What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Here we go again. The “New Year, New Me” mantra. Still stuffed from the indulgence of December we often turn our minds to our physical appearance, exercise and food…But what if this year, we focused on a different kind of diet? One that can impact our lives just as much,
As we near the close of 2024, it’s only natural to reflect on the past year—the highs, the lows, and the moments that didn’t quite go as planned. A year ago, like many of you, I was full of optimism, declaring, “This is going to be my year!” I had
A much-loved family friend passed away this summer, leaving us all heartbroken. Her loss has led me to reflect on how precious our friendships are. They say friends are the family we choose, and that was certainly true of her. There’s something magical about spending time with someone who just
“There’s nothing to get old for” was a phrase I became familiar with as a child. My loving grandparents would each, in turn, half-jokingly, half-absolutely- deadly-seriously, warn me about the perils of ageing. Aches and pains, brain and body not cooperating on command as it once had, the horror of
Meet Rachel Smith, The House Whisperer Transforming Lives. Rachel Smith, known as the House Whisperer, is helping people transform their lives by creating happier, clutter-free living spaces. After a career pivot during the COVID-19 pandemic, she now empowers individuals to reclaim their homes and wellbeing. Can you explain what you
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
If your best friend talked to you the way you sometimes talk to yourself, you’d likely be searching for a new bestie. We often say the most terrible, unkind, and hurtful things to ourselves—things we’d never say to someone we care about. “You’re not good enough.” “You look ugly.” “No
They say time machines are fictional, but I disagree, well to an extent. I was busy working when a song I hadn’t heard in years came on the radio, I was instantly transported back to my high school days. In that moment, I found myself reliving memories of the clothes
It had been years since I thoroughly decluttered my wardrobes, drawers and attic storage. With spring finally on the horizon, I decided that an uneventful February weekend was the perfect opportunity to tackle a task I’d been avoiding. Time to bid farewell to clothes, shoes, bags, and accessories that had
I’m typing this month’s article from the comfort of my bed, electric blanket on full pelt. It’s a bitterly cold January evening and frankly, I’m glad the only plans I have are, writing this, an hour with the telly and an early night. Which is irony itself, when what I