Yeadon Town Hall’s Clock Restored
As a result of close collaboration between Leeds City Council and the Yeadon Town Hall Community Interest Company team, this two-year project is now completed, and the clock is once again striking. Erosion over 140 years had taken its toll (no pun intended) so the clock faces were worn out. Brand new faces were delivered […]
More Yorkshire Businesses Join Supporters of Simon on the Streets
Simon on the Streets, a Leeds and Bradford charity for the homeless, has gained three more sign ups to the charity’s corporate partnership scheme. Leeds-based IT support firm, Everon, and Huddersfield’s Inspired Kitchens joined the 5 for 5 scheme at the end of 2020, and shortly after that, Leeds-based independent bottlers Peg Whisky. When lockdown […]
The Creative Doodle Book Project
Bradford’s Mind The Gap Theatre Company has partnered with York St John University to develop a creative, hands-on resource. The joint digital arts ‘Creative Doodle Book’ Project is destined to support community groups and give vulnerable and marginalised people access to the arts and to creativity. Matthew Reason, Professor of Theatre & Performance at the […]
Will Yeadon Town Hall Finally be Awarded a Grant From The Culture Recovery Fund?
We recently expressed dismay that Yeadon Town Hall had for the second time been excluded by the Arts Council when it determined which organisations would receive grants. You can read all about it here. Now, there is renewed hope that the next round of funding will recognise the value of the Town Hall to the […]
Help to Raise Smiles This Christmas
Candlelighters, the Yorkshire-based charity for children with cancer and their families, is asking people for some help for Christmas. The additional stresses this year have been overwhelming for some families, who have had to cope with changing hospital practices and government guidance, and often more financial pressure. Candlelighters has not hesitated to continue to offer […]
