Pathways for positivity: If you never ask, the answer will always be no
I was recently reminded of a story from author Jack Canfield. Two salespeople were doing exactly the same job, with the same skills, selling the same product. Yet one earned significantly more than the other. Curious, the lower-paid salesperson asked, “How do you manage to earn so much more per
Local History: The Hardings of Tower Works
Thomas Richard Harding started a business in Lille, France, in 1836 making cast steel pins, combs, and other mechanical parts that were to be used in the production of textiles. In 1853 he decided to open a factory in Leeds making the same objects that were to be used in
Wild Life: Butterflies and moths around Elland Road
Between 17 July – 9 August is the Big Butterfly Count. This is a citizen science project that asks the public to spend 15 minutes in a sunny spot counting the butterflies and moths you see to help assess how our native species are faring. You can find out more
Homes plan for Holbeck listed building
A historic building could be turned into a 17-bed shared house if latest plans are agreed with the council. Planning permission is sought for the conversion of Grade II-listed Matthew Murray House in Holbeck. The two upper floors of the Water Lane building would be converted into a house in
Beeston scout leader celebrates special award
Local Scout leader Heather Forster was presented with a special award to mark her service over many years. Heather leads the Cubs and is Group Lead Volunteer for the 1st South Leeds & Morley (Beeston) group, which meets at St Andrew’s Community Centre. Commenting on the award, the District Leadership
Creating awesome flags of beauty
Service users at Asha Neighbourhood Project have had a wonderful time taking part in a community project to create pennant flags celebrating life in Holbeck and South Leeds. Flying High: Creating Flags of Awe and Wonder is being run at Slung Low in Holbeck by design charity Kinetika through a
Pupils step up as Active Travel Inspectors
Key Stage 2 pupils at Cockburn Ingram Road Academy swapped their classrooms for clipboards and high-visibility roles this week as they took part in a special Active Travel Inspector day. Led by Tanya from Modeshift, the visit encouraged children to think critically about how their journeys to and from school
What’s On Roundup 11-17 July 2026
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. We start this week with the Middleton Pop Up Market. You’ll find lots of lovely handmade items including clothing, jewelery, soaps and food; all made by local people at Middleton Park Circus from
South Leeds youth group wins Global Learning Award
Beeston’s youth-led climate action group, Green Futures is celebrating recognition at the Global Learning Awards ceremony in Leeds for successfully championing young people’s voices in the fight against climate change. The award honours the group’s advocacy, community engagement, and commitment to ensuring that young people are heard by decision-makers on