What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Brickfield Bootcamp has started again and will run every Monday evening 6:30-7:30pm throughout the summer. It is a free outdoor activity session for anyone over 16 to attend in Brickfield Park, off Lady Pit Lane in Beeston. Rob Docherty, a fitness instructor, who led the sessions last year will again
The music charity Cloth Cat, now based in Holbeck Working Men’s Club, will be hosting a really special celebration to mark its silver anniversary on Saturday (20 April 2024). They promise a free buffet, tombola and party vibes for their many supporters and volunteers. Over the last quarter of a
The Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman has found Leeds City Council at fault for not considering their own nature team’s advice on hedgehog protection measures. Hedgehogs are a red listed mammal threatened with extinction. On 15 February 2023 Leeds City Council’s and Cockburn School’s contractors mechanically flailed a historic
St Luke’s Church in Beeston Hill is starting its Job Club up again to support local people who are looking for employment. The Job Club is run by CAP (Christians Against Poverty) and is a friendly place where people get practical help as they seek employment. It’s a relaxed environment
Leeds Knights 8-3 Hull Seahawks Leeds Knights’ coach Ryan Aldridge will be delighted as his side got their playoff campaign off to a sensational winning start with victory over Hull. Both sides had chances early on in the match in an end to end game that was largely dominated by
Ramadan Mubarak! On Monday 25 March 2024, the Beeston Hill Community Association (BHCA) held its first ever Community Iftar event in collaboration with the Hamara Healthy Living Centre on Tempest Road. It was wonderful to see around 100 people, from across the community, come together to break fast during the
In June this year The Hunslet Emeralds, the competitive dance squad from The Hunslet Club’s dance section, are competing on the international stage in Germany representing the club and the wider South Leeds community. The girls are a credit to the club and community, they compete throughout the year and
It has been a busy half term at Middleton Primary School with lots of whole school activities. For Mother’s Day, the children had the opportunity to invite their Mums or carers in to school to enjoy a roast dinner with them. Over 150 adults and children enjoyed their roast dinners
Spring may have finally sprung but with an ‘Arctic blast’ forecast to bring more cold and wet weather over the coming weeks, it may not be time to pack your winter coat away just yet. Greg Potter, Head of Member Experience at Leeds Credit Union, takes a look at the
“Do you think we could …?” is something I love to hear when chatting to residents within my role. The nuggets of an idea that can have the opportunity to develop into new local opportunities for people to be active. Active Leeds (part of Leeds City Council) continues to share