What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
A first-of-its-kind mental health programme is to launch across Leeds from August, with people aged 18 or over being offered the opportunity to self-refer. HEROES, which stands for Healing, Education and Recovery Of Emotional Strength, is a trauma-informed and lived experience–led mental health programme. It offers a fully holistic and
It’s almost the school holidays again, and I can already hear the collective cry of frustration from children up and down the country: “I’M BORED!” I can’t help but smile when I hear it. I said those words too as a child, not very often though. Not because I was
South Leeds man and running club founder Dean Smith has completed a 44-mile ultra-marathon and raised over £5,000 for Combat Stress, a charity which helps former servicemen and women deal with issues like trauma, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. The D-Day 44 Challenge commemorates the 1944 Allied invasion of
Have you heard about the Japanese philosophy of Wabi Sabi? It’s a way of thinking that encourages you to see the value in things that aren’t perfect, finished, or permanent, it explores the transient nature of life and how nothing stays the same. Recently, I was given a bunch of
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week (12-19 May 2025) – an annual event designed to promote mental wellbeing, reduce stigma and encourage open conversations about mental health. But did you know that research shows that taking small steps – like saving a small amount of money each month – can have
As the little thunder clouds of doom lurk overhead heavy with grief, misery, sadness and worry, the very idea of laughter feels wildy inappropriate. As though you shouldn’t be allowed to forget your woes by having fun or pleasure. As if laughter would be a betrayal of the all consuming
Senior councillors in Leeds will consider an update report on ongoing work to enhance local community services and maximise the use of council buildings at a meeting later this month, which could see the merger of Vale Circles Mental Health Support Hub in Beeston and the Laurel Bank Complex Needs
My phone pings, it’s a picture message. A meme of a black cat doing something ridiculous, paired with a funny caption. It’s from my mum. She delights in sending me random cat-related posts. I have a black cat, Gordon, so she often sends me Gordon-esque funnies. It’s her way of
I can’t believe it’s March already, can you? Sometimes it feels like life is racing past—like everyone else is ticking off milestones while I’m stuck in neutral. But here’s the thing: life isn’t a race. Timing is everything, and your timing? It’s uniquely yours, and that’s what makes it right.
As Valentine’s Day approaches, many of us naturally turn our thoughts to relationships and love. It’s a season steeped in romance, with expectations shaped by endless streams of books, films, TV shows, and even social media, all portraying love as the ultimate prize. From the intoxicating first flush of passion