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Hamara mainly serves the Beeston area of South Leeds. Services are open to all; however the current main users of the Centre are Urdu- and Bangladeshi- speaking people of South Asian heritage.

ServicesDaily lunch club except FridaysSocial and exercise groups run separately for men and womenDrop in advice sessionWomen’s activities include pilates, t’ai chi, walking, gym sessions, swimming, steam and sauna baths and a carers group and take place Monday to ThursdaysMen’s activities include gym sessions, t’ai chi, pool, social group, information sessions on community issues with outside speakers and take place Monday to ThursdaysAccess to computers

Plans Hamara plans to set up a daycare centre for older people who need higher levels of care. The service will be for men on three days a week and for women on two days a week