What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
A South Leeds community group is appealing for any unwanted Christmas gifts to help support its work. Beeston Action For Families (BAFF) started about eight years ago. The group has about 25 members, these are made up of carers and their families. Attendees run groups, go on residentials, day trips and support
When Former England Rugby World Cup winner and Hunslet Club member revisited the club of his youth in December, South Leeds Community Radio conducted an excellent interview with Jason during the visit which is now available to listen to below. He talks about his time at the club what he thinks about
Good morning, south Leeds! It’s been a busy week or so on the blog. Not only are we preparing for next Wednesday’s big launch of the Middleton Life history project (which you’re all invited to, by the way!) we’ve sent the second issue of our community magazine to the printers,
There’s less than a week to go before the start of the exciting new Middleton Life local history project, which is proving to be the talk of South Leeds! Local residents are cordially invited to join the fun project, which will see participants become local history reporters, investigating the past of
Steve Peacock guest posts on the the most recent meeting of the Cross Ingrams Area Resaidents’ Association in Holbeck which took place on Tuesday. Seventeen members came along. It was also supported by Councillor Adam Ogilvie, Helen Mallinson (Aire Valley Homes), PCSO Jonathan Wilson, Iain Kyles (Council Housing Project Advisor), and Lynn
Here are some useful numbers and events guide for the Cottingley Hall estate which residents may find useful: Cottingley Towers hosts a health table, which offers health advice and information each month. Run by Health For All, there will be free NHS health checks on Wednesday, February 15 and sports and exercise on
More than 20 local residents attended the Cottingley TRAC community group meeting in Cottingley Primary School last night. Issues discussed included: Community clean-ups Litter and fly-tipping is an ongoing problem on the estate. Residents have been urged to take a pride in the area and report anyone they know who’s dumping
The fabulous Ian and Dennis over at The Voice Of Holbeck blog are encouraging local residents to attend tonight’s community meeting…
A group which is campaigning for better security at Hunslet Cemetery appears to be edging closer to success. The Friends of Hunslet Cemetery group has been fighting for a security fence and gates at the cemetery following problems with vandalism, theft and anti-social behaviour. Now, the group has received
The Hunslet Club is bringing the latest keep fit craze storming the nation to South Leeds & launching BOKWA sessions for adults aged 16+ Tuesday evenings 7 till 8pm for just £3.50 per session. What is BOKWA? An intense cardiovascular workout combined with South African war dance, Capoeira, Kickboxing and Steps.