Planning applications 31 October 2016
Each week we publish lists of planning applications related to LS10 and LS11 published on on the Leeds City Council website. Their were no applications validated in the week beginning 31 October 2016.
Video: Crowds enjoy Middleton Park bonfire and fireworks 2016
Crowds flocked to Middleton Park this evening (Friday 4 November 2016) for the annual bonfire and fireworks display. The free event was organised by Leeds City Council and sponsored by the White Rose Shopping Centre. The fireworks display was set off by competition winner Jermaine Burwell with help from Councillors
Digging into a medal mystery
Back in July we reported that the Wright family had been reunited with their grandfather’s World War 1 medals, thanks to Conrad Buckley from Middleton Primary School. Intrigued by his story, we took the case to Julie Holmes who runs the Ancestry Group at BITMO’s GATE. Using various online resources
It’s the ‘Hunslet Rookie’ match on Saturday
It’s the Hunslet Rookie this Saturday (5 November 2016). The game takes place at the South Leeds Stadium, Kick Off 2pm. Hunslet RLFC are looking to unearth the next big talent with a view to earning a contract and a place in our squad for the 2017 season. Hunslet Rookie
South of the River – Emergency cases
I don’t know about you, but one of my guilty pleasures is watching reality TV shows about our emergency services. The entry level drug was Motorway Cops. We all think we are really good drivers and are glad to see the Police stop the dangerous, irresponsible and illegal road users.
Read our November newspaper online
Have you read the November edition of our South Leeds Life newspaper yet? We’ve been distributing copies to community venues throughout LS10 and LS11. Copies are available from libraries, schools, community centres, GP practices, shops and other community venues. You can find a full list of pick up points here:
Claims of waste as Holbeck signposts replaced
Gold lettering on black has been replaced by white lettering on navy blue as Leeds City Council has replaced heritage trail signs installed by Holbeck in Bloom with new corporate signs. The black signs were installed last year as part of Holbeck in Bloom’s Matthew Murray Trail linking Holbeck Moor
South Leeds Roundup: Fireworks and football
Here’s your regular roundup of what’s making South Leeds tick on other websites, blogs and across Facebook and Twitter. We start this week in Beeston at the Sikh Gudwara (temple) on Lady Pit Lane. If you need a warm up before bonfire night this weekend, watch the video from GNNSJ
Recycle a Bike for Christmas
It’s that time of the year again when we start thinking about Christmas. It’s difficult to imagine some children and young people won’t get a gift at Christmas. The truth is that some areas in Leeds have families that don’t have enough resources to buy presents. As a charity, The
Bonfire poster is a White Rose winner
White Rose Supports Local Creative Talent in Celebration of Bonfire Night White Rose Shopping Centre is adding extra sparkle to Bonfire Night this year by sponsoring the Middleton Park and Rothwell Springhead Park events, which have both enlisted the help of their local schools to design a poster for the