What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
South Leeds Community Radio (SLCR) are working with the Organ Donation Service to recruit Asian and African Caribbean people to the organ donor register. Organ transplants save lives, but it can be a very difficult decision for the families of people who have died at the time of great distress.
(UPDATE: Snow prevented the donkeys coming last Sunday – Lots of disappointed kids, but they all got a Creme Egg which helped them feel better 🙂 This Sunday, a donkey will lead the procession at St Luke’s as the Church celebrates Palm Sunday. In a bold and adventurous move, the
Here’s your regular roundup of what’s making South Leeds tick on other websites and blogs. We all need “a bit of bright in the grey” at the moment as Spring doesn’t quite get sprung. “Ragwort” writing on Beeston in Bloom’s blog reports that the nearest Dewsbury Road trough to her
When Billie Hallard took part in a dance event at the Hunslet Club almost a decade ago she mislaid a precious album containing irreplaceable photographs of herself taking part in competitions across the county. Gone forever so her family sadly thought. Â However little did she know that it would turn
Hunslet Club Amateur Boxing Show, Friday 22nd March 2013. Advance tickets £10, £12.50 on the door. £15 Lower Front Zone Seats + Private Bar. Doors open 6:45pm. Bar open til late, food available. Much like last year, this should be a fantastic, packed out night. Please come and support these South
Leeds city Museum hosts a science fair this Saturday boasting stargazers, dragonflies, mad scientists and much more. South Leeds Life doesn’t normally cover city centre events, but following the success of South Leeds Community Radio’s “Come Dine With Science”, we thought we should mark your card for this event. There
Hunslet Hawks will be supporting the inaugural Parkrun to be held in Cross Flatts Park, Beeston on Saturday 23rd March at 9:00am. As previously reported on South Leeds Life, Parkrun’s free, weekly, 5km timed runs are coming to Beeston. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy
DAZL are seeking applications by Easter for a Youth Dance Leaders training course. The course is aimed at young people aged 16 and over who have been regularly attending a dance class for 2-3 years. The Level 2 course, which is accredited by Dance Leaders UK, will run from May
The latest Speak To The Streets Breakdance Battle took place on Sunday 17th of March, as you can see from the photo slideshow above (and Part 2 here) scores of children and young people from across South Leeds and the city came and had a fantastic time, showing off breathtaking
West Yorkshire Police are urging people in South Leeds not borrow money from Loan Sharks. There are many legal lenders charging very high interest rates, for example Wonga quote a rate of over 4000%. However Police are concerned that people are using illegal lenders who can charge even more, but