What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
The folks over at Leeds Online have written an interesting piece on Tetley’s Brewery in Hunslet which is well worth a read. Blogger Stacey Hicken visited the Tetley brewery HQ for the last time before it changes into an art space. She says it was an opportunity as part of
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Three dog owners in Leeds, one from Middleton, are licking their wounds having been prosecuted for flouting dog control orders. The man and two women failed to pay £75 fixed penalty notices handed out for allowing their pets to wander freely on the streets. Under new rules introduced in January
I’ve lived in Beeston for nearly thirty years. I like it here, who wouldn’t? Friendly people, affordable houses, (reasonably) good facilities. But I’m very conscious that I’ve bucked the family trend. My father was born in a mining village outside Sheffield. He studied at Cambridge and Manchester and went to
[slideshow]Views are being sought on proposals to transform the former Yorkshire Chemicals site in Hunslet to house a large, purpose-built data centre. Applicant Yorkshire Design Group has already outlined how the data centre will be “a catalyst for the creation of a new hub for high technology digital and creative media on
Asha Pre-school is looking to take on a worker for nine hours a week. The pre-school is a very small family friendly facility based in the Asha Neighbourhood Project on Statford Street in Beeston. Asha is a local women’s charity which supports local women in accessing mainstream services and developing skills.
Would you be interested in an introduction to radio production and studio techniques? South Leeds Community Radio may have the answer! The station, which broadcasts over the internet, is based at Hillside. It is running several courses, including radio and creative media for adults with learning difficulties or disabilities. The full details for the
Forthcoming events at Potterdale Resource Centre in Dewsbury Road have been announced: 26th September 2012 – Mega Jumble Sale – 11am –2pm 1st October 2012 – International Older Persons Day Coffee Morning – 10am – 12pm 5th November 2012 – Pie and Peas – 12pm – 2pm For more information, contact 0113 2708673.
They are an organised bunch those Holbeck-ers. I know it’s the middle of September, but it is not too early to book your stall at Holbeck Christmas Market. Organisers have circulated booking forms for their event which takes place on Saturday 1st December at St Matthew’s Community Centre. Tables cost
Here’s your weekly round-up of what’s making south Leeds tick on other websites and blogs: Don’t forget there’s the big Hunslet clean-up on Saturday! Local residents are being urged to take part. Aire Valley Homes have posted maps where skips will be placed in the area over on their Facebook