Category: Community News

Leeds Looks Back… Windows on a Modern World

Online Event – Thursday 17th December 6pm – 7pm City Centre exhibition runs until 17th December To coincide with the recently launched ‘Windows on a Modern World’ city installation, featuring posters drums of Leeds scenes from the 70s set in the original locations. Leeds Modernist are delighted to invite you to a special online event… Continue reading Leeds Looks Back… Windows on a Modern World

RUTHLESS! The Musical from The Shows Must Go On

This weekend join The Shows Must Go On for the cult classic musical that spoofs the musicals! Starring Jason Gardiner & Kim Maresca. Showing Friday 11th December at 7pm and then available for 48 hours The camp cult classic from Joel Paley with music by Marvin Laird is filmed from London’s West End following critical… Continue reading RUTHLESS! The Musical from The Shows Must Go On

Coffee on the Crescent have left space under the tree to be filled with gifts…..

Coffee on the Crescent have teamed up with our local council Headingley & Hyde Park News, the University of Leeds Sustainability team to to support our great friends at Rainbow Junktion. They provide food and essentials for those who are finding it particularly tough at the moment. Throughout December if you are heading to the… Continue reading Coffee on the Crescent have left space under the tree to be filled with gifts…..

Woodhouse Window Christmassy trail with Gateway Church

For one night only it is the Woodhouse Window Christmassy trail with Gateway Church tomorrow: Saturday 12th December at 4.30pm – see map below. 🎅 If you head to St Mark’s church a socially distance Santa will greet you from his outdoor grotto!

PPE for unpaid carers

Do you look after a friend or relative who  otherwise couldn’t manage without your help? This may be because of illness, frailty, disability, a mental health need or an addiction.  And it may be someone who you live with or someone who lives in a different household. Leeds City Council are taking part in a 2… Continue reading PPE for unpaid carers

Shared Moments: ‘Quizzes’ written by Oliver Cross

I like quizzes, especially during lockdowns, which is a word I didn’t expect to see pluralised because I was given to understand that The Lockdown would be a one-off way a way to banish Covid-19, just The War was a one-off way to banish Nazis. Still, if we have to live through recurrent periods of… Continue reading Shared Moments: ‘Quizzes’ written by Oliver Cross

Lunchtime Talk: Online event – Magic & Sparkle: M&S at Christmas

Join the M&S Archive for some festive nostalgia as they trace the story of M&S Christmas food and merchandise through the archive collection, from the first mince pies to all-time favourite stocking fillers. Online Event This is a pre-recorded talk featuring original archive images introduced by our Archivist, who will be available to respond to… Continue reading Lunchtime Talk: Online event – Magic & Sparkle: M&S at Christmas

Covid Scam Alert – Christmas Edition

The latest Monthly alert outlines trending fraud patterns during the current COVID-19 pandemic and what we can do to stay protected. There have been further reports of scams, doorstep Crime and business complaints all relating to the COVID-19 pandemic here in West Yorkshire. This news alert will give you an indication of the current situation… Continue reading Covid Scam Alert – Christmas Edition

Poetry Corner: ‘A Yorkshire poem’ by Lynda Goodwin

A Yorkshire poem by Lynda Goodwin Alf’s Big Surprise!  It wer a baking bank ‘oliday weekend, an Alf ad nowt to do, id sent their lass up tahn tot shops, it being er birthday too. So nah is on is tod all day – e thought it through and through, e drummed is fingers on… Continue reading Poetry Corner: ‘A Yorkshire poem’ by Lynda Goodwin

Covid Vaccine comes to Leeds

Leeds is one of  50 places in the country that can offer the Pfizer vaccine this week.  The first phase of vaccinations will be taking place within hospitals but GPs are expected to be able to start administering these vaccines from next week.  You will be contacted once you are eligible to make arrangements to… Continue reading Covid Vaccine comes to Leeds