Events for 20th May - 4th July

Crafting for Wellbeing

Middleton Family Centre 201 Sissons Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

What is it? This is a quiet, relaxed group. Each session we have a wellbeing focus which we will talk about, and then will have a related activity for everyone to join in. Places are capped at 8 for each session. Please book in advance. How do I join? For information on joining, please contact Joy on 07940 915 420 or [email protected] You can also contact our Live Well Leeds office on 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected] Bus routes Bus Routes: from Leeds 75, 2, 13 and from Morley 65, 12

Event Series LGBTQIA+ Welcome Cafe

LGBTQIA+ Welcome Cafe

Mesmac 22/23 Blayds Yard, Leeds, United Kingdom

What is it? The LGBTQIA+ Welcome Café is open to anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+. It serves as a drop-in session, with snacks, hot drinks, supportive conversations, signposting and information about Live Well Leeds, including other groups and volunteering opportunities. How do I join? For more information, please call 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected] Bus routes 200, 201, 1, 1B ,74, 52, 2, 3, 3A, 12, 13, 13A

Sensory Relaxation

Middleton Family Centre 201 Sissons Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

What is it? Welcome service users who feel stress with day-to-day activities. Come to unwind and recharge in our neurodivergent-friendly environment, we explore a different sense to help you relax. How do I join? For information on joining, please call 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected] Bus routes Bus from Morley 65 & 12 or from Leeds city centre 2, 13 & 65

The Lazarus Art Project

St George's Crypt St George's Crypt, Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire

What is it? An opportunity to explore your creative side with guidance from two artists Pippa Hale and David Hawkins to create a joint piece of art for Leeds. A variety of mediums will be looked at including two and three dimensional art. There will be some excursions. Open to limited and appropriate people accessing St George's Crypt. How do I join? Eligibility criteria may apply, please speak to your coordinator if you are interested in joining.

Event Series Rooftop gardening

Rooftop gardening

Hyde Park Source St Marys St Mary's Rooftop Garden, St Mary's Court Flats, St Mary's Road (just off Chapeltown Road), Chapeltown, Leeds, United Kingdom

What is it? As it says in the name, the garden is on a rooftop and feels like a whole world of its' own. Each week, a friendly group come together to maintain the garden, exercise, enjoy the outdoors, harvest the crops and be in good company. We garden in a way that encourages wildlife, doesn't harm the planet and is good for us too! How do I join? For information on joining, please contact Claire on 07821 849 250 or [email protected]. You can also call our office on 0113 219 2727 or email us on  [email protected] [...]

Saturday Welcome Cafe

Touchstone Support Centre 53-55 Harehills Avenue, Leeds, United Kingdom

What is it? Join us at our Saturday Welcome Café for hot beverages, refreshments and nibbles. Talk with a Mental Health Coordinator about what groups and activities you can get involved with at Live Well Leeds. Or just join us for a cuppa and a chat with other service users. All service users welcome! How do I join? For more information, please call 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected] Bus routes 49, 50, 50A, 13, 12, 13A, 36 – bus stops are within 10-minutes walking distance

BME Carers

Al-Haadiyah School Moor Allerton Hall Primary School, Lidgett Lane, Leeds, United Kingdom

What is it? Free mental health and wellbeing support group for unpaid carers in diverse community How do I join? For information on joining, please call 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected] Bus routes 38, 39, 7A, 9C, 7

Arts and Crafts

Thackray Community Room

What is it? A space to come together and explore creativity and arts in a safe and non-judgemental space. A time to relax, be with others and build confidence while expressing yourself. No arts experience needed! How do I join? For information on joining, please call 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected]

Event Series Cake & Creativity

Cake & Creativity

St George's Crypt St George's Crypt, Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire

What is it? If you are interested in poetry or creative writing and have an appreciation of this and want to join with others to explore this, read poems and hear others poems, this is for you. It is open to limited and appropriate people attending St George's Crypt.

Evening Welcome Cafe

DeLacey House De Lacy House, Abbey Road, Kirkstall, Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

What is it? A relaxed unstructured group with light warm snacks provided in a welcoming atmosphere. A space to socialise with others in a non-judgemental environment, access mental health support with a support coordinator and gain more information about Live Well Leeds (our groups, volunteering, befriending, our partner organisations).   How do I join? For more information, please call 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected] Bus routes 91  60/60A  49   33/34   A1      Trains: There is also Headingley train station which is around an 8-minute walk from the venue