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Rachel Reeves MP: Getting back on our feet – and celebrating the work of...
In this month’s column, Leeds West MP Rachel Reeves talks about how people and organisations are getting back on their feet following the Covid-19 lockdown and pays tribute to the work of “local...
View ArticleArmley Library refurbishment complete
Work is now complete on the refurbishment of Armley Library and Community Hub, one of Armley Town Street’s most iconic buildings, writes Jo Fiddes. Opened in 1902, this Grade II listed building has...
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Rachel Reeves MP: Government needs to provide more clarity to teachers
In her first column of 2021, Leeds West MP Rachel Reeves writes about headteachers’ frustrations during the Coronavirus pandemic, the importance of strengthening mental health care in West Leeds and...
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A new white world! Lovely photos capture West Leeds in the snow
West Leeds woke up to a a covering of the white stuff this morning! Our readers and community reporters have been out capturing the snow in photographs. Here’s a selection.. A snowy scene across New...
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Armley Hub offers support for those struggling to complete census
It’s not too late to fill in your census! Elaine Thornton is the engagement manager for West Leeds and is working hard to encourage everyone to complete the census. The Armley Community Hub has been...
View ArticleGreen light for post-lockdown improvements at Armley Library
Council chiefs have given the green light to install new display units at Armley Library at a cost of £4,431. Improvements include the supply and installation of an additional units to display of...
View ArticleReady, Armley, Cook – free ingredients and instructions at Recipe Station
Words: Michelle Corns Now the days are getting colder, it’s essential that people eat nutritious, hot food. With rising food prices and energy bills though, not everyone can afford to eat healthily –...
View ArticleStepping into Armley’s history: Sunday school past of popular library
By Susan Johnson The origins of Armley Library date back to 1874, when it was part of the main Armley Sunday School. As books were so expensive the school loaned them out to interested scholars. Years...
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Armley Library celebrates 120 years with bookworms sharing treasured memories
By Emma Roberts Armley Library has just celebrated its 120th birthday. It is the city’s first purpose-built Library which officially opened on 17 April 1902. The now Armley Community Hub and Library,...
View ArticleDrop off your Leeds 2023 artwork at these West Leeds locations
By Louis Chapman-Coombe Three West Leeds venues have been named as drop off locations for artwork to enter the tickets ballot for the opening event of Leeds 2023 year of culture. The only way to enter...
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New ‘wellbeing pod’ opens at Armley Library
A novel addition to Armley Library is giving parents support from midwives and healthcare professionals in the same place they browse for their favourite books. New “wellbeing pods” have officially...
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Armley: New children’s book launched at library
‘Northern Dreaming’, a special book of new children’s stories, has been officially launched at Armley Library. Eighteen original poems and short stories, one for each year of childhood, have been...
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