Entries by Kate Petty

Get Out, Get Active Semester one 2024 round-up!

Semester one of the 2024/25 year has seen Get Out, Get Active visit places all along the Yorkshire Coast, across to the Lake District and the Peak District and Wales! Starting our trips for the new year in October we’ve seen new student activators and volunteers take the reins and help the Leeds community get […]

Five great walks in Leeds

Woodlands, canals, riversides, lakes, reservoirs… whether you fancy a canal side stroll or a 10km walk through woodland we have got you covered! Leeds has enough parks and trails to keep you busy and they’re all beautifully unique. 1. Meanwood Valley Trail 6 miles/10 kilometres The Meanwood Valley Trail runs from Woodhouse Moor and heads […]

10 must see parks in Leeds

10 must see parks in Leeds Following on from our 5 great walks you need to do in Leeds guide, this page contains everything you need to know about 10 must-see parks in Leeds. Use it to plan your next outdoor adventure Whether you want to explore the parks nearby to campus or venture a […]

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Balancing Life 2022 Survey Results

Results of Sport and Physical Activity’s (SPA) 2022 Balancing Life Survey results have been published, providing an insight into the activity and wellbeing levels of our University community. 1,000 staff and students took part in Balancing Life this year. Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the survey. Key results A total […]

Sticky crispy tofu recipe

Sticky crispy tofu with a yummy glaze, this recipe is perfect for meat free Monday or any day of the week. It’s really tasty and makes a tofu stir fry so much more interesting! Sticky crispy tofu Prep time: 5 mins Cooking time: 20 mins Quantity: serves 2 Ingredients: For the tofu: 1 block of […]

Berry and peanut butter flapjack recipe

Gone are the days of buying sugary supermarket flapjacks. These flapjacks taste great just by themselves so you can grab and go if needs be or dress up as part of a breakfast or snack. We like having them with some greek yoghurt. Kate Petty from the Physical Activity and Wellbeing team shares another recipe […]

Crispy BBQ roasted chickpea recipe (vegan)

These BBQ roasted chickpeas are so easy to make and are a tasty addition to lunches, dinners or just to snack on! Try adding them to salads, on top of soup or just eating them by the spoonful. If you’re a crisp lover, these are a nice healthier alternative if you fancy something crunchy to […]

Creamy coconut and red lentil dhal with crispy roasted aubergine

Creamy, tasty and vegan! This dhal has lovely warming flavours and goes really well with basmati or coconut rice. Enjoy it for lunch or dinner. Kate Petty from the Physical Activity and Wellbeing team shares a healthy savoury recipe for you to try at home. Creamy coconut and red lentil dhal with crispy roasted aubergine […]

Maple nut banana bread recipe

This recipe spices up your average banana bread loaf. This recipe contains no refined sugar and therefore is healthier than many banana bread recipes. The addition of maple syrup and nuts adds a lot and gives it a lovely texture, not to mention how soft and moist it is! Kate Petty from the Physical Activity […]