What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Many local people worked for the Hunslet Engine Company in Jack Lane, which finally closed its doors in 1995. The Middleton Railway and Schneider Electric are pleased to announce a weekend of celebration over July 18 and 19 to commemorate the achievements of this company and its employees. The railway
Big money Salford squad show their guns in big win over Hawks in the first of the weekend’s big clashes. In the opener to this weekend’s double showing for the Hawks an almost full strength Devils came to the South Leeds Stadium and showed they’re worth the money paid to
Since those mysterious posters went up in Beeston and Hunslet there’s been quite a few comments saying councillors should live in the ward they represent. On the face of it this is absolutely right, but I do think there are a few things to consider. Councillors have several jobs to
Patients across South and East Leeds will come together tomorrow (Friday 23 January 2015) at an extraordinary public meeting to have their say on how NHS services are funded and delivered. Representatives from GP patient groups will meet at the Thackray Medical Museum, Beckett Street at 10:30am. NHS Leeds South
Women running small businesses are being offered support at two free seminars running at Bewleys Hotel in Holbeck. Locally Grown offers free support to women in small business across Leeds. They provide workshops, seminars and one to one support for entrepreneurs. By working with you on the individual aspects that
Leeds City Council is rolling out a programme of free wi-fi wireless internet access at its building throughout the city. In the coming weeks, free wi-fi will be available at: Beeston Library Cottingley Children’s Centre Dewsbury Road One Stop Centre Dewsbury Road Library Hunslet Children’s Centre Hunslet Library John Charles
Old Lane in Beeston will be closed again this weekend, Saturday and Sunday 24 and 25 January 2015. The road closure will affect Old Lane between Moorhouse Avenue and Grovehall Road. In addition the junction of Old Lane and Oakhurst Mount will be closed. Signed diversions will be in place.
Here’s your regular roundup of what’s making South Leeds tick on other websites, blogs and across Facebook and Twitter. We start this week reminiscing about Beeston. If you live or grew up in Beeston, you need to join the Memories of Beeston, Leeds Facebook Group. From there we reproduce a
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 the
Where can you find a fabulous community cafe serving wholesome meals, an autism support group and have fun at a family tea group? Belle Isle Family Centre – recently nominated for a Child Friendly Leeds Award – is nestled underneath St John and St Barnabas Church off Belle Isle Road