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Food, fun and friends at the Cara Lunch
'Cara' means 'friend' in Irish, and it would be hard to find a friendlier lot than our Cara Group who enjoyed a wonderful lunch at Leeds Golf Club recently.
Another tremendous Tea Dance
We had a fabulous Tea Dance at the Queens Hall at the Immaculate Heart Church, Leeds. As always, our staff and community members made it a great afternoon of tea, sandwiches, cake and craic.
My Prostate Cancer Journey: Peter’s Story
Many of our LIHH community will know Peter, either through his work with the Men’s Group or from seeing him with a camera in hand at our parties and events.
For Men’s Health Month, Peter is sharing the story of his recent prostate cancer diagnosis and the journey he’s been on since.
Over to Peter…
Share the Care - Susie and Florence's story for Carers' Week
This week - 10-16 June - is Carers’ Week. To celebrate the theme of ‘Putting Carers on the Map’ we’re sharing Susie’s story, who cares for her mum Florence.
Inspiring the next generation during #IrishHistoryMonth
Did you know that throughout the month of March - the month in which St Patrick’s Day is internationally celebrated - Irish History Month is celebrated?
The LIHH St Patrick's Day Party
On 13th March 2024, Leeds Irish Health and Homes celebrated another fabulous St Patrick’s Day party at Leeds Irish Centre.
The 25th Leeds St Patrick's Day Parade
The 25th Leeds St Patrick's Day parade fell on the 17th March, and what a wonderful day we had celebrating our heritage, culture and the contribution of Irish people to Leeds.
Moving to a care home - my mum’s experience
Katrina Fox shares her story about her mum Christine’s move into a care home - and how LIHH were there to help her.
St Brigid's Day celebrations
LIHH support worker Clare Mone tells all about Leeds Irish Health & Homes St Brigid's Day celebrations...
The LIHH Christmas Party
We held the LIHH Christmas Party at Leeds Irish Centre on Wednesday 6 December and what a celebration it was! Thank you to all our staff, community members, board, volunteers and more for making it an event to remember.
Ghosts and Ghouls: Samhain Tea Dance 2023
We had a wonderful Samhain Tea Dance on the 25th October at the Queen's Hall, with dozens of witches, goblins, ghosties and spirits turning up - we think we even spotted a púca!
“They’ve pulled me out of that deep, dark shell” - Dot’s story for World Mental Health Day
Dot’s mother was born in Dublin and her stepfather came from Achill. However, she hadn’t really engaged with her Irish heritage: “My parents were pub people and I wasn’t, really. There was always too much cooking and cleaning to be done at home,” she says.
How can I help Leeds Irish Health and Homes?
“How can I help?” is a question we’re often asked.
Helena's story: "LIHH gave me my life back."
Helena tells her story of how a supported housing tenancy with Leeds Irish Health and Homes helped transform her mental health and gave her the confidence to volunteer.
Sharon's story: "The smile on my face says it all."
Sharon tells her story of how being supported by Leeds Irish Health and Homes has helped her find freedom in swimming.
Evelyn's story: through bereavement and beyond
Evelyn tells her story of how getting involved with Leeds Irish Health and Homes helped her through the loss of her husband.
"I've never looked back" - Mary's story
Mary tells her story of how getting involved with Leeds Irish Health and Homes helped her discover her creative side - and a dose of confidence.
Spring Tea Dance: music, colour and smiles for miles
What a day we had for our Afternoon Tea Dance!
The Cara Group: friendship, sharing food and fun
January 2023 saw the launch of our much-anticipated Cara group, funded with £250,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund. We caught up with Clare Mone, Cara Community Worker, for an update on how the group has evolved over the last five months.
Former Mother and Baby and County Home residents - free information session at Leeds Irish Centre
The charity Fréa is reaching out to survivors of Mother and Baby Homes or County Homes.