Month: March 2013

Have Your Say on the Middleton and Belle Isle Neighbourhood Framework

Leeds City Council is consulting on a draft Neighbourhood Framework for Middleton and Belle Isle, which will capture the community’s vision and help shape the future of Middleton and Belle Isle. The Framework, which has been worked on by the Council and residents, will govern how the area is developed

South of the River – in the land of “reform”

Never mind the Budget this week, it’s the massive cuts already coming our way in the Welfare Reforms that will hurt South Leeds. I went to the Inner South Area Committee meeting on Wednesday night. I haven’t written up a proper report because it was mostly rather dull. However, the

Radio promotes Organ Donation to African Caribbean and Asian communities

South Leeds Community Radio (SLCR) are working with the Organ Donation Service to recruit Asian and African Caribbean people to the organ donor register. Organ transplants save lives, but it can be a very difficult decision for the families of people who have died at the time of great distress.

South Leeds Roundup: Daffodils, Chickens and the Ice House

Here’s your regular roundup of what’s making South Leeds tick on other websites and blogs. We all need “a bit of bright in the grey” at the moment as Spring doesn’t quite get sprung. “Ragwort” writing on Beeston in Bloom’s blog reports that the nearest Dewsbury Road trough to her

Lost & Found – Thanks To South Leeds Residents On Social Media

When Billie Hallard took part in a dance event at the Hunslet Club almost a decade ago she mislaid a precious album containing irreplaceable photographs of herself taking part in competitions across the county. Gone forever so her family sadly thought.  However little did she know that it would turn

Amateur Boxing Show At The Hunslet Club This Friday

Hunslet Club Amateur Boxing Show, Friday 22nd March 2013. Advance tickets £10, £12.50 on the door. £15 Lower Front Zone Seats + Private Bar. Doors open 6:45pm. Bar open til late, food available. Much like last year, this should be a fantastic, packed out night. Please come and support these South

City Science Fair on Saturday

Leeds city Museum hosts a science fair this Saturday boasting stargazers, dragonflies, mad scientists and much more. South Leeds Life doesn’t normally cover city centre events, but following the success of South Leeds Community Radio’s “Come Dine With Science”, we thought we should mark your card for this event. There