Completed: 1100 Mile Cycle Ride for Candlelighters and Alzheimer’s Society
A team of cyclists led by Martin Mansell, CEO of EnjoyTravel.com, have completed an epic 1,100-mile journey from Leeds to Nice in under seven days, raising more than £54,000 for Alzheimer’s Society and Candlelighters. The Yorkshire Beast team, which included world record-breaking endurance veteran Andy North, began the ride on Tuesday 17th June from the […]
Rampage: at Victoria Leeds Multi-Storey Car Park on 3 July
The gladiator-style charity cycling challenge is headed to Victoria Leeds multi-storey car park next week, when competitors tackle the lung-busting climb to raise funds for Yorkshire Children’s Charity. All money raised will support Leeds-based Yorkshire Children’s Charity, working to improve the lives of children and young people living at a disadvantage due to ill health, […]
Candlelighters: Former Chair Awarded MBE
Yorkshireman Rev Stephen Redman has been awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for his services to the families of children with cancer. Stephen was presented with his award by The Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle. Stephen has been an active supporter of the Yorkshire-based cancer charity Candlelighters for more than 20 […]
Leeds Playhouse Community Shows: 27 June to 19 July
Leeds Playhouse throws open its doors for three exciting weeks of community shows. Actors, musicians, dancers, choirs, schools and theatre groups from communities across the Leeds City Region will be showcasing their skills and sharing their incredible creativity in the Quarry Theatre and Barber Studio at Leeds Playhouse from 27 June to 19 July. Open Season is […]
Recovery Runners: Building Strength Through Community
Recovery Runners is a community founded in 2021 by Jamie Heselden and Dean Smith, both from Leeds. Jamie and Dean used running as part of their recovery from alcohol addiction and wanted to help others do the same. They first began running in 2017, when they took part in the Abbey Dash – a 10km […]
