Donkeys: Life-saving for Leeds Man
A young man from Leeds who spent two years struggling with alcohol and drug dependency says support from The Donkey Sanctuary in Leeds and EMERGE Leeds has given him a reason to live again. EMERGE Leeds is a specialist service covering West Yorkshire, provided by Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The service works with […]
White Rose: (1) Clothing Donation Banks and (2) Boys Need Bins
(1)White Rose Shopping Centre has joined forces with The Salvation Army to install clothing donation banks for guests to donate used textiles and unwanted clothing. The initiative aims to provide a safe and efficient place for guests to donate gently-used items to be re-sold, with funds used to support the work that The Salvation Army […]
National Youth Music Theatre is Searching for Young Rising Stars
Leading youth arts organisation The National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT) has announced its shows for its 2024 summer season and dates for audition workshops, being held across the UK now and into February. The search is on for dynamic performers from all backgrounds, aged 10-23, to join the 2024 NYMT company. They will be following […]
Platforming Community Talent at Seven Arts on 26 January
Platforming Community Talent: A South Asian Cultural Showcase in Leeds by SAA-uk is supported by Leeds Civic Trust and Leeds Community Foundation. The event marks the conclusion of the successful Platform project. Over two years, the project has documented and celebrated the voices and creativity of Leeds’ South Asian community. Featuring talents like the remarkable […]
Water Polo Match Raises Funds for Hospice
Brothers Luke and Carl Smith have raised more than £1,100 for Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice after organising a charity water polo match in memory of Julian Dawson. Julian, or ‘Jules’ as he was also known, sadly passed away in 2018. Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice, based in Headingley, supported Julian throughout his illness with physiotherapy and reiki sessions, […]
