What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
We have been distributing copies of our October newspapers to 200 pick up points around LS10 and LS11 today (4 October 2024). Unfortunately the papers were delayed in transit by over 24 hours which has in turn delayed our distribution. Copies are, or soon will be, available from various food
Middleton Primary School (MPS) has welcomed its new headteacher, Sarah Tissiman, following the retirement of Samantha Williams. With 12 years of experience at Middleton Primary, Mrs Tissiman has demonstrated a commitment to both the children and the wider community. Expressing her enthusiasm for the role, Mrs Tissiman stated, “I am
Activities at Manorfield Hall Community Centre in Belle Isle are going from strength to strength. Middleton-based dance charity; Dance Action Zone Leeds (DAZL) took over management of the centre last year. The DAZL and Manorfield Hall Board of Trustees, led by DAZL Director Ian Rodley and Manorfield Chair Christine Webb,
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 at Hunslet Cemetery where the volunteers will be meeting at 10am to carry out various tidying up activities.
In a momentous achievement for our community, Marvel, a standout student at the academy, has officially signed with Huddersfield Town AFC. The talented young footballer’s hard work and passion for the game have propelled him to this incredible milestone, one that is being celebrated by his peers, teachers, and coaches
When I studied history at school, the Battle of Holbeck Moor didn’t feature on the curriculum, unlike other very famous battles like Waterloo, the Somme and El Alamein. But what happened on the Moor that day was a very significant event in the history of South Leeds. So, what was
Residents across Beeston, Beeston Hill, and Holbeck took part in the very first LS11 Yard Sale on Sunday 22 September. Many households across the community participated in the event transforming their driveways and front doors into pop up stalls, selling a variety of bargains to their neighbours. The event saw
This weekend there is another chance in south Leeds to celebrate Yorkshire’s anti-fascist past. At The Holbeck on Saturday 5 October Leeds TUC are hosting Breakout Arts for a performance of ‘The Lions of Rotherham’ following last weekend, when the Leeds Civic Trust with Leeds Stand Up To Racism unveiled
Can You Hear Us Holbeck? is a new music making course from Beeston-based community music organisation Vera Media. Running from Old Chapel Studios from Wednesday 9 October 2024, the course will focus on friendship, community, songwriting and finding your voice. The course will run for nine weeks and brings together
Former Cockburn School student, Grace Short, is celebrating captaining England against France in France. Grace graduated from Cockburn School in 2022. Having represented the school for girls rugby league, she currently plays for the Leeds Rhinos under-19 side who have won 7 of their last 8 games in 2024. Her