Repair Works to Historic Lifting Tower

Stonemasons have begun work to repair the south side of the historic Lifting Tower which sits in the centre of Wellington Place.

The Lifting Tower was built in the 1850s and was one of a pair which stood either side of the old viaduct running into the Leeds Central railway station. Steam power and giant chains were used to hoist huge wagons from the viaduct down to the goods yard.

Dr Kevin Grady, director of Leeds Civic Trust, said:

“It’s remarkable that it has survived. “It is one of the oldest surviving pieces of railway architecture in the city. We’re delighted it is in the hands of a developer that has a long-term interest in the future of the site.”

Phil Clifford, Estate Manager at MEPC, Wellington Place said: “ Due to the harsh winter the south side of the tower has started to erode, work is now underway to repoint the tower and prevent further deterioration.

Football Marathon

On the 25th June a team of 16 will be taking part in a marathon game of 5 a-side football at Soccer Central, Wellington Place. Their aim is to play constantly for 24 hours to raise money for the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research (FPWR).

Prader-Willi Syndrome occurs in approximately 1 in 15,000 children. Early symptoms are slow muscle development and various other symptoms which occur during childhood and adolescence. At some point, usually between the ages of 1 and 6, the child will develop insatiable hunger. Just imagine never feeling full! This can lead to severe childhood obesity and all of the health risks associated with it, as well as the additional risks of a permanently hungry child eating anything within reach.

Being a reasonably unheard of condition means that it does not receive as much attention and funding as other childhood conditions or illnesses and this is what FPWR want to change. Every small development in research takes doctors and patients one small step closer to understanding the condition that is effecting their child.

The team would really appreciate it if you could spare some of your hard earned money in order for them to reach their target and help raise money for a rare condition that currently has no cure. To donate please visit http://www.justgiving.com/James-MacLeod1

For further information on Prader-Willi syndrome please visit www.fpwr.org