There's eight events to look forward to in the next two months- and we can't wait.
Anyone that's previously been to Bongo's Bingo will know what a night out it is.
Nothing is off limit and whilst you might be there for bingo, expect dance offs, celebrity cardboard cutout appearances and all the best tunes- and that's before we've got into the game.
It's the only place to expect the unexpected, guaranteed to fill your night with laughter, crazy mishaps and a lot of booze- all whilst enjoying a light game of bingo between shots from the bar, singing S Club and Gerry Cinnamon, before breaking into wails from Total Eclipse of the Heart with the rest of the crowd.
Now, the award-winning night out has announced a series of new dates at the O2 Academy to help everyone get through the winter months of 2022 in Leeds.
We've been told that this year, Bongo's Bingo enthusiasts should expect the same nostalgic escapism from previous shows, with the added chance of winning iconic prizes like Henry Hoovers, mobility scooters, karaoke machines and more.
Yes, you can actually walk away with a mobility scooter from this show- that's certain to upgrade any student flat and make the neighbours jealous.
In addition to the crazy prizes, crowd renditions of Mr Brightside, dance offs, and 'hands in the air' moments aplenty are all guaranteed to make an appearance. Quite simply, there’s nothing else like it- and we can't wait to get to the next night of all-singing, all-dancing bingo experience.
Speaking about the UK's original bingo rave phenomenon return to Leeds, Jonny Bongo says: “Now Christmas is done and dusted we have got an epic run of shows coming up in Leeds. It’s such a class venue at The 02 and the crowds there go absolutely wild – Leeds was the third city we brought Bongo’s Bingo to and there’s always a special connection for us there.
"We are really looking forward to 2022 being a brilliant year for everyone and this is the perfect way to get us all started.”
At present, as long as you're aged 18 - 94 and prepared to join conga lines, dance your way to some prize and get smashed whilst experiencing one of the best nights out around at the O2 Academy, you can book yourself a seat at the best bingo experience around for the following dates:
Wednesday 16 March
Wednesday 23 March
Sunday 10 April
Sunday 24 April
Sunday 1 May
Wednesday 4 May
Friday 13 May
Thursday 19 May
Friday 20 May
Friday 27 May
On the night, doors open from 6:30pm and close at 7:30pm sharpish to make sure everyone is as settled as they can be before taking on the first game of bingo at 8pm.
Tickets for all of the Leeds shows are on sale from the Bongo's Bingo website, tickets cost just £9.00 per person- which is a bargain given the top cash prizes and cheesy singalongs you'll witness.
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Leeds City Council granted £1.6m to tackle rough sleeping by Christmas
A £1.6m grant has been given by the government to Leeds City Council to help tackle rough sleeping.
The funding has been allocated to Leeds City Council as part of the Government’s national Rough Sleeping Programme.
The overall target is to help rough sleepovers off the streets by Christmas through providing safe accommodation.
The council have said that voluntary organisations and charities will be able to help them reach this target.
The council report said: "This funding will be used for immediate interventions to ensure all those rough sleeping have an offer of accommodation by Christmas and support longer term sustainment of accommodation.
“The initial target is to provide a suitable offer of accommodation for everyone who is rough sleeping by Christmas 2026.
“Providing a path into supported accommodation and independent living is the key objective and sustaining this independent living with, where necessary, ongoing support to prevent any return to rough sleeping and homelessness.”
The government announcement spoke of the scheme: "The programme is intended to support people experiencing rough sleeping.
"People experiencing rough sleeping may have differing entitlements to housing and support depending on their individual circumstances, including their immigration status and eligibility for public funds."
The funding is intended to help provide immediate support for people currently sleeping on the streets, while also helping them access longer-term accommodation and the support needed to maintain independent living.
By working with local charities and voluntary organisations, the council hopes to ensure people are not only offered a place to stay but are also given the help they need to avoid returning to the streets.
M&S launches massive recruitment drive in Leeds with hundreds of jobs available
Emily Sergeant
M&S has launched a massive recruitment drive across Yorkshire.
With the festive season fast approaching, and most British stores having already unveiled their Christmas ranges for 2026, one of the country’s largest brands has launched a massive UK-wide seasonal recruitment drives to gear up for what is always one of the busiest times of the year for the retail industry.
M&S has announced it will recruit for plenty of new colleagues across the UK.
As mentioned Christmas is one of the busiest moments of the year for M&S, and seasonal colleagues play a ‘vital’ part in delivering that.
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New recruits will be tasked with helping M&S deliver a ‘brilliant’ service for customers.
Stores with vacancies span the whole of Leeds - including city centre, Moortown, Crown Point, White Rose Shopping Centre and Pudsey.
M&S says the roles are ‘fast-moving and hands-on’, with colleagues required to work together to make sure customers still get the very best of M&S, even at its busiest.
The roles will pay £13.41 per hour, with successful applicants receiving the training, tools and support needed to get up to speed quickly.
“We can’t wait to welcome over 300 new colleagues to our store teams here in Greater Manchester,” commented Zeba Khan, who is the Regional Manager at M&S.
“As we get ready for our busiest time of year, it’s a great opportunity to join us and help bring a magical M&S Christmas to our customers.
“We have a range of opportunities available, whether joining our city centre flagship or our fresh market-style foodhalls. We’re looking for colleagues who are passionate about delivering great customer service and being part of a team.”
Fancy it then? Applications are now open, and you can find out more and apply on the M&S Christmas careers page here.
Sophie Smith -
10th March 2022 
