What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
More people are invited to sign up for green space volunteering opportunities this summer, to mark National Volunteers’ Week (2-8 June 2025). Earlier this year, Leeds City Council, in partnership with Voluntary Action Leeds, launched their new scheme Volunteer Team Leeds, with the aim of bringing together and inviting new
Pupils from Years 5 and 6 at Middleton Primary School swapped their classrooms for the great outdoors last week during a special Forest School intervention designed to build confidence, teamwork, and a love for nature. Held in the school’s woodland area, the sessions included a range of hands-on activities that
Students at Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy and Cockburn School recently worked in collaboration to create a drama showcase using physical theatre techniques. The students captivated audiences with their powerful stage adaptations performed across both school venues. Bringing literature to life is no easy task but the Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy
If you passed by the Watsonian Pavillion in Cross Flatts Park on Saturday afternoon (31 May 2025) you may have been offered some delicious picnic food. Those serving it weren’t there by chance – it was a community picnic hosted by Beeston Hill Community Association with Leeds Stand Up To
Hunslet RLFC 4-54 Oldham RLFC Hunslet lost out to an Oldham Roughyeds side who are firmly planted in the Top 4 today at the South Leeds Stadium (1 June 2025), showing just how tough a competition the Championship is. Oldham came up from League 1 with Hunslet last season, but
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 Monday 26 May 2025. Click on the description to see the full application: Six non-illuminated fascia lettering signs; three
Have you heard about the Japanese philosophy of Wabi Sabi? It’s a way of thinking that encourages you to see the value in things that aren’t perfect, finished, or permanent, it explores the transient nature of life and how nothing stays the same. Recently, I was given a bunch of
There was a real party atmosphere at a Hunslet retirement living complex following the 101st birthday of a resident. Patrick Harrison lives at MHA Assisi Place and spent his 101st birthday surrounded by family and fellow residents. Guests included recently appointed Mayor of Leeds, Dan Cohen and Labour Councillor for