OWLS Headingley

Supporting the seniors of North West Leeds

We help seniors living in Burley, Hyde Park, Little Woodhouse, Headingley and Kirkstall to stay healthy and independent Whether it’s a weekly phone call from a new friend, an essential food shop delivered to your door or help using the latest technology to stay connected – OWLS is here

37 GoodGymers have supported OWLS Headingley with 17 tasks.


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Upcoming sessions
Gardening at OWLS allotments

Wednesday 14th May 2025 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Gardening at OWLS allotments & a Rounders match

Wednesday 18th June 2025 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Gardening at OWLS allotments

Wednesday 16th July 2025 6:00pm - 7:45pm


Previous sessions
LeedsGroup run
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Elspeth SIkechukwu ChristianJasonIrene FemeniaLydia JacksonAnkita Sunil Oulkar

The Heat of the Moment

Wednesday 30th April

Written by Laura

In the words of Rachel, 'what a wholesome evening!'

After a very hot run, it was so nice to be back up at the OWLS allotments on a lovely warm evening. We weeded several beds & paths & as there was 13 of us, we made a huge difference by the time we left. I'm always amazed by how much we can get done in an hour! This will allow the OWLS service users to focus on the fun stuff, planting and seeing to all the vegetables they're planting this summer.

Welcome to Ankita on her first Wednesday session & welcome back to Kawan.

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LeedsCommunity mission
Helen Noyes

Super Helen to the Rescue!!

Wednesday 10th April 2024

Written by Laura

Helen was a super star today & delivered the OWLS leaflets all by herself whilst running around Kirkstall, Burley & Headingley. What a superstar!! Thanks Helen, I don't know what we'd do without you :)

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LeedsGroup run
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JinBryonyJasonIrene FemeniaFay BlackmoreLydia Jackson

We're Owl in this together...

Wednesday 29th January

Written by Laura

Last night we split into two groups to go on our quarterly leafletting run for Older Wiser Local Seniors.

We headed to Burley, Kirkstall & Headingley to ensure their service users know what's coming up over the next 3 months.

OWLS provide a wide range of activities to help local seniors remain fit, healthy and independent. Whether it’s a trip to their allotment, a day out shopping, or an exercise class; they have all sorts going on.

All of the activities and services that they arrange are tailored to help older people meet other people, learn new skills, and have fun together.

Katie came back to see us from Sheffield, so that was a good enough excuse for us all to head to the pub after our run.

Thanks to Helen & Bryony for leading a group each. Congratulations to Katie Lees on her 150th good deed, that's an amazing achievement & to Jason on his 30th.

Well done team!

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LeedsCommunity mission
AlinaLauraFreddie SaynorAlice BarkerJessSarah HodgsonAnna Blundell

When in doubt, weed it out!

Saturday 18th January

Written by Laura

What a Great morning spent with some new & some returning members of the team!

7 GoodGymers headed up to the OWLS allotments to help tidy up this morning. It was the first time we've been back since autumn so there was lots to do.

We cleared several beds of weeds, tidied up the polytunnel, cleared waste materials into piles and had a general tidy up of the area. We made a real difference and it looked much better when we left.

There was a great atmosphere with everyone getting to know each other. Welcome to newcomers Sarah, Anna & Jess. We hope to see you again soon!

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LeedsGroup run
Katie PresleyRachael CooneyHelen NoyesShannen BagariaLaura
Ikechukwu Christian

Focused & Feeling Fruity!

Wednesday 9th October 2024

Written by Laura

Jubz lived up to his Snack Force name tonight & brought fruity snacks in the form of fruit pastilles, apples & apple juice! I've never run whilst eating sweets before, but gave it a good go this evening. He brought apple juice from his apple pressing task at the weekend & gifted it to me, so I was very grateful. Thanks Jubz.

Tonight, we split into two groups & leafletted for OWLS, or leafleteering as Shannen called it :) Helen did an amazing job sorting out the routes & we got round much quicker than in previous sessions. Thanks Helen! She then led the faster group & Christian organised roles for each person, asking Katie & Rachael to sprint to the various houses... well done ladies! The slower group got round all but 2 addresses which Helen will do for us tomorrow. We obviously spent more time eating sweets than running, but still managed a respectable 5.5K. Well done all, we got our miles in tonight & thanks again to Helen for being so organised.

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LeedsGroup run
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LauraIkechukwu ChristianJasonIrene FemeniaJitheeshSana Hassanali

It's Raining Then!

Wednesday 25th September 2024

Written by Laura

What a group of dedicated GoodGymers we have here in Leeds! 8 of us headed to Heart today and as soon as we got there the torrential rain started. We all ran up to OWLS allotments to do some weeding, but the rain came down faster and faster as we worked. We managed to clear some of the path and the raised beds of weeds but after around 45 minutes, we decided to head back and have an early finish. We were all soaked to the skin but even so, Jason was a good sport and stood under the rainy roof to get a video of just how wet it was.

Well done team, I couldn't think of a nicer group of people to spend a wet Wednesday with!

Congratulations to Katie, she reached a whooping 70 good deeds last week (sorry, i'm a week late) & Rachael who did her 50th tonight. Thanks for all of your hard work guys :)

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