Category: Community News

Happy Yorkshire Day to You!!

This year’s official Yorkshire Day (1st August) celebrations were due to be taking place in Rotherham, but due to coronavirus, a virtual event will be taking place online instead. The event will be streamed online and will feature a variety of entertainment including local poets and storytellers. You can watch it on the facebook page (it’s a public… Continue reading Happy Yorkshire Day to You!!

More sport returns this weekend – Super League and County Cricket

County Cricket returns tomorrow, Sat 1st Aug, but it will be without fans after the government decided it was too risky to go ahead with a pilot plan to allow a small number of fans to attend.  It is hoped that the pilot might be able to go ahead after August 15th. Yorkshire’s first fixture… Continue reading More sport returns this weekend – Super League and County Cricket

New local lockdown rules for parts of West Yorkshire (not Leeds)

Last night the government annouced new rules for parts of the country with high infection rates, effective from today.  This is NOT directly applicable to Leeds, but does include Bradford, Kirklees and Calderdale, so anyone who has friends or family in that area needs to be aware of them. From today, the rules for the… Continue reading New local lockdown rules for parts of West Yorkshire (not Leeds)

Spectacular Cirque du Soleil

You’re invited to a 60-minute special, featuring some of the best live show moments of ‘La Nou’a, ‘Varekai and Quidam! Rediscover these fan-favorite shows and enjoy mind-blowing acrobatics from the comfort of your home! For the whole family to enjoy! Available to watch until further notice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYvs4Avhgp0

Free Shop in Little London Tomorrow

Lots of things available to collect and all free – clothes, book, household items etc   Thursday 30th July 3pm – 5pm Little London Community Centre   Very limited numbers allowed in at any time and all the usual social distancing rules apply

Are your Electoral details up to date?

Leeds City Council is warning local residents not to lose their voice on decisions that affect them by making sure their electoral registration details are up to date. Households across the city will be receiving their annual canvas letter and are being urged to check the details are correct. The annual canvass ensures that the… Continue reading Are your Electoral details up to date?

Leeds in sculpture – a virtual tour with Leeds Civic Trust – 29th July

A virtual tour of the city of Leeds through its sculpture, statues and ornamentation: the city’s representation in physical form Originally planned as a new supper walk for the Trust, this walk has suddenly become very topical. Join Civic Trust Director Martin Hamilton as he takes you on a virtual tour round some of the… Continue reading Leeds in sculpture – a virtual tour with Leeds Civic Trust – 29th July

‘Wasted’ – The Brontes Story in a Rock Musical

Brought to you by Southwark Playhouse – part of the ‘Southwark Stayhouse’ programme https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/archive-2018/wasted/ Through the lens of a rock documentary, Wasted gives an access-all-areas account of the struggles, heartbreaks and triumphs of the three Brontë sisters Charlotte, Emily, Anne, and their brother Branwell. Brought up in a remote, poverty-stricken town in Yorkshire, without money or opportunity,… Continue reading ‘Wasted’ – The Brontes Story in a Rock Musical

Miracle Theatre – 4 plays you can watch on YouTube

The National Theatre at Home series has now come to an end, so instead here are some performances from Miracle Theatre – a non profit making theatre company from Cornwall. 4 performances, mostly filmed outdoors on Cornish Clifftops and at the beautiful outdoor Minack Theatre.   The Magnificent Three  The Importance of Being Earnest The Case of… Continue reading Miracle Theatre – 4 plays you can watch on YouTube

UK’s first Silver Pride this weekend – online

Brought to you by Friends of Dorothy a Leeds charity that champions social inclusion for older LGBT+ people by hosting regular activities and events. A welcoming inclusive group that supports members to keep well, have fun and stay connected. Over 2 days this weekend – 25th and 26th July Join Friends of Dorothy, LGBT+ celebrities and friends… Continue reading UK’s first Silver Pride this weekend – online