What’s Happening?

BITMO’s GATE is a community resource centre for Belle Isle. See the programme of activities in the GATE and around Belle Isle below:

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Our regular opening times are:

Mondays 9am – 1pm

Tuesdays 1pm – 7pm

Wednesday 9am – 1pm

Thursday 1 – 5pm

Fridays 9am – 1pm

Please note hours are different over Christmas and the New Year from 23 December to 1 January 2026.

We are also open on a Saturday once a month. In December we are open 1pm-4pm on December 20th for the Belle Isle repair café – as well as advice, support and for the use of computers and Wi-Fi. Councillor Rob Chesterfield is holding an advice surgery form 1.30-2.30pm. There is no need to book, just turn up. Remember we can now do sewing repairs as well as electrical & mechanical. Also free toasties! There’s a planning meeting for the Belle Isle Gala at 3pm. We lend gardening and DIY tools with the Belle Isle tool library.

When you come to the GATE, if we can help you in up to 10 minutes, we will continue to do so. However, if you need more help we will probably book you an appointment to make sure we can help you properly. We offer sessions on Tuesdays 3-7pm and Thursdays 1-5pm where we can offer more support. You could also ring us on 0113 378 2190 to book an appointment directly. If you are not a BITMO tenant, we will probably refer you somewhere else for help, such as to a Community Hub.

Peter, Jo, Tracey, Amelia and Sam

BITMO Community Development Team

For more information, to sign up or to get involved with any of the sessions, activities or courses taking place at the GATE, please our Community Development Team on 0113 378 2190 or email gate@belleisletmo.co.uk