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Leeds nurseries support UNICEF’s International Day of Play

A leading UK childcare provider that operates several nurseries in East Leeds has launched a new publication designed to help local families understand how

June 15, 2026

East Leeds·Education

From Army Life to Age UK: Derek’s Volunteering Journey

Derek, a former soldier, found a new purpose in volunteering with Age UK after joining a study on personalized care. He met Max, his

April 1, 2024

People's Stories

Dance for Everyone: Celebrating Diversity and Pushing Boundaries with Phoenix Dance

Passionately diving into the world of contemporary dance, Izzah Ammara Khojah shares her exhilarating journey with Phoenix Theatre. From Disease Street's untamed expressions to

February 9, 2024

Art·Arts & Culture·Charity and Social Enterprises·Community Organisations·Community Spaces·Events·Leeds Playhouse·News·What's On

East Side Story Celebrates a Year of Giving Voice to East Leeds

East Side Story marks its first anniversary with pride, reflecting on a year of amplifying the voices and stories of East Leeds. The online

February 9, 2024

Areas·Arts & Culture·Burmantofts·Chapeltown·Charity and Social Enterprises·Community Organisations·Crossgates·East End Park·Editorial·Garforth·Gipton·Halton·Harehills·History & Heritage·Killingbeck·Lincoln Green·News

Crossgates Library: Community Battles to Save a Vital Piece of History

The fight to save Crossgates Library continues as Leeds City Council plans to auction it on February 28th, 2024. The community is rallying together

February 9, 2024

Arts & Culture·Charity and Social Enterprises·Community Organisations·Community Spaces·Crossgates·Editorial·Education·Events·History & Heritage·News·Politics

Staying Safe and Well Through Winter’s Fickle Flips

As winter weather swings wildly, it brings challenges to health and safety. Tips include heating your home to avoid health risks, being cautious to

February 8, 2024

Areas·Burmantofts·charity·Charity and Social Enterprises·Gipton·Halton·Harehills·Housing Issues·Mental Health and Well Being·Public Safety·Richmond Hill·Seacroft

Humans Being: Wellbeing Course Offers Boost to Leeds’ Dedicated Volunteers

by Eva Peros A free training course aimed at improving the emotional well-being of Leeds’ dedicated volunteer workforce is being rolled out over the

January 24, 2024

Charity and Social Enterprises·General News·Health·Mental Health and Well Being

Language of the month: Wolof (the biggest language of Senegal)

Interesting Facts about Senegal. By Rohie N’Dow, Vice President of the Senegalese Community, Leeds Now let us learn some of the key phrases

January 24, 2024

Charity and Social Enterprises·Community Organisations·Language Corner

East Leeds Coats Needed: Help Distribute 6500+ Warm Items This Winter!

Have coats collecting dust in your wardrobe? Give them a new lease on life and help keep your East Leeds neighbours warm this winter!

January 23, 2024

Burmantofts·charity·Charity and Social Enterprises·Climate·Community Organisations·Crossgates·Events·Garforth·Gipton·Halton·Health·Seacroft

Saving Crossgates Library: A Community Treasure vs. Budgetary Woes

**** As soon as I clicked publish on this article, there was an unfortunate update on the story. You can read it here on

January 21, 2024

Crossgates·Editorial·Education·History & Heritage·News·Politics

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