What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
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
A major clean-up operation is underway at Thwaite Mills museum in Stourton after it was caught up in severe flooding over Christmas. Thwaite Mills, and Leeds Industrial Museum in Armley which was also affected, will both remain closed to the public until further notice while officers continue to assess the
A section of Dewsbury Road will be closed between 9:30am and 3:30pm for five days starting on Thursday (7 January 2016). The affected stretch is the flyover slip road taking traffic coming from Tingley towards the Tommy Wass junction. A diversion will operate taking traffic to the next roundabout, where
Are you looking for something positive and meaningful to do in 2016? Have considered volunteering to help with fundraising for Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice. The fundraising team at the hospice aim to raise awareness and funds to ensure that healthcare are able to deliver incredible care when local families need
Leeds city station’s gleaming new southern entrance was opened today (4 January 2015) creating a direct link to the South Bank area of Holbeck and Hunslet. Up to one fifth of the station’s 100,000 daily users are expected to use the new entrance relieving congestion at the existing ticket gates.
Local people in South Leeds are being encouraged to take a month off alcohol by signing up to the national Dry January (1 – 31 January 2015) initiative. Anyone that has overindulged in alcohol over Christmas can get extra pounds in their pockets by saving on the money they would