Christmas

White Rose Christmas Appeal 2025 Samantha Knight of White Rose Shopping Centre and Andy Johnson of Kidz Klub Leeds.
1st December 2025
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White Rose launches Christmas gift drive in support of Leeds’ Kidz Klub

White Rose Shopping Centre has kicked off the festive season by launching its annual Christmas gift drive in partnership with Leeds-based charity Kidz Klub. The initiative aims to bring joy to children and families across the city who may otherwise struggle during the festive period. Shoppers visiting White Rose are invited to donate new…
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The Arium
22nd November 2025
1 min read

Yorkshire-Grown Christmas Trees Have Arrived at The Arium

Christmas has officially begun at The Arium, as thousands of Yorkshire-grown Christmas trees arrive ready to bring festive cheer to homes across Leeds. Each year, the council-run garden centre transforms into a winter destination for families looking to choose the perfect tree, and this season is no exception. All the Christmas trees on sale…
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Stop the Spike
22nd November 2025
3 mins read

New Leeds Campaign Aims to ‘Stop the Spike’ This Festive Season

As the festive season begins, Leeds has introduced a new city-wide initiative designed to tackle spiking and enhance safety on nights out. The ‘Stop the Spike’ campaign brings together local organisations, universities and nightlife venues to raise awareness, strengthen prevention measures and ensure people know where to turn for help. Central to the campaign…
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National Express
14th November 2025
2 mins read

National Express brings loved ones together this Christmas with the UK’s largest festive coach network

National Express remains one of the UK’s most trusted and recognisable transport brands, connecting millions of passengers every year through its extensive coach network. On Christmas Day, National Express will operate 20 coach journeys to and from Bradford and more than 30 to and from Leeds, connecting friends and families across key UK destinations…
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Leeds Credit Union (LCU)
17th October 2025
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Leeds Credit Union Unveils £20 Million Drive to Make Christmas More Affordable

Leeds Credit Union (LCU) has launched its largest-ever Christmas loan campaign, aiming to help local residents save up to £20 million in interest charges this festive season. Leeds Credit Union is making a real difference in the lives of thousands across Leeds and the wider region by offering fair, affordable, and community-focused financial services.…
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Children’s Heart Surgery Fund in Leeds
29th November 2024
1 min read

Celebrate Christmas with the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund

This festive season, the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund in Leeds invites the community to spread joy and make a meaningful impact by supporting children with heart conditions. The organization has planned an array of holiday events and initiatives designed to bring smiles to little faces while raising crucial funds for life-saving treatments and family…
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Sue Ryder Wheatfields Christmas Fair
15th November 2024
1 min read

Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice’s Christmas Fair Promises Festive Fundraising Fun in Leeds

Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice’s Christmas Fair will bring Festive Fundraising Fun to Leeds next month. Visitors can look forward to a winter wonderland of stalls offering handmade crafts, Christmas decorations, and unique gifts, perfect for stocking fillers. Local artisans and businesses will be showcasing their products, giving attendees the chance to support local craftspeople…
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White Rose Express Christmas Grotto
15th November 2024
2 mins read

White Rose Express Christmas Grotto Makes Festive Return to Shopping Centre

The festive season has kicked off at White Rose Shopping Centre with the return of the beloved ‘White Rose Express’ Christmas grotto this weekend. The center is now adorned with steam train-themed decorations, creating a magical Christmas atmosphere. Upon entering the centre, visitors are instantly drawn into the festive spirit, guided by an enchanted…
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Shop manager Lara Whittaker at Headingly Oxfam shop in Leeds CREDIT OXFAM
8th November 2024
2 mins read

Oxfam Seeks Volunteers in Leeds to Donate Time During Festive Shopping Surge

Oxfam’s charity shops across the UK are bustling hubs of activity where volunteers contribute their time and energy to help combat global poverty and injustice. These shops, which range from high street storefronts to larger superstores and specialized hubs, rely heavily on the dedication and enthusiasm of volunteers to operate effectively. Volunteers at Oxfam…
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Little Bird Artisan Markets Leeds
25th October 2024
1 min read

Little Bird Artisan Markets Ending October in the Heart of Leeds

Little Bird Made are excited to be returning to Leeds Briggate on Sunday 27 October bringing with them a wide range of Yorkshire artisans and their products. The outdoor Artisan Market will see traders set up in Briggate in the heart of Leeds which attracts large crowds of visitors each month. There will be…
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Leeds Ice Cube at Christmas
4th October 2024
3 mins read

Experience a Winter Wonderland: Ice Cube Brings Festive Magic Back to Leeds City Centre This Christmas

Prepare for a captivating winter adventure as the cherished Ice Cube at Christmas makes its return, bringing festive joy to Millennium Square, Victoria Gardens, and Cookridge Street starting November 22. Ideal for celebrating the holiday season, this event offers an array of attractions suitable for all ages, including the popular outdoor ice rink, delightful…
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Leeds Christmas Market
22nd September 2024
2 mins read

Leeds City Centre to Host Beloved Festive Market This Christmas

Leeds City Centre is set to welcome the return of its highly successful festive market this Christmas, following its impressive inaugural year. The enhanced Leeds Christmas Market is scheduled to reopen on Friday, November 22, featuring approximately 70 traditional stalls operated by international, national, and local vendors across two main city locations. Last year…
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Boar Lane, Leeds, by John Atkinson Grimshaw was the first painting unveiled as part of Leeds Art Gallery's new art advent.
8th December 2023
1 min read

Gallery unwraps festive favourites for art advent

Treasured favourites from the stunning Leeds Art Gallery collection are being unwrapped for a unique new ‘Art Advent’ this month. Members of the gallery’s team have selected their best-loved artworks and will be sharing their personal stories of why they love each one, with a different piece set to be unveiled each day throughout…
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CHSF Stay Another Day Christmas Appeal
1st December 2023
3 mins read

Festive Fundraising for CHSF: 5 Heartwarming Ideas

Help us make a huge difference to children living with congenital heart disease (CHD) this Christmas. We support hearts for life. We work to ensure that people born with congenital heart disease, a heart condition that develops in the womb, have the best health outcomes and quality of life, throughout their lives. We raise…
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Leeds Ice Cube at Christmas
20th October 2023
3 mins read

Play it cool this Christmas as Ice Cube returns to Leeds City Centre

Ice Cube at Christmas returns this festive season to Millennium Square, Victoria Gardens and Cookridge Street from Friday 24 November until Sunday 31 December 2023. The popular Ice Cube at Christmas will once again be bringing some winter magic to Millennium Square, Victoria Gardens and Cookridge Street this festive season. Taking place from November…
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13th January 2023
1 min read

Leeds Credit Union Makes £1m Available to Help its Members’ Finances

Leeds Credit Union is a not for profit credit union, offering its members access to savings, affordable loans and budgeting services. Financial services provider Leeds Credit Union has begun 2023 by launching a new initiative to help its members consolidate their debts and lower their monthly outgoings. By making £1 million available to its…
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