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Annual gift campaign brings joy to families struggling this Christmas: CFL Christmas Gifting 2

17 Dec 2024

Annual gift campaign brings joy to families struggling this Christmas

Children who might otherwise go without this Christmas will benefit from tailored gifts and experiences thanks to the generosity of businesses in the city.

Child Friendly Leeds Children

Child's play as new scheme makes a positive difference in Leeds community: Compton 1-3

16 Dec 2024

Child's play as new scheme makes a positive difference in Leeds community

An outdoor play and learning scheme has ramped up the fun factor for a local community and underlined Leeds City Council’s steadfast commitment to giving children and young people the very best start in life.

Child Friendly Leeds

Emmerdale-funded playground reopens in Scholes: Scholes playground 1

13 Dec 2024

Emmerdale-funded playground reopens in Scholes

A Scholes playground is open again for play after a much-needed refurb, part funded by Emmerdale’s stakeholder fund.

Parks and countryside Child Friendly Leeds

Playtime is back as Meanwood playground re-opens after makeover: Woodlea Playground

01 Nov 2024

Playtime is back as Meanwood playground re-opens after makeover

A playground in Meanwood is now open again after a significant refresh of the play equipment. The refurbishment is one of the many play areas across Leeds that have seen improvements this year.

Parks and countryside Child Friendly Leeds

Get ready for fun with Leeds’s first ever Festival of Play: FestivalofPlay - Speedwell Dance

21 Oct 2024

Get ready for fun with Leeds’s first ever Festival of Play

A fun-filled week-long celebration of the magic of play is set to sweep Leeds later this month with the launch of the city’s first ever Festival of Play and Creativity.

Child Friendly Leeds Children

Playground announced for New Wortley park: Oak Road Recreation Ground

18 Jul 2024

Playground announced for New Wortley park

A park in the New Wortley area of Armley is set to get its own dedicated play area with climbing equipment and an agility play trail, in response to voices in the community.

After a successful bid for funding, Leeds City Council has announced that a new playground will be built at Oak Road Recreation Ground, known locally as Jailey Fields.

Parks and countryside Child Friendly Leeds

Blockbuster night as champions crowned at movie-themed Child Friendly Leeds Awards 2024: Child Friendly Leeds Awards 2024: winners and sponsors

08 Jul 2024

Blockbuster night as champions crowned at movie-themed Child Friendly Leeds Awards 2024

A stellar line-up of children’s champions stepped into the limelight for a night to remember at the Child Friendly Leeds Awards 2024.

Child Friendly Leeds

Inspirational Lyla among nominees shortlisted for the Child Friendly Leeds Awards 2024: Lyla Bell

14 May 2024

Inspirational Lyla among nominees shortlisted for the Child Friendly Leeds Awards 2024

An inspirational 10-year-old who refuses to let a debilitating health condition stop her from living life to the full, is among the shortlist of nominees announced today for the Child Friendly Leeds Awards 2024.

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