What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Schoolchildren in Middleton are learning about growing their own food in an exciting new project supported by local Councillors. Middleton Park Councillors Kim Groves, Judith Blake and Paul Truswell have worked with pupils at Sharp Lane Primary School and Middleton Primary School to plant vegetable gardens. The children
South Leeds Community Radio is giving its studios a freshen up so it is an even better environment for our learners, volunteers and staff. Can you help us? We are looking to keep our costs down, so if anyone has any paint they would be happy to donate, we
The Hunslet Club is holding its annual Summer Gala on Sunday August 25th and is on the look out for talent to appear on its stage. Explains Jason Slack, Funding Officer at the club “We know that there are lot of talented bands, singers & entertainers out there in the community.
Here’s your regular roundup of what’s making South Leeds tick on other websites, blogs and across Facebook. Let’s start with a sign of how much cleaner the River Aire is these days. Down at Skelton Grange Environment Centre they have been watching salmon (or are they trout?) jumping the
Middleton Elderly Aid (MEA) have launched a new funding pot to spark grassroots community activities in Middleton. Imagine lots of people in your area making new friendships, passing on tips or sharing stories. Have you got a passion you’d love to share with others? Are you interested in learning
Northern Ballet’s hotly-anticipated new ballet for children Three Little Pigs will première in Leeds this October and it’s set to blow the house down. The second production in Northern Ballet’s series of Short Ballets for Small People, Three Little Pigs has been created to introduce families and young children
Work is getting underway at last on the PFI-funded housing regeneration scheme for Beeston Hill and Holbeck. Following the government’s green light last month, the consortium sc4L is swinging into action to start delivering the programme of 275 new homes and 383 refurbished homes in Holbeck and Beeston Hill.
We asked Hanif Malik, the Director of the Hamara Centre, to explain what the fasting month of Ramadhan is all about. Ramadhan is actually the name of the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is the time of fasting for people from the Islamic faith. Each day during
Beeston Community Forum met on Thursday (1st August 2013) and discussed the White Rose Centre’s expansion plans and progress on a new Beeston Neighbourhood Plan. Tim Flanagan and Dean Stratton from Land Securities the firm that owns and manages the White Rose Centre were present to explain their expansion
As part of Love Parks Week, Groundwork Leeds came to Cross Flatts Park on Thursday. They brought their entire staff for their annual Activity Day. Staff tended the edible beds, painted bins and generally tidied up around the park. They also organised a free family picnic with giant games