Exclusive Interview with Santa at the Seacroft Library
Wed 18th Dec '24, 5:00pm
A special broadcast of young people asking Santa questions at Seacroft Library.
We Are Seacroft
Airs Wednesdays at 1pm on weeks 2 & 4.
A show and podcast about people doing amazing things in our community, useful information, history, art, activism plus how Seacroft is connecting with the wider world. Created by the We Are Seacroft network.
Our radio schedule works on a week 2 & week 4 basis. Week two begins on the second Tuesday of each month.
About the We Are Seacroft network:
Find out more about the We Are Seacroft network here.
Lead organisations in We Are Seacroft include: LS14 Trust, Fall Into Place Theatre, Seacroft Community on Top, Kentmere Community Centre, Seacroft Churches, Chapel FM Arts Centre, Seacroft Friends and Neighbours, Seacroft and Manston Cluster and Climate Action Seacroft
We Are Seacroft #17: Visiting Poole Estate
Fri 18th Oct '24, 6:00pm
Part two of our series about the Poole Estate community projects - East Leeds Community Radio visits the group in the Crossgates Community Centre for art-making, stories and music.
We Are Seacroft #16: Stories from Poole Estate
Wed 18th Sep '24, 1:00pm
This month we feature stories about the amazing work being done by the Poole Estate Neighbours Association who have been re-energising their East Leeds community.
We Art Seacroft 2024: Our Community
Sat 17th Aug '24, 12:00pm
Join us at the We Art Seacroft festival as we get to know some of the fantastic people and organisations from the We Are Seacroft Network.
We Are Seacroft #15: Local Health + Preventing Strokes
Thu 25th Jul '24, 2:00pm
We are joined by a trio dedicated local health workers to discuss practical ways to reduce the risk of strokes and other health issues: George Winder, Joanna Quigley and John Lynch
We Are Seacroft #14: Mike Stevenson on Community Development
Fri 14th Jun '24, 2:00pm
Senior Localities Officer from Leeds City Council guiding projects in Killingbeck & Seacroft, Mike Stevenson, reflects on how things are evolving in our communities.
We Are Seacroft #13: Grassroots Stories with Local Vicar Anne Russell
Mon 3rd Jun '24, 2:00pm
We are joined by local vicar Anne Russell who shares stories about what she has been seeing and hearing across our community and talks about projects happening at St. James', St. R
We Are Seacroft #12: Local Election Round-up with Cllrs Katie Dye & David Jenkins
Wed 15th May '24, 1:00pm
In this special election edition of "We Are Seacroft" city council members Katie Dye and David Jenkins share stories about local issues and how democracy plays out in our community
We Are Seacroft #11: Stories of Cancer Recovery with Lily Woods
Wed 24th Apr '24, 1:00pm
Stories about wellbeing, craft, and other groups in Seacroft created by Being You Leeds / Touchstone . Also, an important story about detecting and surviving cancer by Lily Woods.
We Are Seacroft #10: Stories from Asylum Seekers Living in Seacroft
Wed 27th Mar '24, 1:00pm
This week we share stories about building connections with asylum seekers and refugees living in Seacroft, Harmonious Communities work and hear from newly arrived migrants.
We Are Seacroft #9: East Side Story newspaper & local journalism
Wed 13th Mar '24, 1:00pm
Talking about the power of local journalism with editors and writers from East Side Story newspaper: Janine Griffiths, Natalie Tharraleos and Lokesh Soni.
We Are Seacroft #8: Food Projects with Sammi, Gemma, and Lisa from LS14 Trust
Wed 28th Feb '24, 1:00pm
Talking about food projects in Seacroft with Sammi Abbott, Gemma Dockerty, and Lisa from LS14 Trust.
We Are Seacroft #7: Stories about Loan Sharks & Unlimited Prison Terms
Wed 14th Feb '24, 1:00pm
Councillor David Jenkins shares stories about unlimited prison terms (IPP sentencing) and loan sharks in Seacroft. Plus Abracadabra Media on the Lord Mayor of Leeds fundraiser.
We Are Seacroft #6: Origin Stories & Seacroft’s International Partnerships
Wed 24th Jan '24, 1:00pm
Welcome to We Are Seacroft, a new radio series about what's happening in our vibrant community in East Leeds.
We Are Seacroft #5: Big Discussion about What Gets Missed in Seacroft
Thu 30th Nov '23, 11:00am
A panel of people from We Are Seacroft network of community organisations working to make Seacroft a stronger community have a lively discussion about what gets missed.
We Are Seacroft #4: Lord Mayor of Leeds on Wellbeing in Seacroft
Wed 1st Nov '23, 12:00pm
Stories about the ground-breaking Health and Wellbeing Market produced by Yorkshire Cancer Community at Chapel FM Arts Centre in October 2023, featuring the Lord Mayor of Leeds
We Are Seacroft #3: Stories of Asylum Seekers Living in Seacroft
Thu 27th Jul '23, 12:00pm
An excerpt from a conversation with four residents of the Britannia Hotel in Seacroft who are seeking asylum in the UK recorded at Chapel FM Arts Centre in July 2023.