What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
What do we mean when we talk about public art? And in a time of rampant austerity is there a need, or even a desire, for money being spent on such cultural furniture for the public domain? As an artist and a curator of exhibitions and projects I would of
A group of talented amateurs who have been performing for 22 years are desperate to find a new piano player so that the show can go on. One of the group, John Hodgson from Belle Isle, has been in touch with South Leeds Life to explain their predicament. Memory Lane
The St Luke’s CARES Community Awards reaches its crescendo next Thursday (24 May 2018) and everyone’s invited to the party! Back in January we helped St Luke’s CARES launch the scheme which saw 23 wonderful community projects in South Leeds tell their story and ask for a grant. An independent
After 27 years at their Hunslet site Celloglas Leeds have moved, after its insurance premiums for that location increased by over £35,0000 per year, following the devastating Boxing day floods in 2015 which nearly devastated the business. Thanks to assistance from the LEP (Leeds Enterprise Partnership) grant, which is in
Middleton St Mary’s Primary School opened their new play provision for their Reception class this afternoon (15 May 2018). [slideshow_deploy id=’76515′] Headteacher Naomi Wood explained that the play equipment was part of the school’s strategy to improve the low results for the Foundation Stage (nursery and Reception): “All the activities
The number of Leeds College of Building students taken on as Apprentices by sustainable urban developers, Citu, is set to double as a result of a pioneering new environmental project. As previously reported on South Leeds Life, After nearly 12 months of groundworks, Citu is now on site constructing a
White Rose Shopping Centre is offering visitors the chance to celebrate the Royal Wedding with a very special selfie with ‘Harry and Meghan’ this weekend (Saturday 19 May 2018). Almost-identical lookalikes to the real Royal couple will be at White Rose from 1-3pm this Saturday, and Leeds favourite The Baking
Beeston residents descended on Cross Flatts Park on Sunday (13 May 2018) to give it a bit of TLC with a community litter pick, followed by some relaxing fun in the sun. [slideshow_deploy id=’76477′] The event was organised by Aspiring Communities in partnership with Into University and Beeston In Bloom,
The Tetley Weekender is an annual micro-festival that takes its inspiration from the gallery’s next exhibition, with activities for all the family, artist-led performances, events and talks, plus great food and drink. It’s a perfect introduction to everything they do at The Tetley and it all takes place this coming
Feeling the pinch? Is this affecting your waist line just as much as your wallet? OBESITY is on the increase, trebling in the last 30 years. The Hamara Centre is currently exploring methods on how the local community can be empowered to reduce their risk of developing long term illnesses