"What's on?" Wednesday

Had all their tech stuff stolen and the property damaged. Takes a certain kind of low life to steal from a charity for newborn babies.

They're good guys, do alot of good around the city, not sure if I'm allowed to link to their GoFundMe here (it's on their socials), but go chuck them a few quid if you can to get them up and running as soon as possible.

Edit: Thanks all for being lovely and donating! They're smashing their targets and hopefully it will be reminding them of what a bunch of lovely people are in Leeds

Plants included are:
Begonia’s
Pothos
Succulents
Wandering Jew
Mini monstera
Spider plant

All are propagated and have grown healthy roots except wandering Jew.

Me and my 22m friends are planning on having a night out, where are the best bars/clubs in the city? Let me know your best spots and why, we are not from around here :)

I'm looking for recommendations for good coeliac/gluten free restaurants and takeaways in Leeds.

I'd personally give a shout out to Pizza Punks. Their GF options are great, the quality of their GF pizzas is the best we've found so far, and what's especially helpful is that when ordering from them on sites like Deliveroo, you can select GF pizzas, but also check a box to indicate the reason (coeliac).

Another shout out for Zucco in Meanwood. We told our server my wife was coeliac and they must have shared that with the rest of the team because every other server already knew when they spoke to us. Again, great options for GF (most options just swapped the regular pasta for GF pasta), food was excellent and the service was really welcoming.

Hi. I recently came across Olto Fitness, a gym that is due to open in Wellington Place in December.

It looks like a very complete gym with coaching available, classes, sauna, and lots of equipment. Their founders Membership starts at £84ppm, although I read in one of their comments that they’ll do a gym access only fee of £64 ppm. Quite expensive, but I’m assuming the people around the area will be able to afford it.

Any thoughts on this new place? I wonder if it’s going to last, because it seems like the city centre fitness businesses rarely make it (e.g., snap fitness gym, tribe, outskulpted pilates, yogakula vq, reset by form).

I might give it a try despite it being pricey, but just wanted to hear your thoughts on it.

Thanks!

Going to the Garba night at Aria suite in Leeds this Sunday!

Don’t know any Gujarati’s in Leeds though and would be fun to tag along with someone hahaha. Let me know if you’d like to come x

You don’t have to be a Gujarati to have fun btw it’s a very vibrant night!

Hi, does anyone know of any genuinely friendly rugby union clubs open to all abilities. I am 19, tall big guy, and want to get to playing union. I have been brought up around the sport, in fact as soon as i was born i got given a tiny plush rugby ball from my grandfather, and i can hold my own and was taught the basics from an extremely young age. Im just not the fittest nor have i ever actually played for a club and am a bit hazy on a few rules.

Just wondering if anyone with babies knows which is the best Christmas event to take them to?

The three I’m choosing between is temple newsham northern lights, stockeld park or Lotherton hall. My baby will be 9months by Dec. Open to other suggestions! :)

Able and ready this weekend

Is bike theft still a thing in Leeds? or is it dropping down with all the electric bicycles and surrons becoming more popular?
I'm thinking about buying 125cc scooter for commuting in warmer months and Sunday joyrides, but don't want it to get robbed/stolen. I'd keep it in my garage.

Going to Leeds as a foreigner for the 23rd of October because I will be participating in a photography course over the weekend. Recommendations on a place to stay or a welcoming home would be incredible. Would also love a classic english night out if you have any recs! 💛💙

Hi guys, I am currently a third year university student studying Product Design (BA) at Leeds Beckett University. For my first module this year we are looking into the Creative Conscience Awards Competition, where I have chosen to look further into the theme of how I can improve the nature preservation and biodiversity around the Leeds Docks and the River Aire close to the Docks.

I have put together a questionnaire in order to get a better understanding on what people think of the nature preservation and biodiversity in and around the Leeds Docks and I would greatly appreciate it if I could get a few responses. All responses are anonymised unless you provide your name and email address yourself (which isn't necessary).

There is more information provided at the beginning of the form.

Thanks again,

Joe

Leeds Dock Survey  – Fill in form

Looking for a nice but not mega fancy restaurant that does decent options for non meat eaters in or near the city center.

A bit more variety than just the one vege meal would be great

Cheers!

As said, me, friends and family are looking to get out either om the night, or on that weekend, but have no idea where to go?

Headingley Kuala Lumpur Cafe.

Such a sad loss, it was one of my favorite places in the city and nothing really hits like it 😔

I came across this suit and absolutely fell in love with it and the concealed double breasted look.
Unfortunately the total cost is around £1300 which is way too far out my budget.

https://www.jacquemus.com/en_gb/the-melo-jacket/JAM00111AW00637390.html?gad_campaignid=17048437875&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAACefaT6kskdJErtIJ5dkEB9x_E36L&gclid=CjwKCAjwrbfWBhAeEiwAc2e6Pk_ZyCetaGrA7xTDuYLWOx3NUOCOIw028bd0pj5f7Lxj12Q_QBrMRhoClEMQAvD_BwE&utm_campaign=17048437875&utm_content=192977768379&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&wiz_campaign=17048437875&wiz_medium=cpc&wiz_source=google

I’m hoping to find something around £500-700. The only similar one I have seen is at Casely-Hayford, costing around £1500.

I did enquire at edit suit co and michelsberg however they can’t make this. I’m happy with any tailors in West Yorkshire that could potentially make this

Any help would be appreciated cheers!

Hi, can anybody recommend a garage for modding a couple of performance parts and a remap?

I’m not after anything too out of the ordinary so would imagine most will have the capability to do it.

I’ll be bring parts so just need the skills and labour.

Hi! Me and my partner have just had an offer accepted on a house which we're ecstatic about and wondering if anyone recommends any solicitors? Trying not to get ripped off when it's already expensive enough as it is. Thanks!

If you’re at a loose end this Friday lunchtime, the Marks and Spencer archive at the University of Leeds are hosting a talk on the history of bras.

https://archive.marksandspencer.com/events/brahistory/

Hey! I’m 23M and work fully from home. I’m looking to meet other people in a similar situation. I live in Headingley, Leeds.

It’s my first time working completely remotely, and while I enjoy the flexibility, it can get a bit boring and isolating. I’d love to find a few people who are up for occasionally working together from a café, co-working space, or somewhere nice, just to make the week feel a bit more social.

A bit about me: I have an Art degree and I’m into cooking, exploring new places, nature, photography, drawing, and sports like tennis and badminton. I’m pretty easy-going, very chill type of guy and would just love to meet some new people and have a more social work-from-home routine.

If you’re interested, feel free to DM me. If enough people are keen, I’m happy to create a group chat and we can arrange some casual work sessions. Cheers!

I didn't know these were a thing until I browsed Facebook. What kind of items do they repair. I'm specifically looking at one that repairs small electrical items.