Day: 2 May 2013

Unity Homes & Enterprise Sponsor 2013 Beeston Festival

Unity Homes & Enterprise have been announced as the main sponsor of the 2013 Beeston Festival. Speaking about the sponsorship, Chief Executive Ali Akbor said: “Unity Homes and Enterprise is committed to providing housing choice, improving life opportunities and addressing inequalities across Leeds – which is why we are proud

The Trolleybus route through Belle Isle and the problems it will cause

A Trolleybus question and answer session was held at Belle Isle Family Centre yesterday (1st May). I went to this session as the new Trolleybus route (if the plans are passed) will come down my street, Winrose Grove. I was surprised by the lack of local people at the event. Winrose

We, the people of Leeds, have more in common with Bangladesh than we think!

Yesterday we, the community reporting students, visited the Leeds City Museum. The museum is an array of short exhibits with one exhibit in particular on Leeds itself and includes an interesting section on the woolen trade. Spinning wool and flax (we get linen from flax) was once huge business in

South Leeds Roundup: Walkers, Websites and Walkabouts

Here’s your regular roundup of what’s making South Leeds tick on other websites, blogs and across Facebook. As the weather finally improves there is news of outdoor activities across South Leeds. We’ll start with South Leeds Live At Home who have posted some photos of their Walking Group on their