Janine Griffiths, Author at East Side Story

Providence Pastures: A Garden Where Strangers Become Friends

In East Leeds, an allotment site is quietly transforming lives, friendships and the natural world and its impact is growing as fast as the

December 8, 2025

Community Organisations·Community Spaces·East Leeds·Editor's Picks·Environment·Garforth·Garforth·Health·Local Parks and Green Spaces·Mental Health and Well Being·Wildlife

Take a ‘Selfie With Santa’ at Moor Allerton This Saturday

Families can get into the festive spirit on Saturday 6 December, when the Rotary Club of Roundhay brings its annual ‘Selfie with Santa’ grotto

December 2, 2025

Christmas·Community·East Leeds·Festival·Holidays·Roundhay

Getting Clean: How a bar of soap became a lifeline for others

After decades of being addicted to drugs and alcohol, one man’s search for meaning has grown into a movement helping others trapped in the

December 2, 2025

Community·Editor's Picks·Health

Winter festival brings festive cheer to East Leeds community

Families from across East Leeds packed into the Compton Centre in Harehills on Saturday November 29 for a winter festival that transformed the venue

December 1, 2025

Community·Community Spirit·Festival·Harehills

Police apologise after storming Harehills church

West Yorkshire Police returned to a Harehills church this week to deliver a rare in-person apology after storming a memorial service earlier this month.

November 27, 2025

Community·Community Safety·Crime·Harehills

Pedal Power Connects Gipton Community

Residents of Gipton and surrounding areas had the chance to get active and explore their neighbourhoods in a new way, thanks to a free

November 20, 2025

General News·Gipton·Health

Kippax Gets Ready to Celebrate with a Festive Christmas Event

The festive season is set to sparkle in Kippax this year as Kippax Parish Council hosts its annual Christmas Event on Sunday 23rd November,

November 9, 2025

Kippax·National holidays and festivals·What's On

Gipton Gears Up for a Sparkling Festive Lights Switch-On at The Old Fire Station

Gipton is set to shine bright this festive season as the community comes together for the annual Festive Lights Switch-On at The Old Fire

November 9, 2025

Gipton·National holidays and festivals·What's On

Garforth Walks for Peace in Annual Lantern Parade

Garforth residents braved the rain last Friday to take part in the annual Peace Lantern Walk, which was a moving evening of reflection and

November 9, 2025

Community·Garforth·Garforth

Reimagining breast health, one bra at a time

For too many women, breast cancer remains wrapped in silence and stigma. In Harehills, a group of women decided to change that. Not with

November 6, 2025

General News·Harehills·Health

Janine Griffiths

Providence Pastures: A Garden Where Strangers Become Friends

Take a ‘Selfie With Santa’ at Moor Allerton This Saturday

Winter festival brings festive cheer to East Leeds community

Police apologise after storming Harehills church

Pedal Power Connects Gipton Community

Kippax Gets Ready to Celebrate with a Festive Christmas Event

Gipton Gears Up for a Sparkling Festive Lights Switch-On at The Old Fire Station

Garforth Walks for Peace in Annual Lantern Parade

Reimagining breast health, one bra at a time

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