What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Leeds City Council runs a panel to hear what people in Leeds think about council services and issues affecting their local area. The council needs more people to join the panel so it better represents the city as a whole. Joining the panel is an opportunity to find out
People who go the extra mile to support their community, or who have shown great courage, were recognised in an awards ceremony at White Rose Shopping Centre. A total of 20 people were recipients of the White Rose Community Awards presented by centre director James Bailey and centre manager
A local pupil has proved to be a budding artist after being crowned the winner of a competition launched by White Rose Shopping Centre, in partnership with Leeds City Council, to promote tomorrow’s Middleton Park bonfire. Grace Coyle, age six, from Middleton St. Mary’s Primary School was chosen as
Do you live in Holbeck? Do you think a lot has happened in recent years? Or a lot has been talked about? Here’s an opportunity to speak directly to the elected politicians about your views! Hilary Benn, MP for Leeds Central, together with Beeston & Holbeck councillors has organised
Day 2 of the community reporters course and we are looking at photography, featuring a trip to somewhere I’ve never been before, Middleton Park. After an introduction on the techniques on how to take a good picture we headed off, armed with my new found knowledge and my camera
Are you interested in an apprenticeship in a building trade, or know someone who might be? sc4L, the contractor delivering the major housing regeneration scheme in Beeston Hill & Holbeck, are offering the following apprenticeships: Joiner Painter/decorator Plasterer Plumber Electrician Tiler Renderer Landscaper Roofer Scaffolder Bricklayer Fencer Floorlayer Groundworker
Half term saw two Rugby League camps at South Leeds Stadium run by Leeds Rugby Foundation South Leeds Development Officer Lois Forsell and Hunslet Hawks Head Coach Barry Eaton. Monday was the turn of the girls who were put through their paces and demonstrated excellent skills throughout the session.
Children from Belle Isle and Middleton were on hand to help plant up on Belle Isle Circus. The schoolchildren from Sharp Lane, Broomfield and Windmill Primary Schools identified flower beds as being an important feature in their local environment and wanted more of them to brighten up Belle Isle. Councillor
The Hunslet Club is set to once again host a spectacular boxing show consisting of local junior talent next Friday (8 November 2013), all are welcome to support these young people. Tickets available now. (don’t forget also, the Hunslet Club Fireworks display coming up on Saturday 2 November.)
I had an unlikely and strangely uplifting experience last Friday. I say unlikely, because if you asked my daughter she would explain categorically that I cannot sing. I’ve lost count of the times she’s pleaded with me to “shut up” as I try to sing along to a favourite