Get Set Leeds Local are excited for Spring and all that it brings.
As well as longer days, warmer weather and the colour in parks from spring flowers, we also start to hear some more great ideas emerging from the community around things they’re wanting to set up, re-start, develop or change they’d like to see in their communities which will support more people to move more.
Whether that’s a new gardening group, setting up a walking group, developing some resources, applauding your way through menopause by learning to ride a bike with like minded women – Get Set Leeds Local tries to support and enable these ideas to happen.
If you have a good idea or something you’d like to see in your neighbourhood then reach out to share it with us. Find out more about our Community Chest Pot, which is available for residents and groups in Beeston and Holbeck and Hunslet and Riverside wards to access. Up to £300 could be available to seed fund your idea.
Bigger ideas, which may take some more collaboration to get off the ground are also welcome. We know communities hold the answer to things that could make a difference to them. Get in touch with us at getsetleeds local@leeds.gov.uk to share your idea, or to connect so we can talk more.
We have a few events coming up to connect or try something new:
Women’s Weekender (Mid-weeker?) on Thursday 17 April 12:30–3pm. Get Set Leeds Local and Leeds United Foundation are teaming up to host the next women’s only football event. An afternoon full of fun and social games which is beginner friendly. It gives opportunity for women together to try something new. No experience? No Problem! This is all about social games, laughs and good vibes. 5–A- Side games, but no team required. We’ll pop people coming alone in a team on the day. Contact megan.greaves@leeds.gov.uk to secure a space.
Community Panel – Wednesday 30 April 4–5pm via Teams. Bringing together residents, community groups and 3rd sector partners working across our Get Set Leeds Local areas. A great opportunity to connect, share insights and help shape the Get Set Leeds Local work.
We’ll also be sharing a sneak peak of an online toolkit resource which is an idea which came out of a previous community panel, and getting your thoughts on it before we launch it later this summer. Contact getsetleedslocal @leeds.gov.uk for the Teams invite.
Community event – If you’re not sure what groups there are in South Leeds then join us at this year’s Let’s Move: South Leeds event. Community partners will be showcasing and sharing a range of different sports and activities that are on offer across South Leeds. We’re hoping there’ll be something for everyone, for all ages and abilities. Come along and join in, chat and get to know what’s going on locally. If you run a group/club and would like to be a part of it then get in touch. Activities may be subject to change on the day.
Let’s Move: South Leeds event timetable:
Saturday 10 May at Cross Flatts Park
- 9am Cross Flatts parkrun
- 11-1pm Skateboarding and rollerskating (lower multi use games area)
- 12 noon Tai Chi Taster
- 12–3pm Main event activities including a treasure hunt, athletics, martial arts, American Football, dance, fitness, cricket, gymnastics, rugby, football, walking, running challenge and many more – all near the Watsonian café.
Information Stalls
Adapted bikes taster – on the multi use games area. Come and try out different adapted bikes for different ages, as well as a few fun bikes you may not have seen before!
Bike fixing / bike tagging / bike activities – near Watsonian cafe
Do get in touch to share your local insight and ideas for what may help people move more in South Leeds.
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This post was written by Karen Peck
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