Summertime, When The Living is Busy! (Leeds Liberal Democrats)

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Summertime, When The Living is Busy!

June 6, 2005 8:29 PM

Local Lib Dem Councillors Penny Ewens, Linda Rhodes - Clayton and Kabeer Hussain have highlighted their ward as being a hive of activity in the summer months. Situated between the city centre and the suburb of Headingley, the Hyde Park and Woodhouse ward has cultivated a reputation for hosting events and activities as diverse as the community that enjoys them. The multi - cultural make up of the ward has meant that a range of activities from Hip Hop break dancing to the reading of classical poetry to martial arts will be made available this summer.

Councillor Penny Ewens (Lib Dem, Hyde Park & Woodhouse) said, "The diverse nature of the ward means we have creative input from all sections of the community. The range of the activities and events on offer to local residents this summer is very impressive ."

Councillor Rhodes - Clayton (Lib Dem, Hyde Park & Woodhouse) commented, "Hyde Park & Woodhouse is a ward that really comes into its own in the summer months. Events such as Unity Day really underline this. "

Councillor Kabeer Hussain (Lib Dem, Hyde Park & Woodhouse) added, "Positive activities such as those provided by the Council's Youth Service are a key factor to reducing youth offending in the area. Local based programmes that engage and stimulate young people address issues such as boredom that are the root causes of anti - social behaviour."

A selection of Events and Groups currently taking place in the Hyde Park & Woodhouse ward:

• Woodsley Road Community Centre hosts a range of activities for teenagers on a nightly basis such as sporting competitions (football, martial arts, cricket, hockey), exchange programmes, IT courses and Beauty therapy classes. (Funded by Learning & Leisure Dpt)

• Woodhouse Community Centre hosts a range of artistic activities on a nightly basis such as break dancing lessons, music technology classes, dance and drama lessons and DJ classes. (Funded by LCC Learning & Leisure Dpt)

• Cloth Cat @ the Primrose Pub on Meanwood Road - An open Mic night for new musicians, poets, comedians, magicians and puppeteers living in the area.

• Breakers Unify - A group of Breakers/Hip Hoppers involved in teaching and performing as well as getting together to discuss the latest changes within Hip Hop culture.

• Breeze on Tour on Woodhouse Moor 2nd/3rd August (Funded by LCC Learning and Leisure Dept) - A unique opportunity for local people to try an amazing range of free activities in seven themed zones.

• City of Leeds High School are taking part in Breeze International Youth Festival paired with performance group Annapuma (Funded by LCC Learning and Leisure Dpt).

• Bright Young Things band showcase - CD recorded at Touchwood Studios LS6 and some participants from area (Funded by LCC Learning and Leisure Dpt)

• Brudenell Social Club a hub of creative activity - local theatre companies, musicians including arts@leeds clients.

• Situation Leeds Arts in the Public Realm festival (just finished) included - Lounging On Red Couches public dialogue on safety in Hyde Park, Little London Arts - From The Inside, Places, Space, Monitor at the Packhorse - performance/poetry etc, events at Leeds Met Gallery (festival part-funded Learning and Leisure through the Urban Cultural Programme).

• arts@leeds grant aid recipients working/based in area include:

Little London Arts Skippko

Hyde Park Unity Day Pavilion

LMU Gallery and Studio Theatre Artlink

Mimika Theatre South Asian Arts UK

Burley Lodge Centre 'Acting Up' Group Mind Odyssey

Soundjata Promotions Termite Club

Flagship arts organisations also do work in the area