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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

Community Celebration Coming to Burmantofts

Residents are being invited to enjoy a day of community activities when the Burmantofts Community Festival takes place at Haslewood Park next month. The

June 8, 2026

Art·Arts & Culture·Burmantofts·Children & Young People·Community·Community Spirit·Culture·Festival

The Social Netball Boom Sweeping East Leeds

A growing netball movement is bringing women across East Leeds together, creating new friendships, confidence, and community through social sport. From Chapeltown to Harehills,

May 17, 2026

Chapeltown·Community Spirit·East Leeds·General News·Sports

Local Families Welcomed to Leeds in Blossom Celebration

Residents in LS9 are being encouraged to mark their calendars for a community celebration that promises colour, creativity and a chance to come together

March 19, 2026

Arts & Culture·Community Spaces·Community Spirit

Women in East Leeds unite for powerful International Women’s Day Iftar

A women’s Iftar in the heart of East Leeds brought together Muslim women, community leaders and allies for an evening of unity and shared

March 13, 2026

Community Spirit·Harehills·International Women's Day·Islamic Festivals & Celebrations·Religion and Spirituality

Beer festival returns to Roundhay

The North Leeds Charity Beer and Music Festival will return to Roundhay on Friday 10 and Saturday 11 April 2026, bringing two days of

March 3, 2026

Arts & Culture·Community Spirit·Festival·General News·Roundhay·What's On

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

Lantern Workshops Open as Volunteers Sought for Manston Park Parade

Residents still have the chance to join a series of free lantern-making workshops ahead of the first Manston Park Lantern Parade, which will take

January 16, 2026

Community·Community Spirit·Crossgates·What's On·Whinmoor

Winter festival brings festive cheer to East Leeds community

Families from across East Leeds packed into the Compton Centre in Harehills on Saturday November 29 for a winter festival that transformed the venue

December 1, 2025

Community·Community Spirit·Festival·Harehills

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Garforth Woman Marks 11 Years At Leeds Food Bank

Vinnie’s Theatre Company Seeks Fresh Talent in LS9

Community Celebration Coming to Burmantofts

The Social Netball Boom Sweeping East Leeds

Local Families Welcomed to Leeds in Blossom Celebration

Women in East Leeds unite for powerful International Women’s Day Iftar

Beer festival returns to Roundhay

Have your say on Chapeltown’s future

Lantern Workshops Open as Volunteers Sought for Manston Park Parade

Winter festival brings festive cheer to East Leeds community

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Crossgates walk brings East Leeds history to life

New Seacroft business units will raise cash for council

The seeds of ‘sunburn’: How an inhaler and a car battery fuel leeds’ most haunting new duo

Over 250 affordable homes built in East Leeds

Lee Murtagh making actors out of boxers

Roundhay Festival Wraps Up After Three Days Of Music

Marquee and music greet Seacroft’s newest school pupils

Campaigners fight to save historic East Leeds pub

Garforth Woman Marks 11 Years At Leeds Food Bank

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