What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Are you ready for Olympic freestyle wrestling in Beeston Hill? Mahboob Nazir, of the KMWA Community Centre in Hardy Street, tells South Leeds Life: “Most countries have a traditional style of wrestling and it’s a familiar sport for many nations. We are proud to present the new Olympic Freestyle Wrestling
South Leeds Life has received the following email from an ex-Miggy resident – Kathleen Bok – now living in Canada appealing for information on the history of the area. I recently read with interest a good deal of the history of Middleton. Hope you are able to pass this information on
PC Laura Dennant attended the latest community meeting for residents living in The Brooms part of Belle Isle. She told residents the number of crimes reported in the area over the last month were “quite low”, and there were no questions raised about them. Issues raised by the residents included speeding around
Local residents in Middleton are being urged to take a pride in their community and join in with a special clean up of the area. Aire Valley Homes, the Middleton Park councillors, Middleton Community Group, Leeds City Council and Rothwell Neighbourhood Policing Team have arranged a Community Clear Up in
Can anyone unravel the mystery of the missing roof from the old Tivoli Cinema in Middleton? The roof of the historic cinema – which dates back to 1934 – seems to have gone missing. South Leeds Life have made some enquiries – but local councillors are in the dark and apparently the
UPDATED SEP 25: Police have revised their estimates down to £25,000 rather than £50,000. A man’s now been charged and has appeared in court. Check out their press release here. The original article is below: Police have found a large quantity of what is believed to be Class A drugs, including crack
It stands proudly on the site of the former Shaftesbury House – but what exactly is lie like living at the eco-friendly The Greenhouse? Well, residents of the pioneering low-carbon development in Beeston are prime examples of a new breed of individuals making sustainable living a part of everyday life.
South Leeds Life reader John Mace has sent us the following details about an event which shows real community pride in the Middleton/Belle Isle area. He writes: “Could you please advertise a bulb planting event on Sharp Lane Plantation, Sunday the 7th of October at 11am? People from New Forest Village
I spent an enjoyable afternoon in Middleton Park on a history walk organised and led by the Friends of the park. Alan and Jim led sixteen humans and five dogs on a tour that took in pits, houses and dykes. As well as the history we were updated with the
Tenants, landlords and homeowners are being reminded that bin yards are their responsibility after two people from Beeston were taken to court for failing to clear theirs up. The bin yard, on Harlech Crescent, Beeston was overflowing with household waste, furniture, tyres and bricks. A legal notice requiring local residents Toni