What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
People who may be affected by the Government’s changes to benefits are being invited to attend a roadshow in Middleton. Leeds City Council has organised 12 roadshow events over the next three months, to make sure anyone with any concerns or questions can speak to an expert advisor in person
Sergeant Paul Denison attended the latest Newhalls and Aberfields community meeting at Manor Field Hall in Belle Isle, writes Rothwell NPT. Crime statistics for the area were discussed and although reported crime in the Newhalls and Aberfields has been low there has been a noticeable increase in burglaries in the Belle
Sustainable investor Igloo has hosted a special event which marked both the completion of a new phase of development at Grade II* Listed Marshall’s Mill, in Holbeck. The event also marked almost a decade of investment in the city by the fund, which has transformed the former derelict area into a hub
The Cottingley Hall estate held its annual Christmas fair over the weekend – and the event has been hailed a big success. Posting on Facebook, one of the organisers, Christine Robinson-Perkins, said: “The Christmas fair was awesome, the children were in fine singing voice … and were rewarded with a visit
Ken Burton from the Friends of Holbeck Cemetery has posted a fascinating article on the group’s blog on the 19th century ‘uncrowned king of Holbeck’ Joseph Henry. Apparently the Friends gave a relative of Henry’s a guided tour recently and showed them his grave in the cemetery. Henry gave many years
Homes in south Leeds have seen a 39% reduction in burglaries compared with the same period last year. As part of a campaign to work with residents and make them feel safe in their homes, Aire Valley Homes has worked with West Yorkshire Police on a number of crime awareness
Our friends at South Leeds Community Radio (SLCR) have been in touch to tell us about what they get up to. There’s an old saying that goes along the lines of ‘Radio is like TV, but the pictures are better on the radio’, a sentiment we certainly wouldn’t disagree with
Tuesday this week was, if you missed it, Universal Childrens’ Day. A United Nations designated day “to be observed as a day of worldwide fraternity and understanding between children.” Which gives us an opportunity to showcase the Hunslet Club’s twinned partnership with a similar youth club to ourselves on the
“To either cut down on beer, or the kids new gear, It’s a big decision in a town called Malice” So sang The Jam thirty years ago, last time I was signing on. A couple of weeks ago I overheard a guy in the queue at Beeston Co-op after a
Come along and help shape the future of the Friends of New Forest Village! There will be a special general meeting of the Friends of New Forest Village, on 4th December, 18:30 until 20:00, at St George’s Centre, Middleton, St George’s Road, Middleton, LS10 4UZ This meeting could be a