What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Free energy advice and measures to save you money and keep you warm – My time as a Green Doctor at Groundwork Leeds Starting my new role as a Green Doctor at Groundwork Leeds I was excited at the prospect of working for a charity that has worked to help
Saturday (15 August 2015) saw a summer celebration as people in Cottingley held their summer fair at the community centre. As well as a great bake off competition and other stalls, Groundwork were busy helping create a new mural for the estate. The mural is being painted on boards that
Cottingley estate is about to shine, thanks to a new urban art mural which will be unveiled for this first time as part of Cottingley Summer Fair on Saturday (15 August 2015). This project has brought together young residents aged 12-19 years old and learners from community charity, Groundwork Leeds,
The free Green Doctor Energy service at Groundwork Leeds – Looking back at the winter achievements Over the winter the Green Doctors at Groundwork Leeds have worked hard to improve the homes of Leeds residents, especially the ones who suffers from cold-related illnesses, families with young children and the elderly.
Reduce energy bills and make life more affordable – The Green Doctors guide to an annual energy bill ‘health check’ Energy bills are one of the main financial concern for households in the UK. Rising energy prices coupled with a poor housing stock with little or inadequate insulation makes this
An environmental charity is appealing for help having just launched its first ever crowdfunding appeal. Groundwork Leeds is aiming to raise £10,000 for their Men In Sheds project, which supports older men across the city who are at risk of social isolation. The appeal will enable the project to carry out
It’s time to give the Cottingley Hall estate a bit of a boost! On the 19th and 20th of August Cottingley In Bloom – along with Groundwork Leeds, Mears and the council – are getting together to make the estate a little more lovely. If you have some spare time
Work is underway to improve the Watsonian Pavilion in Cross Flatts Park, Beeston. Community group the Friends of Cross Flatts Park (FOCFP) have raised money to upgrade the Pavilion and turn it into a hub for live performances and cultural events. The works will covert the front of the
Residents in Beeston are being urged to join in a community clean up on Thursday afternoon (20 February 2014). Under the slogan ‘Love Beeston Clean Beeston’, the plan is also to speak to local residents about keeping the streets clean and tidy and not dropping litter. There is a
As most people will know this is a social problem that British society has had for a long time. The problem in recent years has become a lot worse. Apparently the problem is more serious than obesity. It’s not that loneliness and isolation is a health problem itself, however