What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Researchers from the University of Leeds are looking for volunteers for an air quality monitoring project. They are looking for citizen scientists to host air quality sensors and join workshops, to understand how polluted our air is in Leeds, and what we can do about it. This resident (pictured) on
The girls’ section at Hunslet ARLFC, the rugby section of The Hunslet Club, is growing rapidly, with three new girls’ teams getting ready to launch next season. We’re looking for girls to get involved in our U9, U11 and U14 teams, as well as a new training session for U16s.
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
From budgeting and healthy cooking to CVs, careers and confidence, women across South Leeds are learning, sharing and thriving together. Women from different ethnic backgrounds have taken part in four inspiring workshop programmes at Asha since January 2026, gaining practical skills to help them save money, eat well, find work
Cockburn Reach Academy was fortunate enough to be awarded funding to run their Healthy Holidays programme again this summer. Pupils took part in a fantastic range of activities and experiences that encouraged them to learn, grow and build confidence whilst having fun with their friends. The pupils enjoyed visits to
St Luke’s CARES was delighted to officially open its new lift at its charity shop this week, made possible thanks to CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy) funding from the Council’s Inner South West Community Committee. The opening was a very special moment for us and another important step in making sure
British Bangladeshi educational achievement and the importance of inspiring the next generation were celebrated at a special community event in Beeston. Believe in Beeston – Celebrating Education was held at the South Leeds Bangladeshi Centre on Tunstall Road on Saturday (3 October 2026), bringing together young people, families, educators, academics,
The Beeston and Holbeck Labour Party has selected sitting Councillor Andrew Scopes to be their Labour Candidate in the 2027 local elections for the Beeston and Holbeck Ward. Andrew was first elected in the ward where he lives in 2018 and has fought for better housing, championed Child Friendly Leeds,
Pupils and families at Lift Cottingley primary school have been getting their hands dirty at a community event in the school’s Forest Area, meeting the new Head of School and helping to prepare the area for growing. Every class took part over the three days, helping to prepare the school’s
Finding the right mental health support can feel overwhelming. When someone is struggling, knowing where to turn can make all the difference. That’s why, this World Mental Health Day (Saturday 10 October 2026), local mental health organisations Leeds Mind, Touchstone, MindWell and Forum Central have teamed up to make it