Leeds says Jog On to harassment as West Yorkshire unites to Reclaim the Night

Leeds City Council, the Safer Leeds Partnership, Get Set Leeds Local and Yorkshire Sport Foundation have collaborated on a campaign to ensure everyone in Leeds feels confident and supported when out running.

You can find out more about their JogOn campaign on their webpage.

Following their Darker Nights webinar which took place on Monday 29 September, our Sport Welfare Officer Nicola is offering a number of Active Bystander training sessions throughout October and November.

You can find out more and book a place.

West Yorkshire unites to Reclaim the Night

As the nights get darker, women and allies across the region are being invited to come together to demand a safer, fairer West Yorkshire for all. 

Five ‘Reclaim the Night’ events will be held across Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield on Sunday, October 26. 

The date marks the annual turning back of the clocks, a time that women and girls often report feeling vulnerable being in public spaces after dark. 

This show of collective action follows the success of last year’s event in Huddersfield, which saw hundreds call for change and stand in solidarity against violence against women and girls. 

• Bradford: There will be a performance at Centenary Square from 4:30pm, with a walk to the University from 5pm.
• Calderdale: People are invited to join partners in conversation at Shibden Park from 3pm to 5:30pm. A walk through the historic grounds will take place from 4:30pm.
• Kirklees: There will be family friendly activities and stalls with support services and information from 2pm to 6pm at Greenhead Park. A walk around the park will begin at 3:45pm. 
• Leeds: The city will host a series of speeches outside Leeds Art Gallery from 5:30pm before a walk through the city centre, starting at 6pm.  
• Wakefield: Held at Wakefield Exchange, the event will start at 12pm, and will involve a banner making workshop. There will then be a vigil taking place at 5pm. This will launch a month of action leading up to a further Reclaim the Night event on November 27.