What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Two news stories caught my attention this week. The first one was about a Scottish school that pioneered a fifteen minute run round the school at the start of the school day. I say pioneered because the idea has been taken up by 3,600 schools in 35 countries, although I’ve
St Luke’s CARES charity shop and warehouse was packed this afternoon (24 May 2018) as their 2018 Community Award winners were unveiled. The whole community turned out to celebrate the breadth and diversity of organisations working across South Leeds, with food, music and ice cream. One of the shortlisted finalists,
Detectives have released images of a man they want to identify over an incident previously reported on South Leeds Life when a four-year-old girl was grabbed in the street in Leeds. The CCTV images relate to an incident which happened in Lodge Lane, Beeston, at about 12.15pm on Thursday 26
Next week (28 May – 1 June 2018) is the May half term school holiday. If you are looking for ideas to keep your children amused, we have rounded up the activities that we know of below. If you know of other events running, please add them in the comments
If Middleton Park is South Leeds’ green secret, then the organisation that owns it is Leeds’ secret benefactor. Daily the quality of life of countless thousands of Leeds residents is enhanced by the city’s oldest charity – yet most who benefit have never heard of Wade’s Charity. Masses enjoy the
The Friends of Cross Flatts Park have announced this year’s programme of free Sunday afternoon concerts, with three shows in the run up to Beeston Festival, including the annual dog show. Sunday 17 June Birds and Beasts – a four piece from Huddersfield. “Birds and Beasts display a natural instinct
With the bank holiday weekend fast approaching, health professionals from NHS Leeds CCG are reminding residents to plan ahead to stay well. Patients with long-term conditions are being asked to make sure they have enough medicines available to cover the bank holiday period. According to Dr Gordon Sinclair, GP at
Police are appealing for witnesses after an 11-year-old boy was injured when he was hit by a black Audi A3 sport in Beeston this morning (22 May 2018). Eastern Area Roads Policing Unit officers would like to speak to anyone who saw or has information about the incident which took
National sports charity ‘Tennis For Free’ has served up an ace for South Leeds by investing in a year-long programme of free tennis sessions at a local park, hoping hundreds of people across the area can make a racquet at Cross Flatts Park in Beeston. In an exciting partnership with
Leeds people who have experienced childhood bereavement are being invited to share their thoughts and advice on a brand new Children and Families Bereavement Support Service for the city. Leeds City Council has recently announced funding to launch a new service which will offer a central point of contact for