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Sarah Burhouse, Leeds Museums and Galleries' curator of natural sciences, looks at the whiskers of Billie the hippo at Leeds Discovery Centre. Acquired by Leeds Museums in 1938, Billie has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment to restore him to his original condition, making him an ideal subject for an in-person study.

Sarah Burhouse, Leeds Museums and Galleries' curator of natural sciences, looks at the whiskers of Billie the hippo at Leeds Discovery Centre. Acquired by Leeds Museums in 1938, Billie has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment to restore him to his original condition, making him an ideal subject for an in-person study.

Sarah Burhouse, Leeds Museums and Galleries' curator of natural sciences, looks at the whiskers of Billie the hippo at Leeds Discovery Centre. Acquired by Leeds Museums in 1938, Billie has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment to restore him to his original condition, making him an ideal subject for an in-person study.

Sarah Burhouse, Leeds Museums and Galleries' curator of natural sciences, looks at the whiskers of Billie the hippo at Leeds Discovery Centre. Acquired by Leeds Museums in 1938, Billie has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment to restore him to his original condition, making him an ideal subject for an in-person study.

Sarah Burhouse, Leeds Museums and Galleries' curator of natural sciences, looks at a stuffed chinchilla, part of the vast taxidermy collection at the Leeds Discovery Centre.

Sarah Burhouse, Leeds Museums and Galleries' curator of natural sciences, looks at a stuffed coypu, part of the vast taxidermy collection at the Leeds Discovery Centre.

Sarah Burhouse, Leeds Museums and Galleries' curator of natural sciences, looks at a stuffed coypu, part of the vast taxidermy collection at the Leeds Discovery Centre.

Sarah Burhouse, Leeds Museums and Galleries' curator of natural sciences, looks at a stuffed harp seal, part of the vast taxidermy collection at the Leeds Discovery Centre.

From L-R: Councillor Jonathan Pryor, Leeds City Council’s deputy leader and executive member for economy, transport and sustainable development - Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire and Phil Ellis, CEO of Beryl Bikes.

The wheelchair skills course at Fearnville Leisure Centre starts with basic aspects such as appropriate pushing techniques and manoeuvring in tight spaces, and then looks at more complex situations such as negotiating uneven terrain, curbs, cambers and cobbles.

Wheelchair users are taking part in a skills course at Fearnville Leisure Centre to build confidence and help them become more active.