What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Judith Blake, the Baroness Blake of Leeds CBE, has been appointed as the new Patron of the Institute for Economic Development (IED). She takes up the unpaid role from outgoing Patron, The Rt Hon Greg Clark MP, who was in post for two years. A British Labour politician serving as
As part of LEEDS 2023’s Awakening programme, award-winning theatre company Slung Low is premiering the film ‘The Magician’ with screenings at their new base The Warehouse in Holbeck. A collaboration between Slung Low and Leeds People’s Theatre(LPT), two South Leeds organisations specialising in supporting people to get involved with theatre
Independent businesses have always been the soul of any community. They often source local products meaning they strengthen local supply chains, they provide local employment, and they contribute to the uniqueness of local identity. Basically, the small businesses we have around us are what make Beeston, Beeston. But the very
Holbeck Moor JFC launched two new teams in early 2023 to include an Under 10s team and most recently the new Under 7s team. The club now has six teams playing games with further teams lined up for the summer. The club has gone from strength to strength in recent
Following on from the Save Money, Save the Planet event held in October 2022 at St Luke’s CARES charity shop, there are plans to hold a South Leeds Waste Film Festival later in the year. The aim is to show a wide range of films about rubbish, reuse, recycling, consumer
A new managed workspace concept is opening its doors, this February, to Leeds’ most exciting creative, media, tech and digital businesses, promising to redefine the way we view work. Department Leeds Dock, situated in the former waterside casino has been transformed into a community for modern businesses that need more
Circus artists from Circus Leeds and Circus Sensible visited Beeston Primary School last week (6-10 February 2023) to help provide a focus for their annual Growth Mindset Week. Each year, pupils and staff take time to remind themselves of the importance of having a Growth Mindset and how they should
Active Leeds have announced they will be introducing low sensory gym sessions across some of its gyms including John Charles Centre for Sport and Middleton Leisure Centre in South Leeds. The sessions are designed to offer a safe and inclusive space for individuals with autism, ADHD and other neurodiverse conditions.
With winter in full swing, it’s important for your health and wellbeing to ensure your house is adequately heated. But with the high cost of energy, how can you keep your house warm without breaking the bank? Stephen Porter, Head of Member Experience at Leeds Credit Union, shares some top
Hunslet RLFC 50-12 Leeds Rhinos Hunslet’s Adam Ryder scored four tries as the South Leeds outfit completed their pre-season fixtures with a victory over Leeds Rhinos in the Harry Jepson OBE Memorial Trophy at the South Leeds Stadium this afternoon (12 February 2023). The Parksiders retained the Trophy and put