I am originally from Bramley and was diagnosed with Parkinsons six years ago, just after my 40th birthday, writes father of two Mark Wilson.
Mill Movement Exhibition at Assembly House Studios, Armley
‘Mill Movement’ is an an exhibition brought to you by the Creative Pages team who took part in Assembly House‘s recent workshops at Leeds Industrial Museum, writes Mike Winnard.
Kirkstall Festival 2015: Get ready for Kirkstall by the Sea!
Kirkstall Festival is a community fun day that takes place every year on the second Saturday in July in the beautiful grounds of Kirkstall Abbey, providing a full day of free entertainment that appeals to the whole family and community.The annual Kirkstall Festival is organised entirely by local volunteers with the kind support of local councillors, Leeds City Council, grant providers and sponsors. It currently attracts over 20,000 people throughout the day, making it one of the largest community festivals in the country. Volunteer Hannah Corah previews this Saturday’s event for West Leeds Life:
Why every community in West Leeds needs a Kevin O’Reilly
West Leeds Life editor John Baron remembers Armley community stalwart Kevin O’Reilly – and wishes every community had someone like him.
Getting to grips with finances in Bramley and Stanningley
On the hottest day of the year so far, council staff hit the streets in Bramley and Stanningley to talk about money matters and loan sharks.
Barca-Leeds set to celebrate 21 years in west Leeds
A West Leeds organisation is celebrating 21 years of working to address social problems by hosting a special conference next week.
Strawberry Lane: Future still a worry despite councillor’s assurances
Fears that Strawberry Lane Community Centre in Armley could face an uncertain future have been expressed at a public meeting.
Strawberry Lane: Leeds City College puts its case for withdrawing
Leeds City College WILL close its centre at Strawberry Lane Community Centre in Armley, a public meeting heard.
On a sultry summer’s night, Leeds’s newest hyperlocal website was born …
More than a dozen west Leeds residents pulled themselves away from their ice cold beers and blazing barbecues on a gloriously hot summer’s evening to attend the launch meeting of West Leeds Life*.
West Leeds charity Interplay funds theatre tour
The company which brought to you I Love West Leeds Festival, and This Land: the Story of Woody Guthrie are now bringing their hugely successful national tour PAINT back to our hometown of Leeds, writes Nolly Bouameur.
