by Andy Dalton
Dozens of people turned up and enjoyed free ice creams, genuine home made orange juice and other culinary delights last Saturday afternoon in Armley.
They were visiting the Leeds City Mission Compassion Centre’s summer open afternoon. As the sun shone through the clouds visitors were treated to a range of refreshments.
Some sat outside around tables on the adjoining grassed area under the shade of leafy trees. Others mingled inside the Compassion Centre. Many took the opportunity to browse the displays of goods on sale inside the Centre. They were also treated to a short talk about the various compassion projects of the City Mission amongst needy people in West Leeds.
Leeds City Mission Compassion Centre Manager Sinclair Martin thanked everyone for their attendance and support. He said: “Warm weather helped to make this a successful open afternoon and social event. A good time was enjoyed by everyone. Over £300 was raised which will help to finance our on-gong work and projects of Leeds City Mission.”
Leeds City Mission is a multi-church Christian agency which has worked with marginalised people since 1837 and seeks to meet the physical, social and spiritual needs of Leeds residents.