What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Internet surfers in south Leeds are being warned to be vigilant when online after Police became aware of a fraudulent scam, writes John Baron. While people are trawling the web viewing legitimate websites, users are suddenly faced with a locked computer and a message claiming to be from police. The
The situation has improved in the park, but there are still problems, writes chair of Friends of Cross Flatts Park Angela Gabriel for our Scoop it Up anti-dog fouling campaign. We were planting our new edible garden the other day. A dog started squatting to its business, so the man
Last year Aire Valley Homes supported more than 30 local initiatives and projects in South Leeds through the Inner South Area Panel, writes Carla Yoemans. Events such as Holbeck Gala and Hunslet Festival received funding, as well as the new ‘Welcome to Middleton sign’ and the coffee mornings at Cross
We reported yesterday how the clock was ticking down to June 9 and this year’s Beeston Festival and we wanted to bring you the dates of some3 of the other big summer events and galas which are a staple of life in South Leeds. On Saturday 19 May the Cottingley
Welcome to our weekly round-up of what’s going on in South Leeds via other blogs and websites. Here’s what’s making the area tick… The Friends of Hunslet Cemetery have reported impending success in their campaign for better security and fencing at the cemetery. They’ve posted the news up on their
[slideshow]Photographer Alex Smith joined the Middleton Life local history group’s rainy walk around Middleton Park with the Friends of Middleton Park last week. His photos of the walk, which looked at the rich history of the park were so good we thought we’d include them as a slideshow on the blog.
There are just 45 days until Beeston Festival takes place in Cross Flatts Park on Saturday 9th June between 12:00 and 5:00pm. As one of the organisers I thought I ought to let South Leeds Life readers in on what we’ve got planned for this year. We always like to
The proposed park and ride scheme off Elland Road is continuing to make the news. The council says the proposals will help tackle city centre traffic congestion and is considering using land next to Leeds United’s Elland Road stadium as a car park for commuters who would then be bused
Middleton Park FC is recruiting new players – specifically tots and mini-tots! The Belle Isle-based club, which runs a number of teams for youngsters, is now looking for players as young as 18 months old to have fun and play for their club. For more information, contact Wayne Dixon on 07852
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-Pon4q18aM&w=560&h=315] Middleton-based DAZL dance group have been going all hip hop as the as this video of their group filmed at Tenants Hall Enterprise Centre shows. If you’re a young person aged 3 – 25 years living in Leeds and fancy trying out the latest dance styles, why not check