Category: Community News

An American in Paris – tonight with The Shows Must Go On

This week is the start of the Tony Award Winners season with The Shows Must Go On with the classic Tony Award Winning production of An American in Paris! This breathtakingly beautiful Tony Award®-Winning Broadway Musical, inspired by the Oscar® winning MGM film, tells the impassioned story of discovering love in the ‘City of Light’.… Continue reading An American in Paris – tonight with The Shows Must Go On

British Red Cross First Aid Skills

Dear all Please find below some free online resources from the British Red Cross including some information on 2 First Aid Apps for you to learn key first aid skills. And also what to do in a pandemic? The First Aid skills do need to be adapted to keep yourself and everybody around you safe.… Continue reading British Red Cross First Aid Skills

LCC Parks and Countryside consultations

The council is currently consulting on two proposals: Reduce, by 50%, the number of public outdoor bowling greens managed and maintained by the council. Closing the West Leeds Country Park Visitor Centre in Pudsey Park and potentially replacing it with a cafe. More information and details of how to share your thoughts on the council website:… Continue reading LCC Parks and Countryside consultations

Hyde Park Pantomime is on zoom this year

Dear all The Hyde Park pantomime is on zoom this year. You can go on their website for more information, or yes you can! Performances will be: Friday 18th December 7pm stream open, 7:30pm performance Saturday 19th December 7pm stream open, 7:30pm performance Sunday 20th December 2pm stream open, 2:30pm performance https://hydeparkunitypanto.wordpress.com/?fbclid=IwAR3OBOMJs708F-uBG6bR60FOdt9GyHIxd0YQukCD2YtN7rXIbaFK9xAOg9A  

Tier 3 restrictions for Leeds from December 2nd

Councillor Judith Blake, leader of Leeds City Council, said: “The government has today (Nov 26) announced that Leeds will move into Tier 3 restrictions after the current lockdown ends. The new restrictions will come into force on December 2. “Whilst local councils have not been involved in discussions around which tier they will move into,… Continue reading Tier 3 restrictions for Leeds from December 2nd

Shared Moments: ‘Oliver went to town’ written by Oliver Cross

This week, my most interesting activity was picking up a pair of repaired glasses from Boots opticians in Leeds city centre, which doesn’t sound convincing unless you’ve noticed what else has been happening over the past ten months or so. It was my first trip to the city centre for in ages and I suppose… Continue reading Shared Moments: ‘Oliver went to town’ written by Oliver Cross

‘Lockdown Patchwork’ A Soundscape of Nature Sounds

Leeds Art Gallery are putting out a call to the people of Leeds to contribute to a new ‘audio artwork’  of nature sounds and celebrating the importance of nature and greenspace to us – especially during lockdown.  You don’t need special skills or any specialist equipment, see the information below from the organisers: “We need… Continue reading ‘Lockdown Patchwork’ A Soundscape of Nature Sounds

White Ribbon Day Today!

Today is the start of White Ribbon Day – it runs for 16 Days around Action to end violence. Each year thousands of people stand up, speak out and say no to violence against women. This year is more important than ever with a significant increase in violence, harassment and abuse towards women during the… Continue reading White Ribbon Day Today!

Poetry Corner: ‘Coming Together’ by Robert Longley

Ever try to measure The power of a dream? Ever sit and wonder Where water becomes a stream? In ways there is no difference From nothing it begins The pieces come together And it ebbs and flows and spins In time it becomes power No force may stop its flow None may know its beginning… Continue reading Poetry Corner: ‘Coming Together’ by Robert Longley

Shakespeare’s Sonnets – The Shows Must Go On

Week 4 of Shakespeare Season from The Shows Must Go On and the mysteries and marvels of Shakespeare’s Sonnets are revealed as never before in these vivid, compelling and accessible performances. All 154 Sonnets are performed by a stellar cast of actors including, Fiona Shaw, Sir Patrick Stewart and David Tennant.  Other contributors include actors Simon… Continue reading Shakespeare’s Sonnets – The Shows Must Go On