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Bramley Elderly Action crowned as the Leeds winner of Virgin Media’s ‘Local Legend’ campaign

Josie Armitage - April 7, 2021 0

Words: Josie Armitage Bramley Elderly Action and volunteers have been recognised for their significant contribution and vital support and activities for local older people throughout...

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Photos show how first Armley Bunting Festival is brightening the streets

westleedslife - April 4, 2021 1

Get the flags out! A community art festival will brighten the streets of Armley throughout April by displaying bunting reflecting people’s experiences of lockdown. The...

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In photos: ‘BrAmazon’ runners deliver Easter treats thanks to youngster’s generosity

westleedslife - April 4, 2021 0

Words & photos: Simon Cullingworth Bramley youngster Preston DePledge has been a fundraiser for Epilepsy Action ever since he was diagnosed with having epilepsy himself...

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Bramley’s dynamic duo are the latest West Leeds Good Eggs

westleedslife - February 21, 2021 0

A 'dynamic duo' who go out of their way to help other people in Bramley are the latest people to be thanked for their...

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West Leeds Good Eggs: Saying ‘thanks’ to the Bramley woman behind so many community initiatives

westleedslife - February 4, 2021 0

A Bramley woman who does so much for her community is the latest West Leeds 'Good Egg' to be thanked for her work. Dawn...

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Ensuring fitness of Bramley’s elderly isn’t forgotten in lockdown

westleedslife - February 3, 2021 0

Words: Jo Fiddes Getting (or staying) fit in the middle of a pandemic is tricky! It’s even trickier if you are shielding, elderly or vulnerable, as...

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Bramley’s elderly celebrate with armchair AGM – and look to future

westleedslife - October 26, 2020 0

We said this year’s AGM would be a little bit different and it was! writes Fran Graham. Instead of being in the same room, we...

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Bramley Community Shop looks to grow its online presence with new role

westleedslife - October 14, 2020 0

Someone with experience of online sales is being sought to help grow and develop an eBay store from Bramley Community Shop. The shop, based at...

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Bramley Elderly Action prepares for armchair AGM

westleedslife - October 4, 2020 1

A support group for older people in Bramley and Stanningley is holding an AGM with a difference this year due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Bramley...

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Those ‘Bramazon’ runners have been out and about again

westleedslife - August 17, 2020 0

Remember the community courier service nicknamed 'Bramazon', which is delivering vital care packages to shielded older people in Bramley, Swinnow and Stanningley? As we reported a couple...

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Backyard bingo brings community together in Bramley

westleedslife - August 16, 2020 0

THE impact of coronavirus on our way of life has been a real challenge for many of us, writes Jo Fiddes. Bramley Elderly Action’s view...

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Award for Farnley duo cooking up a treat for older people

westleedslife - August 2, 2020 0

Farnley residents Rebecca Durrant and Craig Parker have been crowned this week’s West Leeds Local Heroes, writes Jo Fiddes. These two local champions volunteered...