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East Leeds Venues Encouraged to Apply for Access Support

Disabled artists and audiences in West Yorkshire, including those in East Leeds, are set to benefit from new investment aimed at improving accessibility across

January 12, 2026

Art·Arts & Culture·Culture·Diverse Communities·East Leeds

Community cinema afternoon returns to Harehills

On Saturday 17 January 2026, Harehills will open its doors to a family-friendly film event. The Senegalese Community Leeds, working with Hyde Park Picture

January 12, 2026

Art·Arts & Culture·Culture·Diverse Communities·Harehills

A Fitting Farewell to Bob and Jacki Lawrence After Nearly 30 Years with ELHAS

After almost three decades of dedicated service to the East Leeds History and Archaeology Society (ELHAS), Crossgates residents Bob (83) and Jacki (78) Lawrence

November 17, 2025

Crossgates·Culture·History & Heritage

Leeds Palestinian Film Festival returns

The acclaimed Leeds Palestinian Film Festival (LPFF) returns for its 11th edition from November 12 to December 6, 2025, presenting over three weeks of

November 3, 2025

Art·Arts & Culture·Culture·Events·Festival·What's On

Spooky season brings out the best in Whinmoor

What began as a fun Halloween contest has become a heartwarming tradition in Whinmoor, where residents come together each year to transform their homes

November 3, 2025

Community·Culture·East Leeds·Whinmoor

Poetry Night at The Old Fire Station Brings Yorkshire’s Literary Heritage to Life

Poetry lovers, mark your calendars—The Old Fire Station is set to host an Open Mic Poetry Night on Friday, 9th May 2025. This special

March 3, 2025

Art·Arts & Culture·Culture·poetry·What's On

Give A Gift’s Harehills Cultural Event

Harehills, a vibrant tapestry of cultures, came alive last Thursday as the community gathered to celebrate its rich diversity. The event, organised by the

March 3, 2025

Community·Culture·Latest News

Celebrate Culture and Community at the Harehills Cultural Event

Harehills is set to come alive with music, dance, and delicious food at the Harehills Cultural Event on Thursday, 27th February, from 10:30 am

February 26, 2025

Community Spaces·Culture·What's On

Cultural Showcase Brings Communities Together in Leeds

In a spectacular display of unity and celebration at the Bridge Community Church in Harehills for the International Day of Cultural Celebration last Friday.

November 26, 2024

Art·Arts & Culture·Community·Culture·dance·Harehills

Dance Meets History at Thackray Museum

This weekend Phoenix Dance Theatre returns to the Thackray Museum for a special performance, previewing new work across the museum’s unique gallery spaces. Following

November 5, 2024

Art·Arts & Culture·Culture·dance·Harehills

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East Leeds Venues Encouraged to Apply for Access Support

Community cinema afternoon returns to Harehills

A Fitting Farewell to Bob and Jacki Lawrence After Nearly 30 Years with ELHAS

Leeds Palestinian Film Festival returns

Spooky season brings out the best in Whinmoor

Poetry Night at The Old Fire Station Brings Yorkshire’s Literary Heritage to Life

Give A Gift’s Harehills Cultural Event

Celebrate Culture and Community at the Harehills Cultural Event

Cultural Showcase Brings Communities Together in Leeds

Dance Meets History at Thackray Museum

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East Leeds Venues Encouraged to Apply for Access Support

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Families sleep out in the cold to demand fair housing in Leeds

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Richmond Hill: Church provides space for families to grieve

East Leeds children step into police roles for knife crime project

East Leeds schoolchildren learn life-saving skills at St James’s

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