What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Driving in severe weather: be prepared and be aware With the cold weather finally arriving and a yellow warning of snow in place for higher ground in the north of England, it seems timely to publish advice on staying safe on the roads this winter. Carry an emergency kit Gather
A cast of 60 amateur performers will take to the stage once again this year as the St Andrew’s Pantomime Group prepares to perform its latest production – Sleeping Beauty. The Beeston group, which started in 1970, will be doing 13 shows from 16-30 January at St Andrew’s church hall
The names of the people, places and organisations shortlisted for the 2016 Child Friendly Leeds awards have been announced and three South Leeds organisations are in the running for an award. The winners will be officially announced at a prestigious awards ceremony, being organised by a team of young people,
Nearly nine out of ten smokers in South Leeds want to quit, but factors such as stress are making it difficult for them to do so, a new NHS survey shows. NHS Leeds South and East Clinical Commissioning Group, which has the highest rates of smoking in the city, commissioned
There is a perception that Food Banks are just about handing out food parcels to benefit ‘scroungers’ who have had their benefits stopped. Nothing could be further from the truth explained Wendy Doyle, Operations Manager at Leeds South & East Food Bank. “Every case is different, one woman came to
Council and NHS Staff supporting vulnerable adults in Leeds are working to keep important services going after their base was damaged by flooding on Boxing Day. Services based at the Assisted Living Leeds facility at Leeds Dock have had to be temporarily relocated due to the building flooding during unprecedented
Would you know what to do in an emergency? Free first aid training sessions are being made available at local children’s centres by the NHS Leeds South & East CCG. Parents and carers are encouraged to learn vital practical skills and knowledge. Topics covered will include: child and baby CPR,
A new Scout Group will be opening its doors on Monday 11 January 2016. The 11th South Leeds (St Luke’s) Scout group has been re formed and will be meeting at St Luke’s Church, Malvern Road, Holbeck during term time. The Beaver Scout Section is opening for girls and boys
Have you read the January 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:
On Christmas Eve I found myself sitting with my daughter, both professed atheists, in St Mary’s church in Beeston for the Crib Service. I thoroughly enjoyed it. We sang some rousing carols (the reason we had gone), listened to a story I’m very familiar with and there was loads of