What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
After a year off due to the pandemic, Beeston Festival returns to Cross Flatts Park for the 26th time on Saturday (18 September 2021), 12-5pm. In the wake of the climate crisis, this year’s theme is sustainability. Your planet-friendly festival will be hosting: School uniform exchange; Repair Cafe, bring your
Crowds flocked to Hunslet Gala and Middleton Park Show this weekend (11-12 September 2021) as large scale community events restarted in South Leeds. South Leeds Life was at both events, handing out newspapers, speaking to readers and taking a few snaps. Hunslet Gala was postponed from its usual date in
Each week we publish lists of planning applications related to LS10 and LS11 published on on the Leeds City Council website. Please note that due to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak Leeds City Council is not accepting written representations made by post. Please make any comments online and address them to
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. It’s the busiest weekend of the year so far with lots to cram in so let’s get straight down to Holbeck for
The heavy rainfall this afternoon (9 September 2021) has resulted in a Flood Alert being issued covering the Wortley Beck catchment which includes the areas close to the Ring Road between the White Rose Centre and junction 1 of the M621. The alert, posted at 4:41pm on Thursday 9 September
Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture. Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are free to explore. We’ve picked out
Celebrating Community is the theme of this year’s Great Middleton Park Show, which takes place on Sunday 12 September 2021. Organised by the Friends of Middleton Park, the show started life in 2009 and whilst it has grown considerably, it remains true to its original aims: To encourage all local
Old Chapel Studios in Holbeck are celebrating their reopening with two days of free outdoor live music this weekend (11-12 September 2021). The event will see bands rocking between 12-6pm, there will also be a barbecue and bar plus a sale of vinyl and CDs. Old Chapel is a music
Hunslet Community Gala, organised by the Hunslet Festival Committee, will take place on Saturday (11 September 2021) on the recreation ground of Church Street. The fun starts after the opening ceremony at 11.30am* and the gala closes at 4pm. The arena, with its mix of dance, music and sports will
The Council has approved funding to carry out a feasibility study into building a new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the railway line to link Nineveh Parade and Marshall Street in Holbeck. The new link is part of wider plans to improve connectivity between the established residential parts of Holbeck