What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
As the schools close, the Hunslet Club once again flings its doors open for another action packed, low cost Activity Camp for children and young people, Tuesday to Friday. More info and video at www.hunsletclub.org.uk
You have probably guessed that despite my stylish Harris Tweed flat cap I am not a snappy dresser – my designer labels say ‘George’ not ‘Pringle’. However, I did get into trouble with Mrs B when I tore a new pair of (supermarket) trousers on the golf course. Well, nearly
The Hunslet Club in Leeds needs volunteers of all ages to help run its many activities for children and young people to reach their full potential. Check out the new video above to see the many ways in which you could help. Could you help run sports sessions including
Greenhouse, the multi award winning development situated in Beeston represents a new way of life and the community here is flourishing. On Sunday 2nd June from 12-4pm Greenhouse will be hosting a good old-fashioned neighbourhood get together for “The Big Lunch”. The Big Lunch is a national event and
Next Saturday, 1st June, the Trussell Trust is providing training for anyone who wants to volunteer at the Leeds South Food Bank. It takes place at Middleton Methodist Church, Hopewell View, LS10 3TE and runs from 10.00am to 2.00pm. Attendees should bring a packed lunch with them. There are
Ed Carlisle has been in touch with news of a trip for people from South Leeds to North Wales to … CLIMB MOUNT SNOWDON! Saturday 22nd June 2013 A fun and challenging day out. Share it with friends or family. Meet new people. Enjoy beautiful countryside. And burn some
The appalling events in Woolwich this week brought back memories of the 7/7 London bombings and fallout in Beeston. I have written before about how the world’s press descended on Beeston, putting their need for a story before the needs and feelings of the community. I don’t want to
The horrific attack in Woolwich yesterday has brought back memories of the 7/7 bombings for many of us in Beeston. Community leaders and residents are reacting as they did in 2005 to show solidarity with the victims and reject the use of religion to justify terrorist acts. Leeds Central
The Cottingley Youth Project (CYP) hosted a team of young people from churches across Leeds on Saturday for the Leeds Youth Cell Network’s (LYCN) Demonstrate Day. The young people came to share the message of hope and love central to their Christian faith on two projects during the day:
I got up early this Sunday warm morning (19th May) and walked down to the Middleton Railway. A 15 Minute walk from my flat. The Middleton Railway (in Hunslet) was firstbuilt as a colliery railway in 1758. To carry coal to the Staithes near the River Aire. Last year, on