What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
A new campaign focusing on ‘doing nothing is not an option’ when it comes to adult abuse and that everyone has a responsibility to safeguard people in the city launches this week. The Leeds Safeguarding Adults Board launched the prevention of adult abuse campaign today (Monday 21 July 2014).
Cockburn School held a commemoration to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War in 1914 on Friday (18 July 2014). Pupils and staff were joined by the Lord Mayor of Leeds Cllr David Congreve, the Archdeacon of Leeds Canon Paul Hooper, Colonel Denney of the
On Sunday 27 July, The Hunslet Club are proud to present their annual Summer Gala. One of the highlights of the South Leeds summer program; with live bands, fresh barbeque food and performances from the Hunslet Club’s performing arts groups, this event attracts families from all around the area.
Pupils from New Bewerley Community School in Beeston were part of a group of youngsters performing Shakespeare at the West Yorkshire Playhouse last Monday (14 July 2014). The Year 4 children (aged 8-9) joined with others from Rufford Park and Horsforth Newlaithes primary schools to perform a story drawn
Residents of Holbeck turned out in large numbers to enjoy Holbeck Gala on Saturday (19 July 2014) despite the frequent rain showers. [slideshow_deploy id=’26285′] Months of planning by the organisers looked in jeopardy on Saturday morning as the rain came down on Holbeck. But volunteers rallied to help
This year’s Holbeck Gala takes place on Saturday (19 July 2014) and is once again set to be a success. The Holbeck Gala on Holbeck Moor has been running for over 70 years and each year over 2,000 people attend the fun-filled day which has become an annual highlight
A minor headline in a left wing newspaper seems to have created a bit of a stir in the mainstream media. Socialist Worker reported the inquiry into the death of a boy who was killed by a polar bear under the headline ‘Eton by bear? The inquest begins’. In
Children at Windmill Primary School in Belle Isle exhibited their artwork based on the Tour de France at an exhibition in school. [slideshow_deploy id=’26216′] I was shown round by three pupils: Victoria, Jossar and Joshua. They explained that the whole school, from Reception to Year 6 had worked
It was only a year ago since I was running “stop Miss Potter” walking, through the school corridors of Hunslet Moor Primary School as the parent support advisor. Now, on Friday 4 July 2014, I am back to enjoy the exciting atmosphere of the school’s Summer Community Event. I
Mears, Belle Isle TMO’s repairs partner, have some apprenticeship vacancies available for September… let get ‘them filled In.