What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
We reported in September on Clapgate Primary School’s recent Ofsted report which found the school to be Good and Outstanding in two areas. A short report cannot fully cover the range of work the school does, or even everything the Ofsted Inspectors say to the school, so we visited to
Situated between Middleton and Belle Isle is a large hill at the base of which the Gosforth Colliery was situated. A tunnel had been driven under the hill, originally 1400 yards long before the steam engine was installed, then a vertical shaft of 80 yards deep then another 700 yards
Our lives are shaping by unseen forces. That might seem very dramatic and sinister, but it’s just basic fact. There are countless social, cultural, political and economic codes that determine how we live our lives, what we believe to be true (or not), how we and others make decisions, what
We have been distributing copies of our December newspapers to 200 pick up points around LS10 and LS11 today (29 November 2024). Unfortunately the papers were delayed in transit by over 48 hours which has in turn delayed our distribution. Copies are, or soon will be, available from various neighbourhood
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 in Holbeck where the Jamyang Buddhist Centre is holding its famous Holbeck Jumble Sale full of bargains and
For many people in South Leeds Beeston Festival is the highlight of the social calendar an event not to be missed. Every year Cross Flatts Park is filled with music, food, children’s activities for a day of fun and community joy. Many people are surprised to discover that the whole
The Hunslet Club has been the heart of South Leeds since it was established in 1940. It has been a vital provider of youth services, affordable activities, and alternative education for young people in the area and beyond. Known for its rich connection to Rugby League, the Club has produced
Vastint UK the developer behind Aire Park, Leeds’ new 24-acre mixed used district on the former Tetley brewery site, has received planning permission from Leeds City Council to bring one of Europe’s largest electric vehicle charging car parks to Leeds. The private multistorey car park which will be located to
Belle Isle Working Men’s Club has come to the rescue and become the new home of Lofthouse Brass Band. “Unfortunately our previous venue needed to undergo structural repairs and changes which included our storage facilities! A brass band comes with a lot of baggage – large percussion instruments, music cabinets,
Holbeck Moor FC Women recently travelled to Doncaster to participate in a tournament hosted by Girl Power. Girl Power is an organisation that works across Europe, the UK and the Middle East, to use sport and education as tools to empower, connect and unify women and girls from all cultures and