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Holbeck Together lead as South Leeds scoops Child Friendly Leeds Awards

On 3 July 2026 By Press Release

Children in Leeds have chosen a local charity which helps make special memories for hundreds of families as the city’s top spot for kids at this year’s landmark Child Friendly Leeds Awards 2026. Holbeck Together was crowned winner of the ‘Children’s Choice Award’ with The Hunslet Club highly commended. This

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Rowland Road Play Patch celebrates first birthday with community party

On 24 March 2026 By Press Release

Rowland Road Play Patch celebrates its first birthday on Saturday (28 March 2026) marking one year since the community-led play space opened behind Rowland Road Working Men’s Club in Beeston Hill. Working in partnership with Yorkshire Contemporary, the Club has transformed a derelict piece of land into an inclusive, creative

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Leeds Beckett students help create Beeston adventure playground

On 13 February 2026 By Press Release

Students from Leeds Beckett University are working with Yorkshire Contemporary and local Beeston residents to turn Rowland Road Working Men’s Club’s previously derelict backyard into a thriving community adventure playground. The site has been reimagined as the Rowland Road Play Patch – a free, inclusive outdoor space designed for creativity,

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Councillor’s sponsored run for Beeston Play Patch

On 7 May 2025 By Guest Post

Councillor Ed Carlisle (Green, Hunslet and Riverside) is running the Leeds half marathon this weekend to raise funds for the new Rowland Road Play Patch project in Beeston Hill. The Play Patch – an alternative outdoor play zone at the back of the Rowland Road Social Club – has been

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“Build It They Will Come”

On 5 May 20252 June 2025 By Bruce Davies

On Saturday morning I had an inspirational visit to the Rowland Road Working Mens Club. I was only actually there to book a room for a meeting, but the owner who recognises me as the chap from BasementArtsProject said to me:

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Art, play and food for the holidays in Beeston

On 22 December 2024 By Press Release

Winter Art, Play, and Food sessions are running during the holidays at the Rowland Road Play Patch, a vibrant community-led project transforming a neglected space near the Rowland Road Working Men’s Club into a creative and green play area for families. These events are perfect for children aged 3–11, offering

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Breeze in the Park kicks off a summer of activities

On 24 July 2024 By Jeremy Morton

Young people in Leeds can look forward to another sparkling summer of outdoor fun as the city’s annual Breeze In The Park entertainment extravaganza kicks off at Coopers Field in Belle Isle today (24 July 2024). Organised by Leeds City Council, the roadshow-style programme play days for children and teenagers