The Old Fire Station Gipton

18/06/2026

📸🔥 WOW… what a day to remember! 🔥📸

We’ve got so many incredible moments captured from Fire Engine Day, and we’re still buzzing from it all! From the amazing fire engines lined up across the site 🚒 to the fantastic community spirit, smiling families, and non-stop fun — it truly was something special.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came along, took part, and helped make the day unforgettable. Whether you were exploring the engines, enjoying the entertainment, or just soaking up the atmosphere — you made it what it was! ❤️
Swipe through and relive some of the best bits… and keep your eyes peeled, because we’ll be sharing more soon! 👀🔥

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17/06/2026

🏆✨ We’re delighted to announce that Tech Talk and Toast has won the inaugural Bright Idea Award at the Warm Welcome Awards 2026!

What started as a 12-week pilot project just three years ago has grown into three weekly sessions and large community events, helping people access digital support, information, and connection.

A huge congratulations to our incredible Digital Team for their hard work, passion, and dedication. This award is so well deserved! 🎉👏

Warm Welcome Campaign Sky Leeds Community Foundation

The National Lottery

15/06/2026

This fabulous event is happening here on Friday ! Sign up as spaces are limited ! fans

Help us improve our services 📣

We're hosting a workshop to help us shape better care in our community. Everyone is welcome to share their experiences at this informal session and help design compassionate, fair and accessible care.

No expertise needed; we welcome both those who have experienced our care and anyone else who is passionate about good care.

Workshop details:
Date: Friday 19th June
Time: 10.30am – 12.00pm
Location: The Old Fire Station Gipton, Gipton Approach, Leeds, LS9 6NL

Book your place by emailing [email protected] or call 0113 218 5525. Limited places available so everyone has the opportunity to ask questions and share their thoughts.

14/06/2026

🚒🔥 What a day! Fire Engine Day 2026 was packed with smiles, laughter, and plenty of family fun from start to finish.

From exploring the fire engines and meeting local heroes, to enjoying activities, games, and great food, it was wonderful to see The Old Fire Station buzzing with so many people from across our community.

Were you there? Let us know your favourite moment in the comments below! 👇

A huge thank you to everyone who came along, volunteered, performed, exhibited, and helped make the day such a success. Events like this remind us just how special our community is when we come together.

Take a look at some of the highlights from an unforgettable day! 📹❤️

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Warm Welcome Campaign Sky Leeds Community Foundation Child Friendly Leeds fans

12/06/2026

🚗⚠️ TRAVELLING TO FIRE ENGINE DAY? READ THIS! ⚠️🚗

To make space for all the amazing fire engines and activities, our main car park will be closed to visitors.

♿ Limited parking is available for Blue Badge holders (first come, first served)
🚶‍♂️ Once full, parking will be on Gipton Approach and surrounding streets
🚌 Or why not make it easy and hop on one of the many local bus routes that stop nearby!

Plan ahead, arrive early, and get ready for an incredible day out! 🔥🚒

10/06/2026

🎤✨ LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ALL DAY! ✨🎤

Get ready for amazing vibes as we bring together a fantastic mix of local performers to light up Fire Engine Day! From schools and dance groups to talented musicians, there’ll be something happening on stage throughout the day.

🎶 Music
💃 Dance
👏 Big community talent

Come along, cheer them on, and enjoy the buzz—it’s all part of making this a brilliant day out for all ages! 🔥🚒

08/06/2026

A huge thank you to Helen and Sally from Leeds Libraries for coming down to the Old Fire Station and delivering a fantastic session for our Tech Talk & Toast group this Friday.

Following our recent project exploring East Leeds and its history, it was great to learn more about the amazing resources available through Leodis and to delve deeper into the stories, people and places that have shaped our local community.

The session sparked plenty of conversation, memories and interest, and was enjoyed by everyone who attended.

Thank you again, Helen and Sally, for sharing your knowledge and helping us continue our journey of discovering East Leeds' fascinating past. 📚🏘️🔥

08/06/2026

A big thank you to Virgin Money UK for delivering another fantastic Scam Awareness session to our Tech Talk & Toast group at The Old Fire Station yesterday.

It was wonderful to see such great engagement from everyone who attended. The session provided valuable insights into the latest scams, how to recognise the warning signs, and practical tips to help keep ourselves, our families, and our communities safe.

Thank you to the Virgin Money team for sharing their knowledge and expertise. The information and advice shared will make a real difference to those who attended.

We look forward to welcoming you back for future sessions!

03/06/2026

☕🍔 REFUEL & RELAX AT FIRE ENGINE DAY! 🍔☕

Take a break and grab a bite from our café, serving up a range of hot and cold drinks alongside a tasty selection of food to keep the whole family going! From quick snacks to satisfying bites, we’ve got you covered so you can stay fuelled for all the fun.
Kick back, recharge, and get ready for more action-packed excitement! 🔥🚒

01/06/2026

✨ What a fantastic evening at the station party on Friday

It was so lovely to see people of all ages coming together — from little ones full of excitement to familiar faces catching up and sharing laughs 💬😊 The atmosphere was amazing, full of joy, community spirit, and plenty of smiles all around ❤️ It’s moments like this that really remind you how special our community is and how much we all value coming together.

A massive thank you to our performer Tyler Warren and to Sky for funding this fabulous event.

Thank you to everyone who joined and made it such a memorable night — already looking forward to the next one! 🥳🎉