The Spire Leeds – Helping people climb mountains
Reaching the summit after total ankle replacement surgery. John Sanderson found himself struggling to walk, after many years of enjoying an active lifestyle. His severely arthritic ankle forced him to stop playing cricket because the pain was too much to cope with. His ankle had reached the point where bone was meeting bone, causing friction […]
Abi Fenton – Running miles for Leeds MIND
During the pandemic in 2020, Leeds MIND were taking double the usual number of referrals, whilst trying to cope with a 50% loss of funding because restrictions made it impossible to fundraise in the usual ways. Abi Fenton, knowing only too well how much help Leeds MIND can be for those suffering with mental ill […]
The Faversham – Now a Dedicated Events Space
Synonymous with live music, eclectic club nights, garden parties and great food, The ideally situated Faversham was the go-to for residents and students in Leeds for almost 40 years. After the toll taken on the hospitality over the past 15 months or so, the venue has been refurbished as a space for corporate events, weddings […]
Chapeltown Community Nursery Photography Exhibition (until 30 June 2021.)
A community photoshoot organised by Chapeltown Community Nursery with photographer Jonathan Turner was made possible through Leeds Inspired and supported by the Aviva Community Fund via crowdfunding. People in the community were able to have a professional studio portrait taken by Jonathan, as well as having the opportunity to take a ‘Posh Selfie’. Preschool children […]
Echoes of Thornton – A Celebration of Heritage and Community
A new interactive artwork is helping people to find out more about the area’s history and highlight the importance of community. Thornton village is famous as the birthplace of the Brontës, as well as its 20-arch viaduct and the former workers’ cottages which form South Square which were rescued from demolition in the 1980s. Those […]
