
Last week I found out about a milkshake bar that is getting rave reviews on Facebook called Shaky Jakes in Headingley. Yep, milkshakes of all types, from Tic Tac mint to lemon cake flavour. So, if you are in the area drop by and support a local business.
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A few weeks back I heard about a charity called Simon on the Streets that helps homeless people in Leeds, and a few of the videos on their blog really made me sit up and think. Join me in helping the charity raise much needed funds by participating in a sleep out fundraiser on the 28 September.
Click here to find out more about Simon on the Streets
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This week I found out about a fab new site called Yorkshire Telly, who host a collection of short films made in and around Yorkshire, including Kirkstall Abbey, Roundhay Park. My favourite video is singer, Nick John Henry, recorded on the banks of The Wharfe. I cannot wait to see where the next video is filmed.
Watch the short films from Yorkshire Telly
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The Community Supported Agriculture scheme, is where consumers pay a fee to Swillington organic farm and each week they receive a share of the harvest. Being part of the CSA means the consumers support the farm and benefit from local food. On the last Saturday of the month they have organised volunteering.
Find out more about the CSA and Swillington organic farm
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OK Comics is an independent shop based in the Thornton arcade. Building work is currently being carried out in the arcade and this is having a huge impact on its survival. We cannot see shops like this going bust; so, treat your child, partner, anyone, to a comic and help support a local business.
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Folk rock band, March of Dimes are five friends who live in Leeds, and have been going for two years. Over the past year they have written and recorded an EP called ‘From Those Who Were There’ and will be playing as part of the Futuresound showcase gigs at the Cockpit on 23 July.
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