What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
[slideshow] A lovely September day drew the crowds to Middleton Park for the fourth annual Friends of Middleton Park Craft, Flower and Produce Show. After weeks and months of growing of the produce and flowers, the flower arranging, the making of the crafts and the taking and framing of pictures
Here’s a round-up of some of the tweets from South Leeds politicians using social media site Twitter this week. We’re featuring Hilary Benn MP, Cllr Kim Groves and Cllr Adam Ogilvie. Check out the link below: [View the story “South Leeds politicians on Twitter” on Storify]
This article was written by Sharon Kumar using the South Leeds Life Community Reporters website: [slideshow] Igen have been running a project over the summer holidays with young people in the area who have persistently low attendance in school. Via Connexions Targeted Support we offer a free and confidential service to young people
Alan Shaw of the Friends of Middleton Park group writes – I thought I would just post a little update about a little event that we have going on this Sunday – yes, it’s the fourth Friends of Middleton Park Craft, Flower and Produce Show – you might have heard
Hunslet residents have welcomed proposals for a new skate park for young people, which will be based off Pepper Road. Last night’s Hunslet Tenants and Residents Association meeting heard that work is due to start on the council-run park later this month. Residents welcomed the plans for concrete ramps and play equipment
A planning application for a cinema, four new catering outlets and additional retail space, including extensions to the existing Debenhams and Primark stores at White Rose Shopping Centre, will be submitted to Leeds City Council later this year, it’s been announced today. Land Securities, which owns and manages the south
A unique opportunity to see inside the historic Carlsberg Tetley headquarters building in Hunslet before it is transformed into a contemporary art gallery in 2013 is one of the highlights of this year’s Heritage Open Days. Building owners across Leeds play a full part in this national event by opening
A South Leeds education centre and nature reserve is flinging open its doors to visitors for its open day on Saturday, 8th September, writes Toby Roberts. Usually visited by schools, playschemes and community groups, the Skelton Grange Environment Centre open day offers all children and their families from across Leeds
It’s now easier than ever before to contribute to our blog! More and more South Leeds residents are contributing articles and reports to this blog – which is great, this is YOUR blog and it’s open to all who wish to contribute. But we’re all too aware from our own
This fabulous photograph of Top Moor Side in Holbeck in 1984 was shared by Manx Phil on the South Leeds Life group Flickr page. How things have changed since then! View lots of other photos and share your own with South Leeds Life readers over at our group Flickr pool. It’s open to all