Wetherby and Boston Spa Community Hubs & Libraries

Due to staff training all community hubs and libraries across the city will NOT be opening until 11.00 on Tuesday 21st July.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

BREEZE IN THE PARK is back for 2026.
Please see poster to see when its near you.
Entrance is free if you want to visit the school uniform stands only.
Otherwise, tickets are £1.00 per child.
These can be purchased by visiting
www.breezeleeds.org/breeze-in-the-park/
If you have any unwanted school uniforms please bring them with you and donate on the day

🛍️🎒 FREE SCHOOL UNIFORM AT OUR MERRION CENTRE POP-UP SHOP 🎒🛍️

Looking for school uniform ahead of September?

The FREE School Uniform Pop-Up Shop at the Merrion Centre is back again, and this time it's bigger and better!

On selected days during the school holidays, families can pop in and access a wide range of good-quality pre-loved uniform completely free of charge.

📍 Upper Balcony Level, Merrion Centre, Leeds LS2 8NG

We have plenty of generic uniform available, plus a selection of school-specific items. Availability changes regularly based on the generous donations we receive.

✅ All items are FREE
✅ No appointment needed
✅ Bags are available, but bring your own if you can

💙 We are also accepting donations at the shop throughout the summer. If your children have outgrown their uniform, please consider passing it on to help another family.

Together, we're saving families money and reducing textile waste across Leeds.

We aren't open every day, so please check the dates before heading down.

Wed 22, Thurs 23 & Sat 25 July: 10am – 3pm

Mon 27 & Sat 1 Aug: 10am – 3pm

Mon 3 & Sat 8 Aug: 10am – 3pm

Mon 10 & Sat 15 Aug: 10am – 3pm

Mon 17 & Sat 22 Aug: 10am – 3pm

Mon 24, Tue 25, Thur 27 & Sat 29 Aug: 10am – 3pm

♻️ — at Merrion Centre.

Due to staff training all community hubs and libraries cross the city city will NOT be opening until 11.00 on Tuesday 21st July.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Nominations for the Leeds Quality in Care Awards 2026 have been extended and will now close on Friday 24 July 2026. I'm getting in touch to ask if you could help share this update through your channels, particularly to encourage nominations for the Volunteer of the year and Unpaid Carer Celebration categories.

Leeds Quality in Care Awards 2026 recognise excellence and celebrate the difference made every day by individuals and organisations across adult social care in Leeds.

Nominations are open until Friday 24 July 2026

Due to staff training all community hubs and libraries within the West of the city will NOT be opening until 11.00 on Tuesday 21st July.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

🛍️🎒 FREE SCHOOL UNIFORM AT OUR MERRION CENTRE POP-UP SHOP 🎒🛍️

Looking for school uniform ahead of September?

The FREE School Uniform Pop-Up Shop at the Merrion Centre is back again, and this time it's bigger and better!

On selected days during the school holidays, families can pop in and access a wide range of good-quality pre-loved uniform completely free of charge.

📍 Upper Balcony Level, Merrion Centre, Leeds LS2 8NG

We have plenty of generic uniform available, plus a selection of school-specific items. Availability changes regularly based on the generous donations we receive.

✅ All items are FREE
✅ No appointment needed
✅ Bags are available, but bring your own if you can

💙 We are also accepting donations at the shop throughout the summer. If your children have outgrown their uniform, please consider passing it on to help another family.

With warmer weather forecast for this week, some community hubs and libraries are offering cool spaces for those that need it.

Cool Spaces offer a comfortable place to rest and cool down, helping reduce the risks of hot weather.

You can expect:

- Shelter from the sun
- Free drinking water, just ask a member of staff if you need it
- A place to cool down
- Seating and space to rest

Spaces are available whenever you need somewhere to stay out of the sun, during each venue’s normal opening hours.

To find out more, please scan the QR code on the poster