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Crossgates walk brings East Leeds history to life

Residents stepped back in time during a community heritage walk. The event celebrated the people, places, and stories that shaped East Leeds. The walk

July 13, 2026

Community·Crossgates·Heritage Trail

Garforth Woman Marks 11 Years At Leeds Food Bank

A Garforth woman is marking 11 years of volunteering at a Leeds food bank, after the role helped her build independence and confidence. Nicola

July 6, 2026

Community Organisations·Community Spaces·Community Spirit·Everday Heroes·Food·Garforth·Local champions

Vinnie’s Theatre Company Seeks Fresh Talent in LS9

Vinnie’s Community Theatre Company is calling on East Leeds to join its next show. The inclusive community drama group is ready to welcome fresh

July 6, 2026

Art·Arts & Culture·Burmantofts·Community Spaces·Community Spirit·Entertainment·Theatre

Multi-Agency Day of Action Targets Crime in Harehills

Police and partner agencies carried out a coordinated day of action in Harehills aimed at tackling crime, protecting vulnerable people and addressing concerns raised

July 6, 2026

Community Safety·Crime·Harehills·News·Police

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

The Seacroft cycling group putting people before pedals

Seacroft Cycles is proving that cycling is not just about bikes, it is about people, community connection, and personal empowerment. The community bike project

June 29, 2026

Community·Cycling·Fitness·healthy living·Seacroft·Sports

Chapeltown Big Lunch brings community together

More than 120 residents, businesses and community organisations came together in Chapeltown earlier this month for a Big Lunch event celebrating local connections and

June 29, 2026

Chapeltown·Community·Community Organisations·Food

Extended hours approved for The Fox on Main Street

A village pub in East Leeds can extend its opening hours after conditions were agreed to prevent neighbours from being disturbed. The Fox, located

June 29, 2026

Community Spaces·Infrastructure·Planning

Community Spirit Set to Bloom at Crossgates Garden Events

Residents across East Leeds are being encouraged to get involved in a series of community gardening sessions and nature-focused events taking place at Crossgates

June 22, 2026

Community Spaces·Environment

Free Family Cycling Event Comes to Harehills Park

Families in East Leeds are being invited to take part in a free cycling event at Harehills Park, offering the chance to learn new

June 22, 2026

Community·Cycling·Sports·What's On

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Crossgates walk brings East Leeds history to life

Garforth Woman Marks 11 Years At Leeds Food Bank

Vinnie’s Theatre Company Seeks Fresh Talent in LS9

Multi-Agency Day of Action Targets Crime in Harehills

Free Kids Fun Day at The Leodis this Saturday

The Seacroft cycling group putting people before pedals

Chapeltown Big Lunch brings community together

Extended hours approved for The Fox on Main Street

Community Spirit Set to Bloom at Crossgates Garden Events

Free Family Cycling Event Comes to Harehills Park

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