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Design your smokefree playground poster

One of the ways Leeds City Council is making Leeds a better city for children and young people to grow up in, is by ensuring they have the support they need to lead healthy lives. As part of this support, the council intends to introduce a smoking ban in playgrounds around the city so young…
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Children in care are STARS for the night

Children in care from across Leeds have been treated like stars for the night at a prom style awards ceremony. The STARS awards for Looked After Children have been organised by Leeds City Council to celebrate and recognise the many achievements of children and young people in care. In order to make sure all children…
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Wanted: School recycling champions!

A new recruitment drive is looking for green minded pupils to take the recycling message to fellow classmates and their families, as part of National Recycle Week, which runs from 22 – 28 June. Enthusiastic pupils can now apply to become one of a team of waste recycling advisors for their school. (Above, pupils at Corpus…
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Young people to rock out at Kirkstall Abbey

Young musicians from across Leeds are being offered the unique opportunity to showcase their talents in an inaugural ‘Battle of the Bands’ contest set to be held in one of the city’s favourite landmarks. In what promises to be an afternoon not to be missed on Saturday 11th July 2015 from 2pm-4pm, the iconic Kirkstall…
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Leeds neighbourhoods can apply to close streets for Playday

  Residents across Leeds are being invited to apply to close their streets on 5 August and participate in national Playday.  As well as a celebration of children’s right to play, Playday is a campaign that highlights the importance of play in children’s lives. National Playday takes place every year on the first Wednesday of…
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