Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness – roundtable event in Bramley
Leeds West MP Rachel Reeves is hosting a roundtable event on loneliness in Bramley today. Ms Reeves co-chairs the national Commission on Loneliness, which was the idea of murdered MP Jo Cox who met...
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Approved: Bramley Elderly Action WILL take over Bramley Community Centre
The future of Bramley Community Centre has been secured today after Bramley Elderly Action (BEA) was given the green light to take over the running of Bramley Community Centre. Senior councillors have...
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Bramley group helps create mural at Owlcotes underpass
Members of Bramley Elderly Action’s craft group will be helping to transform a dark and dingy tunnel near the Owlcotes Centre which has suffered from anti-social behaviour and grafitti for years....
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Tributes paid to former Bramley and Stanningley councillor Ted Hanley: UPDATED
Tributes have been paid to former Bramley and Stanningley councillor Ted Hanley, who died at the age of 71 after a short illness. Mr Hanley, a grandfather of two, stood down from representing Bramley...
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Are you up for the Bramley Challenge 2017?
An annual contest to celebrate local talent in Bramley is now open for entries. Bramley Challenge 2017 is a chance to share traditional skills and show off something you have made. It’s run by Bramley...
View ArticleBramley Lawn nets £10k grant for community activities
West Leeds community social centre Bramley Lawn is to receive a grant of more than £10,000 from the Morrisons Foundation to support community activities. The funding will enable many more people,...
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Owlcotes Centre community mosaic tackles graffiti problems
It’s official! Seagulls’ mosaic on the Owlcotes subway wall has been officially unveiled by a handful of local councillors and school children. CAT HYDE, from Seagulls social enterprise, explains how...
View ArticleBramley Elderly Action chief welcomes ‘fantastic’ funding boost
The head of a West Leeds organisation which supports isolated older people in Bramley, Swinnow and parts of Stanningley has welcomed a much-needed funding boost. Council leaders are set to agree...
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First monthly winner of West Leeds Dispatch Good Eggs announced
The first monthly winner of West Leeds Dispatch Good Eggs is announced today – and we hope you agree he’s an ‘eggcellent’ and worthy winner! We had 15 different nominations for unsung community heroes...
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From West Leeds to Westminster: Anti-loneliness campaigners highlight work
Two West Leeds community organisations working to prevent loneliness have attended Prime Minister’s Question Time and a reception at 10 Downing Street. Bramley Elderly Action‘s general manager Lee...
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Bramley Community Centre: Open day showcases Bramley’s best
Bramley Community Centre is opening its doors to everyone this Saturday (23 March) to drop in for performances, fun and food, writes Fran Graham. The open day, which runs between 11am-4pm, is a chance...
View ArticleAre you ready for Bramley Elderly Action Challenge 2018?
A challenge which celebrates the best of Bramley and beyond will be held again later this year. West Leeds residents are being urged to enter the Bramley Elderly Action (BEA) Challenge 2018, which will...
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Keep dancing (and make new friends) at Bramley Community Centre
Calling all dancers in Bramley and Stanningley! Come and learn how to sequence dance this June as Bramley Community Centre throws open the doors to the Sunday Tea Dance. Adults of any age are welcome...
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Can you help out at Bramley Community Centre Luncheon Club?
An appeal for helpers has been issued by Bramley Community Centre luncheon club. The club meets every Monday and Wednesday and provides meals and organises social meetings for senior citizens in the...
View ArticleFunding boost secures future of West Leeds elderly support groups
Popular West Leeds schemes supporting older people have been awarded five years’ funding to continue their work. Armley Helping Hands, Bramley Elderly Action, Farsley Elderly Action, Hawksworth Older...
View ArticleBramley Elderly Action hosts ukulele group, MP and Lord Mayor
A ukulele group known the The Shapeshifters will be performing at Bramley Elderly Action’s Annual General Meeting. They will be joined by Leeds West MP Rachel Reeves and the Leeds Lord Mayor Councillor...
View ArticleWest Leeds: Volunteers needed to speak to elderly
Volunteers are needed to speak to older people in West Leeds and across the city. Leeds Older People’s Forum (LOPF) is looking for volunteers to help them evaluate their National Lottery funded Time to...
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Bramley: A diverse community, Ernie Wise and a great swimming pool!
Community reporter Martin Heaton interviews fellow reporter Iola Shaw about life in Bramley – and discovers an active community with some famous connections… Iola Shaw moved into Bramley around 12...
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First monthly winner of West Leeds Dispatch Good Eggs announced
The first monthly winner of West Leeds Dispatch Good Eggs is announced today – and we hope you agree he’s an ‘eggcellent’ and worthy winner! We had 15 different nominations for unsung community heroes...
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From West Leeds to Westminster: Anti-loneliness campaigners highlight work
Two West Leeds community organisations working to prevent loneliness have attended Prime Minister’s Question Time and a reception at 10 Downing Street. Bramley Elderly Action‘s general manager Lee...
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