What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
South Leeds Life is delighted to announce that we are one of forty-five independent community news outlets to sign up to the Google News Showcase in a deal brokered by the Independent Community News Network (ICNN). In a deal that is one-of-a-kind for independent publishers in the UK, ICNN has partnered
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. For full listings go over to our What’s On calendar here. We start this week with a note for runners that Middleton Woods parkrun is cancelled this week. You can still get your
A local South Leeds children’s home, Fountain House, has received an Outstanding Ofsted rating following a recent inspection. The home, run by Five Rivers Child Care provides children with specialist care, education and therapy. The home is a very specialised location for children who have experienced trauma, abuse or neglect
Carving ‘On The Corner’ If you ever wondered what it would be like to carve some 260,000,000 year old limestone then this is the project for you. Each session lasts 1 hour and you will have 1-2-1 time with John and Keith who will direct you in the ways of direct carving, power tools and polishing.
Local funeral directors, W Kaye & Son are collecting Easter Eggs on behalf of Middleton’s Parochial Food Club. Staff are asking local businesses, community groups and residents to donate Easter Eggs so that they can bring a smile to the faces of children at Easter. If you would like to
A specially tailored course designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs in Leeds with the skills and knowledge to start up their own sustainable business has received high praise from the first group of participants. Steps to Business, organised by Unity Enterprise – the not for profit subsidiary of Leeds-based housing association
A primary school in Middleton, Leeds, which opened its doors to pupils in 2018 has been rated Good in all areas in its first Ofsted report. In the report, released this week, inspectors praised Elements Primary School for its high ambitions for pupils, its strong curriculum and its highly effective
Luxury British bedmaker Harrison Spinks has invested in a new distribution centre in Los Angeles – its first ever US facility – which will stock four of its most popular British-made mattresses for clients across North America. The 180-year-old, fifth-generation family business, which manufactures all its handmade 100% natural mattresses and beds in Beeston, has
Leeds City Council has released a plot of land for development this week (15 March 2023). The plot, just south of Leeds Bridge, has been created by the narrowing of Meadow Lane from four lanes and a car park, to two lanes. Meadow Lane in Hunslet, which sits at a