From First Steps to Forest Trails: A Milestone Walk in Gisburn Forest
08 April 2026In this blog post from Access The Dales, we’ll go on a walk with a group from Feel Good Factor who ventured into the woods for a wonderful day out in the Gisburn Forest recently… There’s something powerful about walking together—especially when that journey represents progress, confidence, and breaking down barriers. Recently, we were delighted […]
What’s on in April 2026
30 March 2026Our latest What’s On is out, with two pages packed with plenty to do to make you feel good! Download our What’s On guide for April 2026 here(PDF). View our newsletter online here. Join our online newsletter mailing list here.
FGF Walking Group
20 March 2026“One of the best things we can do for our mental health and wellbeing is to be active – it’s a natural mood booster. Our bodies release feel-good hormones when we’re active that can also reduce anxiety and stress, and help us sleep better.” (NHS, Every Mind Matters) The Feel Good Factor Walking Group meets every […]
Digital Beginners Course
16 March 2026Our new Beginners Digital Course is a five week basic digital skills course which starts on Tuesday 21st April 2026 at 10am – 11.30am. The course is free and suitable for anyone with a good command of the English language. You will learn… what digital devices are how to use a laptop and different digital […]
Cancer Awareness Session – 20 Feb 2026
05 February 2026We are pleased to bring Dr Stewart Manning, Chair of Yorkshire Cancer Community, to Feel Good Factor on Friday 20th February, 11am – 12.30pm for a Cancer Awareness Session. Dr Manning has worked as a GP in Beeston for 36 years and is currently a fundraiser for St Gemma’s Hospice in North Leeds and is […]
Better Together – carrying on the good work
18 December 2025Feel Good Factor (Leeds) is pleased to announce it will continue the essential Better Together health and wellbeing service in East Leeds provided by Zest, which is sadly closing after 23 years of dedicated service to the people of Leeds. Zest has played a vital role in supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of people […]
Continuing A Positive Connection
03 December 2025Our successful men’s group, Connect, has been running since 2018, and now, thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, the future of Connect is secure for the coming year. Connect primarily supports men from ethnically diverse communities during their most challenging times, aiming to empower them to take action on their health and […]
The Yorkshire Dales are for Everyone
26 November 2025We often share details of our various trips out into the wilds of the Dales over the past year or so, this is all thanks to our partnership with the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) and their work giving groups from underserved communities the opportunity to visit the Dales. Here, our Community Wellbeing Worker, […]
Celebrating the International Day of Older Persons at Feel Good Factor
22 October 2025On Wednesday, 16th October, Feel Good Factor proudly hosted a special event to celebrate the International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) and Black History Month. The celebration was made possible through the generous support of Leeds Older People’s Forum. The event focused on recognising and honouring the achievements and contributions of our older generation. To […]
After School Cricket Club
22 October 2025Feel Good Factor, in partnership with Yorkshire Cricket Foundation are running a FREE after school cricket club for children aged 7+ at Roscoe Methodist Church on Wednesdays, at 4pm – 5pm, starting 5th November for seven weeks. For more information and to book a place please contact Beverley.gilbert@fgfleeds.org or telephone 0113 350 4200 or 07702869457.