What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
I’ve lived all my life in South Leeds. During school holidays I spent a lot of time with my grandparents, as both of my parents worked. My grandfather and I went for walks on most fine days. One of the places that we sometimes used to pass was the site
Leeds City Council Inner South Community Committee uploaded a new video. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=851591178232259&pnref=story Kenny Saunders chair of the Hunslet Carr residents association explains what local people are trying to achieve through the Woodhouse Hill allotment project, which was supported by the Councillors at Community Committee tonight with a wellbeing grant of
There’s a lot more to the Salvation Army than brass bands – although you will still hear the West Hunslet band out on the streets on Sunday afternoon. At a national level the organisation runs safe houses to help victims escape human traffickers. In South Leeds they offer hot lunches
Local residents are fighting for a green community space to be included in a new housing development in the heart of their neighbourhood. The Garnets – a terraced neighbourhood just off Dewsbury Road in Beeston Hill – saw 78 houses demolished in 2012, at the end of a controversial regeneration
As I walked past St. Andrew’s Church along Old Lane on Monday (9 February 2015) I noticed a sign which read: ‘Food Bank’ pointing towards an open door. So I went inside to find out more. Parking my own bags of shopping down I am welcomed by Helen Ingleby, food
What’s your identity? I’m not interested in your documents: passport, driving licence, bank pin number (I certainly don’t want to steal them). But who are you and what makes you who you are? Employment is central to who you are. You don’t believe me? Let me ask you, when you
Unemployment amongst older men was the topic of the workshop discussion at last night’s Inner South Community Committee (11 February 2015). There was an opportunity to discuss issues around mental health, volunteering, physical activity and local services. People talked about the pain of unemployment and fear that they were being
West Yorkshire Police – Leeds Inner South Safer Leeds have launched a new website at http://www.leeds.gov.uk/c/Pages/saferleeds/default.aspx Safer Leeds is a community safety partnership involving Leeds City Council, West Yorkshire Police and partners. The aim is to reduce crime and disorder, and to help people feel safe in their communities. Have
Belle Isle TMO What would you do if you found a needle? Leave it? Call someone? Try to move it? Well here’s what you should do… don’t do anything but call 0800 138 6227 if you find a needle in a public area, or call us here at Belle Isle
“I’m always busy, and that’s what I love!” And since becoming a volunteer in Beeston that is certainly true for Dave! He’s had a busy working life and retired 18 months ago. Living in Beeston for 17 ½ years Dave gave his neighbours Sarah and Ben a hand with work