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Arts and Crafts

East Leeds Carpenter’s Dalek to Fund Cancer Research

A 73-year-old carpenter from East Leeds has turned his love of Doctor Who into something extraordinary, creating a life-sized wooden Dalek to raise money

October 19, 2026

Art·Arts and Crafts·East Leeds·Health·Health and Wellbeing·Healthcare·healthy living·Hospital·NHS

African drumming brings energy to Swarcliffe wellbeing workshop

A community wellbeing workshop in Swarcliffe has brought people together through African drumming, storytelling and creative activities. Around 16 people took part in the

September 28, 2026

Arts & Culture·Arts and Crafts·Community·Community Spaces·Fitness·Health·Seacroft

East Leeds Men’s Stories Come Together in New Exhibition

An exhibition celebrating the experiences, creativity and perspectives of men across East and North East Leeds is coming to Gipton this October. Gathering: A

September 21, 2026

Art·Arts & Culture·Arts and Crafts·Community Spaces·Culture·Garforth

New Christmas light trail coming to Temple Newsam

A new Christmas light trail is set to take visitors on a festive adventure at Temple Newsam this winter. The Lost Light of Christmas

September 14, 2026

Art·Arts & Culture·Arts and Crafts·Culture·Temple Newsham·What's On

Crossgates community garden summer celebration brings residents together

A once gated-off and unloved piece of land in East Leeds has been brought back to life as local residents gathered to celebrate their

August 17, 2026

Arts and Crafts·Community Spaces·Crossgates·Events·Festival

Let’s Grow East Leeds Festival Inspires Family Fun in Seacroft

People from across East Leeds came together to celebrate food, nature and community at the Let’s Grow East Leeds Festival, with organisers hoping the

July 27, 2026

Art·Arts & Culture·Arts and Crafts·Entertainment·Festival·National holidays and festivals·Seacroft

Roundhay Festival Wraps Up After Three Days Of Music

Roundhay Festival has come to a close after a three day run that brought some of the world’s biggest music names to Leeds. Pitbull

July 6, 2026

Art·Arts & Culture·Arts and Crafts·Culture·Entertainment·Festival·Roundhay

Free Kids Fun Day at The Leodis this Saturday

Families across East Leeds are invited to a free Kids Fun Day this Saturday 4th July, running from 12pm to 4pm at The Leodis

July 1, 2026

Art·Arts & Culture·Arts and Crafts·Community·Parents and Families