Category: Community News

Leeds Central Library open from today.

Central Library (Ground Floor only) will open from today (13 Aug). Opening times are Monday-Saturday 11am-3pm. Headingley library and Community Hub is also open Monday-Saturday 10am – 4pm. Others that are currently open are Armley, Compton, Dewsbury Road, Reginald Centre and Seacroft, with 6 more due to open week commencing 17th August. They may have… Continue reading Leeds Central Library open from today.

Discover Leeds Opera Story

Leeds Opera Story:  Discover over 250 years of opera history in Leeds with The Leeds Opera Story!   Curated by Northern Opera Group as part of the Leeds Opera Festival 2020 In a series of documentary films available on YouTube, explore the origins of the opera, unearth some of the long forgotten theatres of Leeds,… Continue reading Discover Leeds Opera Story

Places where face coverings are needed from today

A reminder that there are more places where you will need to wear a face covering from today.  These are all places where it has been recommended previously but will become mandatory now. Additional information on gov.uk For members of the public, from 8 August the places where you will have to wear a face covering… Continue reading Places where face coverings are needed from today

Coronavirus update information from Leeds City Council

Information on local clusters of spread and a reminder of our local outbreak plan The latest data and monitoring has enabled us to quickly identify clusters of cases in Kirkstall and Harehills, and surrounding areas. The city’s seven day rolling average has also been gradually increasing from 4.1 cases per 100,000 people early last week,… Continue reading Coronavirus update information from Leeds City Council

Richard II. Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. FREE online

Richard II – the Bard’s great Play of England from the 2019 Globe Season. Beset by problems at home and abroad, a capricious king is forced to relinquish his ‘hollow crown’. As his supporters abandon him and his power trickles away, Richard reflects with startling eloquence on the disintegration of his status and identity. Adjoa… Continue reading Richard II. Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. FREE online

Online Family History for Beginners Workshops from Leeds Libraries

Free workshops until the end of September. Wednesdays 2.00 – 3.30pm. 5th August, 19th August, 2nd September, 16th September, 30th September   Ancestry.com is now free for all Leeds Libraries users, so there has never been a better time to begin your family history research. A live and interactive version of the popular Family History… Continue reading Online Family History for Beginners Workshops from Leeds Libraries

Your health and accessing NHS Leeds services

A survey from ‘We are magpie’ – Leeds based campaigns agency. They say: “If you are in #Leeds we’e love to hear your thoughts on your local NHS services. Our survey takes around 5 minutes to complete but could influence health campaigns & services for years to come. http://ow.ly/606b50AyYdd   If you are over 16… Continue reading Your health and accessing NHS Leeds services

Do you want to take part in a writing activity from Leeds Playhouse – Ghost Light Monologue

Leeds Playhouse invite you to take part in a free-writing activity – details below from the Playhouse Engagement team: “Inspired by photographer Helen Murray’s exhibition, Our Empty Theatres, we want you to respond to the image of the ghost light in the Quarry Theatre. All you have to do is write a 5-line monologue that begins with the… Continue reading Do you want to take part in a writing activity from Leeds Playhouse – Ghost Light Monologue

Live at the Virtual Square – today

https://www.facebook.com/events/584555638897012/ Music:Leeds:Leeds and Millennium Square present Live in the Virtual Square, a live streaming all day showcase, celebrating artists from the region. After a successful day in 2019 at Millennium Square, this year’s event will be held online. Featuring artists chosen through the Music:Leeds Launchpad programme, plus some special guests! INTRODUCING OUR ANNOUNCED ARTISTS (in three words… Continue reading Live at the Virtual Square – today

Changes to shielding from today – but other lockdown easing on hold

From 1 August, the government will pause shielding unless the transmission of COVID-19 in the community starts to rise significantly. This means: the government will no longer be advising you to shield If you were receiving Government food box deliveries they will stop you will still be eligible for priority supermarket slots (if you have… Continue reading Changes to shielding from today – but other lockdown easing on hold