What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
A project that is seeking to map people’s happiest memories has arrived in Beeston to collect more memories. Bring the Happy is a collaboration between artists Invisible Flock and the band Hope & Social. It started in Leeds Market and having toured Britain and beyond it is back in
There has been a host of Christmas activities over the last week and South Leeds Life reporters have there to capture the excitement. Photos by: Lucy Potter, Stephen Williamson and Jeremy Morton Last Wednesday (4 December 2013) saw children from the local primary schools join with residents at Middleton
People across Leeds are being reminded that high-cost ‘payday’ lenders are not the place to go for extra money this Christmas – alternative lenders are available, offering a more affordable, ethical option. As part of the ‘Take a Stand’ campaign against high-cost lenders Leeds City Council is supporting the
A former jobs and skills centre has been given a new lease of life as a safe space to support people with mental health needs. The Vale Circles centre was officially opened on December 4 with a day of entertainment and events which included a steel band and salsa
A South Leeds sports club has found itself on the frontline of fighting for trans-gender rights. The Sun carried the story today (9 December 2013) that Aeris Houlihan has been barred by the FA from playing in Sunday League matches for Middleton Park FC. Aeris was born male, but
On Thursday (12 December 2013) the Council’s City Plans Panel will be considering one of the most important planning applications* which affects south Leeds for some years. Land Securities – the owners of the White Rose Shopping Centre (WRSC) -want to expand it by providing new and enlarged shops
The Hunslet Club is set to host it’s annual Christmas shows this coming weekend, 7pm on Friday and Saturday Night and 2pm on Sunday. Music, dance, entertainment and all round Christmas cheer by the talented young people right here in South Leeds. Everyone welcome to attend.
Margaret Bingham and Andrea Edwards arrive early to the offices. We hear them first chatting and laughing away. “Oh, we’re a bit early but we can wait, you just get on with what your doing.” We are researching the Ciaran Bingham Foundation Trust for our community reporters course, and
Where were you when you heard the news about the death of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela and what are your memories of him? Have you ever played that game – where were you when you heard the death of a famous person, that changed the world – Martin Luther King,
I’ve just finished my fourth week at South Leeds Community Radio station where I’m learning (with others) how to broadcast live programmes (or as live) on the radio station. Over the last few weeks, we’ve been learning how to use the broadcasting deck. This contains faders, volume controls, links