What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Sally Cieslik from the SPLASH campaign fighting to reopen South Leeds Sports Centre guest posts on a mock South Leeds Olympic Torch event on Sunday, April 1 at noon to highlight what they claim is a lack of sports facilities in the area. The real Olympic Torch is due to come
Here’s our weekly roundup of what’s making south Leeds tick from other blogs and websites: Holbeck in Bloom blog about a very welcome donation from Santander and some of the latest work in the area. The show goes on – that’s the defiant message from the folks at Middleton Railway,
The Middleton Life local history project ramps up a gear this week with a meeting you’re all invited to! On Wednesday the Friends of Middleton Park group are holding a free talk on the rich history of the park at Tenants Hall Enterprise Centre, Acre Close, from 6.30pm. To get you
[slideshow]OK, I admit some people might find it all a bit strange. Above everything else in south Leeds, you want to write an article about your love for a … Victorian cemetery? Yes, but it’s no ordinary cemetery. Holbeck Cemetery is a tranquil place, a place of great beauty – and
The Hunslet Club once again played host to a Speak To The Streets Breakdance Battle on Sunday 25th March, the atmosphere in the packed out hall was fantastic, well done everyone who took part, read all about it on the Yorkshire Evening Post website here. See some highlights of the
The new community orchard and edible garden in Cross Flatts Park is shaping up nicely! As we reported last week, three planting beds have been prepared by the council’s Parks and Countryside department, ripe for sowing a selection of fruit trees, fruit bushes and shrubs such as strawberries, blackcurrants and
Leeds United are teaming up with Leeds City Council to keep the streets around Elland Road stadium clean. As part of a new partnership deal, Leeds United are making a financial contribution for a contract up until June 2013, which will see the council’s street cleaning team working to keep
The Cardinal Estate in Beeston is preparing for a clear out and a spring clean on Friday and Saturday this week. According to the White Rose Residents Association’s Facebook page, skips will be on the Cardinals on Friday, 30th March, from 4.30pm, until Sat 31st March at 12 noon for people
The Cupboard is a youth service which offers fun activities and support for young people and their families. Here’s a list of its services: Healthy Young People Group, Holbeck Community Centre, Mondays, 5pm to 6.30pm. Try out our new sports and some olf favourites, fun team games, healthy cooking sessions
[slideshow]South Leeds resident Paul Ibbotson attended the official unveiling of the £70,000 refurbishment of Hunslet Library, funded by the council’s Inner South Area Committee. Above is his slideshow of photographs from the day. As we reported last Thursday, improvements included repairs to the the windows, internal refurbishments and new equipment. This will