Leeds’ Homeless Women – On International Women’s Day
Simon on The Streets has raised awareness of the plight of female rough sleepers in Leeds. The theme for International Women’s Day on 8 March and its 2021 campaign is #ChooseToChallenge, and the local charity for the homeless is challenging the notion that homelessness is only about men. Women are considered to be the ‘hidden […]
Leeds Playhouse Offers Free Space to Local Artists
Leeds City Region artists will be given free theatre space at Bramhall Rock Void as well as technical support to help artists and companies as they recover from the significant impact of the pandemic. The move is part of Playhouse Connect, which aids in both recovery and reconnection for local artists. Playhouse Artistic Director James […]
Leeds Photographer Wins English Heritage Commission ‘England’s New Lenses’
Megan Mechelle Dalton has been commissioned by Photoworks and English Heritage for England’s New Lenses, and her body of work will re-tell The War of The Roses in a Yorkshire castles inspired fashion editorial. Three other artists aged 18 – 25 have won commissions: London-based Kemka Ajoku will work with Wrest Park, Bedfordshire to create […]
Candlelighters on International Childhood Cancer Day
Monday 15th February is International Childhood Cancer Day. It’s a day to think about the impact of cancer on children and their families. Every year in Yorkshire, around 150 children are diagnosed with cancer and for over 40 years, Candlelighters has been there to support them and their families. Those who know from experience will […]
Leeds MIND Appeals for Help
Appeal launched to raise £50,000 to tackle Leeds’ mental health emergency. Prior to COVID-19, expert opinion told us that an estimated 25% of people would experience a form of mental health issue at some pointing their lives. However, a recent MIND survey put this now at 50%, with the figure in Yorkshire even higher. Whilst […]
