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Dolly Parton Programme Reaches Families in East Leeds

Families in East Leeds with children under five are being encouraged to sign up for a new programme that sends a free book to

March 19, 2026

Arts & Culture·Community·Community Organisations

Young people invited to help shape plans for new Fearnville Wellbeing Centre

Children and young people from the Inner East are being invited to share their ideas for the new Fearnville Wellbeing Centre at a special

March 13, 2026

Community·Community Organisations

Community Learning Partnerships Prepares for Fresh Start

Community Learning Partnerships is preparing to leave its base at the Burton Building in East Leeds after more than 30 years, marking the end

March 13, 2026

Community·Community Organisations

Community champion unveils hidden support available to Harehills residents

For years, practical support has quietly flowed from a Harehills Tesco store into schools, community groups and families across East Leeds, yet many local

February 11, 2026

Business·Community Organisations·Harehills

Have your say on Chapeltown’s future

Residents in Chapeltown are being urged to share their experiences, frustrations and hopes for the future, as the Chapeltown Neighbourhood Forum gathers the final

January 27, 2026

Chapeltown·Community·Community Organisations·Community Spirit

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·Environment·Garforth·Garforth·Health·Local Parks and Green Spaces·Mental Health and Well Being·Wildlife

Funding Blow for Leeds Writing on Air Festival – But the Words Will Go On

A funding shortfall has forced Leed’s much-loved Writing on Air festival to postpone its return until February – but organisers say the creative spirit

November 15, 2025

Arts & Culture·Chapel FM·Community Organisations·East Leeds·Seacroft

Celebrating 40 years of community in Chapeltown

As the UK marks Black History Month this October, the story of the Leeds African and Caribbean Centre – known for most of its

October 17, 2025

Chapeltown·Community Organisations·Community Spaces·General News

The East Leeds Campaigner Taking on Period Poverty Head First

Tina Leslie didn’t set out to start a charity. She just wanted to help. Armed with old towels, a few friends and a sewing

July 27, 2025

charity·Charity and Social Enterprises·Community Organisations·East Leeds·Harehills·Health

From Crisis to Confidence: Inside a Seacroft School Changing Lives

In a quiet corner of Kentmere Community Centre, a small initiative is making a big difference. Turning Point, a newly founded alternative educational provision

December 7, 2024

Community Organisations·Education·Seacroft

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Community Organisations

Dolly Parton Programme Reaches Families in East Leeds

Young people invited to help shape plans for new Fearnville Wellbeing Centre

Community Learning Partnerships Prepares for Fresh Start

Community champion unveils hidden support available to Harehills residents

Have your say on Chapeltown’s future

Providence Pastures: A Garden Where Strangers Become Friends

Funding Blow for Leeds Writing on Air Festival – But the Words Will Go On

Celebrating 40 years of community in Chapeltown

From Crisis to Confidence: Inside a Seacroft School Changing Lives

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