Carers Week is a special time of the year when the role played by carers, 72,000 plus in Leeds, is acknowledged, celebrated and valued. At Carers Leeds, the organization providing information, advice and support to the city’s carers, it is a time when the whole staff team is excited and busy, getting the word out […]…
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We want to know what culture means to you! Breeze Arts Festival is a multi-arts festival organised by young people, for young people aged 11-19.This year the festival’s young people’s management team are hosting a photography competition for 11-19 year olds, the winners of which will have their photos exhibited in Trinity Leeds! How…
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School children from across Leeds have added their support earlier this year by adding their support to the exciting fundraising challenge by the Lord Mayor of Leeds which was aimed to create a gigantic city crest made entirely out of Lego bricks. Having worked with child friendly Leeds for several months, I felt like the…
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“It’s not really a question a 6 year old child should have to ask, is it? I told him my answer was the same as it was the first time I met him, I will be his friend for as long as he wants me to be”said Ken As part of Volunteers Week (1-12 June) […]…
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Rik Cross tells us more about the rise in popularity of Code Clubs, and how you can get involved, here in Leeds! Code Club Founded in 2012, Code Club is an international volunteer network which aim to give every child the opportunity to learn to code. They offer free volunteer-led after school clubs and teacher…
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Leeds foster carers have been recognised and awarded for the selfless work they do looking after the city’s most vulnerable children, at a special awards ceremony organised by Leeds City Council. In order to recognise those carers who go the extra mile, Leeds City Council organised the Child Friendly Leeds Foster Carer Awards for people…
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Skelton Grange Environment Centre is recruiting another batch of Volunteer Officers, thanks to funding from the Big Lottery and National Grid. Run by the charity The Conservation Volunteers, access2nature is a five year project working to improve the life prospects and wellbeing of people in Leeds, by providing a range of social, learning and volunteering…
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Dear Schools, Janice Richardson is a dialysis patient who, despite two failed kidney transplants, refuses to let serious illness get her down. She’s now putting all her considerable energy into a charity foundation called ‘Bloomin Yorkshire’, a countywide campaign to raise awareness of the importance of organ donation and to raise funds for crucial kidney…
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Stressed about your exams? Everyone feels pressure from exams and coursework deadlines – it comes with the territory unfortunately, but there are things you can do to help keep your cool, stay in control and not let stress become a problem. In partnership with Leeds website MindMate, young people have shared some of their top…
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On 17 March Public Health England (PHE) launched the new Eatwell Guide to show the proportions in which different types of foods are needed to have a well-balanced and healthy diet. The proportions shown on the model below are representative of consumption over the period of a day, or a week and not necessarily each…
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Baldersby Park, Thirsk 22-24 July 2016 http://www.deershedfestival.com. The Deer Shed Festival is the North’s premier family-friendly music, arts and science festival. Set in beautiful, rolling Yorkshire parkland, it offers a unique blend of great music and excellent family activities. Priding itself on offering something for everyone (from your new-born to your granny), Deer Shed Festival…
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Erin Ek Rush, mum of two and founder of Yorkshire Tots, tells us about three of her tried and tested family walks in and around Leeds! A family walk is a fantastic, free way to keep the entire family entertained. Whether you’re looking for a walk in the park, exploring historic ruins, or a day…
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