What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Hamara and Leeds Community Foundation have come together to launch a series of new groups for individuals who have recently undergone treatment for poor mental health. The groups offer opportunities for adults aged 17+ to experience a myriad of activities that encourage interaction and combat social isolation; to learn new
The vibrant community of Beeston witnessed a heart warming and exhilarating event as the Hamara inaugural Inclusive Sports Day, the first of its kind which took place under clear skies and brilliant sunshine. Organised by Aliya, the Disability and Inclusivity Sports Activator, the event aimed to foster inclusivity and promote
Ramadan Mubarak! On Monday 25 March 2024, the Beeston Hill Community Association (BHCA) held its first ever Community Iftar event in collaboration with the Hamara Healthy Living Centre on Tempest Road. It was wonderful to see around 100 people, from across the community, come together to break fast during the
Leeds United Football Foundation, working with Beeston’s Hamara Healthy Living Centre hosted a very successful Community Iftar at Elland Road’s Centenary Pavilion on Monday evening (18 March 2024). Not all of the 350 ticket holders were able to make it due to traffic problems on the night, but those that
Ramadan Mubarak! Beeston Hill Community Association (BHCA) is holding a free Community Iftar Event in collaboration with Hamara Healthy Living Centre on Tempest Road next Monday (25 March 2024) between 5:30-8pm. This will be a wonderful opportunity for friends and neighbours, of all beliefs, to come together to break-fast during
We were very happy to celebrate International Women’s Day here at Hamara on Saturday 2 March 2024. With the decorations up, a fabulous balloon arch, joyous music playing and food and refreshments ready visitors to this event were able to enjoy a lovely hand massage, crafts, dancing and beautiful henna
Beeston charity Hamara Healthy Living Centre has won a major national award for its work to reduce health inequalities and poverty in Beeston and Holbeck, particularly among people from ethnic minority backgrounds. Following a rigorous selection and assessment process, Hamara Healthy Living Centre was chosen from more than 500 charities
Splat Mat is a new free art and play group for under 5s running at the Hamara Centre in Beeston, providing a positive, relaxed session each week for families with young children to play together. Discover artist Bea Lee Knowles’ colourful splat mats: squeeze, stack, pull, grab, touch, scratch, mash
Today (22 February 2024) a supportive new programme has been launched in Leeds aimed at capacity building for small, not-for-profit groups. The fund, which is a partnership between Forum Central, Leeds Community Anchor Network (LCAN) and Voluntary Action Leeds (VAL) will see up to 50 small groups supported with training,
Cross Flatts FC, the newest football club in South Leeds, was launched at an event at the Hamara Healthy Living Centre in Beeston in November. The club has set itself big goals, aiming to redefine engagement with football locally, uniting passion, talent, and a profound sense of belonging. It aims