What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Every picture tells a story .. the Looking at Leeds 2012 photography competition is looking for photographs of Leeds that capture its people, places, cultures and communities, writes Stephanie Hewitt of Leeds City Council. The city has a huge range of events each year – from markets to parades, workshops
Middleton Railway – the oldest continuously working railway in the world – is launching a hi-tech fightback against thieves who threaten to wreck south Leeds’ industrial heritage. The railway, which has been running since 1758 and is now run by volunteers, has been hit by metal thieves over the past 12
Irresponsible dog owners are being asked to sit up and take notice after two Leeds people fell foul of the law. Following a clamp down on people who don’t pick up after their pets, a man from Bramley and a woman from Cross Green were found guilty of various offences
Members of the Middleton Life local history project yesterday began planning the panels which will form a permanent focus at Tenants Hall Enterprise Centre. The project, which will end in June with an official unveiling of the panels, sees members of the community learning about the history of Middleton through
The Hunslet Club is pleased to announce the start of football training sessions for girls in school years’ 5, 6 & 7 on Fridays between 6 and 7pm, with a view to having a team ready to compete in a girls league in September. Sessions will be led by an FA Qualified
Here’s your weekly round-up of what’s been making South Leeds tick. The issue of Leeds voting for an elected mayor on Thursday is proving a real hot topic. Check the reports out at the Guardian Northerner blog and Leeds Online. Beeston blogger Phil Kirby also offers his take on things
Susan Williamson from Temple Works writes for South Leeds Life about an exciting new project… Why Rush? . . . Life is short but that’s no excuse. Why not spend some time on May 11-13 at Temple.Works.Leeds experiencing more than extraordinary performers doing what they are compelled to do instead? . .
Alan Shaw, from the Friends of Middleton Park group has sent us the following details: This weekend sees the start of the Friends of Middleton Park’s summer (ahem) programme of events and activities in the park – something I know you have all been waiting for. We start with a
South Leeds Life is not affiliated to any political party, but we do believe that local democracy is very important. On Thursday you have two chances to affect how Leeds is run. One of the three Councillors in each of our three wards – Beeston & Holbeck, City & Hunslet
The future of South Leeds Life is going to be discussed at an important meeting next week. The blog is run and owned by the community and as such we’re looking at the possibility of becoming a formal community group as a first step to some more ambitious plans. This