Another week is here and the Leeds Rhinos Foundation are out in the community changing lives through sport. Here is a rundown of events on this week in Leeds
Leeds Business Week, organised by business membership specialists The Yorkshire Mafia, brings together a variety of speakers to present their ideas, share their knowledge and inspire thousands of delegates at over 100 events across the city of Leeds.
As part of the week, Leeds Rhinos' official charity, Leeds Rhinos Foundation, is inviting business people from across the city to attend a special breakfast morning at Gusto Restaurant on Greek Street.
Guests at the event will be treated to tea and coffee and a selection of pastries and fruit at the relaxed and stylish Gusto restaurant, with entertainment including a performance from the Leeds Rhinos Dance Academy, the Rhinestones and a selection of guest speakers.
Great Britain Rugby League legend Garry Schofield will be guest speaking at the event, along with two guests who will tell their story about working with the charity on health and education programmes, detailing how working with the Foundation helped them to change their lives.
The breakfast starts at 7.45am and finishes at 9.30am. Tickets for the event cost just £10 with £2.50 for every ticket sold going towards supporting the work of the Leeds Rhinos Foundation
Contact organiser Kate.lightfoot@leedsrhinosfoundation.org or call 07730223358 to book your place.
You can register for the event by visiting: http://leedsbizweek.com/events
Every week Leeds Foundation invites over 55s to partake in the Rhinos Active Social club. Built on the premise of a friendly, casual atmosphere group members enjoy socialising and the sessions put on by the friendly staff.
Over the two hours a wide variety of activities including beginner's yoga, tai chi and chair based exercise are offered to encourage physical activity for those wanting to keep fit. If that's not for you, not to worry as members are welcome to attend simply for the interaction and free refreshments.
The aim of the project is simple – to engage the older community in activities to improve their physical, mental and social well-being by taking part in regular activities.
Sessions run every Tuesday 10:30am-12:30pm and cost just £2 per week.
For more information please contact on Kate.Lightfoot@leedsrhinosfoundation.org
Positive Pulse Men's Health Education Group (Every Monday 11:00am-13:00pm)
Leeds Rhinos Foundation and People in Action are bringing men with learning disabilities together to talk about their health, wellbeing and relationships with an exciting new programme at Headingley Carnegie Stadium.
The new 12-week Men's Health Education programme funded by Leeds City Council is part of People in Action's current Health and Wellbeing Programme. This programme is designed to provide access to learning that enables adults with a learning disability to live more independently with greater choice and control.
This course runs on Monday daytimes in Leeds between 11.00am and 13.00pm in a 12-week programme, 48 weeks a year.
Each session is free to attend but please register beforehand by contacting info@peopleinaction.org.uk or call 0113 2443729.
Visit www.peopleinaction.org.uk for more information.
Leeds Rhinos Foundation in partnership with Try Tag Rugby are offering a new weekly Tag Rugby League competition at John Smeaton Academy continuing this Tuesday as part of the new 8 week Autumn league.
The league is a perfect chance for adult players (male & female aged 14+) to enjoy a sociable, fun and great-for- fitness weekly activity and you can sign up as an individual or with your pals as a 7 a 'side team incorporating 4 males and 3 females on the pitch at a time.
Each team will play one 40-minute game each week and this will be followed by a weekly after match social where players will get the chance to have a drink and a bite to eat with their team mates and opposition in a local pub.
To sign up for the Try Tag Rugby League at John Smeaton Leisure Centre click here
Young dancers of all abilities can take part in the weekly sessions led by Dance Development Officers Nicola Booth and Alishia Schofield alongside their team of student teachers from the senior Rhinestones group.
Rhinestones classes focus on street dance and cheer dance technique and are a great way for young dancers to learn the coolest moves, meet new friends and get the opportunity to experience the thrill of performing in front of thousands of Rhinos fans at the Headingley Carnegie Stadium on match days as well as, starring in an annual Rhinestones dance show.
Dancers of all abilities are welcome with the first class FREE of charge and classes then priced at £3.50 per class or a block of six classes for £18. Suitable footwear and clothing for dancing is advised along with a water bottle.
Class lists and times are available at http://www.leedsrhinosfoundation.org/dance/28854.php
For more information, please contact Nicola.booth@leedsrhinosfoundation.org
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