What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Cherry tree blossom petals blew through and settled on the carpet of Health for All’s Holbeck Youth and Community Centre last Saturday (26th April 2014). The open door was to welcome residents to their community consultation day on whether there should be an edible garden in Holbeck, inside the
The stabbing of teacher Ann Maguire at Corpus Christi high school this week was truly shocking. I don’t want to speculate about the details of the event. A boy has been charged and the legal process will take its course. The event is a tragedy for Ann Maguire’s family, for
A New course is starting in Middleton to help you get more from your computer. Using computers in everyday life is a six week course running on Wednesday afternoons that will help you save time and money with new online skills. The course will look at: Managing money online
A group called Leeds Plan C are leading an event on Saturday (3 May 2014) which promises to explore Hunslet’s “contested past, uncertain present and several possible futures”. The first of two linked events is a guided walk around Hunslet. It sets off from The Tetley at 1:30pm and explores
Leeds City Council has moved reduce the need for unlawful Traveller encampments by establishing a small site at Kidacre Street, near to Crown Point Shopping Centre in Hunslet. It is understood that this is a temporary measure whilst the existing permanent site at Cottingley Springs on Gelderd Road is expanded.
Do you care about the world around you and want to do something to make a difference? Do you want to share your passion for the environment with the next generation? Do you want to work in the environmental sector, but lack the experience to land your first job? If
Here’s your regular roundup of what’s making South Leeds tick on other websites, blogs and across Facebook. The bluebells are out in Middleton Woods, so let’s start there. The Friends of Middleton Park have photos and details of their Bluebell Walks this weekend when they tie up with Middleton Railway.
A meeting next Tuesday (6 May 2014) will consider how agencies and residents can work together to make Beeston and Holbeck a more dementia friendly community. A raised awareness of the difficulties people with dementia face can make a real difference to people’s lives. Typically people are confused and forgetful,
A beginners’ running group starts on 60th anniversary of Roger Bannister’s world-first 4-minute mile. A new weekly radio show and running group at South Leeds Community Radio is hoping to encourage people in the area to take up running to boost their physical and mental wellbeing. The two-part initiative, called
Would you like to learn a trade? Maybe as a software developer, nursery nurse, chef, or in retail sales? Opportunities to take up an apprenticeship in these sectors are available now in Leeds. Apprenticeships are open to anyone over 16 and you are paid a wage while learning on