What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
The historic Hunslet and Victoria flax spinning mills on the bank of the River Aire at Goodman Street were close to demolition a few years ago, but conversion to residential apartments is now proceeding apace with the first phase having sold out. The mills, which date from the 1830s are
White Rose Shopping Centre is introducing a brand new digital Nature Trail for families to experience in its outdoor leisure area, The Village. The Nature Trail introduces visitors to the wildlife that can be found living around White Rose, from deer to kingfisher, each with their own interactive elements. To
Manorfield Hall Community Centre held a grand opening ceremony to celebrate the refurbishment of the hall and kitchen last Thursday (11 April 2019). The hall has been named in honour of community stalwart Geoff Byers, who died in January this year, in recognition of his dedication and unstinting work for
The Beeston and Holbeck Scouts and Cubs have been working on an anti-littering poster project for their communities. They have designed a set of eye-catching posters with environmental messages, encouraging fellow residents not to drop litter – and are now inviting members of the public to order them, for free,
Coffee and Craft Middleton is crafting group with a difference. Set up just after Christmas it is open to people with physical and mental health conditions and their carers. The aim of the group is to provide a safe haven where people with both mental and physical impairments can bring
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 8 April 2019: Installation of two New 44 High LED Floodlighting Masts West Stand Car Park Elland Road Beeston
Television and media producer True North is underway shooting for the popular straight-talking consumer series Shop Smart Save Money for Channel 5. The series provides tips on the best deals and offers to help consumers get the best value for money. True North, tenants of The Round Foundry and Marshalls Mill estate,
West Yorkshire Trading Standards is running another of its Scam and Frauds Workshops at Dewsbury Road Community Hub in Beeston on Wednesday 24 April 2019 at 11am. The workshop will make residents aware of the most common types of scams and frauds in circulation, how to avoid them and where
A celebration event will take place at Manorfield Hall in Belle Isle on Thursday (11 April 2019) to mark the completion of refurbishment works at the community centre. Emma Pogson from the management committee told South Leeds Life: “As all renovations are complete in the main hall, the committee feel
Voting has now started to decide which of the five shortlisted projects will receive grants of as part of the St Luke’s CARES Community Awards. Since January we have been publicising the work of great local projects helping South Leeds people in so many ways. An independent panel chose the