What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Christmas cheer was certainly flowing through Hunslet Morrisons on Sunday afternoon (22 December 2019) while the 51st Hunslet St Mary’s Rainbows, Brownies and Guides were ready to lend a hand with the Hunslet Church plant to sing carols while raising money for the local foodbank. The Girl Guide units are
If you live near Malvern Road in Beeston Hill, you’ve probably noticed some activity going on at St Luke’s Church. Maybe some comings and goings, vans and men popping in and out of the building. Or perhaps you’ve noticed the railings and masses of building materials that seems to have
The history of a place is important not only to an individual who has lived in that location their whole lives but also people who come into the community. It’s also important for the place itself to retain its heritage. This is where the blessing of the internet comes into
Sat neatly on a corner off Dewsbury Road is the sheltered housing development of St Peter’s Court. As you round the corner this beautiful building is complimented by the well kept and neatly trimmed gardens, maintained by both gardeners and the residents alike. Stepping inside the complex, I was greeted
A service was held in Holbeck Cemetery today (10 November 2019) bringing together a broad spectrum of people from the local community and all victims of conflict. Local Councillors and Scout groups, veterans and general public stood side by side as they remembered the fallen. A two minute’s silence was
The United Free Church on Malvern Road in Beeston recently celebrated a giant milestone, the Friday charity shop and café had officially been open for ten years. Established in 2009 the charity shop had humble beginnings opening for a trial period of six months, it wasn’t clear whether the shop
It takes a special event to bring together and engage both children and adults alike, but Unleashed Events achieved this flawlessly this weekend (20 October 2019) with their second South Leeds based Comic-Con in the Marriott Hotel on Boar Lane. Unleashed Events have been touring for five years bringing Comic-Con
Real People, Honest Talk is a project designed to bring people of different cultures and backgrounds in a community together to honestly and openly discuss real issues that are affecting them in their community. Run by Near Neighbours and piloted in Luton and the Black Country, the project has recently
Middleton Park is now the proud host of its very own writer in residence and he’s running workshops this Saturday (19 October 2019). Richard Smyth is an award-winning nature writer and journalist who’s credentials include writing for the Guardian, The Times Literary Supplement and setting questions for BBC’s Mastermind. Richard’s
Welcoming and making children and young families feel welcome in a church environment is a sensitive balance and often a tricky task but one which Hunslet Community Church has met very well. Meeting in the hall of Hunslet St Mary’s primary school, Belle Isle and Hunslet parish have worked very