What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Council and NHS Staff supporting vulnerable adults in Leeds are working to keep important services going after their base was damaged by flooding on Boxing Day. Services based at the Assisted Living Leeds facility at Leeds Dock have had to be temporarily relocated due to the building flooding during unprecedented
Would you know what to do in an emergency? Free first aid training sessions are being made available at local children’s centres by the NHS Leeds South & East CCG. Parents and carers are encouraged to learn vital practical skills and knowledge. Topics covered will include: child and baby CPR,
A new Scout Group will be opening its doors on Monday 11 January 2016. The 11th South Leeds (St Luke’s) Scout group has been re formed and will be meeting at St Luke’s Church, Malvern Road, Holbeck during term time. The Beaver Scout Section is opening for girls and boys
The first indication was the automated flood warning phone call from the Environment Agency. There wasn’t much I could do about it as I was away at the time enjoying Boxing Day with the family and my two grandsons, but I spent the evening watching the River Aire rise alarmingly,
Have you read the January edition of our South Leeds Life newspaper yet? We’ve been distributing copies to community venues throughout LS10 and LS11. Copies are available from libraries, schools, community centres, GP practices, shops and other community venues. You can find a full list of pick up points here:
It was last gasp heartbreak for Hunslet as Leeds retained the Leeds Brewery Lazenby Cup at South Leeds Stadium last night (8 January 2016). Despite the defeat the performance bodes well for this seasons League One campaign, which does not kick off until March. The Hawks were arguably the strongest
On Christmas Eve I found myself sitting with my daughter, both professed atheists, in St Mary’s church in Beeston for the Crib Service. I thoroughly enjoyed it. We sang some rousing carols (the reason we had gone), listened to a story I’m very familiar with and there was loads of
Belle Isle TMO . Just before Christmas, Steph from the Happy Friday Breakfast Club received a massive hamper packed with donations from a lady called Michelle… a HUGE thank you to both Michelle for the donations, and Steph for turning them into breakfast for everyone! Come along to the Happy
Chev Walker celebrated his testimonial in front of 1,158 fans at South Leeds Stadium last Sunday (3 January 2016); but he ended on the losing team as his Hunslet Warriors side were edged out by Hunslet Club Parkside in the inaugural State of Hunslet clash. Before the derby match, the
In Loving Memory of ‘Our Little Skye Pie’! After the huge success of the 2015 run which raised an astonishing £2000, we are back to do it all again in 2016! 5km Fun Run at Middleton Park, Leeds on 14 February at 10.30am in aid of our two chosen charities;