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Volunteer of the Month: Lili Dixon

Lili Dixon - Volunteer

Our volunteer of the month for October is Leeds Sport Media Assistant, Lili Dixon. Lili works alongside the marketing team helping to create content, edit videos, take photography and much more!   Which volunteering programme are you on & what does your role involve? I am on the Leeds Sport Media Assistant programme. This role […]

Asda CEO to take on Chair role for British Transplant Games in Leeds

British Transplant Games

Asda CEO Roger Burnley has announced he will take on the role as Chair for the Westfield Health British Transplant Games when the event comes to Leeds in 2021. The event, organised on behalf of the charity Transplant Sport, is a flagship event that aims to raise awareness of the life-saving benefits of transplantation. Transplant […]

Apple & cinnamon protein muffins

homemade protein muffins

Kate Petty, from the Health and Wellbeing team, shares another tasty recipe for you to try. These apple cinnamon protein muffins are great to grab and go, whether you have one for breakfast or as a healthy snack throughout the day! Apple & cinnamon protein muffins Prep time: 10 mins Cooking time: 25 mins or until golden […]

Yorkshire to South Africa: Help Save Lives

Sotuh African Huts

Fourteen years ago, Mnyakanya High School in rural KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, together with St. Mary’s School, Menston established the now multi award winning Bambisanani Partnership which uses sport to promote education, health, global citizenship and leadership. A few weeks ago Mnyakanya School contacted the Bambisanani Partnership charity with the terrible news that they had […]

7 ways to combat stress and anxiety

7 ways to combat stress and anxiety

Exercise Referral Instructor, Fran Andralojc, shares her top tips for managing stress and anxiety. As someone who’s had their fair share of anxieties over the years, and dealing with different levels of stress day to day, there are a few things I’ve found really helpful when dealing with these feelings, so below I share with […]

Westfield Health British Transplant Games are on the way to Leeds!

British Transplant Games

On the 16 June 2020 Leeds welcomed the Westfield Health British Transplant Games, as it is announced that the event, organised on behalf of the charity Transplant Sport, will take place in venues across the city from 5-8 August 2021. Leeds is already warming up for the Games and has shown its support with a […]

Leeds to Host Six Teams During the RLWC2021!

Leeds to host the men’s squads from Jamaica and Ireland, as well as women’s squads from hosts England, Papua New Guinea, Brazil and Canada With 500 days to go until the opening fixture of the Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021), tournament organisers have announced that Leeds will act as the training base for men’s […]

Vegetarian enchiladas with tomato sauce & double cheese

vegetarian enchiladas

Kate Petty, from the Health and Wellbeing team, shares a tasty vegetarian enchiladas recipe. These vegetarian enchiladas make a delicious meal for both meat eaters and vegetarians alike. Filled with vegetables, kidney beans, meat free mince and topped with tomato sauce, double cheese and baked until golden, this Mexican classic won’t leave you going hungry! […]

Flourless dark chocolate, raspberry jam and peanut butter brownies

gluten free brownies recipe

Containing absolutely no flour and topped with delicious raspberry jam and peanut butter, you’ll struggle to stop eating these tasty brownies. And the good news is that they don’t take long to make! Flourless dark chocolate, raspberry jam and peanut butter brownies Prep time: 15 mins Cooking time: 25-30 mins, until firm on the outside but still […]

Frozen yoghurt bark

frozen yoghurt bark recipe

Kate Petty, from the Health and Wellbeing team, shares a refreshing and healthy snack for you to try. This frozen yoghurt bark takes just a matter of minutes to make and is a refreshing light snack for you to enjoy whenever you feel like it! It’s especially good on a warm summer day. Frozen yoghurt […]