What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
So we had a bit of a road trip from South Leeds Towers this week. Dave, John and I trekked over to Manchester in search of glory (or at least a certificate). As I reported yesterday we came back empty handed from the Blog North Awards, but it was a
The Hunslet Club will be hosting it’s annual fancy dress Halloween Party next Friday 26th October. All welcome! Talking of the club, did you see insightful article about it’s work on the Guardian website yesterday? Take a look here. Makes for an interesting read.
The South Leeds Life Group met this afternoon to discuss how the blog is developing. The biggest news was the report back from the Blog North Awards which were handed out in Manchester on Wednesday night. South Leeds Life was shortlisted in the City or Neighbourhood category, but unfortunately lost
Leeds City Council have announced their preferred bidder to build a new primary school on the site of the closed South Leeds Sports Centre. South Leeds Life has previously reported on this story here and here. Senior councillors in Leeds have agreed their preferred bidders to run a new primary
How would you spend £547 million pounds? No you haven’t won the Lottery, Leeds City Council are asking residents to get involved in their budget decisions for next year. £547 million sounds a lot, but it is £40 million less than they are spending this year. The government is reducing
Afternoon all! Here’s your weekly roundup of what’s making south Leeds tick on the area’s blogs, websites and on Facebook. Holbeck Cemetery has 87 Commonwealth War Graves Commission memorials plus many other private memorials, and is hosting a Remembrance Sunday walk next month. The Friends of Holbeck Cemetery have blogged about
The annual Hamara Community Awards are presented on six categories for people and organisations who have contributed to Leeds’ communities and who continue to put others before themselves. The popular awards are an annual event – and nominations for the 2012 event are now open! Hamara Healthy Living Centre is based
An early heads up for what looks like a fantastic cultural awareness event at the Hamara Centre on Tempest Road on 20 November (9am-4pm). Faith stalls, activities, henna, quizzes and lunch/refreshments will all be on offer. Many parts of south Leeds have an incredible mix of different cultures and backgrounds. The event sounds
Tim Burton’s The Corpse Bride is the spooky showing at a free Hallowe’en movie night in Belle Isle. The event is being held at Belle Isle Family Centre on Friday 2 November. It starts at 5pm – and hot dogs, nachos and popcorn will be on hand. These monthly events
[scribd id=110173599 key=key-1cn05e4box8524zal0lx mode=scroll] Hamara Connexionster 3 Leeds United is running fun football sessions for boys and girls aged eight to 12 of all abilities at the South Leeds Youth Hub in Belle Isle on Saturday mornings. The sessions give youngsters the chance to learn new skills and play lots