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New play barn opens at Temple Newsam

The new play barn at Temple Newsam’s home farm has opened to the public after works to convert the old cow byre were completed.

October 13, 2025

Temple Newsham

Aldi supports East Leeds support group in national mental health campaign

A monthly peer support group is supporting parents/expectant East Leeds parents with their mental wellbeing. In their recent campaign, Aldi advertised PANDAS peer support

October 13, 2025

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Seacroft: Sheltered housing block set for revamped lifts

Council chiefs have agreed a £500,000 package to improve access and lifts at three residential blocks across Leeds – including in Seacroft. The local

October 13, 2025

General News·News·Seacroft

Council collects keys for new Cross Gates homes

Building and buying is proving a winning combination when it comes to delivering high-quality affordable homes for council tenants in Leeds. Leeds City Council

October 6, 2025

Crossgates·General News·News

GIPSIL workers gain Unite support

Unite, the UK’s largest union, has signed a recognition agreement for frontline workers with Leeds housing support charity Gipton Supported Independent Living (GIPSIL). The

September 18, 2025

Gipton·News

East Leeds care home residents relive seaside memories

Residents from HC-One’s Colton Lodges Care Home in Colton were treated to a trip to sunny Scarborough. The residents loved their excursion, which began

September 18, 2025

Community·General News

Seacroft council housing scheme makes a splash with tribute to swimming champ Doris

A new council housing development is bringing high-quality affordable homes – and a champion tribute to a sporting hero of yesteryear – to a

September 18, 2025

News·Seacroft

Gipton: The Old Fire Station honoured with 204th Leeds Civic Trust Blue Plaque.

Leeds Civic Trust is delighted to announce that The Old Fire Station in Gipton has been awarded the city’s 204th Blue Plaque, recognising its

September 18, 2025

General News·Gipton·News

Farm family fun as Temple Newsam’s play barn launches after major renovations

The new play barn at Temple Newsam’s Home Farm is set to open to the public later this month after works to convert the

September 3, 2025

General News·News·Temple Newsham

Gipton’s ‘garden that never grew’ featured in Parliament exhibition

Two community projects from Leeds are among those featured in the Museum of Broken Dreams, a powerful exhibition in Parliament running until 4th September.

September 1, 2025

General News·Gipton·News

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New play barn opens at Temple Newsam

Aldi supports East Leeds support group in national mental health campaign

Seacroft: Sheltered housing block set for revamped lifts

Council collects keys for new Cross Gates homes

GIPSIL workers gain Unite support

East Leeds care home residents relive seaside memories

Seacroft council housing scheme makes a splash with tribute to swimming champ Doris

Gipton: The Old Fire Station honoured with 204th Leeds Civic Trust Blue Plaque.

Farm family fun as Temple Newsam’s play barn launches after major renovations

Gipton’s ‘garden that never grew’ featured in Parliament exhibition

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