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Community invited to help build giant swifts for spring parade in Crossgates

Residents in East Leeds are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves and take part in a creative community project that will bring a

April 11, 2026

Art·Arts & Culture·Community·Crossgates·Culture·Festival·What's On

Leeds Residents Invited to Join Friendly Community Sewing Project

A new community sewing group is inviting Leeds residents to get creative, learn new skills and meet others — all for just £3 per

February 4, 2026

Chapeltown·Community·What's On

Celebrate Burns Night on the East Side

Burns Night celebrations are coming to East Leeds this January, with two lively community events marking the occasion. Gipton’s Old Fire Station hosts a

January 16, 2026

Arts & Culture·Culture·Gipton·Seacroft·What's On

Women’s Cycling Sessions – Harehills Park

A new women’s cycling group, started this Tuesday by Syretta Liburd from Feel Good Factor, will now run every Tuesday, 12.30–2.00pm, at Harehills Park,

January 16, 2026

Fitness·What's On

ADHD

ADHD Support Group Welcomes Neurodiverse Adults

A new ADHD support group is now open to adults across Leeds, including those in East Leeds who’d like to connect with others and

October 18, 2025

Health·Mental Health and Well Being·What's On

Dig Into a Feast of Ideas at Thackray’s Community Table

Have your say on a new family exhibition and share a meal while you’re at it. Thackray Museum is teaming up with the Royal

October 6, 2025

Arts & Culture·Harehills·What's On

Free summer fun for young people in Harehills

Looking for free, fun activities for young people this summer? Team Harehills has put together an exciting lineup! From football and boxing to youth

July 20, 2025

East Leeds·Harehills·What's On

Let’s Talk Sickle Cell – Food, Facts & Free Support

Do you live with Sickle Cell Anaemia or Thalassaemia — or simply want to learn more about these conditions that impact thousands in our

May 10, 2025

Harehills·Health·What's On

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

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