Entry to Ice Cube at Christmas is free, but tickets are required for access to the ice rink. What is the Ice Cube? The Ice Cube at Christmas returns, spreading holiday cheer across Millennium Square, Victoria Gardens, and Cookridge Street! A perfect way to celebrate the festive season, the event is packed with exciting attractions for visitors of…
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What’s on… Just added!! The full programme for Children’s Centres during Baby Week… All booking information below… 14 November **FULLY BOOKED Water Sensory in Hydro Pool at Armley Leisure Centre, Carr Croft, Armley, Leeds, LS12 3HB 9.30am – 10am; 10am – 10.30am; 1pm – 1.30pm; 1.30pm – 2pm. Parent and child. Book your place by…
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Back in May, 23 schools submitted manifestos from 23 children in Year 5. They wrote about what they would like to do, if voted in as the next Leeds Children’s Mayor. Over the summer, they then canvassed for votes, in the hope of getting the most votes and being elected! On 3 October, Civic Hall…
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The 14 to 20 October 2024 is Recycling Week, and this year the theme is “Rescue Me – Recycle!” It’s all about saving our recyclables from the general waste bin and giving them a new life. Child Friendly Leeds wish 5 states that everyone should take more action to protect the environment. You can play your…
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Making your street a safe place for children, young people and all your neighbours to play, hang out and have fun. National and local research has highlighted that children are not playing out in the same way they have done in recent decades. Traffic has doubled since the 1980s – more needs to be done…
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Leeds Zero Waste school uniform pop-up shops BBC 500 words writing competition for children aged 5-7 and 8-11 (opens 24 September, until 8 November) The Festival of Play!25 October to 3 November Festival of Play – Leeds Inspired page We have selected some free/low-cost Festival of Play events to feature on our guide, however, there…
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May 2021 saw the Thackray Museum of Medicine reopen after the COVID19 pandemic and also a £4.1 million redevelopment courtesy of the National Heritage Lottery Fund. Being housed in a beautiful building built in 1861 poses challenges, but a vital part of our redevelopment was to ensure our galleries were as inclusive as possible… A…
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Ahead Partnership is a Leeds-based social enterprise operating across the country for the last 20 years with the purpose of enabling young people to achieve their full potential regardless of background. The organisation was born out of the realisation that employers can play a vital role in bridging the gap between the school curriculum and…
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To many, a career making film and television programmes can feel like a pipe dream, or something that ‘other people do’, but the reality couldn’t be further from the truth! The film and television industry contributes over £4 billion pounds in spend each year to the British economy and this requires individuals from all backgrounds…
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August is the month of results! With lots of you just having received GCSE-level, AS-level, A-level, T-level and VTQ results, you might be starting to think about potential career paths. 12 August also marked ‘International Youth Day’ with the theme being all around how young people are leading the way in digital innovation. So, if…
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Sharing Talent and Recognising Success (STARS) The STARS awards celebrate and recognise the progress, achievements and talents of all looked after children and young people in Leeds aged 0-18, and have been taking place in Leeds since 2013. The awards are planned together with young people who are part of the ‘Children in Care Council’…
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Child Friendly things to do in Leeds this summer!
