What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
New Saturday sessions at Broomfield SILC with SNAPS! SNAPS is a registered charity that provides Saturday leisure support services for children with additional needs of all kinds, and their families. To find out more get in touch with Emma on 07738 287024 or email emma@snapsyorkshire.org
[slideshow_deploy id=’63299′] Please have a look at the slideshow at the top of the page I arrived at Rothwell’s Springhead Park for the opening of the first Dementia Friendly garden. Of course it was chucking it down, this did not dampen the spirit of about 200 people gathered to
A South Leeds venue where a mass brawl broke out during a ‘white collar’ boxing night has been stopped from hosting similar events following action by police licensing officers. Detectives are still investigating the large fight at the Centenary Pavilion, at Leeds United’s stadium in Elland Road on February 18,
The Travellers site at Kidacre Street near Crown Point retail park in Hunslet is currently closed for redevelopment work. Once reopened, in 6-9 months time, it will contain 8 pitches (up from the current 5), each with modular utility blocks. The Council will now be able to charge rents and
On Saturday (13 May 2017), the 2016 West Yorkshire County Cup winners Beeston St Anthonys, played in the final of the Northern Counties Cup, against Cheshire County Cup holders Ashville. In a very tense and hard fought game, Beeston came through with a magnificent 4-3 win, goals coming from Sean Jeavons,
Red Ladder Theatre Company in partnership with Belle Isle TMO are staging His Masters Voice by Belle Isle writer, Tony Gaughan in the GATE Resource Centre, LS10 3QH on Friday 9 June 2017 from 6.30pm. We are looking for two actors to play the lead roles – one male and one female (playing age between 50-60). Auditions to be held
On Thursday 11 May, three well-known local charities came together to launch a new service delivering community-based health and well-being activities across inner South Leeds. Health for All is the lead partner, working with Asha Neighbourhood Project and Hamara Healthy Living Centre, and the Better Together service is funded by
A South Leeds primary school has a flourishing relationships with Nesfield Lodge Care Home, as children join the home for a weekly HenPower session, working on hen-inspired activities with the home, its residents and their hens. The 44-bed home has a long-standing relationship with Sharp Lane Primary School, who have
Coinciding with Dementia Awareness Week (14-20 May 2017) is the launch of Holbeck’s first Dementia Café, set up by Holbeck Elderly Aid (HEA) – a South Leeds charity supporting vulnerable older people in the community. The Dementia Café, which will be held once a month, on the second Monday of
Leeds artist, Ian Kirkpatrick, has unveiled his latest street art on Water Lane, in the heart of South Bank, Holbeck. Titled ‘South Bank Remix’, the colourful murals depict Holbeck’s past, present and future opportunities within the striking former Printworks building. The project led by Leeds City Council and supported by