Want to see more of your local community and meet more of the people who live in your area?
The city of Leeds has fantastic community spirit and there is always something going on which you can go along to and have a great time!
Why not head out of Hyde Park and Headingley this June to enjoy one of the best community events of the year?
Supported by Leeds University Union's very own Leeds RAG, the event is an exciting and entertaining day filled with local music, food and drink!
It's just five minutes away on the train if you're heading from the train station in the city centre and is well worth the trip for one of the highlights in the Leeds calendar!
Date and time: Saturday 11th June, 12-5pm Location: Cross Flatts Park , Beeston LS11!
Hyde Park Unity Day is an 11 hour day, celebrating the people, culture and community of LS6 that has been around since 1996.
On Unity Day Woodhouse Moor takes on a personality of its own with a whole host of community stalls and entertainment. Expect sport competitions, artists, bands, breakdancers and even bingo callers! The day has something for everyone and if you live in LS6 it's pretty much on your doorstep! What more could you want?
The date hasn't been announced yet so look out for posters around Hyde Park in the weeks to come!
Location: Woodhouse Moor (Hyde Park), LS6 Date and time: TBA - 12pm - 3pm, 3pm - 7pm (after-party).
The Kirkstall Festival
This year the Kirkstall Festival will be held in the beautiful grounds of the 12th Century Kirkstall Abbey. The Festival is said to be the largest community festival in Leeds run entirely by volunteers. Last year attracted around 15,000 people. It is not a Rock Festival, or a county show, but an event that will entertain people of all ages with events including:
Don't miss out and take part in a great community day!
Location: Kirkstall Abbey Date and time: Saturday 9th July, 12-4pm.
Want to support your local farmers and members of your local community? Then what better way to do it then by buying tasty and organic produce?
You can pick up everything from organic vegetables to smoothies, free-range eggs to jam, and not forgetting meat, fish, cheese and bread!
All products sold are local and sold by the producer and you even get the chance to see a performance by the West Yorkshire Brass Band. What more could you want?!
Date and time: Saturday 11th June - 9:00am - 12:30pm Location: Rose Garden, North Lane, Headingley