pop aboard and grab a book between 10:30am-2pm. Then from 2-3:30pm there will be a nature themed arts and crafts session in the centre. Free* family friendly food will be served in the centre between 3:30-5:30pm.
Toasties will be served on Wednesday (31 May) as they are every Wednesday between 11am-12:30pm.
Free* sandwich packs are available on Thursday (1 June), 12:15-12:45pm. Then from 1-4pm you can join an action packed afternoon of activities including den building and bug hunting.
It’s Belle Isle’s Big Breakfast on Friday (2 June), 9am-12pm. Join BITMO for a free* full English breakfast, or cerial, toast and jam. Children can choose from bacon, sausages, eggs, beans, tomatoes, mushrooms and toast. BITMO’s gardening volunteers will be helping children to plant seeds to take home and Katy from the Dogs Trust will be on hand to answer questions and offer advice about looking after your canine pals, but please don’t bring your dog to the session.
* Free to BITMO families and households
To book please call the Community Development Team on (0113) 378 2190, text 07891 270094, or email gate@belleisletmo.co.uk
BITMOs GATE is located at Aberfield Gate, off Belle Isle Road, LS10 3QH.
Photo: BITMO’s Community Development Team: Jo Wood, Tracey McGarry, Peter Sutton and Lisa Clarke
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