Community Highlights April 2025 Magazine
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St Kitts & Nevis Association & Roscoe Methodist Church Annual Day Trip To Whitby Saturday 12th of July 2025
St Kitts & Nevis Association & Roscoe Methodist Church Annual Day Trip To Whitby
Rave Against Racism
Rave Against Racism
50th Cropover Celebration
50th Cropover Celebration
Chapeltown Neighbourhood Forum – Relaunch
Chapeltown Neighbourhood Forum – Relaunch Shape Our Future Together
Lovers Rock – Reggae Love Songs
Lovers Rock – Reggae Love Songs
Shipaway Board Game Video
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Who’s In The House? Saturday 13th July 7pm
Who’s In The House Who’s In The House2
Windrush Board
Windrush Shipaway Board
Ribbons Sculpture – Patricia Farrell
Ribbons Sculpture – Patricia Farrell
Flags Day Service
Flags Day Service July 21st
Helen France Launches “Windrush Stories” Exhibition In Leeds
Helen France Launches, “Windrush Stories”, Exhibition In Leeds
Black Umfolosi
Black Umfolosi – Gentleness Of Spirit And Song
Lamin And African Roots Band
Lamin And African Roots Band 27th July
PATRICIA’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND WINDRUSH BOARD GAME LAUNCH – CLICK TO VIEW!
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Throwback Rewind Charity Cookout for St Gemmas Hospice 25th May 2024
Throwback Rewind Charity Cookout for St Gemmas Hospice
Africa Day 25th May 2024
Africa Day
Kalabash Presents – Bank Holiday Bash
Kalabash Presents – Bank Holiday Bash
Black and Gold Saturday 1st June 2024
Sip & Sing Karaoke Table Challenges 8 June 2024
Discover a Bradfordian Banquet at Bolling Hall
A timeline of food and related equipment from the Middle Ages to the present day is on display at Bradford’s Bolling Hall Museum The exhibition at the Bradford Council-run museum, which partially dates back to the Middle Ages, takes visitors…
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75th Windrush Anniversary
Patricia Jones
Patricia Jones
Easter Holidays: 4 – Day UDM Springtime Holiday Programme | Afrikan Market Leeds | Chat and Craft in CPT
If you’re interested in booking a space for your child / children or need more information click here to access our Eventbrite page. Please see our 4 day programme:- · Monday 3 April 23 – Young People’s DIY Natural Body Products Workshop Art’s & Crafts…
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Cultural Style Week
Black Northern Women Presents
Barber B: A Play Of Sorts
Mr P and Family Presents
New Testament Church Of God
Northern School Of Contemporary Dance
Upcoming Courses WEA National 2023
Upcoming Courses WEA National 2023
Level 1 Community Interpreting Skills Check
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Community Highlights December 2022 Magazine
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Per Ankh Presents 14th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
Leeds Women’s Hub’s Winter Warmth Event
Warm Space
Tickets now available – Beyond Cancer Ball 2023
Tickets are now available for our Annual Charity Ball at The Marriott Hotel on Saturday 20 May 2023. Reserve yours by emailing: tickets@beyondcancer.org.uk or Tel: 07549 705 457 Tickets also available from Board Members, Jackie Claxton-Ruddock, Pat Saunders, Paula Swanston…
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NTGC Leeds: Christmas Carol Service
NTCG Leeds Presents: Christmas And New Year Services
We salute you, Your Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
We salute you, Queen Elizabeth, For all the great things you have done One woman of such greatness All the barriers you’ve overcome. She reigns in our hearts Even though she’s gone, Memories of sweet memories Of a woman so…
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First Bus
Following the announcement of a National Bank Holiday for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral on Monday 19 September, we wanted to let you know the service levels that will be operating during this time. A Sunday Service will…
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Soca Village – The Return
Soul Society Carnival Celebration
Carnival Line Up
Patricia’s 60th Birthday
Patricia’s 60th Pics for Patricia’s 60th can be found here. More here.
Leeds West Indian Carnival
This seems to be a first time visit for many people. I am getting lots of requests for information on events, times and locations. There also seems to be a lot of confusion between the 2 different events on Sunday…
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It’s A Lovers Ting
HELLO! Valentine’s Day – We Got You!
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Revealed: Brits Receive 5 To 10 After-hours Work Emails Per Day!
A new study by Fasthosts reveals that 60% of Brits are personally affected by after-hours work emails A new report by Fasthosts has revealed the number of after-hours emails Brits receive daily and how this impacts them in their personal…
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Coronavirus – Support For People And Communities 2022
Dear Resident This week we are pleased to bring you updates on the changes to the Covid-19 rules and guidance, the latest Covid data for Leeds, vaccination advice, business support grants and information on staying well this winter. The most…
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Kadeena Cox
“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.” Deuteronomy 31:6 #athlete #injury #christian…
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Chat And Craft In Chapeltown Is TODAY
Greetings and Grand Risings, Our Chat and Craft in Chapeltown is back, this event provides our people with the opportunity to come to the Church of God of Prophecy and learn a new craft. Our aim is to reduce loneliness by being in…
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Christmas Bin Collection Calendar 2021
Leeds City Council Jobshops – Christmas Opening Hours
Where To Get Help If You Are Struggling
You don’t have to suffer in silence if you’re struggling with your mental health. Here are some groups you can contact when you need help. Samaritans: Phone 116 123, 24 hours a day, or email jo@samaritans.org, in confidence Childline: Phone…
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End Of Year Celebration – Rosco Methodist Church – Saturday 4th December 2021
End of Year Celebration
Comnor Recruitment Agency
Mr P & Family Presents
Unity Does Maater
Our organisation is very much about education, culture, finances and health and wellbeing. At the Afrikan Market you can learn how to make natural hand gel (no alcohol) and Marilyn will also be giving a talk on the health benefits…
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Age Proud Leeds Festival events 6th – 17th September
First Bus Service Updates
We will be operating the following timetables over the bank holiday weekend to get you where you want to be: Saturday 28th August Saturday service will be running. Sunday 29th August and Monday 30th August (bank holiday) Sunday service will…
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Community Highlights – Celebrating 25 Years Of Positive News
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Information And Routes To Support For People Who Are Clinically Extremely Vulnerable
Today we have finalised a letter to all CEVs in Leeds – giving them assurance about continued support if they need it, the updated advice for staying safe now restrictions have been lifted, and informing them about a range of…
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Enhanced Leadership
Leeds Carnival
Saturday Superstars
Facilities Coordinator 2021 – Job Pack
Facilities Coordinator 2021- Job Pack
Workshops will be facilitated by local artist Marcia Browne and poet Michelle Scally
Opportunities For Young People Who Are NEET
Space2 – New Sessions!
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Launch of Women Friendly Leeds Safety Survey
Women Friendly Leeds are extremely excited to announce the launch of our Women’s Safety Survey. This survey asks for your views and experiences about the safety of women, girls and non-binary people who live, work or study in Leeds. The…
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British Sandwich Week: The Nations Favourite Revealed
With British Sandwich Week in full swing, and demand for ‘sandwiches’ spiking 49% over the past year, HelloFresh have ranked the most popular sarnies in the UK. Based on search interest, Instagram posts and views on Tik Tok, the meal…
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Carriageworks Theatre Leeds Announces Grand Re-opening With A Summer Of Live Events!
CWX re-opening launch release May 2021
Young Peoples CV19 Experiences Expressed Through The Arts | 29 & 30 May 2021 | Leeds West Indian Centre
Financial Assistant Job Vacancy
Financial Assistant job vacancy currently available with Leeds Credit Union. For any further enquiries or to apply, please forward your CV to Jess Comer, Financial Manager: jcomer@leedscreditunion.co.uk
Financial Inclusion News Bulletin 12th April – 30th April
Bulletin 374 – 30th April
Next Available Healthy Living Training Webinar
June 2021
Leeds Food Provision Map Goes Public
Food Aid Network Map
HALF TERM Events *BOOK YOUR CHILDS PLACE NOW* – CV-19 Conversations In Chapeltown Workshops For Young People
Can you help Sharon Patricia Jones raise £25,000 towards this Award winning Community Magazine?
Please donate to her JustGiving Crowd funding Page: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/sharon-jones-190?utm_id=2&utm_term=Wx76YP4VE PS. With JustGiving Crowd funding anyone can raise money to fund their own project – anything from setting up a foodbank, to buying a wheelchair for a relative or even saving…
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Community Highlights Magazine – May 2021
Covid – 19 Conversations Arts And Crafts Workshop With Valsie
120min CV-19 Conversations Online | 18 March 2021
Event dates: 18 March 2021 Event times: 7pm – 9pm Platform: Zoom Book your place via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/120min-cv-19-conversation-online-smaller-groups-tickets-145448262669
Unity Does Matter (UDM) – Let’s Talk Covid 19
UDM knows that it takes a village to raise our children, it also takes the village to support and love each other so we can move forward. Today we wish to honour all the feminine energies in our village who love…
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Wednesday 3 June – Take The Knee At 6pm And Disproportionate Deaths
Leeds Stand Up To Racism are supporting this event. attached is a flyer that you can print off for a selfie if you wish. We are asking people to do this on their doorstep or in a small socialy distanced…
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Happy International Women’s Day
Meet Five Amazing Women Who Will Be Speaking At The UK Black Business Show 2021
First Bus Increased Frequency From 8th March
Heading back to school from 8th March? We have plenty of safety measures in place on board all our buses to ensure everyone can travel with peace of mind. Great features available to help you on your journey: Live capacity…
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25 Years Of Celebrating Chapeltown And Harehills
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Next Women’s Hub Meeting And International Women’s Day Event
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Cervical Screening Focus Group For Young Women With £15 Voucher
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Community Highlights Magazine – February 2021
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God Over Covid – Patricia Jones
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Listen Up Live!
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Read about us in Yorkshire Evening Post
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Award Winning Magazine, Established in 1995 COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS – 25th Anniversary Edition
Award Winning Magazine, Established in 1995 – Community Highlights You can download this magazine directly from here
Community Highlights Celebration – Watch Video now!!
A big thank you to all Community Highlights supporters for the sponsors volunteers, articles, congratulation emails adverts basically for everything .Bring on 2021 watch this space lots of new stuff in the pipe line God is good. January deadline is…
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Lees cancer awareness
The Women’s Hub
The Women’s Hub is starting to do some very exciting things and this year despite the pandemic we intend to continue our work, we welcome new member’s on board and I would like to extend this invitation out to you…
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Congrats
We’ll done and congratulations on the 25th anniversary of Community Highlights.You should be very proud of yourself and your many assistants, volunteers and helpers through the years.Bless you Bernie W 🌹💜🙏🏽👍🏾
Congratulations for the 25 years of Community Highlight News
May the Lord bless you and protect you.25 May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you.26 May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.’ (Numbers 6:24-26 New Living Translation (NLT).With every Blessing and Kind regards.Yours SincerelyJohn Adereti Word of Grace Centre
Christmas Quiz
Tuesday Tuesday 22 December at 7 pm.Our Leeds comrde has derived a short quiz for us and you are welcome to join in via. The link is below.Garth Frankland0797 1933 512 Topic: Left Unity QuizTime: Dec 22, 2020 07:00 PM…
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Top Ten Tips for Winter Wellbeing Accessible
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Top Dog Film Festival launches virtual events this winter!
Calling all dog lovers! The Top Dog Film Festival is bounding into the UK with its first ever virtual events this December and January. The Top Dog Film Festival features a collection of heart-warming films celebrating the incredible bond between…
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Get in touch
Do you own a Business, organisation, or perhaps you’re a charity, running a local project, we here at Community Highlight want you to get in touch.[double exposure , how does that sound? The January issue deadline is mid January. comhighlights@yahoo.com…
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Prize give away for Christmas.
Community Highlights Magazine will be running competitions on Peoples FM this Sunday 6.30pm on wards so tune in and win a prize give away for Christmas.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Community Highlights. Garth Frankland Leeds Left Unity.
25th Anniversary
I would like to congratulate Community Highlights on 25th Anniversary, keeping the community updated with the latest events and news I wish you all the very best for the next 25 years Councillor Sharon Hamilton
Congratulations
Congratulations to Community Highlights for 25 years serving local residents. Keeping everyone updated on the latest news and events for so long. We (Cllr Dowson, Cllr Taylor and Cllr Rafique) wish you every success for your next 25 years.’
A festive mission
Get ready for a festive mission with the Sole Sisters and Leeds Girls Can.Join the Sole Sisters at Potternewton Park on Saturday the 21st of December for a morning of Plogging. For those of you not familiar with Plogging it’s…
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Congratulate Community Highlights on 25th anniversary
I’d like to congratulate Community Highlights on 25th anniversary, keeping the community updated with the latest events and news I wish you all the very best for the next 25 years. Councillor Sharon Hamilton
Sheaf St. Founders Launch Testbed for Post-Pandemic Events in Leeds
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Happy 25th Anniversary
Happy 25th anniversary thank you for your hard work and determination and keeping us all informed what’s happening in and out community and city with community highlights magazine. Regards fresh fm
Community Highlights First Edition
Graft Wins BBC Three’s The Rap Game UK!
Leeds-based Rapper Graft has been crowned winner of BBC Three’s The Rap Game UK. The former professional football player realised his first love was music, and put all his efforts into becoming an artist – going on to win MOBO UnSung 2018. With six…
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Happy 25th Anniversary To Our Cherished Local Magazine Community Highlights
Happy 25th Anniversary to our cherished local magazine, Community Highlights. Chapeltown has so many stories to share about its history, organisations, residents and, most importantly, our future. We really value the work of Community Highlights in bringing us together through…
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Hi Community Highlights Congratulations On Reaching Your 25th Birthday
Hi Community Highlights congratulations on reaching your 25th birthday. You have been a inspiration to the community, sustaining us with local news and words that lifts our spirit. You have been there is times of sorrow, offer kind words and…
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A Touch Of Class Caterers Would Like To Congratulate Community Highlights
A Touch of Class Caterers would like to Congratulate Community Highlights for reaching the formidable 25 years of reporting on the Leeds, news, events, celebrations and much more. We know you will continue to charter new territories in your striving…
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Let’s Sing4Jesus 2020 Is Christmas Singing For Everyone
This annual Christmas Carol Singing provides an opportunity not to be missed! Oh Come all you faithful. Come let’s us adore Him! Please join us Online this Christmas and let’s get singing online on Zoom and Facebook Christmas Carols. When?…
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Happy 25th Year Message For Community Highlights
Happy 25th year message for community highlights pxx well done girl Marie l xx
Congratulations To Patricia Jones And Community Highlights Magazine
Congratulations to Patricia Jones and Community Highlights Magazine… 25 years and still going strong! Here’s to another 25 years of your inspiring news stories and positivity for the community. Marva
Women’s Lives Leeds Newsletter
Welcome to the latest Women’s Lives Leeds / Leeds Women’s and Girls’ Hub update! Keep reading on for our latest news and details of how you can get involved in empowering women and girls in Leeds. If you want to…
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Congratulations To The Community Highlights Magazine
Congratulations to the Community Highlights Magazine on your 25th anniversary. Your positive contribution news service is very much appreciated; in Chapeltown, Harehills and surrounding areas. Thank you From Coping With Bereavement Project & Magic Hands Massage Therapist
Congratulations To The Community Highlights Magazine
Congratulations to the Community Highlights Magazine on your 25th anniversary. Your positive news service is appreciated; in Chapeltown, Harehills and beyond. Sandra
Community Highlights Is A Fantastic Resource For The City Of Leeds.
Patricia does a wonderful job of keeping people informed with positive, uplifting stories about what is happening. Congratulations on reaching 25 years. It is always a pleasure to work with you. Alison Bellamy, journalist and former Yorkshire Evening Post reporter
Cairo’s Creams Instagram
An 11-year-old boy who started a skincare business in lockdown has won an entrepreneurial award. Cairo Barrett from Leeds began Cairo’s Organic Creams from his kitchen, making moisturisers to a recipe his mum created to treat his childhood eczema. He…
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The Gateway Project
We are a registered charity based in Leeds and our mission is to support and empower communities, individuals, and groups who might be socially excluded and living in poverty. We do this through supervision, rehabilitation, counselling, skills training and confidence building. We work…
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Leeds Cancer Awareness Project – Free Online Training.
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Well Done Community Highlights Magazine
Well done Community Highlights Magazine for keeping the community of Chapeltown and Harehills informed with local news and information for 25 years. Long may you continue to support the local community.
Here’s Wishing Community Highlights A Very Happy 25th Year
Wishing you continued success for many years to come. Keep utilising your creativity to promote local news, events and business in the same way. Regards, Steph and Steven Francis…
Community Highlight Announcement
Due to covid-19 and community bereavements, Community Highlights online anniversary issue will be out early December. Also please keep an eye out for competitions coming up. Please keep sending in your thoughts, best wishes and ideas. The deadline is 27th…
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Legacy Award Winners
Jacca Cosmetics
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Chapeltown Youth Development Center – Let’s Eat
Economists Sound Warning Over ‘Charity Crunch’
Please find below the press note and report on Pro Bono Economics’ November Covid charity tracker survey. It found that there is no recovery in sight for the charity sector in 2021: service demand is expected to rise as income…
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Healthy Start Update- Supermarkets Adding Value To Vouchers – More Joining
Just an update. Great news from Co Op now this week. They have just announced adding an extra £1 when families use a Healthy Start voucher in store. Further details below. I have also listed the other supermarkets that have…
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Free Training For Volunteers Offer
Volunteering training will run as a half day courses up until March, with a variety of days and time. The course will cover the 6 topics below: · Working with a diverse community · Protecting Peoples’ Privacy · Keeping yourself…
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Well Bean Crisis Cafe Opening Times
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Happy 25th Anniversary To Our Cherished Local Magazine, Community Highlights
“Happy 25th Anniversary to our cherished local magazine, Community Highlights. Chapeltown has so many stories to share about its history, organisations, residents and, most importantly, our future. We really value the work of Community Highlights in bringing us together through…
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The Rap Game UK Series 2: Meet The Rappers
Children’s Highlights
Very proud to see my sons partner with each other to support their businesses. Brilliant concept from the both of them. Please give both of them a follow Kickstart Kamps & Bee Yourself Children’s Book and show your support. Well done boys
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Marcus Rashford launches book club so every child can experience ‘escapism’
Player promoting reading and literacy among children Follows his work to highlight issue of child food poverty Marcus Rashford has twice forced the government into a change of heart over free school meals. Photograph: Magi Haroun/Rex/Shutterstock Marcus Rashford is…
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New Tropic Festive Luxury Gift Guide… Lots Of Amazing Christmas Gifts Delivered Directly To Your Door
3rd Women HRDs Conference
C.A.H.C. Presents Nubian Noire
York Artisans
York Christmas Fair
Muyiwa Olarewaju – Gospel Artist’s OBE
SURVIVAL TO REVIVAL BOOK 25YR JOURNEY OF COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS
This book tells the story Community Highlights COMING SOON!
Project Ujima
Evolving Minds
Coronavirus – Support for people and communities – 2020
Covid Update
Lots of Amazing Christmas gifts Delivered directly to your Door!
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Community Highlights 25th Anniversary
October 1995 Community Highlights was born. I set about compiling positive news due to negative images portrayed through the media and the rest is history. So jump on board, celebrate with us, send us your messages thoughts, stories and quotes….
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A massive thanks from all of us at RJC Dance to Patricia Jones
A massive thanks from all of us at RJC Dance to Patricia Jones, for everything she has done as editor of Community Highlights. 25 years of showcasing everything positive about the community where we live and work, it has been…
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Leeds West Indian Carnival Poem
You can download the Poem directly from here.
Award Winning Magazine, Established in 1995 COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS – 2020 Carnival Edition
You can download this magazine directly from here.
Preventing A Second Of Wave COVID-19 – Advice From Experts For businesses To Prepare For The ‘New Normal’
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a dramatic increase in the number of businesses adopting thermal imaging technology to quickly test whether or not someone has a fever. But as we move past the first peak, is there a long-term need…
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Long Term Conditions Insight
I am getting in touch as part of the Leeds City Council Public Health team as we are keen to gather insight into the experience of people living with long term conditions (LTCs) during Covid-19. This is part of a…
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Become A Foster Carer In Leeds And Change A Child’s Life Forever
Leeds City Council urgently need foster carers to look after children and young people in Leeds. If you think you have what it takes, visit Foster4Leeds or give us a call on 0113 378 3538. Our friendly fostering advisers are waiting to…
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Coronavirus – Support For People And Communities – July 24, 2020
Calypso Puddings Britains Best Dish Finalist
Pat’s Golden Caribbean Calypso Fruit Crumble ,and Desserts “A Taste of the Caribbean” As seen on Britain’s Best Dish ITV 2007
Yorkshire And The Humber Adopts New ‘Quar-routine’ Following Lockdown
6 July 2020 – Almost half of the people in Yorkshire and the Humber are planning to stick to new routines of personal hygiene and sanitation once the Covid lockdown is over, according to new research. A survey for FulviSafe,…
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Oxford Farming Conference Launches monthly ‘Bitesize’ Webinars Culminating In A Digital OFC 2021
Amidst the Covid uncertainty for people, travel and gatherings, the Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) will run a vibrant series of OFC Bitesize webinars culminating in a digital OFC 2021. OFC Bitesize will run monthly, via the OFC website, from 4…
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RU OK?
RU OK? is the new welfare calls service starting from 11 May 2020. It is accessed through the Leeds COVID-19 helpline and has been established to provide welfare check-ins and contact to those who request it. The service is a…
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Youth To Have Their Say Through New Rural Youth Project Survey
The Rural Youth Project is surveying young rural people to gain insight of the ongoing Covid-19 situation and how they can be better supported during this time through a survey launched earlier this year. The results of the survey, which…
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Together Leeds
Together Leeds
An Urgent Plea from a Leeds GP – Cancer Signs and Symptoms
GPsurgent
Leeds Freestyle Kickboxing
Harron Homes
Harron lays foundations for next generation of builders with donation to construction area at Nottinghamshire primary school A leading housebuilder has made a donation to a primary school in Forest Town to help educate its students on the importance of…
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Jerk Express
Mon Cafe
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Advice If You Are Worried About Domestic Abuse
Coronavirus – Keeping Everyone Safe – First Bus
Hi All, Following recent guidance from the Government I want to update you on what we’re doing to keep our services running for essential travel and key workers. I also want to share the changes we’re making to keep customers…
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#TogetherLeeds – Coronavirus Community And Voluntary Sector Bulletin
Community Highlights May Issue 2020
International Solidarity And Resisting The Rise Of The Far Right.
Leeds Left Unity is holding a zoom meeting on the 1st May at 3 pm. The main speaker will be Marga Ferre a member of the political bureau of Izquierda Unida and a member of the Executive board of…
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Coronavirus Policing Powers
Voices Of Cancer
Sorry For Not Keeping You All Updated. 2020 Is Going To Be A Big One.
New changes for the better so watch this space. Please remember Community Highlights is run on a voluntary basis so please subscribe, support or sponsor a page and send us news, but most of all, keep each other in…
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Where To Get Help If You’re Struggling
You don’t have to suffer in silence if you’re struggling with your mental health. Here are some groups you can contact when you need help. Samaritans: Phone 116 123, 24 hours a day, or email jo@samaritans.org, in confidence …
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Unity Through Music
Roots In Boots 16th-20th Dec 2019
Infant Feeding Workshop
New Testament Church Of God New Year’s Celebration Event
Per Ankh Presents Kwanzaa Celebration
East Leeds Activities
St Martin’s Church Community Carol Service
Mad Friday XMas Party
Leeds West Indian Carnival
New You
BHI Welcomes All To Fusion Xtra Cafe
Team Creative Leeds
Carine Feuzeu – Independent Beauty Consultant
Christmas Carol Service
4th Generation Sound System
Leeds African Market Pre-Kwanzaa Special
Kele Le Roc
New Testament Church Of God
Save The Date For The Next Voices of Cancer Ball – Saturday 22nd February 2020.
The next event will be held in the brand new Emerald Suite at The Emerald Headingley Stadium. Tickets are £45 and will be available soon. The nearest hotel is Headingley Lodge https://www.headingleylodge.co.uk/
The Right Job For You
Come And See RJC Dance Youth Provision Christmas Show
Friday 13th & Saturday 14th December 7:30pm – 9:30pm at the NORTHERN SCHOOL OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE LS7 4BH Tickets; £10 – Concessions £6 Family Friday only Tickets (2x Adults, 2x Children) – £30 Tickets available from the RJC Dance office…
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Festive Ball
Join Us For The Beauty Of Kizomba
Roots In Boots
About Community Highlights…
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ALL STARS OF COMEDY Sell-Out UK TOUR Extra Date Added Due To Phenomenal Demand
All Stars Of Comedy Fresh from their recent UK Sell-out. The hugely successful international comedy clash comes to the Leadmill Sheffield, with an almighty bang… This season’s star-studded All-Star line-up is joint headlined by “CURTIS WALKER” the undisputed Don on…
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Leeds West Indian Carnival Info
Northern School Of Contemporary Dance
Coping With Bereavement Project (CWBP)
New Testament Church Of God – Annual Leeds District Convention
The Official Leeds West Indian Carnival Page
Click the link below for the Facebook page: The Official Leeds Carnival Page
Leeds Sexual Health: 4 Years Of Integration, Quality And Innovation
16th September: 12:00 – 13:00 Merrion House Meeting Suite Room 21&22 The 16th September marks the start of National Sexual Health Week. In Leeds we will be kicking off the week with a 4th anniversary celebration of the Leeds Sexual…
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Leeds West Indian Carnival
Leeds West Indian Carnival is nearly here, [August Bank Hol Weekend]. Thousands of people come from afar to watch and be part of the amazing event. Get your organisation seen by thousands. Big screen advertising in the park -Carnival Monday…
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Harehills Fitness And Fun
Groove Thing – 15th June 2019
Manchster Diaspora Market Place
Young Talent Wanted – Limitless Football Academy
Harehills & York Road Education & Training Centre
Leeds Alternative Education Conference
Black Business Expo
Unique Venue Hire
F.A.C.E. 2019
Leeds Outdoor Eid Prayer
Cultural Arts Business Start Up Exhibition Event
Birmingham And Leeds Study Group Community Ministry Of Agriculture
Soulex Dance And Fitness To Soul Music
African Market
Windrush Generation’s Carnival Of Roots And Culture
Windrush Learning Resource
Every Friday during the run up to Windrush Day 2019 on Saturday 22nd June, we’ll be releasing a short film from our Windrush Learning Resource. To get things started, here’s ‘Departing & Arriving’. Containing interviews from members of the ‘Windrush…
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SOCA Village & Caribbean Cricket Club Presents Windrush 2019 Family Day Celebration
All Stars Of Comedy Tour 2019
Leeds Charity In Chase For £5,000
A video about the hospice can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/HTtsN8ueLw0 A photo can be downloaded here: Selco branch manager Chris Aspital, left, with LATCH property services manager Manjeet Gahir, right, and other Selco staff A Leeds charity which provides housing support for…
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The 7 Don’t Do’s For A Training Provider
Everywhere you look you will find advice and opinion on how to run training courses, what to do and how to do it. Some of the advice is good, some less so. But nowhere will you find a list of…
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Freeman – A return of the award winning hit show from 2018 which is on an International Tour from 14th May until 28th June 2019
Strictly Arts Theatre, in association with the Belgrade Theatre and The Pleasance, present: Freeman “Freeman is a revelation, a piece of stunning physical theatre” Guardian ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A return of the award winning hit show from 2018 which is on an…
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🔥🔥🔥 Just 8 Weeks To Go 🔥🔥🔥 Have YOU Got Your Early-Bird Ticket Yet?
All Stars Of Comedy UK Tour 2019 EARLY-BIRD Tickets Are Going Fast! Fresh from our EPIC Manchester Sell-out. The hugely successful International Comedy Clash Is Back with an Almighty Bang Don’t Miss Out Book Online Today! UK Tour Dates Below Sunday 23rd JUNE…
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Deafblind UK April 2019
Deafblind UK Chairman takes on the Great East Swim to raise awareness of sight and hearing loss. Bob Nolan,Chairman of Deafblind UK, will be doing ‘The Great East Swim’ event during Deafblind Awareness Week in June to show that people…
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Offer From Eclipse Theatre For Leeds Community Groups
Dear all, I hope you’re all well? I’m dropping you a line about the new production from Eclipse Theatre Company, ‘Princess & The Hustler’. Set amidst the Bristol Bus Boycott of 1963, 10-year old Princess discovers what it means to…
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NTCG Events Team Proudly Presents: Festive Ball
PC Creations Leeds
Christmas is literally just weeks away and dependent on who you are that’s brilliant because you are as always very well organised, and more than ready for the Christmas festivities. Alternatively you could be like myself and many others, that…
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Winter Warmer Artist Showcase
Dates and times:Wednesday 12 December 2018, 7pm – 8pmThursday 13 & Friday 14 December 2018, 10am – 6pmSaturday 15 December 2018, 10am – 4pm Venue: Union 105105 Chapeltown Road, Leeds, LS7 3HY We’re hosting the Winter Warmer Artist Showcase in…
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Christmas Art And Craft Market
🎄💫Season Greeting’s to all 🎄💫 There will be a Christmas Art and Craft Market, being held at Roscoe Church Hall, On the 15th and also the 22nd December 2018. Stall holders will be exhibiting and selling African jewellery, Fabrics, Clothing and…
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Production Of Oliver
Hip Hop Dance Lessons
Pyramid Of Arts Presents
Where To See The 2018 RAC Rally Of The Tests
100 classic cars to challenge for glory in one of the oldest rallies in the world Spectators welcome to attend free of charge at multiple venues One hundred classic cars will be embarking on one of the most challenging rallies…
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You’re A Key Part Of Our Success – Help Us Celebrate RJC Dance
The Black History Month Magazine (BHM)
The Black History Month Magazine (BHM) is out on Wednesday in the Evening Standard. Here is the online version: https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/
Seasonal Influenza
It is that time of year again when seasonal influenza is here and time to promote the uptake of the best protection – the vaccine. Please see the link below to the Council’s public facing webpage that has a wealth…
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Pegasus Group Celebrates 15th Anniversary By Fundraising £15,000
Leading UK planning and design consultants Pegasus Group – which has an office in Leeds – celebrated its 15th anniversary by raising £15,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society. Pegasus Group has marked its landmark 15 year anniversary by raising more than…
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EVENTS PERFORMANCE AT THE ART HOSTEL BLACK HISTORY
The Seeding Art Currency, EAST STREET ARTS Hosted by the Art Hostel. ART HOSTEL KIRKGATE LEEDS SEEDING ART CURRENCY WEDNESDAY 24TH OCTOBER The Harvest. Performance by Nii Kwartey Owoo 6.00-7.00pm. Performance 30 mins followed by sharing of food. …
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How Moving Can Be A Reset For Grieving Families
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Insurance Doctors
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Cardinal Care Services LTD – Job Vacancy
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Celebrate Black History Month At Together Women!
In celebration of Black History Month, Together Women are holding our first ever Movie Afternoon! On Wednesday 24 October we’ll be showing the film Hidden Figures, based on the inspirational story of the three black women who contributed to the…
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Feel Good Cafés – A Warm Hug Of Activities And Support
Feel Good Factor, the health and wellbeing organisation is running weekly cafés for people living with long term conditions and their carers. These cafés are part of their Big Lottery Funded partnership project Healthy Lives, Healthy Homes (HLHH) which focuses…
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Celebrating Our Windrush Heroes and Sheroes
MelaninFest Family Fun Day – Saturday, 27 October 2018 from 10:00-16:00
Leeds Left Unity Monday 15th October 7pm Inkwell, Potternewton Lane
The next Left Unity meeting is at Inkwell this Monday 15th October 7 pm. Our focus will be on where we think Left Unity should be going. There has been a leftward shift in the Labour Party but as an…
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Celebrating BHM 2018 – Community Djembe Drum Sessions
Black History Month 2018 – Chapeltown Djembe Drum Circle Sessions Thursday 18th October at 6.15pm at 47, Nassau Place otherwise known as The Lodge, Chapeltown, Leeds 7. Taster session is only £5 with Guest tutor from Ghana – Nii https://www.leedsinspired.co….
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Black History Month 2018
Healthy Lifestyle For All
St Kitts And Nevis Association (Leeds)
Harehills Festival
Beyond Cancer – Celebration Of Life Event
November Walk Leader Training
Download the booking form here. https://communityhighlights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/November-2018-Precourse-information-for-VWL.pdf
Chapeltown Citizens Advice On Hand To Help With Rollout Of Universal Credit
Chapeltown Citizens Advice is helping people get ready for Universal Credit as it rolls out in full across Leeds from 10 October 2018. Universal Credit is a new benefit which helps people on a low income or not in work…
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Junior Netball
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FIFI Caribbean Delights
Leeds North East Cultural And Divesity Fundraising Dinner
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Teisha’s Hair And Beauty Salon
Veterans In Action
Groove Goin’ On – 15th September 2018
Prayer Walk 2018 (Leeds)
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BAME Carers Together
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Leeds International Concert Season announces 2018/19 Orchestral Series
Leeds International Concert Season, the UK’s largest local authority run concert season, has announced its 2018/19 international orchestral series, featuring some of the finest orchestras from around the world performing against the majestic backdrop of Leeds Town Hall. The truly…
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Rollout of Universal Credit – Useful Links
Following feedback at the latest round of Third Sector Goes Local events we have pulled together this set of key links to help organisations support their clients and prepare them for the rollout of Universal Credit in October. Universal Credit…
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Women’s Lives Leeds – Let’s Celebrate
Community Djembe Drum Circle
All New Djembe Drum Circle Thursdays! 6.15pm til 7.15pm Beginners workshop & 7.30pm til 8.45pm Advanced/Intermediate Workshop led by facilitator Diego from Mexico! £4/3 Concessions, (all classes free to Asylum Seekers, Refugees) 49 Nassau Place, Chapeltown, LS7…(otherwise known as The…
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Tai Chi Has ANew Home!
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A Summer Of Activity At RJC Dance
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Salute 2 Reggae 2nd August 2018
Voices In Praise
Windrush Birthday Event
Money Debt And Mental Health Information
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THE GREAT GET TOGETHER 23 June 2018, 11am until 3pm @ The Reginald Centre Community Hub
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Summer Solstice Festival 2018 / Two Days Of World Class Indian Music In Leeds
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Deafblind Awareness Week and Bob’s Three Peaks Challenge
Could you climb the highest mountains in England, Wales, and Scotland, and cycle the 483 mile route in between? Could you do this if you were also Deafblind? https://communityhighlights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/DBS-DBUK.pdf
LGBTQI Mental Health Consultation Leeds
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Windrush 70th Anniversary National And International Tour
Winrush And NHS
Three Job Vacancies at Chapeltown Youth Development Centre
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Insurance Made Easy
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Vows Community Enterprise
Anyone having a Windrush Event then contact us as soon as possible please: https://communityhighlights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Windrush.pdf
Experience The Magic Of Music In The Dark At Leeds International Festival
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The Revival Leeds
St Martins Church – A Celebration Of Chapeltown
Leeds Irish Health & Homes Afternoon Tea Dance
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Anger as ‘Windrush generation’ face deportation threat
Project Manager: Space for Artists – Job Opportunity
Deadline for Applications: Friday 27th April 2018 (10am) Interview Date: Tuesday 8th May 2018 Location: Patrick Studios St. Mary’s Lane, Leeds, LS9 7EH Salary: £30 – 32k Hours: 37.5 (FT) East Street Arts are looking for a Project Manager to…
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Child Bereavement UK – Volunteers For Local Music Festival
Child Bereavement UK supports families and educates professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child faces bereavement. We are fortunate enough to be the beneficiary charity for the series of family…
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Unique Minds
Leeds Play Streets Give Away!
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The Conservation Volunteers Hollybush Training Officer, Short Courses
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Leeds Irish Health & Homes
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The Conservation Volunteers Hollybush Administrator (Green Gym/Time to Shine)
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Softball Training
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Active Beyond Cancer Programme
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Save The Date 27 May 2018 – Hidden Truth Behind The Black Panther
Brother Andrew Muhammad is coming to Leeds to give us the Hidden Truth behind the Black Panther Movie · Do you want to know more about the Marvel Comic character? · Do you know why was it created? · Do…
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Strong Mothers, Stronger Daughters
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Headspace
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October Hull Talent Show 2018 – To Win £500 Cash Prize
We are pleased to announce that this year Hull Talent Show 2018 is now open for application. You may download the form online or find attached, further details can be found here: http://besthope.org.uk/talent-show/how-to-apply/ Hull indeed have got talents ranging…
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African Experience Family Event
Mens Health Fair
Step Into Spring
Clydesdale And Yorkshire Banks And Hospice UK Celebrate A Decade Of Difference
What a difference a decade can make? In 2008, the top movie of the year was The Dark Knight and Twitter claimed six million regular users. Lewis Hamilton won his first Formula 1 World Championship, and Barack Obama was elected…
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RJC Dance March Newsletter 2018
RJC DANCE STILL BLAZIN’ RURAL TOUR RJC Dance has just returned from a highly successful Tour in North Yorkshire. The organisation went on the road with STILL BLAZIN’ last month touring for the first time in over ten years. The…
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Jobs – Leeds Wood Recycling
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Leeds Rising Young Stars To Perform To An Audience Of 800+
Yorkshire Dance, the dance development organisation for the region, is hosting its annual youth dance showcase at York Theatre Royal on Saturday 24 March where Leeds finest youth dance companies will be performing.
Connecting Leeds
Socialism and the USA, Wakefield Socialist History Group and Republicanism, Leeds Left Unity
On Saturday 24 March, the Wakefield Socialist History Group are holding an event at the Red Shed (Wakefield Labour Club), Vicarage Street, Wakefield WF1 on SOCIALISM AND THE USA: MARXISM AND THE CLASS STRUGGLE IN AMERICA. It starts at 1pm ‘…
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HURRY UP, JESS
Front Room Productions proudly presents a brand new one-woman show HURRY UP, JESS: coming soon to a bedroom near you! Liv and Jess are best friends. They’ve been best friends for seventeen years, eight months, three weeks, and two days…
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ITV News Traineeship
Applications for this year’s ITV News Traineeship have just opened. Do you know people who would love to be part of the team here? If so, please pass on these details as soon as possible because there is less than…
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Generation Next Jobs Fair!! (16-29yrs)
HS2 ( High Speed Rail ) will create thousands of jobs across the West Midlands with some paying up to £600 per day. Employers are keen to attract applicants that are female, men and women from a Black Minority and Ethnic background…
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Arts And Crafts Workshop Dates
Love To Live Project
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Sister Act Live Choir – Sat 3 March Victoria Hall
See the brilliant film ‘Sister Act’ like never before, on a huge screen whilst a live 35-piece gospel choir and band accompanies the on-screen nuns, sing hit songs from the film. Watch the feel-good musical film as the Uplifted Voices…
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Mental Health First Aid
27 February at 09:00 to 28 February at 17:00 Workspace Hub 2nd Floor Northgate 118 North Street, LS2 7PN Leeds Tickets
Caribbean Lunch Every Tuesday
Every Tuesday, until 6 March Woodhouse Community Centre 197 Woodhouse Street, LS6 2NY Leeds
Gregory Porter At Leeds First Direct Arena – 13 April At 18:00 – 22:00
Gregory Porter at Leeds first direct arena Fri 18:00 · First Direct Arena · Leeds
The Leeds Soul Train
Love 4 Music Festival
Phoenix Dance Theatre – Wind Rush
LEEDS CHARITY RELEASES CD ALBUM TO CELEBRATE THE CITY
Local music charity Cloth Cat is organising a unique experience on 10th February to promote their very first CD album release which features an eclectic range of artists who have written songs about Leeds. Entitled ‘Laikin in Leeds’, using the…
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Time To Change – Cromwell Mount
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Tips For Healthy Living
Beginners Zumba
Yorkshire Dance Launches New Dance Classes For Over-55’s In Holbeck, Belle Isle & Holt Park
Everyone aged 55 and over is invited to join one of three free dance classes being launched in Leeds. Yorkshire Dance, the dance development organisation for the Yorkshire region, is adding to its already impressive range of activities for older…
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Sankofa Sistah’s Group African Market
Phoenix Dance Theatre
Dhrupadhamar: The Music Of Gods And Kings
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Another England Event: Saturday 27 January, Brodrick Hall, Leeds City Museum from 11am – 4pm.
Another England explores the ways in which Black and Asian heritage has been integral to England’s identity. We want to document the spaces and places that have played a vital role in the lives of Black and Asian people across…
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GDPR- General Data Protection Regulation Workshop
GDPR is the new EU regulation covering data protection and stands for General Data Protection Regulation. It will come into force on 25 May 2018 and replaces our current Data Protection Act 1998 and the Electronic Communications Regulations 2003. So…
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Launch of A New Age Friendly Scheme in Leeds
Come In And Rest – Launch Event: Thursday 25 January, 12pm at St Gemma’s Hospice, 329 Harrogate Road, Leeds LS17 Age Friendly Leeds is set to launch a new scheme to help make Leeds a great city to grow old…
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Women With A Mission Prayer Breakfast – 24th March 2018
Caribbean Foodie – 307 Roundhay Road, LS8 4HT
Chinese New Year Festival 2018 on 18/02/17 Sunday at Leeds Town Hall
Adult Dance Classes
Whitney Tribute Show Sat 27 Jan At 20:00 · Myrtle Tavern Meanwood · Leeds
Sunday Joint At The HIFI (LEEDS)
Royal Sounds (Free Entry), 21st January 2018 – Our first proper Sunday Joint of the new year features the freshest reggae outfit on the scene: Royal Sounds. They have rubbed shoulders with the giants as sessions musicians, but are now making…
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Our Black Inventors
Black Tie ‘Soiree’ Ball
Leeds Left Unity January Newsletter 2018
Our next three meetings to be held at Inkwell, (the former Shoulder of Mutton) Potternewton Lane at 7 pm. We will be able to give lifts to most areas of Leeds after the meeting. The crisis in the NHS and…
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Sisters Empowerment Circle The Immeasurable Value Of The Black Woman – Together We Rise
Dear Sisters please find below details of the Sisters Empowerment Family event on the links below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ws1RTTExWKw Book your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-immeasurable-value-of-the-black-woman-together-we-rise-tickets-41640675381
Vibe Performing Arts Academy
The Voice Online – Update
RJC Dance Spring 2018 Newsletter
Pre Valentine Live Concert And Dance
Angelica Presents:
East St. Arts – Adult Learning
We still have a few places left on the following arts courses starting in mid January (please also see below): Venue: The Reginald Centre Library – 263 Chapeltown Road LS7 3EX Wednesdays 10 am – 12 noon from 17th Jan 10…
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Latest Updates From Time To Shine
Beyond Cancer Annual Charity Ball Saturday 12th May 2018
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Leeds Choir Sing For Their Hearts
Leeds choir sing for their hearts to support local heart charity’s viral, celebrity-filled Christmas campaign A local choir will bring festive cheers to Leeds commuters tonight (Thursday 21 December) in support of Leeds-based charity Heart Research UK’s viral, celebrity-filled Christmas…
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Never Land New Years Eve 2017
New Testament Church Of God – Festive Events
East Street Arts Adult Learning Course Opportunities Spring Term 2018
Venue: The Reginald Centre Library – 263 Chapeltown Road LS7 3EX Wednesdays 10 am – 12 noon from 17th Jan 10 week course Name: Learn to Draw from Scratch! This course introduces beginner drawing techniques and is also suitable for…
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Lloyd Brown – 2018 Pre-Valentines Concert and Dance
Duara Healing Circle
Date for your diary! 19th Jan @ReginaldCentre 5-7pm, Hindustani Vocal Workshop – Special Guest Kirtan. Explore the healing of the voice as we express ourselves, learn Indian music & coming together as women in a traditional style workshop. Please bring…
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Support After Rape & Sexual Violence Leeds – Christmas Opening Hours.
Tom Paine Memorial Dinner Monday 29th January 2018 At 6pm
The Tom Paine memorial event will be held this year at the Union on Great George Street on Monday 29th January 2018 at 6 pm. Sadly the owner of Faruzes has died. We hope to in-cooperate a short memorial to…
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Zara McFarlane – Friday 9 February 2018 – The Howard Assembly Room, Leeds
Singer-songwriter Zara McFarlane is fast becoming the UK’s foremost Black British jazz vocalist. She plays from her new album ARISE, exploring the meeting points between British Jazz sounds and the rhythms of Jamaica namely; Reggae, Kumina, and Nyabinghi. Produced by…
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Geraldine Connor Foundation
Very excited to announce that Leeds Carnival Choir will be joining Motown alumna, Kim Weston, for an evening of calypso classics and soul at the Mandela Centre in Leeds on Friday 15th December. Book your tickets asap at http://bit.ly/2k9aTTX. Looking…
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Support After Rape & Sexual Violence Leeds
Support After Rape & Sexual Violence Leeds We’re recruiting a Service Support Co-ordinator! Role: Service Support Co-ordinator Hours: 21 per week (0.6 full time equivalent), including some evenings and occasional weekend days as required Salary: £28,203 pro rata (£16,922 actual)…
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The Place To Be
Leeds Grand Theatre And Opera House – WE’VE GOT CHRISTMAS WRAPPED UP!
O come all ye faithful and celebrate the joy of Christmas at Leeds Grand Theatre, City Varieties Music Hall and Hyde Park Picture House. In keeping with a tradition that spans more than 100 years, our three iconic venues will…
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Kwanzaa Celebrations 2017
Phun In The Sun
Ken’s Man & A Van
Ken’s Man and a Van Removers is a moving service that’s focused on providing absolute satisfying services to our loyal customers whose demanding services: we make our priorities. Our goals are geared towards responsive services that meets our customers’ needs…
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Leeds Homeshare
Do you have a spare room ? Would you like help with tasks around your home like cooking and cleaning ? Sign up for Homeshare and we will match you with someone who can provide the support you need. We…
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Fever FM Xmas Issue
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RDCJ Xmas Special-Leeds 28 December 2017
Yeadon Amateur Operatic And Dramatic Society Christmas Concert
Jack And The Beanstalk
H.U.M. Gospel Choir
Stone Love
Big People Tings
Time To Shine
Table Top Sale.
A group of us are currently trying to fundraise to support the survivors of the recent hurricanes in the Caribbean. We are hoping to be able to send various basic (e.g toiletries, dried food etc) to the islands worst hit…
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New Cloud-Based Start-up Puts Charities And Non-Profits In The Frame
Monday 27th November 2017 – ‘Compliance Compendium’ provides regulatory products to hard-working philanthropic businesses. A new start-up is set to redefine the way small businesses, charities and non-profits meet the demands of UK & EU regulations – by providing their…
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Love Revive
The 15th Anniversary Of Real Deal Comedy Jam – Xmas Special
The 15th Anniversary of Real Deal Comedy Jam – Xmas Special: Chrimbo Limbo Tour with HBO Def Comedy Jam star WIL SYLVINCE (USA), MO THE COMEDIAN, SLIM & KANE BROWN performing live at PRYZM Leeds on Thursday, 28th December 2017….
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The Leeds Soul Train – Friday 1st December
In Loving Memory Of Sister P – Saturday 9th December
Old School Vibes – Friday 1st December
Hello From The Winter Friends Owl!!
Promoting the Winter Friends campaign on behalf of Leeds City Council. The aim is to reduce cold weather related illness and excess winter deaths which remains a concern for Leeds. This will be tackled through the Winter Friends campaign which…
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INNER NORTH EAST COMMUNITY COMMITTEE – 4 December 2017, 6pm – 8pm, Reginald Centre
The next Inner North East community committee meeting will be taking place on Monday 4 December at the Reginald Centre between 6pm and 8pm. Refreshments will be served at 5.30pm, for a 6pm prompt start. The workshop element of the…
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Kingston Volunteer Tour Experience
Trump: Nuclear Apocalypse Or New Cold War? Kate Hudson, Swarthmore Centre, Saturday 25 November 2 pm
Leeds Left Unity is hosting a meeting with Kate, General Secretary of CND on the dangers to world peace posed by the Trump Presidency. https://communityhighlights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/trunpa42017.pdf
Motivational Speech And Live Music
Dougy
Jamaican Birthright Programme
Addictive Christmas
Sing Freedom
Free Bespoke Training Courses for Professionals
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LGBT* And Mental Health Training For Professionals
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Christmas Market – Saturday 25th November 10am to 1pm
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RJC Dance Youth Provision Christmas Show 2017 ‘Light it Up’.
Young people aged 9 – 19 years from RJC Dance Youth Provision will be presenting the annual extravaganza, showcasing their talents and skills. In this festive spectacle, choreography, spoken word and performance will usher in the Christmas spirit of…
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AKHU Designs Presents “Wrappers Delight” – Head Wrapping Workshop
Trump: Nuclear Apocalypse Or New Cold War?
Saturday 25th November Leeds Swarthmore Centre Speaker: Kate Hudson pc., General Secretary of CND (Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament) Left Unity Leeds The threat of nuclear war is at it’s highest level since the Cold War. The United States is preparing…
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Keep The Faith Network – This Is Going To Be A Sell Out!!
Tickets now available for Christmas run of gospel drama Take Me Back written by Angie Le Mar It’s gonna be a sell out! Click HERE buy tickets Do you need a quick, inexpensive and effective way to promote your…
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WHAT HAPPENED AT LEEDS IS HAPPENING IN LEEDS
Soviet Leeds’ presentation “What Happened At Leeds”, a performance inspired by the Leeds Peace Summit of 1917, is being staged at ChapelFM in Seacroft, Leeds on Saturday 11th November at 7:30pm. The event features readings of the speeches made by…
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Vacancies At The Big Lottery Fund
You might have heard that we are making changes to how we work in England to help us serve people and communities more effectively. We aim to work with people flexibly and on their terms; working closer to communities; improving…
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12 Tribes Presents: Dance Showcase And Poetry
Oakwood Festive Extravaganza
Saturday 11th November 2017. Oakwood Clock Festive Market 12pm – 9pm Festive Light Switch On From 6pm – 7pm
Chapeltown Winter Festival
Chapel Allerton Festive Lights Switch On
Life Insurance
Imperial Homes
Food, Diabetes And Ethnicity (FOODEY) Study Fair – Wednesday 8th Nov 2017
Creative Cuisine
NTCG Leeds Festival Ball
Carnvial Messiah The Film Nov 2017 By Diane – Howse Crew
Hip Hop History Month
Leeds Carnival Annual Presentation & Dinner Dance – 11 Nov 2017
Caution! Collective – Show 1
3 November at 20:00–23:00 Seven Arts Leeds 31A Harrogate Road, LS7 3PD Leeds Report Live music venue 0113 262 6777 info@sevenleeds.co.uk NOV3 Caution! Collective – Show 1 clock 3 November…
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FREE EVENT! LEEDS CAPITAL OF CULTURE BID – BIG SEND OFF!
FREE EVENT! LEEDS CAPITAL OF CULTURE BID – BIG SEND OFF! Leeds 2023 are holding a (FREE) Arts & Food street festival to celebrate the hand in of our bid book on Friday 27th October in Quarry Hill. 😁 ……
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Winner of C50 award for Law
Jason Pitter QC. Born in Chapeltown, become first Black Queen’s Counsel in North of England in 2014.
Geraldine Connor’s Epic Masterpiece – Carnival Messiah
Nobody who attended the performances of Geraldine Connor’s epic masterpiece Carnival Messiah at Harewood House will ever forget it. Leeds-based director Ashley Karrell’s film takes you closer to the action than ever before – huge cast, loud music, spectacular carnival…
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HULL TALENT SHOW 2017
The moment you have been waiting for is finally here, Hull Talent Show 2017 The New Walton Club, Hull 6pm –…
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Black History Month Poster
https://communityhighlights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/BHM-Poster.pdf
Tributes To Teacher Who Brought Caribbean Pan Sounds To Leeds
RJC Dance Youth Provision Christmas Show 2017 ‘Light it Up’
Young people aged 9 – 19 years from RJC Dance Youth Provision will be presenting the annual extravaganza, showcasing their talents and skills. In this festive spectacle, choreography, spoken word and performance will usher in the Christmas spirit of celebration…
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Back To The Heart Of Worship
H.U.M. Gospel Choir
Love In Action
Catalonia – Monday 23 October 7 pm. Inkwell, Potternewton Lane
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Mugenkyo Concert In Leeds
MUGENKYO TAIKO DRUMMERS with special guest – master drummer from Japan HIROSHI MOTOFUJI www.taiko.co.uk Date: Sat 11 November 2017 Venue: Carriageworks Theatre, Leeds Start time: 8.00 Ticket line: 0113 376 0318 Ticket prices: £19/ £17 concession / £12 U18’s Website:…
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Stand Up To Racism Conference
In ten days time, our national conference brings together anti-racists from across Europe to discuss combating the rise of racism, Islamophobia & anti-Semitism. This event is a crucial opportunity to discuss how we turn this growing movement into an agent…
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The African Market & Black History Month Showcase – Hosted By BACC
St. Kitts-Nevis Returning Nationals Association Presents: ANSAR St Kitts 2018
Black History Month – One To One Show – BCB Radio
Maya Angelou Poem
An African American Author and one of the greatest poets too, Can you imagine for just one minute, all the things that she went through? Expressing herself through powerful words, Her legacy will live on; her voice will be forever…
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Half Term Family Fun at Carriageworks Theatre
This October half term, Carriageworks Theatre is thrilled to present a host of great productions for young people this half term, with a wonderful array of inspiring work for children and their families. Launching half term is the most…
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Hotep Ninty – Black History Presented By The Youngers
HULL TALENT SHOW TO WIN £500 – APPLICATION IN PROGRESS, SO APPLY NOW!
Please be inspired to apply as individual, group, charity or schools. Preparation in progress, click on the following Eventbrite link for details about the event and ticket; https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hull-talent-show-tickets-37120879550?aff=es2 Also, click on the following link to check out our…
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Roundhay St John’s Primary School Newsletter
https://communityhighlights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Roundhay-St-Johns-Primary-School.pdf
OCTOBER EVENT BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2017
Welcome, October Black History Month is finally here. There will be plenty of celebration in the City of Hull to mark this remarkable month. HANA FASHION SHOW OCT 7; 12PM – 5PM @ JUBILEE CHURCH Happy Celebration Hull…
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Community Black History Event – Saturday 28th October
Magical History Tour – Leeds Black History Walk
Brotherly & Sisterly Love Dance Saturday 18th November 2017
Community Songs 2017
RJC Dance Autumn/Winter 2017 Season Newsletter
Leeds West Indian Women’s Group Black History Month
Rocky Point Southsiders In Association With Sensation Sound Presents
TIN Arts & Yorkshire Dance awarded £390,000 by Arts Council England’s Ambition for Excellence Fund
TIN Arts and Yorkshire Dance secure funding to launch The Talent Hub, a professional development programme for dance artists with learning disabilities, autism or other additional needs TIN Arts, a leading inclusive dance organisation based in Durham City,…
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Brain & Brawn Fitness
Free Autumn Half Term Dance Camp 2017 for boys & girls aged 12 – 17years
RJC Dance’s upcoming Free Autumn half term dance camp 2017 which takes place at: Mandela Centre, Leeds LS7 3HY from Monday 23rd – Friday 27th October. 10:30am – 2:30pm daily. Photo Credit: Andy Wood.
Learndirect Free Courses
I would like to take this opportunity and introduce you to Learndirect. We are one of the largest training providers in the uk. http://www.learndirect.com/ Our main aim is to help, inspire and support people in gaining skills and…
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Phun In The Sun Caribbean Tours Ltd
https://communityhighlights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/PHIS-Trips-2018.pdf
Beyond Cancer Annual Party Event Celebrating Breast Cancer & Prostate Cancer Awareness
St Kitts And Nevis Association (Leeds) Trip To Blackpool Saturday 21st October 2017
Departing 9am promptly outside Roscoe Methodist Church, Francis Street Leeds, LS7 4BY. Back in Leeds by 8:30pm Adults – £15 Children under 12 – £10 Caontact Vince: <b>07903-101239</b>
October Black History Month UK – Saturday 28th October 6pm – 9pm
Leeds Left Unity is meeting on Monday 25th 7 pm at Inkwell, Potternewton Lane to discuss our Autumn programme.
We already have agreements from Kate Hudson {the dangers of nuclear war?} and Keith Faulkner {Trump and fascism?} to speak. Plus Miguel is keen to a session on Health Satiety regulations aimed at trade unionist and those in low…
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Phun In The Sun Trips 2018
https://communityhighlights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Phun-In-The-Sun.pdf
East Street Arts Adult Learning Courses Autumn 2017
IMPROVE YOUR DRAWING AND PAINTING SKILLS! (LLDD Course – please see fee information) 10 week course Tuesdays 1pm to 3pm Start Date: Tuesday 26th September Venue: Inkwell, 31 Potternewton Lane, Leeds LS7 3LW You will: • Improve existing…
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Always Wanted To Come Back To Netball?
Queen of Chapeltown – 11 September at 16:00, West Yorkshire Playhouse, 6 St. Peters Square, LS9
CASYL – Caring & Sharing Your Loss…
…is the new name for Chapeltown & Harehills Community Bereavement group and as they explore developing a more comprehensive approach they are seeking the involvement and input of a wide range of people from all communities across the area. https://communityhighlights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/CASYL-ENGAGEMENT-EVENT-SEPT-2017.pdf
Beyond Cancer – Upcoming Events
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Carnival 50th Anniversary Poetry Scroll – A 50th Anniversary Keepsake For Your Home!
50th Anniversary Products. There will also be a stall on Saturday 9 September at Chapeltown Arts Festival and various dates to be confirmed at the West Yorkshire Playhouse https://communityhighlights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/carnivalscroll.pdf
Community Highlights – 50th Carnival Issue
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Chapeltown Arts – Leeds Carnival 2017 Photo Project
Black Music Festival
Childhood – Stories Of Old
Memories – Charting The Journey
Young At Arts Invites Everyone To Relive The Legendary Blues Parties Of Chapeltown
Red Gold Green and Blues a free two-day workshop celebrating Chapeltown’s Blues Parties & Sound System Culture Fri 1 Sep, 11am – 5pm & Sat 2 Sep, 11am – 5pm Roscoe Methodist Church, Chapeltown Road, LS7 4EE Book free places…
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UK Gospel Sector Music Industry Business Event
Northern Region Study Guide Group
https://communityhighlights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/NRSGG-170917.pdf https://communityhighlights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/BLACK-HISTORY-MONTH-2017.pdf
Nevis’ Folklore Extravaganza
Search for a Star competition at Cardigan Fields, Kirkstall Road, Leeds
Calling all budding young singing stars – it’s your chance to shine! A competition to find the next young singing sensation is coming to Leeds this summer. Are you an aspiring pop star or know someone who has amazing vocal…
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Good Times – Old School Vibes
Kingdom United Presents Refuelled
ENTERPRISING BREAKFASTS DELIVER RESULTS FOR UNITY BUSINESSES
Leeds-based Unity Homes and Enterprise has taken the lead in helping its business tenants to grow by organising a series of breakfast seminars and workshops facilitated by industry experts. Delivered in partnership with Path Yorkshire, a charity specialising in projects…
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Leeds Carnival Village 2017 Right Up
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Chapeltown Children’s Play Scheme celebrates – Carnival 50th Anniversary
As part of a year long events celebrating the Leeds West Indian Carnival 50th Anniversary, Mr Arthur France MBE – better known as Leeds own ‘Mr Carnival’, was invited to speak to a group of 50 children aged 5 –…
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TSL Goes Local to Explore Community Cohesion and Resilience.
**Bookings now open** Third Sector Leeds Goes Local workshops take place in each of the three areas of Leeds twice a year: East North East, West North West and South East. Past conversations have included poverty, inclusion, the environment, domestic…
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Radio Aire Young Hero Awards
Plenticupcakesfull – Homemade Cupcakes. Freshly Baked On The Day.
REGGAE-XRCIZE
Our Soul Turned Inside Out Trailer
Our Soul Turned Inside Out trailer from Kim Johnson on Vimeo.
Please check out this event at the South Yorkshire Festival this coming weekend:
Leeds Carnival – EVENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We are looking to recruit event volunteers for the 50th Leeds Carnival event on Monday 28 August, might you be able to circulate the text and link below among your networks? Any support, retweets and shares would be massively appreciated!…
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Barbados Association Family BBQ And Funday Including Cake Sale
Looking forward to this. It was a great day last year full of fun, good food and GREAT company! Saturday August 19 at 13:00.
SOCA Village Presents:
Unity Does MAATer Group
Greetings Brothers and Sisters, I hope that this message finds you in great health, for our fourth event we have decided that our children from the community will celebrate and present our Ancient Heroes and Sheroes without apology during black…
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Wanted! Beauticians. Hairdressers. Salon Owners. Makeup Artists.
For more information please contact Nikki on 07342-968113
Scene Stealers – Readkraft Designs
Path Yorkshire – Empowering Individuals and Communities
https://communityhighlights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Path-Empowering.pdf
Independence Celebrations Presents:
People In Action
RJC Dance one week Summer Dance Camp to start next week
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Availability of the Reginald Centre
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Summer Bands – Stroke of Genius – Norma Hutchinson Park
https://communityhighlights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Norma-Hutchinson-Park-2017.pdf
Black Music Festival- 27th August 2017
Kingdom United: Leeds Gospel Movement MUSiCiANS UNiTED
Reginald Centre Community Hub Summer Timetable
https://communityhighlights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/SUMMER-Timetable-2017.pdf https://communityhighlights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Durra-Woman-Circle.pdf
MBOKA FESTIVAL, THE GAMBIA 2018 – Here We Come!
Love Parks Week, 14 – 23 July 2017
Get involved and help us celebrate on social media by using #CFLis5. Please visit our website to find out about our Big Birthday Bonanza event in Leeds city centre on Sat 22 & Sun 23 July.
The Friendliest Rugby Club In The Solar System
Child Friendly Leeds: Big Birthday Bonanza 22 – 23 July 2017
2017 Summer Activities Funded by the Inner North East Community Committee
https://communityhighlights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Cluster-Booklet-2017.pdf
The Superposition Presents ASMbly Lab 2017 Festival dates: 26th July to 6th August
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The RnB Party every Saturday! Sat 20:00 · Rum & Reason · Leeds
IDOP Leeds 2017 Community Event Grants
A little later than usual but we are pleased to announce that applications for community event grants for International Day of Older People (IDOP) 2017 are now open. International Day of Older People is celebrated worldwide on the 1 October…
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Left Unity in Leeds
Our next planning meeting will be on Monday 17 July 7 pm Inkwell, Potternewton Lane. Please try to come along to help us plan our Autumn programme. We are a small group but will continue to generate discussion, debate and…
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So You Got Soul?
Keeping up with our monthly events. Randyman Productions is proud to annouce our next ” So You Got Soul?” night on Friday 28th July at Paradise Sunset Bar and Grill. Expect the very best in Neo Soul, Funk, Soul, Reggae,…
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I Love Jamaica Day 2017 – Live entertainment, fun family activities, yummy Jamaican food & more!
Join Us For Worship
Grandparents Social Link / Come and Lime
New University Programme
The University of Leeds Launches New Positive Impact Partners (PIP) Programme Get involved with the PIP programme today to build capacity and encourage positive social change! Together, the University and the Region’s vibrant, active Third Sector create a collective of…
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Young At Arts Food Glorious Food
Melo D’s Birthday Lovers Rock Showcase Saturday 5th August
Youth funding approved in Gipton and Harehills
Leeds City Council has made £310,000 available to support work in local communities targeted at young people who are Not in Employment, Education or Training (NEET). Targeted primarily at supporting vulnerable groups and young people who have been NEET for…
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Alwoodley Summer Fayre 15th July 2017 – 2pm to 6pm
Chapeltown Youth Resident – Passes Audtion for National Centre for Circus Arts
Zion Webber a young Rastafarian age 12 years old and a pupil at the OFSTED Outstanding CAPA Juniors Performance Arts School (Wakefield), has recently found out the amazing news that he has a conditional place at The London Centre of…
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The Jamaica Society (Leeds)
Come and celebrate our 40th Anniversary and 35 years of independence with us! Book your tickets now to avoid disappointment!
Outdoor Reggae All Dayer – Sat July 8th – 15:00 The Fenton Leeds
October Black History Month
Two prgrammes for July
‘Young at Arts’ serves up a free treat for the over-55s in Leeds
Food, Glorious Food an afternoon of fun, feasting and festivities Saturday 8 July, 12.30pm – 5.00pm Left Bank, Leeds Cardigan Road, LS6 1LJ Tickets are free but must be booked in advance: 0113 243 8765 Yorkshire Dance can assist with…
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Summer Schools at Inkwell – last few places remaining
Please see the following information and the attached poster promoting our East Street Arts July summer schools based at Inkwell. We have a few places left, so please get in touch if you are interested. Contact details are at the…
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The Wesleyan Holiness Church Skegness Beach Day Trip
Real Feel Dance Events
So You Got Soul – 10 Year Anniversary – Friday 25th August
Leeds West Indian Centre Presents…
Denzel Washington Reveals The Heartbreaking Journey…
SOCA Exercise Club
Small Axe Band Sunday August 27th Leeds 50th Anniversary Special
East Street Arts Summer Schools
https://communityhighlights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/drawing-and-painting-summer-schools-at-inkwell.pdf
HULL TALENT SHOW: 2017 Application Open
Hull Talent Show is Hull greatest healthy competition and fun for young and emerging artist to showcase their art in a friendly atmosphere. Application is in progress, please apply NOW! You are in control of whatever art you choose…
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Celebrate Mandela The Legacy
New Testament Church of God Leeds Presents Life4You
Caribbean4life Foodie – 307 Roundhay Road, Leeds, LS8 4HT
UMM DELICIOUS CARIBBEAN CHICKEN. Eat In – Takeout or we deliver 0113 4405832
C’town Studio 5 Week Meditation Course
New 5 week Meditation course starting from June 6. Classes held on Tuesday mornings at 11-12 or Thursday evenings from 6.30-7.30.
Leeds West Indian Carnival
New Activities Happening In Lingfield
Magnum Artifex Dance Entertainment – Refresh It #3
St Kitts And Nevis Association Trip To Southport 24th June 2017
Leaving at 8:30am from Roscoe Church Adults £15.00 Under 14 £10 Contact Irma on: 0796-992382 Please support.
Are You Concerned About Wellbeing In Chapeltown?
How does religion support you and others? What do health providers need to know? When Saturday 17 June at 10:00am to 3:00pm Where Roscoe Church Hall, 132 Chapeltown Road Leeds LS7 4EE Come and explore these issues in a friendly…
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Women’s Lives Leeds
Duara Women’s Healing Circle
Your Health Matters
Support After Rape & Sexual Violence Leeds
Jamaica National Council Huddersfield Presents…
Community Highlights 21st Anniversary 2016 Youtube Video
Shekinah Women’s Conference
Lamin & African Roots Live Band
4th Generation Sound System
Leeds West Indian Centre Women’s…
Gina Yashere
Evening Post Neighbourhood News – Community Highlights
Sonia Sandhu – Vibrant, Vegan Indian Street Food
Calling all Young Kings, Queens, Parents, Carers & Guardians!
POE is delighted to announce that we will be running a FREE 13-week project on all things music! We are looking for youngsters aged 11-16 who would be interested in making and recording a track, even if performing isn’t your…
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The Lord Mayor Cordially Invites You To:
A celebration of Small Groups and Charities in Leeds and The Launch of Funding Leeds 9.30am – 12.30pm Wednesday 28 June 2017 Banqueting Suite, Civic Hall, Leeds If you are part of that vast number of small charities and groups…
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Keep our NHS Public. Vote NHS
Nationally and locally Left Unity is fully behind Corbytn’s election campaign. It represents a significant advance on on the last few elections. Leeds Left Unity at out last meeting has decided to help distribute Leeds Keep our NHS public cards…
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Touchstone Support
Working in partnership with Joanna Sadgrove at Leeds University, exploring how faith and religion can or should support people in the Chapeltown community. We are also looking at providing health providers with information they need to know to be more…
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Calypso Dance Class
Are you ready for some more HAPPY HAPPY information? To help celebrate Leeds 50th Carnival Anniversary. I will be doing a Calypso dance class. NEW VENUE INFO: Studio at St Aidan’s Church, Harehills, Leeds, West Yorkshire, Elford Place…
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Muhammad Ali Peace Garden
LEEDS WEST INDIAN CARNIVAL 2017 – CELEBRATING 50 YEARS
Subdub Saturday 27th May 2017
Kizomba Mondays @ Tiger Tiger Leeds
Carnival Mash Up
THE GREAT GET TOGETHER – 17 June 2017, 12pm until 3pm @ The Reginald Centre and Reginald Park.
In celebration of Jo Cox’s belief that we have more in common than what divides us. We would love you to be part of The Great Get Together event that is taking place at The Reginald Centre and Reginald Park….
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Neruka’s Soup Kitchen
Arts and Venues Job Opportunities
We currently have a number of job opportunities available in our section: Carriageworks Theatre Programme Manager SO1 – £25,951 to £27,668 Deadline: Thursday 25 May 2017 The Carriageworks Programme Manager will plan and programme various strands of activity including artistic,…
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The Dancehall Kingz
Soul Society North
Roma Cafe & Advice Centre Family Fun Event
Caribbean4life Foodie
Caribbean4life Foodie is a seated eatery and take away are celebrating their new opening throughout May by offering a free Caribbean punch with every large meal or an order over £10. We also offer a free delivery service.
Black Music Festival Presents Unsigned 2017
New Testament Church Of God – Divine Restoration
Northern Region Study Guide Group – Black History At Its Best…
Grand Opening – Uptown Up
Opening Times: Monday – Saturday 8.00am – 21.00pm Sunday 11.00am – 19.00pm
4th Generation Sound System
Keep Racism Out of the Election
– Stand Up To Racism is launching a nationwide campaign to keep racism out of the general election. – We are calling on parties and candidates to refrain from the scapegoating of migrants and refugees and take responsibility for halting…
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Grrove Thing. Old & New Classic Soul/R&B – Saturday 30th September 2017
Community Highlights Pre-Carnival Issue Is Out Mid June 2017
– Please Get In Touch If You Are Doing Anything For The Leeds West Indian Carnival – Maybe you are a troupe, a business or an organisation? This is a pre-celebration Issue you really can not miss. Contact at: comhighlights@yahoo.com
LEEDS WEST INDIAN CARNIVAL 2017 – 50TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS PROGRAMME
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Announcing 50 Years Of The Leeds West Indian Carnival
Thousands of visitors are expected to flock to the city’s Potternewton Park on Bank Holiday Monday 28th August for the dazzling procession of floats and stunning costumes from across the UK. The parade already looks set to break records with…
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Saladmaster Is Coming To Town
– A health and Nutrition Company – Saladmaster is opening a branch on Chapeltown road, Leeds in the old BHI building (Black Health Initiative) This is a health and nutrition company that has been going since 1946 – for more…
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Louis Stores
Opening Times: Monday – Saturday 8.00am-21.00pm Sunday 11.00am – 19.00pm
Mayan’s Fusion Cooking
New Testament Church Of God
Hon. Marcus Garvey Hidden Truth Breakdown
https://communityhighlights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/hiddentruth.pdf
Bubble Schmeisis in Leeds & Huddersfield
Delightfully amusing Bubble Schmeisis coming to Leeds 7 May and Huddersfield 8 May on UK tour. Interviews and review tickets available. Writer and performer Nick Cassenbaum found what he’s looking for In East London’s last remaining bath house. Now he’s…
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Community Highlights 21st Anniversary Edition Magazine
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Glamourous Presents: The Dancehall Kingz
What kind of Leeds do we want?
The Leeds Left Unity meeting this Monday 24 April on “What kind of Leeds do we want?” will be expanded to discuss the General Election. It is at inkwell on Potternewton Lane at 7 pm There are no local elections…
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There will be a Stand Up to Racism Bloc on the May Day march in Leeds on Saturday, April 29 at 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Victoria Gardens (outside the art gallery).
There will be a Stand Up to Racism Bloc on the May Day march in Leeds on Saturday, April 29 at 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Victoria Gardens (outside the art gallery). The snap election called by Theresa May for…
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Remember When…
Jus’ Caribbean Food and Drink Festival set for August 2017
Gazebo Presents: 5th May 2017 at 7:30pm
Men Of Faith Business Seminar
Heritage Corner Leeds
Following an acclaimed 2016 tour that included the British Library, London and the Ilkley Literature Festival – MEET THE CRAFTS is back by demand. Don’t miss the true and amazing story of Ellen and William Craft who visited Leeds in…
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Last Places Left On Adult Learning Arts Courses
CRAFTS OF THE CARIBBEAN AT THE FEEL GOOD FACTOR Wednesdays 10am – 12pm Start Date: Wednesday 19th April Venue: Feel Good Factor, 53 Louis Street, Leeds LS7 4BP 10 sessions non-LLDD course A general arts and crafts group that uses…
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The Reginald Centre Community Hub
…to help support local women to strive to benefit their local self-esteem and self worth as well as empower them to make positive differences and changes in their lives and contribution to their own community and family. We welcome children…
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Leeds Comedy Festival Presents:
Support Your Local
Great British Songbook Carriageworks Theatre 6 May 2017
On Saturday 6 May, Ross Leadbeater’s Great British Songbook, with special guests Leeds Youth Opera, arrives at Carriageworks Theatre. Ross was previously part of Only Men Aloud, the Welsh male voice choir that won the BBC’s Last Choir Standing in…
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Zeke Physique
Freedom4Girls Soul & Funky Fundraiser
Ark Community Action Day
Federico Mahora – A Free Business Opportunity
For more information please contact Nikki 07342968113. Our Online shop is here
Hull Talent Show: £500 Cash Price Hull highlights
Hull indeed have got hidden, unbelievable and valuable talents. Hull Talent Show is designed to encourage and inspire young and emerging artistes to showcase their skills. Last year opening show was an ice on the cake leaving a lasting positive…
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Leeds West Indian Centre May Day Funfair 1st May 2017
Gazebo Presents
Leeds Wesleyan Holiness Church Special Easter Invitation
Sunday School Easter Celebration Sunday 16th April 2017 5pm – 8pm Laycock Place, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 3JA
Womens Lives Leeds Services
50 Years Of Carnival
https://communityhighlights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/nevis-red.pdf
Community Highlights Evening Post
Printing, Textiles and Collage for Beginners Course
Tuesdays 12.30–2.30 pm Start date: Tuesday 2nd May Venue: The Compton Centre, Harehills Lane, Leeds LS9 7BG Split into three projects over ten weeks. You will learn simple printmaking, textiles and collage techniques, including: mono and lino printing, weaving and…
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The Barcelona May Days: 80 Years On
You are welcome to attend the next meeting of the Ford Maguire society on Tuesday 2nd May 7pm in Seminary room LG.17 of Michael Sadler Building of Leeds University. Danny Evans will be speaking on the controversial Barcelona May Days…
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Community Highlights 21st Anniversary Celebrations
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4th Generation Sound System
4th Generation Sound System
Free Movement – Workers Rights – The Europe We Want To See!
Free Movement- Workers’ Rights- the Europe We Want to See! Meet the European Left Party The Triggering of Article 50 will question the status of EU workers in the UK and abroad is at stake and the Tory Government is…
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Women’s Sheild Presents A Ladies Mini-Market
NEW and Free and Independent Healing Circle set up in Chapletown for local women and those in surrounding areas.
Come and Join Us This Friday 17th March for the all NEW Women’s Healing Circle: 5-7pm (Upstairs) @ The Reginald Centre, Chapletown Road near Dutch Pot, Children welcome but to be supervised, Please bring food to share, Wear comfy clothes…
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Huddersfield’s Natural Afro Hairitage & Beauty Exhibition
Chronology UK Tour
All out for March 18th UN Anti-Racism Day
On March 18th, let’s to make the Stand Up To Racism demonstration for UN Anti-Racism Day the biggest yet, to show that Theresa May does not speak for us when she blames migrants and refugees for the problems cause by…
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Federico Mahora – A Free Business Opportunity!
Prison Game
Ford Maguire event to mark International Women’s day.
Janest Douglas is speaking on Leeds and the Women’s Suffrage Petition of 1866 this Wednesday 8th March 7 pm at the Victoria Hotel (back of Leeds Town Hall). https://communityhighlights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/suffragettes8march.pdf
Meet Fred – A foul-mouthed puppet who fights prejudice every day
Following a highly successful 3-week run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Hijinx (Cardiff), in association with Blind Summit (London) are bringing Meet Fred, a snapshot into the life of a potty mouthed puppet with a feisty personality who fights prejudice…
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Fiesta Bombarda bring Afrobeat legend Seun Kuti to the amazing Church in Leeds
One of the true modern leaders of the Afrobeat genre, Seun Kuti joins Fiesta Bombarda with his high energy live show performing his father’s back catalogue and his own scintillating material at the stunning Church (Leeds). This really is one…
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Celebrating 100 years Russian Revolution
https://communityhighlights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Russian-Revolution.pdf
Britain’s Got Reggae – Updated
Trevor Nelson’s Soul Nation – Leeds
JAM ROCK REGGAE CRUISE WELCOMES THE UK – 5 NIGHTS- 13 NOV 2017
JAM ROCK WELCOMES THE UK TO JAM ROCK REGGAE CRUISE 2017! SUPPORTED BY BLACK LINKS GLOBAL SEE THE VIDEO- PAST BRILLIANT CRUISE REGISTER USING THE PROMOTIONAL CODE BLKLNK THIS IS A SELL OUT CRUISE -DONT HESITATE- DONT DELAY BE A…
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Duara “A Healing Circle” for Women living in LS7/LS8 and surrounding areas.
…Swahili for Circle” launched 24th February 2017- and then shall be every Third Friday of the month with the view to start local social community action positive activities for women in LS7/LS8 areas and those surrounding. This is an independent…
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Liverpool Food, Drink And Lifestyle Spring Festival
Women’s Shield Presents A Ladies Mini Market
New Testament Church Of God Presents Easterly Road Project Development Concert
Front Room Valentine’s Day and Mothers Day Menus
The Missy Elliott Project
https://communityhighlights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Missy-Elliott-Project-Recruitment-Day-Info.pdf
BIG HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN LITTLE LONDON
A previously run-down part of Little London in north Leeds has been regenerated with the completion of a new £1.8 million affordable homes development. Delivered by Leeds-based housing association Unity Homes and Enterprise in partnership with the Homes and Communities…
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ITV News Traineeship – 2017/18
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Hagit Yakira Dance: Upcoming Tour Dates: Tuesday 31st January – stag@leeds, Leeds 19.30 Thursday 2nd March –Circomedia, Bristol 19.30
Hagit Yakira trained at the Music and Dance Academy in Jerusalem, Israel. She gained further training as a Dance Movement Therapist in 2004 before relocating to London where she completed a MA in European Theatre Dance a year later at…
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Remembering Christopher And David
Women With A Mission Prayer Breakfast
***FREE Screening For Youth (under 25’s)***
GENERATION REVOLUTION brings to screen the powerful story of a new generation of black and brown activists who are changing the social and political landscape in the capital and beyond. This feature-length documentary film follows an exciting new breed of…
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New Testament Church Of God
East Street Arts – Events, Opportunities and Friends News
Writing advice, workshops and opportunities – Inspire
METHLEY MITES’ TOYS SAFE AND DRY THANKS TO BANKS GROUP GRANT
Much-loved toys and games used by dozens of children at a West Yorkshire village playgroup are now in a safe new home thanks to a four-figure grant from the Banks Community Fund. Methley Mites Playgroup and Toddler Group had begun…
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Acclaimed love story featuring live robot on stage comes to Carriageworks Theatre
On Thursday 23 Feb, following huge success in Edinburgh, Pipeline Theatre arrive at Carriageworks Theatre with a truly moving, 5* show, Spillikin (A Love Story). This deeply touching, sometimes heart breaking exploration of love features a ground-breaking, state-of-the art robot…
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Chinese New Year Festival 2017
Leeds Town Hall 29 January 2017 Sunday 11.00 am – 3.30 pm The Leeds Chinese Community Association is once again hosting a Chinese New Year Festival for the 2017 arrival of the “Year of the Rooster.” This year’s event takes…
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Kingz Caribbean Presents
Making The Most Of Your Money
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Yeadon Pantomime
– that’s the tag line for this year’s production of Jack and the Beanstalk. But as well as the dastardly giant Blunderbore there’s another big addition to this year’s production; a relaxed performance – specially modified to assist people with…
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Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
New Testament Church Of God
New World Steel Orchestra Christmas Concert Sunday 18th Dec 2016
4th Gerneration Sound System
The Harbingers
…Have supported the likes of Wailers & Toots and The Maytals – wrapped in a raggamuffin bow playing roots reggae – RAS FIDEL is the vocalist for The Harbingers. “I was was mesmerised by the sweetness of Ras Fidel’s voice,…
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Reggae Carnival December 2016
Muhammad Ali Commemoration
After the passing of Ali on 3rd June 2016 community activist elder Dr Arthur France MBE invited more that twenty-five Leeds community social justice activists and City Councillors to discuss how they could mark Ali’s influences on them and commemorate…
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Clean Leeds workshop 23rd February 2017
We can all make a #GBSpringClean difference! Help us #CleanLeeds on 23/2/17 Want a tidier neighbourhood? We can do it together #CleanLeeds – join us on 23/2/17 #GBSpringClean The streets have no shame! Join us as we work out the…
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Drop Presents The Indecision
Leeds Left Unity has the author and broadcaster Neil Faulkner speaking this Tuesday at 7pm
The George, Great George Street near Leeds Town Hall. This important meeting is part of a campaign by Left Unity to confront the right wing rhetoric coming from Trump’s victory and the Brexit campaign. Please, please try to come along.
2016 End Of Year Reflection
The place to be on Friday 16th December..
@ BAR ONE Glydrgate Square Bradford BD5 0AF The best Soul, Funk, Reggae, Roots Music played by Dj Sizzla (aka Straggie) & friends.. 6pm – late !!FREE ENTRY!! come and enjoy the warm up to Christmas..
New Testament Church Of God
