Candlelighters Christmas Party
Over 400 family members from across Yorkshire joined in the festive fun last month at The Cedar Court Hotel in Bradford. It was the first Christmas Party the children’s cancer charity has held since covid restrictions were put in place. Candlelighters has for over 45 years supported families facing childhood cancer across Yorkshire by offering […]
Leeds Playhouse Invites Applications to Perform
Community groups are invited to apply to perform as part of Open Season at the Playhouse. Applications close on 6 January. From 3 – 29 July, Leeds Playhouse will hand over all the facilities that community performers need to showcase their creativity – stages, rehearsal rooms, meeting rooms and the spaces front of house. This […]
Early 2023 Gigs in Leeds
J W Francis at Jumbo Records on 28 January J W Francis has announced a run of UK shows for January and February. TICKETS / DETAILSThe NYC artist is returning with a new single ‘Dream House’. “Like finding a little sun-drenched corner of Central Park to sit down in and call your own”DIY Magazine“His particular […]
St James’ Hospital – New Eye Clinic
The purpose-built eye clinic, located in the Gledhow Wing and costing £8.5 million, has opened at St James’ Hospital after consultations with patients to make sure the design and the layout meet the needs of partially-sighted people. Craig Richardson, Director of Estates and Facilities at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT): “This is an exciting […]
Winter Ball in memory of two teenagers raises £20,000.
The charity ball was held in memory of Millie Wright and Peter Woodmansey, teenagers with cancer who both received support from Candlelighters charity, along with their families. The money raised will help children and teenagers who are receiving treatment for cancer or life threatening liver, renal and haematological conditions at Leeds Children’s Hospital. This year, […]
