What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Trojan Horse is a play that explains the story of what happened between Birmingham schools and the government. The play concerns allegations about teachers having terrorism and extremist plots. It explores the intertwined themes of extremism, ideology, education, Islam, terrorism, and religion. I think that it is really good that
As we reported in the summer, Leeds City Council and its partners are encouraging residents to get more active under the banner Get Set Leeds. I spoke to Dean Smith about how running with South Leeds Lakers has made a difference in his life. South Leeds Lakers is a friendly,
White Rose Shopping Centre is celebrating World Mental Health Day on Thursday (10 October 2019) with an exhibition of poetry written by James McInerney. The poems, selected to promote mindfulness, introspection, and the act of sharing kindness, will be displayed across the floor of White Rose’s Central Atrium. Visitors are
There is a difference between active listening and passive listening and both have their uses and place in conversation. When it comes to the subject of the Managed Approach, which has been seated in Holbeck, many people in the community feel their complaints are listened to, but not actively with
“Because we’re from Belle Isle lots of people don’t expect a lot from us, but because we have been given this opportunity, people see us in a different light” – Helen, pupil at Windmill Primary School International law firm Pinsent Masons has announced that it will be supporting Opera North’s
Each week we publish lists of planning applications related to LS10 and LS11 published on on the Leeds City Council website. The following applications were validated in the week beginning 30 September 2019: Listed Building Application for internal alterations including repairs to stonework, roof and guttering, removal of suspended
Leeds United players Eddie Nketiah and Barry Douglas dropped in to Hugh Gaitskell Primary School recently to lend their support to a new after school football club. Under the banner ‘Football the common language’ Hugh Gaitskell has launched its club last month. The Lottery funded project will see Leeds United
Sponsored content Members of South Leeds Slimming World groups have been painting the town gold as they celebrate Slimming World’s 50th birthday this month. Members were proud to celebrate their amazing weight loss achievements and also created a delicious feast for “golden 60s themed party. Slimmers each brought along a
We have been distributing copies of the October newspaper to community venues throughout LS10 and LS11 since Wednesday (2 October 2019). Copies are available from libraries, community centres, GP practices, schools, shops, and other community venues. Copies are also available at Dewsbury Road Tescos. You can find a full list
The latest recipient of a Leeds Civic trust blue plaque is The Holbeck. Known by most people as the Holbeck Working Men’s Club, it is the oldest such club in the country. It began life in 1871 as a community organisation with less than a hundred members. Into the 20th