What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Cockburn School’s provision in the arts has been awarded Artsmark Platinum status in recognition of the school’s commitment to, and excellence in, arts education. Artsmark is Arts Council England’s award recognising excellence in cultural education. It celebrates schools’ commitment to embracing arts across the curriculum and bringing creative learning to
We have been distributing copies of the November newspaper to community venues throughout LS10 and LS11 since Wednesday (30 October 2019). Copies are available from libraries, community centres, GP practices, shops, and other community venues. Copies are also available at Dewsbury Road Tescos. We will deliver to schools next week.
The Leeds Parish Church (now the Minster) football (rugby league) team was formed around 1874-79 as part of the church recreation section, an attempt to bring the Muscular Christianity movement to the working class of Leeds. The association was a philosophical group that originated in England in the mid-19th century,
I had never seen a ballet in my entire 43 years on this planet so I was very excited to get the opportunity to see Dracula by the excellent Northern Ballet at the Playhouse last night. First of all, it needs to be said that the refurbishment of the Playhouse
In what is always an occasion not to be missed for all the family, a free public bonfire organised by Leeds City Council will be held in Middleton Park on Tuesday 5 November 2019. As is tradition, a wonderful and safe firework display will accompany and provide a rousing conclusion
Introduction During the nineteenth century towns and cities developed with public transport systems operated by private individuals and companies. Early buses didn’t have rubber tyres and horses provided the motive power. Trams with steel wheels running on steel rails gave a better ride. On 16 September 1871 horses pulled the
Baby Week is back for the fourth time this November (2-9 November 2019) with the theme ‘Making Connections: Bonding healthy brains and wellbeing for all’ A full breakdown of the activities and fantastic calendar of events in the city you can find here. There’s lot of activities happening around south
South Leeds Sister, Sheli Dobbie and her team of workmates from Vets4Pets, staged a successful fundraising dinner at South Leeds Stadium on 19 October. £4,300 was raised for Leeds Charity, Breast Cancer Action. Sheli was motivated to stage the event, in Breast Cancer Awareness Month, when another member of the
Here’s your roundup of family friendly activities for November. I’m Helen Robinson and I run local parents’ website and community, South Leeds Mumbler: southleeds.mumbler.co.uk. Visit the website for more ideas and up to date listings of regular playgroups, classes and days out ideas. With the end of half term, bonfire
The glue that holds South Leeds together is how Cllr Judith Blake described the audience of award winners. Over a hunded local residents attended an event at South Leeds Stadium on 22 October. Organised by Councillors on the Inner South Community Committee, it recognised the groups and individuals that do