Please join us on Wednesday (6 August 2025) for a fun outdoor event for young families to play, get creative and try new things.

The event takes place from 1:30pm and is delivered by Hunslet & Belle Isle Community Project and is kindly funded by Get Set Leeds Local as part of ongoing work to develop play opportunities out and about in Hunslet. As previously reported in South Leeds Life this is the latest instalment in a series of hugely popular events bringing the community together for fun free activity.

Activities will include various water activities, a sand pit, chalk art, den building, bubbles, parachute games and sports. Children must attend with an adult – we hope you enjoy playing together! People are welcome to drop in anytime and stay as long or short as they can.

Hunslet’s ‘Town Square’ is a pedestrianised area located just off Church Street in Hunslet – in front of Hunslet Community Hub & Library (next to Morrisons). Over the past year the area has undergone a transformation to develop it in to a valuable community space. So far wild flower beds have been planted and seating areas installed. Also a range of eye catching and exciting play markings have been painted on the floor around the area with more work planned.

Alongside the main Play Event The Big Bike Fix will be provided free simple bike repairs – so bring along any bikes that needs a bit of love and get them set for the summer holidays.

Involve Community Centre will also be on hand to offer support as part of their “Big Energy Day” including top tips to save on your energy bills, straightforward advice on managing costs, learn about Carbon Monoxide and how to register for the Priority Service Register. Plus be in with a chance to win an air fryer!

The Lifelong Learning Centre from Leeds University will have an information stall about the opportunities and services they provide for adults to get in to education and other learning. Who knows maybe you could try something different, learn a new skill or start a small course this summer?

Overall an action packed afternoon is in store. Please join us and spread the word to family, friends and neighbours.

For more information about this event or to find out more about the ongoing work of Hunslet and Belle Isle Community Project contact me, Ben Hutchinson on 07419 366 058 or visit our Facebook page.

 

This post was written by Ben Hutchinson

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