For one day only, you can grab any cinema ticket for just £3.00.
It's no secret that the film industry has been irreparably impacted during the Covid-19 pandemic.
With cinemas closed on and off for the past two years, it's been difficult to get anyone to showings- and that's when there's plenty of blockbusters released.
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The pandemic has delayed filming across the world, and even two years on, we're seeing the effects of this trickle down into what releases are available in the cinemas- or lack there of.
Many of us in recent years have turned to Netflix, or Disney Plus as a way to stream our videos from the comfort of our homes. Whilst PJs and a duvet are a welcome swap from having to head out and about to catch a movie when 'Stay at Home' orders were issued, it's certainly time we made a visit to the cinema and supported the film industry once more.
To remind us of the sweet scent of popcorn and the brain freeze we've (mostly) missed from a Tango Ice Blast, Cineworld cinemas are hosting a 'Cineworld Day' on Saturday 26 February, pricing all tickets at just £3 each.
Across the country, tickets at all Cineworld cinemas will cost just £3 each, regardless of which movie you attend. This is a huge saving given an adult's ticket would usually cost £9.99, £7.99 for students and £5.99 for kids- so it's at least half price depending on which category you fit into.
For us in Leeds, this means that White Rose shopping centre's Cineworld will have the best value seats in the city.
On the big screens, there will be a choice of new movies like Death on the Nile, comedy-classic Jackass Forever and showings of Spiderman: No Way Home, as well as a special 50th edition of The Godfather.
Kids movies will also be included, expect Clifford the Big Red Dog and Sing 2 on show throughout the day.
For more information, including how to book your tickets for Cineworld Day this weekend, visit the Cineworld website.
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Huge new £15m sports hub in Holbeck to be given green light by Leeds City Council
The final go-ahead is expected to be given for work to start on a major new £15million sports hub in Holbeck.
Senior councillors are expected to give the approval next Wednesday 11 March at an executive board meeting.
An agreement will be made on a contractor to complete the work which will bring state-of-the-art sports pitches and a community space to the city.
Holbeck Sports Hub will provide three full-size artificial grass football pitches, two multi-use games areas and a building with changing rooms and a café.
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Work is expected to begin in August 2026 and is set to be built at the site of the former Matthew Murray High School.
The plan is to also provide a home to a new GP surgery as well as a children’s play area and walking and running routes through the green space which sits off Brown Lane East and Ingram Road.
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Councillor Salma Arif, Leeds City Council’s executive member for adult social care, active lifestyles and culture, said: “We look forward to the work starting on the Holbeck Sports Hub, which will be a significant asset to the local community and residents in south Leeds.
“It will provide affordable and accessible quality sports pitches, providing more opportunities for physical activity and play and spaces to meet up and connect.
“We are also working towards an agreement with a GP practice so that the area can benefit from new high-quality healthcare provision to meet the needs of the community.”
The programme is joint funded by the Football Foundation and Leeds City Council capital funding.
New grassroots music space aiming to make DJing and music more accessible opening in Headingley this month
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A new grassroots music space is opening in Headingley with a mission to make DJing, vinyl and music culture more accessible.
Meanhood Studios, founded by long-time LS6 residents Jim and Katie Young, will combine a professional DJ rehearsal studio, record shop, performance space and tuition hub all under one roof.
Their aim is simple, "to level the playing field in a scene that has often felt exclusive and gatekept.”
Meanhood started as a guerrilla pop-up record shop in lockdown when Jim started selling records from his personal collection.
Built solely on quality and word-of-mouth reputation, the venture quickly grew into a respected local record spot known for its carefully curated vinyl selection.
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Jim’s roots trace back to Manchester’s late-90s free party scene, he began DJing at 17 and from Hyde Park house parties to residencies at legendary clubs, he went on to host nights featuring artists who would later become major names in UK dance music.
Katie grew up in rural Cumbria, discovering music through pirate radio, library tapes and out-of-town raves. After moving to Leeds for university, she built a 20-year corporate career while supporting events, fly-posting for club nights and working behind the scenes.
“DJing is so much more than pushing buttons,” says Jim. “You’ve got to love it when no one’s watching. We want to share that knowledge and remove some of the barriers we experienced.”
Meanhood Studios will open on Friday 13 March and will offer access to equipment, rehearsal space, vinyl records and tuition for aspiring DJs and music lovers.
It's more important now than ever to support grassroots music venues, and we can't wait to check out this new space.
Sophie Smith -
24th February 2022 
