The Yorkshire Children of Courage Awards 2024 Raises Over £65,000
Ten extraordinary young people and a Leeds children’s charity were celebrated for their remarkable bravery and resilience at the prestigious Yorkshire Children of Courage Awards 2024 (YCCA). Held on October 18th at New Dock Hall, the star-studded event welcomed over 600 guests, including well-known celebrities, who came together to honour some of the region’s most […]
Leeds Care Home Resident Celebrates Her Centenary
October marked a special milestone at Weavers Court Care Home in Rawdon as resident Marjorie Foyston celebrated her 100th birthday in style, surrounded by family, friends and a few unexpected guests. Before the big day, staff at Weavers Court asked Marjorie if she wanted a party, to which she cheekily remarked, “So long as there is plenty […]
Mr Snow: at Courtyard Theatre 30 November – 4 January
An enchanting new production for young audiences at Leeds Playhouse – “Sometimes you come across powerful snow. Snow that comes along once in a lifetime. You have to wait until you know how to handle it.” This fun family adventure will run alongside The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe in the Quarry Theatre, ensuring audiences will […]
Lost Memories: at Library at The Lightbox, Barnsley 5 – 10 November
Encapsulating the tough reality of family caregiving, this multi-screen video installation draws on screenwriter Gary Thomas’ experience as his mother’s carer. Gary’s mother had Alzheimer’s Disease. His film installation combines documentary ‘phone footage with dramatised scenes. Lost Memories offers a moving and poignant insight into Gary’s lived experience as a caregiver, and incorporate stories submitted […]
Scope’s New Leeds Community Hub
On 3 October, the Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung and Sir Robin Millar CBE, renowned British music producer and Chair of disability equality charity Scope officially opened the charity’s new Leeds Community Hub in Brewery Wharf. The new community hub is a welcoming, accessible and multi-use space and is open to local disabled people […]
