The Leeds United Academy has helped raise nearly £4k for Martin House Children's Hospice after taking part in this year's Dragon Boat Race.
Staff members from United's Academy setup, who usually spend their day-to-day nurturing up-and-coming players throughout the club's age groups, decided to do their bit for the youth of Leeds in another way last week.
Joining in with the annual fundraising event on Sunday, staff from the Thorp Arch training ground swapped their boots for oars to take part in the 2024 Martin House Dragon Boat Race, a much-loved local initiative.
For anyone who's never come across the charity based down the road in Wetherby before, Martin House provides free care for children and young people with life-limiting illnesses, relying almost entirely on fundraising and donations.
Writing in a statement on the club site, they said: "The charity is one that is close to the hearts of everybody at Thorp Arch, with the academy team and players paying regular visits to the hospice and spending time with the families and staff."
Held at Roundhay Park, the Leeds United Academy crew finished fourth overall in the Dragon Boat Race following a series of well-attended heats - they also managed to reach the third round in a separate tug-of-war tournament. Well in, guys.
All we can say is a huge well done to the Leeds United Academy staff and everyone else involved with the important charity event this year.
Better still, you can continue to upport their fundraising efforts HERE if you want to help bring their tally up even further.
And if you fancy putting together a group to take part next year, be it with your mates or your workplace, you can find out more about the Dragon Boat Race in aid of Martin House Children's Hospice on their website.
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The frozen yoghurt craze is on its way to Leeds as Kefiyo is set to open in Headingley in just a few days.
It's a phenomenon that has caught the attention of the TikTok and Instagram girlies as of late, with frozen yoghurt bars popping up in Manchester and going viral online.
The ice cold sweet treat is supposedly 'healthy' and with a slogan of 'eat Clean. feel Light. live Better.' - this new spot in Leeds seems to be going down that route too.
Kefiyo will be opening in the old Sixes site on Ash Road in Headingley, and they've just announced that they'll be soft launching this Sunday 19 April 2026.
The space is already sporting a super cute pastel green and pink exterior, and it's exactly matching the aesthetic that you'd expect with froyo.
Kefiyo will offer a range of frozen yoghurt flavours with a whole bunch of toppings for you to customise to your tastebuds, as well as fresh acai bowls.
Situated slap bang in the centre of Headingley, we've got a feeling it'll be very busy with students on their way to their morning lecture or at night for those looking for a sweet treat that doesn't feel too naughty.
We'll keep you updated on more Kefiyo updates as and when we find out.
But in the meantime, you can keep an eye on their socials here. We'll see you soon for a scoop Leeds.
Team behind Mint Warehouse to open new 2,000 capacity venue in Leeds with strict no-phone policy
Clementine Hall
An exciting new venue is set to open its doors this year, marking a significant moment for the city’s nightlife scene.
Introducing Mint XL, the latest venture from the team behind the Mint brand that represents the next evolution of a name that has been central to Leeds’ music culture since the 90’s.
Built on over three decades of experience in the industry, the team’s track record spans from intimate club spaces to major outdoor festivals.
Mint XL will build on this knowledge to bring a venue designed to operate on another level, bigger and better than ever before.
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With a capacity of over 2000 across multiple rooms, Mint XL has been purpose-built to host a wide range of events. Think large-scale electronic music lineups and extended DJ sets to live performances, brand activations, and private hires.
At the heart of the venue is a focus on sound and experience. A newly-installed Funktion-One Vero system will power the main rooms, supported by high-spec production throughout.
Mint XL will also operate a strict no-phones policy during club events, keeping the focus on the music and the moment.
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“Mint XL is the next chapter for the brand,” says Owner Shane Graham. “From Mint Club through to Mint Festival, we’ve spent nearly two decades building something special in Leeds, and this is a natural progression of that journey. It allows us to take everything we’ve produced over the years and deliver it at a much bigger club setting.”
Director Mikey McMahon adds: “Mint XL is a big step forward for us. It allows us to programme multi-bill lineups at a much bigger scale across multiple rooms, while also expanding beyond electronic music into live bands, private hires, and brand-led events. At its core, we’ve designed it as a fully versatile space that can adapt to different audiences and experiences under one roof.”
Danny Jones -
26th June 2024 
