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Good News Advent Calendar 2025 Round Up
Day 24 of the 2025 Harehills Good News Advent Calendar highlights a Christmas Carol and Nativity Play performed by local Roma children at the Compton Centre. Organized by Roma Roots Community CIC and the GRT Outreach Team, the event showcased cultural unity and community connection, emphasizing the importance of listening and understanding in rebuilding trust.
Advent Day 24: A New Star in the East – The Compton Nativity
Day 24 of the 2025 Harehills Good News Advent Calendar highlights a Christmas Carol and Nativity Play performed by local Roma children at the Compton Centre. Organized by Roma Roots Community CIC and the GRT Outreach Team, the event showcased cultural unity and community connection, emphasizing the importance of listening and understanding in rebuilding trust.
Advent Day 23: A Bishop, A Birthday & A Big Boost for the ‘Cathedral of East Leeds’
On Day 23 of the 2025 Harehills Good News Advent Calendar, the Church of St Augustine of Canterbury celebrates its 90th anniversary. Bishop Marcus Stock led a special Mass, recognizing community heritage. A Biffa Award enables funding for crucial renovations, ensuring the church’s future as a welcoming hub.
Advent Day 22: Drawing Us Together – The Simple Cure for Loneliness
Day 22 of the 2025 Harehills Good News Advent Calendar highlights Doodle Chat, an award-winning initiative in Leeds that fosters connection through creativity. Participants gather to doodle, encouraging natural conversations in a relaxed atmosphere. Founded by Edek Thompson, it serves as a crucial space for combating loneliness. Sessions are available at the Thackray Museum of…
Advent Day 21: A Feast of Ideas – Planting the Seeds for 2026
On Day 21 of the 2025 Harehills Good News Advent Calendar, the Thackray Museum of Medicine showcases its forward-thinking approach with the “Dig Into a Feast of Ideas” event held in October. It fosters community through shared meals and conversations, forming the basis for an innovative exhibition in Summer 2026, designed collaboratively with local input…
Advent Day 20: Textiles & Tales – The Runway in the Woods
Day 20 of the Harehills Good News Advent Calendar highlights the “Textiles & Tales” eco-fashion show that transformed Gledhow Valley Road into a vibrant runway. Aimed at challenging stereotypes about age, local models showcased upcycled outfits, celebrating sustainability and community connection through art, style, and confidence.
Advent Day 19: Our Planet Our Neighbourhood – Rain Can’t Stop Harehills
On Day 19 of the 2025 Harehills Good News Advent Calendar, the community rallied during adverse weather for the “Our Planet Our Neighbourhood” event at the Compton Centre. Residents engaged in workshops, focusing on sustainability and local support, showcasing their commitment to a greener future led by passionate local initiatives.
Advent Day 18: The Baton of Hope – A Relay of Light
On World Suicide Prevention Day, the Harehills community united to support those affected by suicide during the Baton of Hope tour. With 84 Baton Bearers highlighting community resilience, the event culminated at the Old Fire Station. This gathering emphasized the importance of support and the message that no one is alone in their struggles.
Advent Day 17: Zarach – The Name That Woke Up the Nation
Day 17 of the Harehills Good News Advent Calendar highlights Zarach, a charity inspired by an 11-year-old boy’s struggle with bed poverty. Initiated by Deputy Headteacher Bex Wilson, it has expanded nationally, delivering 10,000 bed bundles. Zarach emphasizes the importance of teacher compassion and attention in addressing children’s needs.
Advent Day 16: Nowell Mount – A Warm Glow on the Hill
Nowell Mount Community Centre has undergone significant improvements in 2025, featuring a major energy retrofit that enhances warmth and efficiency. The centre has fostered community activities, including a gardening group and a lunch club. Plans for solar panels in 2026 aim to secure long-term sustainable energy, reinforcing its role as a community anchor.
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