What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Finally! It feels like winter is on its last legs, though, to be honest, the same could probably be said for me. I’m just getting over a horrific cold and a bug that outstayed its welcome about a week ago. Anyone I’ve grumbled to about feeling unwell, has instantly blamed
Middleton Primary School welcomed MindMate last month, who worked with Year 6 pupils on understanding and supporting their mental health. During the visit, the MindMate team helped pupils explore what can trigger feelings of anxiety and worry. Through open discussion and engaging activities, the children were encouraged to recognise their
I truly believe that everybody has a talent. Every single one of us is born with a unique gift. Some are immediately obvious and widely celebrated. Incredible singing voices, natural rhythm and charisma on the dance floor, being a talented musician or athlete. Others are quieter and less obvious. But
I noticed a tiny blob high up on my bedroom wall. In the half-light, and without my glasses, I was briefly horrified, convinced it was a spider. Once I put my specs on, I realised it was just a small damp patch. I checked it again that evening, squinted, tilted
For many, times are hard and money’s scarce. And on the surface we know that digging a financial hole to celebrate Christmas isn’t a great idea, yet getting swept along with the festivities is surprisingly easy to do. There’s payday loans, Klarna, and other “interest-free” temptations around every corner, the
I have the same thought most mornings, “Well, let’s see what today brings.” Like most people, I have some kind of expectation about what the day ahead holds for me. I run through the day in my mind’s eye. I base my thoughts partly on what’s going on in my
Landsec, owner of White Rose Shopping Centre, Trinity Leeds and Xscape Yorkshire, has announced a new partnership with leading mental health charity Mind to champion mental health awareness and support. The initiative launches today to coincide with World Mental Health Day (10 October 2025). Mind is a national charity dedicated
According to researchers at Cornell University, the average adult makes around 35,000 decisions every day. Most are so small we barely notice them, when and how we brush our teeth, what to eat, or choosing to have yet another “five minutes” scrolling on our phone before bed. On their own,
I couldn’t believe my eyes when I spotted Christmas cards on sale a whole week before the last summer Bank Holiday. It seems to happen earlier every year. As if we’re in such a rush to move on that we forget to enjoy where we are. Why aren’t we savouring
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