Leeds Playhouse is 50.
The theatregoers of Leeds will no doubt be happy to help celebrate the Playhouse’s 50th anniversary this year, as audiences are safely welcomed back from May onwards. The theatre has announced an enticing season ahead, including: Six specially commissioned monologues by northern writers; a new family show; an exhibition of photographs and stories from the […]
Leeds NHS Sunflowers
Sunflowers have popped up in some of Leeds parks in April. They’re a reminder from Leeds NHS to take care of your mental health and give you information on how to get help if you need it. The sunflowers are at Armley Park, Banstead Park, Kirkstall Abbey, Pudsey Park, Roundhay Park and Temple Newsam. Each […]
Thornton’s South Square Centre Has New Residents – The Bronte Bats.
The heritage arts and community centre in Thornton, the birthplace of the Brontes, has named three bats discovered in its rafters – Charlotte, Emily and Anne. The Centre is a collection of 19th century grade II workers’ cottages, which are now providing a unique home for the bats. When the works started on the restoration […]
Spire Leeds Scanner in Operation
Throughout the pandemic, Spire Leeds Hospital has supported Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust with surgical care, diagnostic tests and treatments for many NHS patients – and now their new MRI scanner is expanding patient services. The Siemens 1.5 Tesla ‘SOLA’ system will play a crucial role in improving services to patients, with as many as 20 […]
HMP Leeds’ Inmates Fundraising for Homeless
Simon on the Streets, a local charity for the homeless, is the beneficiary of food and funds raised by inmates at HMP Leeds, helping to feed 50 rough sleepers locally. The inmates made contact with the charity before Christmas, wanting to make what difference they could. Inmate Joe Outlaw told Simon on the Streets about […]
