OUREAD written by me for you giving OUR articles By Robyn Rudd Coming up for air So what? Why? And how will this magazine make a difference? OUREAD abbreviated, from the developing OUR GROUP UK Yes looking at it, one would think, a brand? A group? Very corporate notion!! Indeed yes, the breakdown of this is as so…. OUR gives indication to something here belonging to you and I. GROUP, this gives reference to a collection of companies of all different industries collectively creating a group and ultimately yes a BRAND. This is rather simple, for as much as Im a fond lover for the SME independent, enterprise , Im not naive enough to think that, today’s markets, in whatever sector, sadly, on a dark suited, matrix level, it’s been written, it’s a brand it get branded world, full of familiarity and generic high streets. I’m also one whom looks for the best in each situation, I have taken the best innovation and winning points that brands offer, amalgamated it with the benefits, et...
OUREAD: Reclaiming North Leeds, One Page at a Time Welcome to OUREAD, North Leeds’ unapologetically local, free monthly magazine – posted through your door, available online, and now with an e-subscription version for those who want to stay a step ahead on exclusive local deals and offers. But OUREAD is more than just a publication. It’s a movement – a mission to reconnect, rebuild, and reignite the community spirit that once defined our streets, our people, and our future. Born From a Need, Not a Trend Founded and fiercely championed by editor Charlie, OUREAD isn’t afraid to ask the hard questions. What happened to our communities? Why are the cornerstones of our neighbourhoods – the small businesses, youth clubs, and sense of solidarity – gone? Charlie calls it “The Matrix” – a creeping force of control, profit and policy that’s bled out the local heart of North Leeds and towns just like it across the UK. He sees the impacts daily: ex-service men and women sleeping ro...