What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
People often wonder why Holbeck Cemetery is on Beeston Hill – and the folks at the excellent Holbeck in Bloom group have been doing some research into the issue. They’ve discovered some snippets from the old Leeds Intelligencer newspaper from 1854-55 which might give some light to the problem. The Intelligencer reports:
Trophies & medals galore were handed out on Sunday April 1st to the hundreds of talented Arts group members at the Hunslet Club, whilst the Performing Arts Saturday Club put on a fantastic stage show of highlights from the musical Annie! in front of a sell out crowd of over 300. Says Jason Slack
Teacher Gail Richardson gave 33 years service to South Leeds before her retirement on Friday – and her colleagues at New Bewerley Community School just wanted to wish her all the best so have written this guest post for South Leeds Life. Ann Simpson reports… Gail qualified in 1979 as Nursery Nurse
Do you run a community group in inner south Leeds? Well now’s the chance for you to apply for some cash! Community First is an £80 million government-funded initiative which will run until March 2015. The programme will help communities come together and identify their strengths and priorities in order to