"What's on?" Wednesday

Has anyone noticed a recent increase in aggressive begging in the city centre? It seems recently loads more than usual are begging, literally coming up to you blocking your path shouting for money. Some seem to be in some kind of trance whilst others are extremely aggressive at one point on Briggate members of the public had to intervene as a begger was loudly shouting at a woman who had ignored him becoming more and more aggressive.

HI - I will be alone in Leeds during Christmas. Is there anywhere like CHristmas events I can join? No family or relatives and only one friend here, but she will be away for Christmas. Just don't want to be alone.

Hoping to put together a care package together for someone in need, who is originally from Sierra Leone. Any suggestions for some supermarkets/stores, and crucially suggestions for snacks/foods/drinks etc to get hold of?

I've been wanting to pick some conkers but haven't had much luck in finding any trees! (I'm new to the area)

Has anyone got some spots for some?

Cheers !!

EDIT: Its a certain aeroplane making a sound! https://youtu.be/8GfhWAVfnVk?si=hEEl8eDUT5T6Ugvq&t=25

(I know, i’m adding to WhErEs ThAt NoIsE cOmInG fRoM?!? list)

It’s definitely not fireworks.

Every few hours, all year we’ve been hearing this sound coming from the direction of Far Headingley/Meanwood/Horsforth - maybe the airport?

It sounds like some kind of sound effect from a Sci-fi film.

I'm in Meanwood.

Anyone else been hearing it? It happened again about 9:50am. Starting to loose my head over it now 😂

A friend's bass was nicked from Meatlocker studios a day or two ago. It's custom made by a now-dead friend, so has huge sentimental value and is irreplaceable. If anyone sees it around please get in touch. They are incredibly upset by this.

FOUND!

Any kind and honest souls that could help me? My girlfriend lost her phone last night after the Korn gig and didn’t notice until this morning. She is in her way to Norway now and didn’t have time to go back to Leeds to find it. I have the location from her iCloud, is there anyone that is willing to have a look for it and post it to her relatives in London? I would of course pay for postage

can anyone else in hyde park (round the harold blocks i think) hear that really loud sudden bang every 30-90 mins. no idea what it is but definitely not a car and has been coming from the same place. really pissing if off if you can’t tell

Having moved house and changed jobs I've still not quite got my commute down properly.

I need to work in Shipley two days a week, and live in North Leeds. I want to try commuting without my car, and using the very speedy and convenient trains.

I am by no means a super fit cyclist but I have a largeish heavyish step over bike, which has always suited me fine and I can comfortably cope with distance and hills, and can make it from my door to the train station in 15 mins - but I'm trying to work out how viable it is taking my bike on the train at rush hour to use when I get to the other side.

- Is there usually space on the 7.30am-8.30am trains for bikes? Northern's website says it has space for two bikes per train which sounds... insufficient.

- Does anyone leave their bike at Leeds station and what's the security aspect of that like - is there anywhere that is a safer bet to lock it for the full work day? I could walk the short distance on the Shipley side and leave my bike at Leeds station.

- Should I be looking at a more portable solution eg. a folding bike? I've never found them too comfortable as a taller person with longer legs but I feel like there should be an option for me in this day and age.

Any thoughts welcomed!

me and my friend left it last min! Does anyone have the Halloween tickets for viaduct.

Our water went off from late Sunday afternoon until Monday evening, and we’ve just had a text saying it might go off again because they still can’t find the source of the problem. YW kindly offered free water from Oatland Green last night, but we’d already spent £25 buying bottled water from the shop by that time and was also settled for the night by then 🙄

I just hope they’re checking that elderly and vulnerable people are okay, especially those who might struggle to get water themselves.

Anyone previously done the Abbey dash 10k and know how strict they are regarding earphones? Website says they need to be bone conducting but I’m reluctant to spend £80 for one 10k run

I've got a project on the go that uses a couple of small bits of 1mm thick clear plastic. I've tried cutting by hand, but it's not great looking, so I'm hoping there might be someone with a CO2 laser who would be able to help out.

It would be a 26x26x1mm square and a slightly larger one I can't remember exactly now with a 3mm radius on the corners.

If it's possible, I would like to try a surface pattern on the 26x26 one, either to slightly frost it or a specific pattern of dots, but that's secondary, I really just want to get some clean cuts.

I've been looking for a hang out spot to meet new people but honestly I'm not sure where to go. Any ideas from anyone? Any specific shops or cafes?

I recently moved to leeds. And i'm looking for a family law solicitor who can provide legal aid services specifically for divorce matter. Please suggest any good solicitors who can definitely provide legal aid services.

need 3 tickets to leeds Halloween events on 31st - mint xl, warehouse or beaverworks idc but all three together. dm me happy to pay whatever

Hi! this group is always so helpful so trying again :)
My birthday is this wednesday!! The only thing i definitely want to do is Cut and Craft for dinner, but i cant find/think of anything to do during the day, my husband took off and im unemployed for now so we have all day to do anything :)
We checked out thorpe park spa but it didnt seem as relaxing as advertised
looking for spas, fall activities, just a nice day out on my first birthday away from family!
We are willing to drive about 45 minutes out of Leeds city centre if that helps, we can go to harrogate or york if theirs cool stuff to do there, thanks in advance!!

Hi guys, I've just moved to Leeds and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for good independent bars and club nights in Leeds - preferably nothing that breaks the bank. Thanks!

Hey all! I hope you’ve survived the wind.

I have a very specific question. I’m wondering if anyone knows of petrol stations near the city centre (Leeds Dock) that have coin operated jet washes. Not car washes: specifically jet wash machines.

It’s getting into soggy season and living in the city centre makes washing a huge mountain bike a little tricky. The idea is I can just ride to/via a petrol station to hose the worst of it off before coming home. I’ll be on the bike (i.e. not with the car) so a short pedal away is ideal.

I know for a fact there’s one on Dewsbury Road as I use that one on the ride back from LUBP. But if anyone knows of any others that definitely have jet wash machines, I’d be grateful for any intel.

Thanks in advance!

Update: Thanks for stellar answers. Some good options for me there.

Help me!!!
Some nice places for date in leeds!

Me and my mates were looking for some sort of event to go to on halloween. One of us suggested a rave or somethin’ Any pointers would be appreciated and 18+ events only please.

It keeps circling but not giving up 💪

Edit: landed in Manchester

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